Varus - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.6%
Pick Rate
3.7%

Varusvs Ekko

FMarksmanMage
Patch26.3
Matches785,220
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedFeb 26, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Varus vs Ekko is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Ekko wins with a 81.3% win rate (+62.5%) over Varus based on 16 games. Ekko 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 Ekko 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.

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Ekko - 18.8% win rateEkko(18.8%)
Varus - 18.8% win rate in this matchup
Varus
18.8% WR
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Ekko vs Varus matchup - 81.3% win rate
Ekko
81.3% WR

Who Wins the Varus vs Ekko Matchup?

Ekko wins the Varus vs Ekko matchup
Winner
Ekko
Matches: 16
18.8%
Win Rate
81.3%
6.4
CS / min
5.7
960
DMG / min
755
13,070
Gold / game
12,983
134
Heal / min
259
511
DMG Mitigated / min
747
0.9
CC / min
0.7
16.7%
Early Game WR
83.3%
20.0%
Late Game WR
80.0%

Varus vs Ekko Matchup Summary

The Varus vs Ekko matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 16 recent matches analyzed, Ekko wins with a 81.3% win rate compared to Varus's 18.8%, giving Ekko a 62.5 percentage point advantage. Ekko dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Varus players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Ekko leads by 361 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ekko has a strong advantage in this matchup. Varus players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Ekko overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Varus vs Ekko Laning Phase Breakdown

Varus wins the laning phase against Ekko in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.4Varus
5.7Ekko
Varus edges out Ekko by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 9 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Varus.
Damage
960Varus
755Ekko
Varus heavily out-damages Ekko by 205 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Ekko 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
13,070Varus
12,983Ekko
Varus and Ekko generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 87 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.9Varus
0.7Ekko
Both Varus and Ekko provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
645Varus
1,006Ekko
Ekko vastly out-sustains Varus, healing and mitigating 361 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Ekko 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.

Best Varus Build Against Ekko

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Ekko, providing the mobility and stats Varus needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Varus against Ekko are Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass and Nashor's Tooth. This combination gives Varus an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Varus vs Ekko matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ekko
83.3%
+66.7% advantage
Varus early game win rateVarus16.7%
Ekko early game win rateEkko83.3%
Late Game
Ekko
80.0%
+60.0% advantage
Varus late game win rateVarus20.0%
Ekko late game win rateEkko80.0%

Ekko dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 83.3% win rate — a 66.7 percentage point lead over Varus. This lopsided early game means Ekko can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Ekko is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 80.0% win rate — 60.0 points above Varus. Extended games heavily favor Ekko, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Varus Runes Against Ekko

Precision rune tree - Varus primary runes vs EkkoPrecision
Press the Attack - best Varus rune vs EkkoTriumph - best Varus rune vs EkkoLegend: Alacrity - best Varus rune vs EkkoLast Stand - best Varus rune vs Ekko
Resolve rune tree - Varus secondary runes vs EkkoResolve
Bone Plating - best Varus rune vs EkkoOvergrowth - best Varus rune vs Ekko
37.5% WR

