Varus - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.7%
Pick Rate
2.2%

Varusvs Heimerdinger

FMarksmanMage
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 11, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Varus vs Heimerdinger is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Heimerdinger wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Varus based on 5 games. Varus wins the early laning phase while Heimerdinger scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Varus build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Varus vs Heimerdinger 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
Heimerdinger - 40.0% win rateHeimerdinger(40.0%)
Varus - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Varus
40.0% WR
VS
Heimerdinger vs Varus matchup - 60.0% win rate
Heimerdinger
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Varus vs Heimerdinger Matchup?

Heimerdinger wins the Varus vs Heimerdinger matchup
Winner
Heimerdinger
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
6.1
CS / min
5.4
1,267
DMG / min
899
18,259
Gold / game
13,592
216
Heal / min
71
636
DMG Mitigated / min
447
1.1
CC / min
0.7
0.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
40.0%
Late Game WR
60.0%

Varus vs Heimerdinger Matchup Summary

The Varus vs Heimerdinger matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Heimerdinger wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Varus's 40.0%, giving Heimerdinger a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Varus controls the early laning stage, but Heimerdinger outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Varus needs to press advantages before Heimerdinger reaches their power spikes, while Heimerdinger should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Varus leads by 333 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Heimerdinger 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 Heimerdinger 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 Heimerdinger Laning Phase Breakdown

Varus wins the laning phase against Heimerdinger in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.1Varus
5.4Heimerdinger
Varus edges out Heimerdinger by 0.7 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 11 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Varus.
Damage
1,267Varus
899Heimerdinger
Varus heavily out-damages Heimerdinger by 368 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Heimerdinger 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
18,259Varus
13,592Heimerdinger
Varus generates a commanding 4,667 more gold per game than Heimerdinger. This substantial economic advantage means Varus consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Heimerdinger should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.1Varus
0.7Heimerdinger
Varus provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Heimerdinger, 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
852Varus
519Heimerdinger
Varus vastly out-sustains Heimerdinger, healing and mitigating 333 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Varus can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Heimerdinger is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Heimerdinger, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Varus Build Against Heimerdinger

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Heimerdinger, providing the mobility and stats Varus needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Varus against Heimerdinger are Riftmaker, Zhonya's Hourglass and Banshee's Veil. 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 Heimerdinger matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Varus
0.0%
+0.0% advantage
Varus early game win rateVarus0.0%
Heimerdinger early game win rateHeimerdinger0.0%
Late Game
Heimerdinger
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Varus late game win rateVarus40.0%
Heimerdinger late game win rateHeimerdinger60.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Varus and Heimerdinger, with Varus holding a razor-thin 0.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Heimerdinger is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Varus. Extended games heavily favor Heimerdinger, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Varus has the edge early, but Heimerdinger gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Varus Runes Against Heimerdinger

Precision rune tree - Varus primary runes vs HeimerdingerPrecision
Press the Attack - best Varus rune vs HeimerdingerTriumph - best Varus rune vs HeimerdingerLegend: Alacrity - best Varus rune vs HeimerdingerCoup de Grace - best Varus rune vs Heimerdinger
Domination rune tree - Varus secondary runes vs HeimerdingerDomination
Taste of Blood - best Varus rune vs HeimerdingerTreasure Hunter - best Varus rune vs Heimerdinger
100.0% WR

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


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 Heimerdinger - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Varus do against Heimerdinger in League of Legends?

Heimerdinger wins the Varus vs Heimerdinger matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Varus's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Varus do against Heimerdinger in the early game?

In the early game, Varus has the advantage against Heimerdinger with a 0.0% 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 Heimerdinger in the late game?

In the late game, Heimerdinger takes over the Varus vs Heimerdinger matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Heimerdinger scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Varus vs Heimerdinger matchup?

Heimerdinger wins the matchup against Varus with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Heimerdinger is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Varus build against Heimerdinger?

The best Varus build against Heimerdinger includes Riftmaker, Zhonya's Hourglass, Banshee's Veil with Mercury's Treads. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Varus runes against Heimerdinger?

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

Does Varus counter Heimerdinger?

No, Varus struggles against Heimerdinger with only a 40.0% win rate. Heimerdinger has the advantage in this matchup. Varus players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Heimerdinger's lead.

How do I play Varus against Heimerdinger?

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