Varus - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.1%
Pick Rate
2.1%

Varusvs Aurelion Sol

FMarksmanMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 19, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Varus vs Aurelion Sol is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Varus wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Aurelion Sol based on 5 games. Varus holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Varus build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Varus vs Aurelion Sol matchup.

Varus Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Varus performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

Compare against an opponent
Aurelion Sol - 80.0% win rateAurelion Sol(80.0%)
Varus - 80.0% win rate in this matchup
Varus
80.0% WR
VS
Aurelion Sol vs Varus matchup - 20.0% win rate
Aurelion Sol
20.0% WR

Who Wins the Varus vs Aurelion Sol Matchup?

Varus wins the Varus vs Aurelion Sol matchup
Winner
Varus
Matches: 5
80.0%
Win Rate
20.0%
6.0
CS / min
6.0
938
DMG / min
841
14,081
Gold / game
11,985
188
Heal / min
110
324
DMG Mitigated / min
444
1.0
CC / min
0.7
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Varus vs Aurelion Sol Matchup Summary

The Varus vs Aurelion Sol matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Varus wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Aurelion Sol's 20.0%, giving Varus a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Varus dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Aurelion Sol players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Varus leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Varus players can confidently pick into Aurelion Sol and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Aurelion Sol away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Varus vs Aurelion Sol Laning Phase Breakdown

Varus wins the laning phase against Aurelion Sol in League of Legends

Varus is favored during the laning phase against Aurelion Sol, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Varus holds advantages in damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.0Varus
6.0Aurelion Sol
Varus and Aurelion Sol farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
938Varus
841Aurelion Sol
Varus heavily out-damages Aurelion Sol by 97 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Aurelion Sol should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Varus's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
14,081Varus
11,985Aurelion Sol
Varus generates a commanding 2,096 more gold per game than Aurelion Sol. This substantial economic advantage means Varus consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Aurelion Sol should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.0Varus
0.7Aurelion Sol
Varus provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Aurelion Sol, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Varus coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
511Varus
554Aurelion Sol
Varus and Aurelion Sol have comparable sustain profiles, with only 43 HP/min separating their healing and damage mitigation. Neither champion can out-attrition the other in lane, so trades will be decided by burst potential and ability usage rather than sustain.

Best Varus Build Against Aurelion Sol

Swiftmarch is the optimal boots choice against Aurelion Sol, providing the mobility and stats Varus needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Varus against Aurelion Sol are Nashor's Tooth, Rabadon's Deathcap and Dusk and Dawn. This combination gives Varus an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Aurelion Sol. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Varus vs Aurelion Sol matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Varus
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Varus early game win rateVarus100.0%
Aurelion Sol early game win rateAurelion Sol0.0%
Late Game
Varus
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Varus late game win rateVarus50.0%
Aurelion Sol late game win rateAurelion Sol50.0%

Varus dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Aurelion Sol. This lopsided early game means Varus can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Varus at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Aurelion Sol. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

Varus holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Aurelion Sol players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Varus Runes Against Aurelion Sol

Sorcery rune tree - Varus primary runes vs Aurelion SolSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Varus rune vs Aurelion SolManaflow Band - best Varus rune vs Aurelion SolTranscendence - best Varus rune vs Aurelion SolScorch - best Varus rune vs Aurelion Sol
Inspiration rune tree - Varus secondary runes vs Aurelion SolInspiration
Cash Back - best Varus rune vs Aurelion SolTriple Tonic - best Varus rune vs Aurelion Sol
100.0% WR

