Varus - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.0%
Pick Rate
1.9%

Varusvs Miss Fortune

FMarksmanMage
Patch26.13
Matches265,623
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 10, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Varus vs Miss Fortune is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Miss Fortune wins with a 53.6% win rate (+7.2%) over Varus based on 69 games. Varus wins the early laning phase while Miss Fortune scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Varus build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Varus vs Miss Fortune 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.

Compare against an opponent
Varus - 46.4% win rate in this matchup
Varus
46.4% WR
VS
Miss Fortune vs Varus matchup - 53.6% win rate
Miss Fortune
53.6% WR

Who Wins the Varus vs Miss Fortune Matchup?

Miss Fortune wins the Varus vs Miss Fortune matchup
Winner
Miss Fortune
Matches: 69
46.4%
Win Rate
53.6%
6.2
CS / min
6.0
826
DMG / min
892
13,758
Gold / game
14,962
144
Heal / min
162
375
DMG Mitigated / min
408
1.0
CC / min
0.3
60.9%
Early Game WR
39.1%
39.1%
Late Game WR
60.9%

Varus vs Miss Fortune Matchup Summary

The Varus vs Miss Fortune matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 69 recent matches analyzed, Miss Fortune wins with a 53.6% win rate compared to Varus's 46.4%, giving Miss Fortune a 7.2 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Varus controls the early laning stage, but Miss Fortune outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Varus needs to press advantages before Miss Fortune reaches their power spikes, while Miss Fortune should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Varus leads by 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Miss Fortune 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 Miss Fortune 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 Miss Fortune Laning Phase Breakdown

Miss Fortune wins the laning phase against Varus in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.2Varus
6.0Miss Fortune
Varus and Miss Fortune farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
826Varus
892Miss Fortune
Miss Fortune deals 66 more champion damage per minute than Varus. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Varus choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Miss Fortune's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
13,758Varus
14,962Miss Fortune
Miss Fortune generates a commanding 1,203 more gold per game than Varus. This substantial economic advantage means Miss Fortune 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
1.0Varus
0.3Miss Fortune
Varus provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Miss Fortune, 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
519Varus
570Miss Fortune
Miss Fortune heals and mitigates 51 more damage per minute than Varus, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Miss Fortune to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Varus.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Varus
60.9%
+21.7% advantage
Varus early game win rateVarus60.9%
Miss Fortune early game win rateMiss Fortune39.1%
Late Game
Miss Fortune
60.9%
+21.7% advantage
Varus late game win rateVarus39.1%
Miss Fortune late game win rateMiss Fortune60.9%

Varus dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.9% win rate — a 21.7 percentage point lead over Miss Fortune. This lopsided early game means Varus can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Miss Fortune is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.9% win rate — 21.7 points above Varus. Extended games heavily favor Miss Fortune, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Varus must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Miss Fortune reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Miss Fortune survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Varus Runes Against Miss Fortune

Precision rune tree - Varus primary runes vs Miss FortunePrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Varus rune vs Miss FortuneAbsorb Life - best Varus rune vs Miss FortuneLegend: Alacrity - best Varus rune vs Miss FortuneCut Down - best Varus rune vs Miss Fortune
Inspiration rune tree - Varus secondary runes vs Miss FortuneInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best Varus rune vs Miss FortuneCosmic Insight - best Varus rune vs Miss Fortune
40.0% WR

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


Varus matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. 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 26.13
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
43.42%766.280613,65142.9%43.8%
46.38%696.282613,75860.9%39.1%
48.15%546.482113,30547.6%48.5%
56.25%486.589813,77057.7%54.5%
30.95%426.585613,10133.3%28.6%
52.38%426.892212,76160.0%45.5%
41.67%366.184112,68231.6%52.9%
52.78%366.176013,84538.5%60.9%
29.63%276.597215,13037.5%26.3%
57.69%266.285512,49153.3%63.6%
38.46%266.575712,17033.3%45.5%
54.17%246.481414,66550.0%56.3%
59.09%225.888013,57366.7%53.9%
47.37%196.976614,001100.0%28.6%
46.67%156.370311,98550.0%42.9%
80.00%156.186213,55480.0%80.0%
73.33%156.81,05013,34677.8%66.7%
42.86%146.685214,22860.0%33.3%
42.86%147.093912,96040.0%44.4%
30.77%135.768111,11233.3%28.6%
45.45%116.790714,86850.0%44.4%
20.00%106.56708,92633.3%0.0%
66.67%96.71,33717,793100.0%57.1%
87.50%86.466413,904100.0%80.0%
37.50%86.378311,22660.0%0.0%
50.00%85.977910,57550.0%50.0%
57.14%76.478311,79825.0%100.0%
42.86%76.887112,16950.0%33.3%
33.33%66.77659,76940.0%0.0%
33.33%65.91,28415,118100.0%20.0%
50.00%67.097111,60950.0%50.0%
50.00%66.593916,0380.0%60.0%
66.67%67.296113,13650.0%100.0%
16.67%65.91,00912,0690.0%20.0%
60.00%55.56649,927100.0%33.3%
20.00%55.667613,4100.0%25.0%
60.00%55.788411,26266.7%50.0%
100.00%56.587515,072100.0%100.0%
60.00%57.11,05311,85250.0%66.7%
60.00%57.469212,12950.0%66.7%
60.00%55.87729,41850.0%66.7%
0.00%57.385315,7680.0%0.0%
40.00%56.27029,72333.3%50.0%
100.00%56.91,10913,992100.0%100.0%
0.00%56.172712,1440.0%0.0%
60.00%56.181012,22850.0%66.7%
40.00%57.082511,30950.0%33.3%
100.00%17.697816,3890.0%100.0%

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Varus vs Miss Fortune - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Varus do against Miss Fortune in League of Legends?

Miss Fortune wins the Varus vs Miss Fortune matchup with a 53.6% win rate compared to Varus's 46.4%, a 7.2 percentage point difference. This data is based on 69 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.

How does Varus do against Miss Fortune in the early game?

In the early game, Varus has the advantage against Miss Fortune with a 60.9% win rate versus 39.1%. 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 Miss Fortune in the late game?

In the late game, Miss Fortune takes over the Varus vs Miss Fortune matchup with a 60.9% win rate compared to 39.1%. Miss Fortune scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Varus vs Miss Fortune matchup?

Miss Fortune wins the matchup against Varus with a 53.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 7.2 percentage point advantage means Miss Fortune is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 69 games analyzed.

What is the best Varus build against Miss Fortune?

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

What are the best Varus runes against Miss Fortune?

The best Varus runes against Miss Fortune use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 40.0% win rate in the Varus vs Miss Fortune matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Varus counter Miss Fortune?

No, Varus struggles against Miss Fortune with only a 46.4% win rate. Miss Fortune has the advantage in this matchup. Varus players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Miss Fortune's lead.

How do I play Varus against Miss Fortune?

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