Varus - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
46.8%
Pick Rate
2.5%

Varusvs Ivern

FMarksmanMage
Patch26.10
Matches1,120,787
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 19, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Varus vs Ivern is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Ivern wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Varus based on 5 games. Ivern wins the early laning phase while Varus scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Varus build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Varus vs Ivern 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
Ivern - 20.0% win rateIvern(20.0%)
Varus - 20.0% win rate in this matchup
Varus
20.0% WR
VS
Ivern vs Varus matchup - 80.0% win rate
Ivern
80.0% WR

Who Wins the Varus vs Ivern Matchup?

Ivern wins the Varus vs Ivern matchup
Winner
Ivern
Matches: 5
20.0%
Win Rate
80.0%
5.9
CS / min
4.5
560
DMG / min
558
9,771
Gold / game
9,753
157
Heal / min
90
342
DMG Mitigated / min
602
0.9
CC / min
1.6
20.0%
Early Game WR
80.0%
0.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Varus vs Ivern Matchup Summary

The Varus vs Ivern matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Ivern wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Varus's 20.0%, giving Ivern a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Ivern controls the early laning stage, but Varus outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Ivern needs to press advantages before Varus reaches their power spikes, while Varus should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Ivern leads by 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ivern 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 Ivern 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 Ivern Laning Phase Breakdown

Varus wins the laning phase against Ivern in League of Legends

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

Farming
5.9Varus
4.5Ivern
Varus significantly out-farms Ivern by 1.4 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 21 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Varus a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Ivern players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
560Varus
558Ivern
Damage output is virtually even between Varus and Ivern, with only 2 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
9,771Varus
9,753Ivern
Varus and Ivern generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 18 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
1.6Ivern
Ivern provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Varus, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Ivern coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
499Varus
693Ivern
Ivern vastly out-sustains Varus, healing and mitigating 194 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Ivern 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
Ivern
80.0%
+60.0% advantage
Varus early game win rateVarus20.0%
Ivern early game win rateIvern80.0%
Late Game
Varus
0.0%
+0.0% advantage
Varus late game win rateVarus0.0%
Ivern late game win rateIvern0.0%

Ivern dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 80.0% win rate — a 60.0 percentage point lead over Varus. This lopsided early game means Ivern 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 0.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Ivern. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Ivern has the edge early, but Varus 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 Ivern

Precision rune tree - Varus primary runes vs IvernPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Varus rune vs IvernAbsorb Life - best Varus rune vs IvernLegend: Alacrity - best Varus rune vs IvernCut Down - best Varus rune vs Ivern
Inspiration rune tree - Varus secondary runes vs IvernInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best Varus rune vs IvernCosmic Insight - best Varus rune vs Ivern
100.0% WR