Running Sorcery primary with Inspiration secondary allows Varus to press their advantage against Aurelion Sol, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Varus matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Varus's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Varus build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Varus matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.00%2086.590213,92959.8%43.0%
54.23%1426.690713,39462.9%45.8%
49.65%1416.490813,98355.2%45.8%
50.38%1336.182712,98153.0%47.8%
37.60%1256.582313,30242.9%33.3%
44.19%866.588413,78948.6%41.2%
44.87%786.586713,79740.6%47.8%
49.33%756.586713,55358.1%43.2%
42.65%686.592914,11944.0%41.9%
40.68%596.783414,15540.9%40.5%
65.12%436.389313,76775.0%56.5%
43.59%396.280914,49336.4%46.4%
42.11%386.590313,58950.0%36.4%
54.05%376.095913,49455.6%52.6%
51.35%376.981612,26847.6%56.3%
43.75%326.691814,30154.5%38.1%
46.67%306.687911,82342.9%50.0%
57.14%286.892013,38153.3%61.5%
50.00%266.589615,06575.0%28.6%
65.38%266.81,02114,66970.0%62.5%
38.46%266.077913,23136.4%40.0%
50.00%246.377312,42836.4%61.5%
50.00%226.288610,77038.5%66.7%
36.36%227.01,04614,70120.0%50.0%
40.00%206.31,05815,04728.6%46.1%
50.00%206.785913,04563.6%33.3%
42.11%196.092912,44957.1%33.3%
33.33%186.51,03313,22133.3%33.3%
61.11%186.31,06616,88175.0%57.1%
62.50%166.374711,64866.7%57.1%
43.75%166.376011,13222.2%71.4%
62.50%166.594012,45171.4%55.6%
50.00%166.51,11813,82380.0%36.4%
46.67%156.71,18612,78833.3%55.6%
42.86%146.71,00815,17525.0%50.0%
42.86%146.687412,29233.3%60.0%
35.71%146.41,04811,44220.0%44.4%
21.43%146.38599,80411.1%40.0%
46.15%136.493310,43366.7%0.0%
50.00%125.91,01113,294100.0%33.3%
36.36%116.391714,90833.3%37.5%
27.27%116.575914,1990.0%33.3%
54.55%116.36969,86955.6%50.0%
80.00%106.61,09214,95750.0%87.5%
40.00%106.177711,56757.1%0.0%
30.00%107.299213,6120.0%75.0%
66.67%96.885212,19080.0%50.0%
44.44%97.11,12311,31250.0%33.3%
55.56%97.31,08712,01140.0%75.0%
44.44%96.786910,62560.0%25.0%
62.50%86.078112,78950.0%66.7%
25.00%86.095111,4000.0%50.0%
75.00%85.887815,03675.0%75.0%
62.50%86.692213,25960.0%66.7%
62.50%86.298312,87366.7%60.0%
50.00%86.71,27413,95325.0%75.0%
42.86%75.71,30915,583100.0%20.0%
57.14%75.982512,21266.7%50.0%
57.14%76.792810,88760.0%50.0%
42.86%77.395415,50350.0%40.0%
66.67%65.181712,552100.0%50.0%
66.67%67.06949,34460.0%100.0%
0.00%65.97858,4700.0%0.0%
50.00%66.476612,37166.7%33.3%
83.33%66.91,08114,624100.0%66.7%
50.00%67.297112,65525.0%100.0%
66.67%63.982812,14550.0%100.0%
60.00%56.682312,91450.0%100.0%
40.00%56.291713,851100.0%0.0%
60.00%57.197112,18550.0%100.0%
0.00%56.71,25416,3830.0%0.0%
60.00%56.598313,262100.0%33.3%
60.00%57.585011,87366.7%50.0%
20.00%57.289612,5020.0%50.0%
20.00%55.998512,74533.3%0.0%
80.00%56.91,37015,979100.0%66.7%
40.00%56.11,26718,2590.0%40.0%
60.00%56.667110,66450.0%100.0%
40.00%55.385715,4800.0%50.0%
80.00%56.093814,081100.0%50.0%
80.00%56.81,01617,84350.0%100.0%
60.00%55.977511,52175.0%0.0%

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Varus vs Aurelion Sol - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Varus do against Aurelion Sol in League of Legends?

Varus wins the Varus vs Aurelion Sol matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to Aurelion Sol's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Varus do against Aurelion Sol in the early game?

In the early game, Varus has the advantage against Aurelion Sol with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Varus players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Varus do against Aurelion Sol in the late game?

In the late game, Varus takes over the Varus vs Aurelion Sol matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Varus scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Varus vs Aurelion Sol matchup?

Varus wins the matchup against Aurelion Sol with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Varus is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Varus build against Aurelion Sol?

The best Varus build against Aurelion Sol includes Nashor's Tooth, Rabadon's Deathcap, Dusk and Dawn with Swiftmarch. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Varus runes against Aurelion Sol?

The best Varus runes against Aurelion Sol use the Sorcery primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Varus vs Aurelion Sol matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Varus counter Aurelion Sol?

Yes, Varus has a favorable matchup against Aurelion Sol with a 80.0% win rate. Varus strongly counters Aurelion Sol in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Varus against Aurelion Sol?

When playing Varus against Aurelion Sol, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.