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

Varusvs Brand

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

Varus vs Brand is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Varus wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Brand based on 20 games. Varus wins the early laning phase while Brand scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Varus build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Varus vs Brand 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
Brand - 50.0% win rateBrand(50.0%)
Varus - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Varus
50.0% WR
VS
Brand vs Varus matchup - 50.0% win rate
Brand
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Varus vs Brand Matchup?

Varus wins the Varus vs Brand matchup
Winner
Varus
Matches: 20
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
6.7
CS / min
6.2
859
DMG / min
888
13,045
Gold / game
11,110
152
Heal / min
92
351
DMG Mitigated / min
345
0.9
CC / min
1.3
63.6%
Early Game WR
36.4%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Varus vs Brand Matchup Summary

The Varus vs Brand matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 20 recent matches analyzed, Varus wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Brand's 50.0%, giving Varus a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Varus controls the early laning stage, but Brand outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Varus needs to press advantages before Brand reaches their power spikes, while Brand should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Brand leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Varus has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Brand's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Varus vs Brand Laning Phase Breakdown

Varus wins the laning phase against Brand in League of Legends

Varus is favored during the laning phase against Brand, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Varus holds advantages in farming, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.7Varus
6.2Brand
Varus edges out Brand by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 8 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Varus.
Damage
859Varus
888Brand
Damage output is virtually even between Varus and Brand, with only 29 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
13,045Varus
11,110Brand
Varus generates a commanding 1,935 more gold per game than Brand. This substantial economic advantage means Varus consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Brand should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.9Varus
1.3Brand
Brand provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Varus, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Brand coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
503Varus
437Brand
Varus heals and mitigates 66 more damage per minute than Brand, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Varus to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Brand.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Varus
63.6%
+27.3% advantage
Varus early game win rateVarus63.6%
Brand early game win rateBrand36.4%
Late Game
Brand
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Varus late game win rateVarus33.3%
Brand late game win rateBrand66.7%

Varus dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 63.6% win rate — a 27.3 percentage point lead over Brand. This lopsided early game means Varus can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Brand is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Varus. Extended games heavily favor Brand, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Varus must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Brand reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Brand survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Varus Runes Against Brand

Precision rune tree - Varus primary runes vs BrandPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Varus rune vs BrandTriumph - best Varus rune vs BrandLegend: Alacrity - best Varus rune vs BrandCut Down - best Varus rune vs Brand
Sorcery rune tree - Varus secondary runes vs BrandSorcery
Axiom Arcanist - best Varus rune vs BrandGathering Storm - best Varus rune vs Brand
100.0% WR

The Precision primary with Sorcery secondary combination helps Varus maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Brand.


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 Brand - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Varus do against Brand in League of Legends?

Varus wins the Varus vs Brand matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Brand's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 20 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Varus do against Brand in the early game?

In the early game, Varus has the advantage against Brand with a 63.6% win rate versus 36.4%. 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 Brand in the late game?

In the late game, Brand takes over the Varus vs Brand matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Brand scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Varus vs Brand matchup?

Varus wins the matchup against Brand with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Varus is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 20 games analyzed.

What is the best Varus build against Brand?

The best Varus build against Brand includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Varus runes against Brand?

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

Does Varus counter Brand?

Yes, Varus has a favorable matchup against Brand with a 50.0% win rate. Varus slightly edges out Brand in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Varus against Brand?

When playing Varus against Brand, 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.