Varusvs Mordekaiser
Varus vs Mordekaiser is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Varus wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Mordekaiser based on 6 games. Varus wins the early laning phase while Mordekaiser scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Varus build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Varus vs Mordekaiser 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.
Who Wins the Varus vs Mordekaiser Matchup?
Varus vs Mordekaiser Matchup Summary
The Varus vs Mordekaiser matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Varus wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Mordekaiser's 50.0%, giving Varus a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Varus controls the early laning stage, but Mordekaiser outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Varus needs to press advantages before Mordekaiser reaches their power spikes, while Mordekaiser should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Varus leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Varus has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Mordekaiser's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Varus vs Mordekaiser Laning Phase Breakdown
Varus is favored during the laning phase against Mordekaiser, 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.
Best Varus Build Against Mordekaiser
Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Mordekaiser, providing the mobility and stats Varus needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Varus against Mordekaiser are Zhonya's Hourglass, Nashor's Tooth and Rabadon's Deathcap. 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 Mordekaiser matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Varus66.7%
Mordekaiser33.3%Varus33.3%Mordekaiser66.7%Varus dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Mordekaiser. This lopsided early game means Varus can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Mordekaiser is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Varus. Extended games heavily favor Mordekaiser, 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 Mordekaiser reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Mordekaiser 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 Mordekaiser
Precision
Sorcery
The Precision primary with Sorcery secondary combination helps Varus maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Mordekaiser.
Varus matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57.50% | 40 | 6.6 | 896 | 13,837 | 61.1% | 54.5% | |
| 55.26% | 38 | 6.6 | 955 | 14,627 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 60.61% | 33 | 7.0 | 975 | 14,981 | 64.3% | 57.9% | |
| 46.67% | 30 | 6.6 | 876 | 13,946 | 58.3% | 38.9% | |
| 48.28% | 29 | 6.9 | 857 | 13,405 | 50.0% | 46.7% | |
| 48.28% | 29 | 7.1 | 890 | 13,397 | 50.0% | 47.4% | |
| 41.67% | 24 | 6.2 | 789 | 12,761 | 61.5% | 18.2% | |
| 52.38% | 21 | 6.7 | 865 | 13,302 | 70.0% | 36.4% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 6.3 | 765 | 12,976 | 44.4% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 6.6 | 675 | 13,751 | 33.3% | 42.9% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 6.2 | 777 | 13,933 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 5.9 | 1,022 | 12,571 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 7.3 | 790 | 10,418 | 83.3% | 33.3% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 6.7 | 924 | 13,940 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 7.4 | 920 | 15,230 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 6.1 | 975 | 13,964 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 7.3 | 980 | 14,799 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.5 | 1,061 | 16,071 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.7 | 1,175 | 14,327 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.3 | 782 | 10,804 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.9 | 864 | 12,561 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.4 | 797 | 12,881 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.7 | 725 | 12,007 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 7.1 | 665 | 11,831 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.3 | 1,025 | 10,056 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.6 | 776 | 10,652 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.5 | 936 | 11,301 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.1 | 790 | 8,972 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.5 | 1,259 | 15,309 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 5.6 | 750 | 8,045 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 5.4 | 726 | 12,878 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.4 | 1,000 | 14,576 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 0.00% | 1 | 6.8 | 605 | 12,399 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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Varus vs Mordekaiser - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Varus do against Mordekaiser in League of Legends?
Varus wins the Varus vs Mordekaiser matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Mordekaiser's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.
How does Varus do against Mordekaiser in the early game?
In the early game, Varus has the advantage against Mordekaiser with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. 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 Mordekaiser in the late game?
In the late game, Mordekaiser takes over the Varus vs Mordekaiser matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Mordekaiser scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Varus vs Mordekaiser matchup?
Varus wins the matchup against Mordekaiser with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Varus is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.
What is the best Varus build against Mordekaiser?
The best Varus build against Mordekaiser includes Zhonya's Hourglass, Nashor's Tooth, Rabadon's Deathcap with Boots of Swiftness. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Varus runes against Mordekaiser?
The best Varus runes against Mordekaiser use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Varus vs Mordekaiser matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Varus counter Mordekaiser?
Yes, Varus has a favorable matchup against Mordekaiser with a 50.0% win rate. Varus slightly edges out Mordekaiser in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.
How do I play Varus against Mordekaiser?
When playing Varus against Mordekaiser, 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.