Win Rate
47.6%
Pick Rate
1.5%
Varusvs Locke
Patch26.15
Matches1,741,960
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedAug 15, 2026 UTC
MethodologyData Methodology
AuthorDakota Chinnick
Varus vs Locke is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.15. Varus wins with a 75.0% win rate (+50.0%) over Locke based on 8 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 Locke 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
75.0% WR
VS
Locke
25.0% WR
Who Wins the Varus vs Locke Matchup?
Winner
Varus
Matches: 8
75.0%
25.0%
6.5
4.8
995
927
13,366
13,457
142
383
565
710
0.9
0.5
75.0%
25.0%
75.0%
25.0%
Varus vs Locke Matchup Summary
The Varus vs Locke matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 8 recent matches analyzed, Varus wins with a 75.0% win rate compared to Locke's 25.0%, giving Varus a 50.0 percentage point advantage. Varus dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Locke 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 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Varus players can confidently pick into Locke and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Locke 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 Locke Laning Phase Breakdown
Varus is favored during the laning phase against Locke, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Varus holds advantages in farming, damage and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Farming
6.5Varus
4.8Locke
Varus significantly out-farms Locke by 1.7 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 25 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Varus a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Locke players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.Damage
995Varus
927Locke
Varus deals 68 more champion damage per minute than Locke. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Locke choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Varus's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.Economy
13,366Varus
13,457Locke
Varus and Locke generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 91 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
0.5Locke
Varus provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Locke, 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
707Varus
1,093Locke
Locke vastly out-sustains Varus, healing and mitigating 386 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Locke 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 Locke
Boots
Core Items
Chainlaced Crushers is the optimal boots choice against Locke, providing the mobility and stats Varus needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Varus against Locke are Hextech Gunblade, Nashor's Tooth and Wit's End. This combination gives Varus an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Locke. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Varus vs Locke matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
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Early Game
Varus
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Varus75.0%
Locke25.0%♕
Late Game
Varus
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Varus75.0%Locke25.0%Varus dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Locke. 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 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Locke. 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. Locke players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Varus Runes Against Locke
Precision
Inspiration
100.0% WR
Running Precision primary with Inspiration secondary allows Varus to press their advantage against Locke, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Varus matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.15. 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.12% | 136 | 6.3 | 794 | 13,666 | 50.8% | 38.7% | |
| 57.02% | 121 | 6.2 | 857 | 14,361 | 50.0% | 61.3% | |
| 50.91% | 110 | 6.0 | 830 | 13,252 | 61.7% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 94 | 6.6 | 902 | 13,578 | 43.8% | 56.5% | |
| 48.15% | 81 | 6.3 | 853 | 13,663 | 54.0% | 43.2% | |
| 51.39% | 72 | 6.3 | 850 | 13,178 | 41.9% | 58.5% | |
| 37.04% | 54 | 6.1 | 740 | 12,830 | 45.5% | 31.3% | |
| 43.40% | 53 | 6.3 | 833 | 13,831 | 59.1% | 32.3% | |
| 37.50% | 48 | 5.9 | 808 | 12,980 | 40.9% | 34.6% | |
| 41.46% | 41 | 6.6 | 871 | 13,613 | 55.0% | 28.6% | |
| 44.83% | 29 | 6.3 | 794 | 12,315 | 53.3% | 35.7% | |
| 55.17% | 29 | 6.2 | 1,003 | 15,537 | 50.0% | 57.9% | |
| 53.57% | 28 | 5.7 | 796 | 15,046 | 71.4% | 47.6% | |
| 50.00% | 28 | 6.3 | 701 | 12,690 | 60.0% | 38.5% | |
| 50.00% | 24 | 6.8 | 926 | 15,202 | 53.9% | 45.5% | |
| 60.87% | 23 | 6.1 | 845 | 13,596 | 54.5% | 66.7% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 6.7 | 807 | 13,422 | 30.0% | 58.3% | |
| 31.82% | 22 | 6.5 | 672 | 12,790 | 25.0% | 40.0% | |
| 36.36% | 22 | 6.2 | 662 | 12,288 | 33.3% | 38.5% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 6.0 | 919 | 15,804 | 57.1% | 38.5% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 6.3 | 774 | 12,198 | 44.4% | 33.3% | |
| 21.43% | 14 | 6.6 | 842 | 12,688 | 28.6% | 14.3% | |
| 76.92% | 13 | 6.0 | 969 | 14,560 | 66.7% | 85.7% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 6.5 | 936 | 15,234 | 50.0% | 36.4% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 6.6 | 952 | 14,836 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 6.1 | 1,050 | 13,428 | 60.0% | 33.3% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 6.7 | 944 | 13,007 | 57.1% | 75.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 6.7 | 731 | 12,530 | 80.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 6.0 | 730 | 11,121 | 40.0% | 40.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 6.0 | 625 | 13,299 | 0.0% | 37.5% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 7.2 | 1,150 | 13,411 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 6.1 | 828 | 13,851 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 6.1 | 477 | 8,517 | 25.0% | 25.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 7.0 | 938 | 13,640 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 6.5 | 995 | 13,366 | 75.0% | 75.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.2 | 703 | 11,256 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.7 | 1,017 | 12,822 | 75.0% | 33.3% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.6 | 979 | 13,342 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.3 | 684 | 12,296 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.7 | 1,040 | 15,643 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 6.7 | 815 | 12,499 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 7.0 | 943 | 11,170 | 80.0% | 100.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 4.6 | 1,094 | 14,499 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.9 | 932 | 14,273 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.0 | 556 | 10,771 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 4.8 | 942 | 14,472 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.9 | 1,023 | 12,294 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 6.3 | 1,313 | 16,076 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.3 | 770 | 13,165 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 4.7 | 510 | 9,740 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.3 | 960 | 11,629 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.4 | 802 | 13,616 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.5 | 1,104 | 13,018 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.2 | 903 | 15,575 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 6.1 | 970 | 11,339 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 7.9 | 1,343 | 13,602 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.4 | 723 | 12,478 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
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Varus vs Locke - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Varus do against Locke in League of Legends?
Varus wins the Varus vs Locke matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to Locke's 25.0%, a 50.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 8 recent ranked games in patch 26.15.
How does Varus do against Locke in the early game?
In the early game, Varus has the advantage against Locke with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. 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 Locke in the late game?
In the late game, Varus takes over the Varus vs Locke matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Varus scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Varus vs Locke matchup?
Varus wins the matchup against Locke with a 75.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.15. The 50.0 percentage point advantage means Varus is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 8 games analyzed.
What is the best Varus build against Locke?
The best Varus build against Locke includes Hextech Gunblade, Nashor's Tooth, Wit's End with Chainlaced Crushers. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Varus runes against Locke?
The best Varus runes against Locke use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Varus vs Locke matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Varus counter Locke?
Yes, Varus has a favorable matchup against Locke with a 75.0% win rate. Varus strongly counters Locke in lane based on current patch 26.15 data.
How do I play Varus against Locke?
When playing Varus against Locke, 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.
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