Varusvs Mordekaiser
Varus vs Mordekaiser is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Mordekaiser wins with a 83.3% win rate (+66.7%) over Varus based on 6 games. Mordekaiser 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 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 a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Mordekaiser wins with a 83.3% win rate compared to Varus's 16.7%, giving Mordekaiser a 66.7 percentage point advantage. Mordekaiser dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Varus players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Mordekaiser leads by 869 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Mordekaiser 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 Mordekaiser 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 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
Sorcerer's Shoes 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 Shadowflame, Riftmaker and Nashor's Tooth. 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
Varus0.0%
Mordekaiser100.0%Varus20.0%Mordekaiser80.0%Mordekaiser dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Varus. This lopsided early game means Mordekaiser 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 80.0% win rate — 60.0 points above Varus. Extended games heavily favor Mordekaiser, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Mordekaiser holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Varus players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Varus Runes Against Mordekaiser
Precision
Domination
The Precision and Domination rune setup gives Varus the best tools to compete against Mordekaiser 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.42% | 76 | 6.2 | 806 | 13,651 | 42.9% | 43.8% | |
| 46.38% | 69 | 6.2 | 826 | 13,758 | 60.9% | 39.1% | |
| 48.15% | 54 | 6.4 | 821 | 13,305 | 47.6% | 48.5% | |
| 56.25% | 48 | 6.5 | 898 | 13,770 | 57.7% | 54.5% | |
| 30.95% | 42 | 6.5 | 856 | 13,101 | 33.3% | 28.6% | |
| 52.38% | 42 | 6.8 | 922 | 12,761 | 60.0% | 45.5% | |
| 41.67% | 36 | 6.1 | 841 | 12,682 | 31.6% | 52.9% | |
| 52.78% | 36 | 6.1 | 760 | 13,845 | 38.5% | 60.9% | |
| 29.63% | 27 | 6.5 | 972 | 15,130 | 37.5% | 26.3% | |
| 57.69% | 26 | 6.2 | 855 | 12,491 | 53.3% | 63.6% | |
| 38.46% | 26 | 6.5 | 757 | 12,170 | 33.3% | 45.5% | |
| 54.17% | 24 | 6.4 | 814 | 14,665 | 50.0% | 56.3% | |
| 59.09% | 22 | 5.8 | 880 | 13,573 | 66.7% | 53.9% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 6.9 | 766 | 14,001 | 100.0% | 28.6% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 6.3 | 703 | 11,985 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 80.00% | 15 | 6.1 | 862 | 13,554 | 80.0% | 80.0% | |
| 73.33% | 15 | 6.8 | 1,050 | 13,346 | 77.8% | 66.7% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 6.6 | 852 | 14,228 | 60.0% | 33.3% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 7.0 | 939 | 12,960 | 40.0% | 44.4% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 5.7 | 681 | 11,112 | 33.3% | 28.6% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 6.7 | 907 | 14,868 | 50.0% | 44.4% | |
| 20.00% | 10 | 6.5 | 670 | 8,926 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 6.7 | 1,337 | 17,793 | 100.0% | 57.1% | |
| 87.50% | 8 | 6.4 | 664 | 13,904 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 6.3 | 783 | 11,226 | 60.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 5.9 | 779 | 10,575 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.4 | 783 | 11,798 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.8 | 871 | 12,169 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.7 | 765 | 9,769 | 40.0% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.9 | 1,284 | 15,118 | 100.0% | 20.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 7.0 | 971 | 11,609 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.5 | 939 | 16,038 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 7.2 | 961 | 13,136 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 5.9 | 1,009 | 12,069 | 0.0% | 20.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.5 | 664 | 9,927 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.6 | 676 | 13,410 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.7 | 884 | 11,262 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 6.5 | 875 | 15,072 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 7.1 | 1,053 | 11,852 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 7.4 | 692 | 12,129 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.8 | 772 | 9,418 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 7.3 | 853 | 15,768 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.2 | 702 | 9,723 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 6.9 | 1,109 | 13,992 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 6.1 | 727 | 12,144 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.1 | 810 | 12,228 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 7.0 | 825 | 11,309 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 100.00% | 1 | 7.6 | 978 | 16,389 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
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Varus vs Mordekaiser - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Varus do against Mordekaiser in League of Legends?
Mordekaiser wins the Varus vs Mordekaiser matchup with a 83.3% win rate compared to Varus's 16.7%, a 66.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.
How does Varus do against Mordekaiser in the early game?
In the early game, Mordekaiser has the advantage against Varus with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Mordekaiser 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 80.0% win rate compared to 20.0%. Mordekaiser scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Varus vs Mordekaiser matchup?
Mordekaiser wins the matchup against Varus with a 83.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 66.7 percentage point advantage means Mordekaiser is significantly 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 Shadowflame, Riftmaker, Nashor's Tooth with Sorcerer's Shoes. 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 Domination 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?
No, Varus struggles against Mordekaiser with only a 16.7% win rate. Mordekaiser has the advantage in this matchup. Varus players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Mordekaiser's lead.
How do I play Varus against Mordekaiser?
When playing Varus against Mordekaiser, play cautiously and avoid Mordekaiser's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Mordekaiser has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.