Varus - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.2%
Pick Rate
1.6%

Varusvs Draven

DMarksmanMage
Patch26.14
Matches81,210
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 17, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Varus vs Draven is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Varus wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Draven based on 6 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 Draven matchup.

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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.

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Varus - 66.7% win rate in this matchup
Varus
66.7% WR
VS
Draven vs Varus matchup - 33.3% win rate
Draven
33.3% WR

Who Wins the Varus vs Draven Matchup?

Varus wins the Varus vs Draven matchup
Winner
Varus
Matches: 6
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
5.5
CS / min
6.7
857
DMG / min
1,030
12,779
Gold / game
15,188
110
Heal / min
244
368
DMG Mitigated / min
711
1.2
CC / min
0.4
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Varus vs Draven Matchup Summary

The Varus vs Draven matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Varus wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Draven's 33.3%, giving Varus a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Varus dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Draven 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 0.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Varus players can confidently pick into Draven and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Draven 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 Draven Laning Phase Breakdown

Draven wins the laning phase against Varus in League of Legends

Draven is favored during the laning phase against Varus, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Draven holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
5.5Varus
6.7Draven
Draven significantly out-farms Varus by 1.1 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 17 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Draven a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Varus players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
857Varus
1,030Draven
Draven heavily out-damages Varus by 173 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Varus should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Draven's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,779Varus
15,188Draven
Draven generates a commanding 2,409 more gold per game than Varus. This substantial economic advantage means Draven consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Varus should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.2Varus
0.4Draven
Varus provides 0.8 seconds more crowd control per minute than Draven, 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
478Varus
954Draven
Draven vastly out-sustains Varus, healing and mitigating 476 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Draven can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Varus is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Varus, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Varus
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Varus early game win rateVarus66.7%
Draven early game win rateDraven33.3%
Late Game
Varus
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Varus late game win rateVarus66.7%
Draven late game win rateDraven33.3%

Varus dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Draven. This lopsided early game means Varus can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

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

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

Best Varus Runes Against Draven

Domination rune tree - Varus primary runes vs DravenDomination
Dark Harvest - best Varus rune vs DravenCheap Shot - best Varus rune vs DravenDeep Ward - best Varus rune vs DravenUltimate Hunter - best Varus rune vs Draven
Sorcery rune tree - Varus secondary runes vs DravenSorcery
Axiom Arcanist - best Varus rune vs DravenGathering Storm - best Varus rune vs Draven
100.0% WR

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


Varus matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
61.90%216.892014,14960.0%63.6%
52.38%216.375513,91150.0%52.9%
61.11%186.383414,37283.3%50.0%
46.15%136.77509,19242.9%50.0%
50.00%126.683610,54450.0%50.0%
60.00%106.21,10714,46733.3%71.4%
25.00%87.093813,66766.7%0.0%
37.50%86.793011,77540.0%33.3%
71.43%76.582114,54266.7%75.0%
28.57%75.71,01614,72166.7%0.0%
57.14%75.978013,47733.3%75.0%
33.33%67.267011,8630.0%66.7%
66.67%65.585712,77966.7%66.7%
16.67%66.381410,6610.0%50.0%
20.00%56.161210,71333.3%0.0%
60.00%55.862312,420100.0%50.0%
40.00%57.099712,2640.0%66.7%
60.00%56.41,01314,19333.3%100.0%
50.00%29.16496,34650.0%0.0%
50.00%26.785113,1410.0%100.0%
0.00%26.766111,5800.0%0.0%

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Varus vs Draven - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Varus do against Draven in League of Legends?

Varus wins the Varus vs Draven matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Draven's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Varus do against Draven in the early game?

In the early game, Varus has the advantage against Draven with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. 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 Draven in the late game?

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

Who wins the Varus vs Draven matchup?

Varus wins the matchup against Draven with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Varus is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Varus build against Draven?

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

What are the best Varus runes against Draven?

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

Does Varus counter Draven?

Yes, Varus has a favorable matchup against Draven with a 66.7% win rate. Varus strongly counters Draven in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Varus against Draven?

When playing Varus against Draven, 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.