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


Varus matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. 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 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
46.39%3886.692913,73355.4%40.3%
45.68%3606.687413,51650.6%41.6%
47.35%3216.584113,46150.3%44.9%
41.44%2636.285513,55342.2%41.0%
46.79%2186.787613,87948.0%45.8%
54.04%1986.586113,43351.8%55.6%
46.24%1866.883613,52352.6%41.7%
50.56%1786.690113,47254.9%46.9%
51.56%1286.784513,56748.1%54.0%
52.04%986.786213,22150.0%53.7%
48.35%916.594014,09348.8%47.9%
54.76%846.281913,68550.0%58.0%
41.46%826.578312,04947.1%37.5%
49.35%776.283512,98452.8%46.3%
45.07%716.375413,30653.6%39.5%
48.57%706.685712,66251.4%45.5%
49.23%656.395813,52146.1%51.3%
51.61%636.577312,15353.3%50.0%
55.56%546.590212,28350.0%60.0%
34.62%526.174712,11129.4%37.1%
59.62%526.697014,57872.2%52.9%
48.08%526.580212,97750.0%46.4%
46.15%526.991013,46531.8%56.7%
49.02%517.289313,35652.0%46.1%
46.00%506.792112,25944.0%48.0%
53.06%496.797613,32361.1%48.4%
46.94%496.186110,62247.8%46.1%
52.08%486.31,13212,81535.7%58.8%
39.02%416.41,06011,59438.9%39.1%
55.26%386.397412,73764.7%47.6%
25.00%366.489312,13720.0%28.6%
44.12%346.596312,83052.4%30.8%
52.94%346.071513,23850.0%54.2%
44.12%346.276211,95452.9%35.3%
42.42%336.789311,54840.0%46.1%
37.50%326.61,25911,61220.0%52.9%
46.88%326.172812,51760.0%35.3%
31.03%296.583613,14111.1%40.0%
31.03%296.378512,15130.0%31.6%
37.93%296.184411,33545.5%33.3%
44.83%297.299513,96950.0%41.2%
32.14%286.11,00411,09538.5%26.7%
53.57%285.81,06713,94057.1%52.4%
41.67%246.61,20712,47422.2%53.3%
45.83%246.787212,64645.5%46.1%
43.48%236.677314,29850.0%41.2%
39.13%237.083812,08845.5%33.3%
47.83%236.687310,39250.0%45.5%
50.00%226.91,13912,95450.0%50.0%
54.55%226.296511,64966.7%40.0%
45.45%227.188612,23938.5%55.6%
63.64%226.31,02813,94050.0%71.4%
50.00%226.71,04812,31566.7%38.5%
52.38%216.795214,30054.5%50.0%
61.90%215.999211,32061.5%62.5%
52.38%216.774813,01962.5%46.1%
73.68%196.287313,58266.7%76.9%
26.32%196.378811,56957.1%8.3%
36.84%195.795410,24936.4%37.5%
52.63%196.583513,82760.0%50.0%
42.11%196.581711,91428.6%50.0%
72.22%186.11,03712,10350.0%90.0%
50.00%185.583213,20857.1%45.5%
27.78%186.690813,20066.7%8.3%
47.06%176.390613,60433.3%54.5%
35.29%176.499110,66260.0%25.0%
47.06%176.384912,55757.1%40.0%
58.82%176.690713,840100.0%36.4%
52.94%175.784811,87362.5%44.4%
58.82%177.588713,95962.5%55.6%
52.94%176.993214,13755.6%50.0%
37.50%165.586211,5150.0%46.1%
60.00%156.785511,30577.8%33.3%
60.00%157.390511,54060.0%60.0%
46.67%156.395413,08750.0%44.4%
66.67%156.994715,08166.7%66.7%
35.71%146.485711,09442.9%28.6%
35.71%146.285511,89233.3%36.4%
35.71%145.772811,74244.4%20.0%
42.86%147.01,10315,06840.0%44.4%
23.08%136.71,18714,8950.0%33.3%
46.15%136.992111,82062.5%20.0%
50.00%127.199412,25150.0%50.0%
50.00%125.81,04110,52250.0%50.0%
66.67%126.11,02213,09655.6%100.0%
41.67%126.28579,13957.1%20.0%
66.67%126.591212,65666.7%66.7%
33.33%126.31,03614,59850.0%25.0%
36.36%116.21,05513,13040.0%33.3%
36.36%116.770111,00720.0%50.0%
30.00%106.597112,1090.0%60.0%
70.00%106.097613,48675.0%66.7%
55.56%95.781510,16840.0%75.0%
66.67%95.91,22416,013100.0%57.1%
44.44%96.980213,8310.0%57.1%
44.44%97.077711,47025.0%60.0%
25.00%86.063113,04550.0%16.7%
37.50%86.61,00813,9180.0%42.9%
71.43%75.681112,096100.0%50.0%
57.14%76.41,05414,4060.0%66.7%
42.86%76.499113,94950.0%40.0%
42.86%76.61,23815,848100.0%33.3%
33.33%66.25199,11640.0%0.0%
66.67%66.81,08714,2560.0%100.0%
66.67%66.05418,27166.7%66.7%
20.00%55.81,14111,7750.0%33.3%
40.00%55.91,26915,758100.0%0.0%
20.00%55.789713,6960.0%33.3%
0.00%53.573610,6710.0%0.0%
20.00%55.95609,77120.0%0.0%
20.00%57.21,02713,3900.0%25.0%

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Varus vs Ivern - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Varus do against Ivern in League of Legends?

Ivern wins the Varus vs Ivern matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to Varus's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Varus do against Ivern in the early game?

In the early game, Ivern has the advantage against Varus with a 80.0% win rate versus 20.0%. Ivern players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Varus do against Ivern in the late game?

In the late game, Varus takes over the Varus vs Ivern matchup with a 0.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Varus scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Varus vs Ivern matchup?

Ivern wins the matchup against Varus with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Ivern is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Varus build against Ivern?

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

What are the best Varus runes against Ivern?

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

Does Varus counter Ivern?

No, Varus struggles against Ivern with only a 20.0% win rate. Ivern has the advantage in this matchup. Varus players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Ivern's lead.

How do I play Varus against Ivern?

When playing Varus against Ivern, play cautiously and avoid Ivern's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Ivern in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.