The Precision and Resolve rune setup gives Varus the best tools to compete against Ekko in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Varus matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.3. 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 26.3
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
47.94%4366.386013,37949.8%46.4%
46.79%2816.487513,98751.6%43.0%
48.39%2796.188814,25850.9%46.8%
46.05%2156.387213,25841.7%49.6%
51.79%1956.494514,61059.5%46.5%
49.37%1586.487913,31947.1%51.1%
54.30%1516.080013,58860.3%50.0%
47.65%1496.794913,63845.3%50.0%
44.44%1446.084413,07345.5%43.6%
45.99%1376.284912,60351.4%39.7%
48.85%1316.790013,55758.0%38.7%
45.63%1036.488313,40649.0%42.6%
51.49%1016.891113,68263.6%42.1%
47.83%926.487013,12456.5%39.1%
41.76%916.390713,27943.5%40.0%
48.84%866.598012,73154.5%45.3%
52.50%806.01,00013,95451.6%53.1%
50.65%776.282212,89651.6%50.0%
49.33%756.189813,49255.3%43.2%
53.52%716.51,21111,30851.3%56.3%
40.85%715.879012,08754.8%30.0%
48.57%706.486413,78354.0%42.4%
39.68%635.91,00213,23550.0%33.3%
42.62%616.387312,57040.9%43.6%
51.79%566.289512,32247.8%54.5%
42.86%565.999412,20845.8%40.6%
38.89%546.11,02013,68032.0%44.8%
45.28%535.993511,55145.8%44.8%
40.38%526.087313,53842.9%38.7%
52.00%506.21,10712,67348.0%56.0%
48.00%506.389311,61251.6%42.1%
36.73%496.287511,83330.4%42.3%
44.90%496.697414,97445.5%44.7%
41.30%466.51,11613,32940.9%41.7%
44.44%456.01,14013,08026.7%53.3%
53.49%436.31,05612,63268.4%41.7%
58.14%436.587514,34153.3%60.7%
42.86%426.689313,80434.8%52.6%
38.10%426.596112,02550.0%22.2%
51.22%416.21,08912,94956.3%48.0%
46.34%416.386511,77542.1%50.0%
42.50%406.283313,76752.6%33.3%
34.21%386.588312,27931.8%37.5%
51.35%376.21,06113,06046.1%54.2%
43.24%376.296113,85418.2%53.9%
45.95%376.11,05712,10371.4%30.4%
47.22%366.076112,82638.5%52.2%
47.22%366.593312,81241.7%50.0%
50.00%346.388813,58155.6%48.0%
47.06%346.399312,91950.0%45.8%
42.42%336.386414,15372.7%27.3%
45.16%316.686514,12663.6%35.0%
54.84%315.889513,65863.6%50.0%
41.94%316.090713,06336.4%45.0%
46.67%306.278911,77446.1%47.1%
44.83%296.51,04914,48230.0%52.6%
75.00%286.692711,03073.7%77.8%
42.86%286.088312,26660.0%23.1%
40.74%276.190411,32764.3%15.4%
37.04%276.189913,81340.0%35.3%
48.15%275.61,19513,00460.0%41.2%
42.31%265.97999,83821.4%66.7%
50.00%266.193511,84254.5%46.7%
48.00%256.484511,20546.7%50.0%
62.50%246.385212,73858.3%66.7%
65.22%236.077811,36466.7%63.6%
59.09%226.397914,83063.6%54.5%
40.00%205.975511,52240.0%40.0%
60.00%207.092112,28650.0%75.0%
20.00%206.491812,60116.7%21.4%
55.00%206.488012,74566.7%45.5%
52.63%196.088611,30954.5%50.0%
47.37%196.888612,21233.3%60.0%
50.00%186.679611,60733.3%66.7%
50.00%186.31,01812,28550.0%50.0%
38.89%186.192213,09050.0%33.3%
52.94%176.095312,16355.6%50.0%
23.53%175.989012,62933.3%18.2%
47.06%176.287912,56771.4%30.0%
37.50%166.088512,85540.0%36.4%
18.75%166.496013,07016.7%20.0%
37.50%166.086612,59137.5%37.5%
33.33%155.485012,31128.6%37.5%
53.33%155.986111,07355.6%50.0%
46.67%156.994812,93846.1%50.0%
80.00%156.51,19612,92775.0%85.7%
26.67%156.383411,62237.5%14.3%
35.71%145.81,01713,64966.7%27.3%
46.15%136.189112,08150.0%42.9%
53.85%136.579311,51566.7%42.9%
38.46%135.777311,25357.1%16.7%
66.67%125.298611,89680.0%57.1%
58.33%126.71,21113,940100.0%16.7%
83.33%125.588311,507100.0%66.7%
27.27%115.980213,5920.0%33.3%
36.36%116.51,03813,03360.0%16.7%
50.00%105.993812,33833.3%75.0%
50.00%106.586411,28766.7%25.0%
40.00%105.181813,16225.0%50.0%
55.56%96.385612,24366.7%50.0%
77.78%96.299616,187100.0%66.7%
33.33%96.283916,0530.0%33.3%
44.44%95.391112,46525.0%60.0%
66.67%96.693613,76660.0%75.0%
62.50%85.799813,63566.7%60.0%
50.00%85.188813,356100.0%42.9%
37.50%86.493615,15850.0%33.3%
75.00%86.991913,07675.0%75.0%
57.14%76.983710,87250.0%66.7%
50.00%65.17539,83150.0%50.0%
66.67%66.699613,74766.7%66.7%
33.33%66.583213,72650.0%25.0%
50.00%64.496114,56650.0%50.0%
50.00%65.31,02611,25950.0%50.0%
20.00%56.283410,34650.0%0.0%
80.00%56.183510,808100.0%66.7%
60.00%56.085214,70450.0%66.7%
80.00%56.476410,26466.7%100.0%
100.00%52.684911,426100.0%100.0%
40.00%55.775210,44525.0%100.0%
40.00%55.31,10511,61925.0%100.0%
0.00%54.98388,7880.0%0.0%
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Varus vs Ekko - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Varus do against Ekko in League of Legends?

Ekko wins the Varus vs Ekko matchup with a 81.3% win rate compared to Varus's 18.8%, a 62.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 16 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.

How does Varus do against Ekko in the early game?

In the early game, Ekko has the advantage against Varus with a 83.3% win rate versus 16.7%. Ekko players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Varus do against Ekko in the late game?

In the late game, Ekko takes over the Varus vs Ekko matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to 20.0%. Ekko scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Varus vs Ekko matchup?

Ekko wins the matchup against Varus with a 81.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 62.5 percentage point advantage means Ekko is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 16 games analyzed.

What is the best Varus build against Ekko?

The best Varus build against Ekko includes Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, Nashor's Tooth with Spellslinger's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Varus runes against Ekko?

The best Varus runes against Ekko use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 37.5% win rate in the Varus vs Ekko matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Varus counter Ekko?

No, Varus struggles against Ekko with only a 18.8% win rate. Ekko has the advantage in this matchup. Varus players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Ekko's lead.

How do I play Varus against Ekko?

When playing Varus against Ekko, play cautiously and avoid Ekko's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Ekko has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.