Varus - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.8%
Pick Rate
1.6%

Varusvs Nilah

CMarksmanMage
Patch26.14
Matches134,440
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 19, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Varus vs Nilah is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Varus wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Nilah based on 6 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 Nilah 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 - 66.7% win rate in this matchup
Varus
66.7% WR
VS
Nilah vs Varus matchup - 33.3% win rate
Nilah
33.3% WR

Who Wins the Varus vs Nilah Matchup?

Varus wins the Varus vs Nilah matchup
Winner
Varus
Matches: 6
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
7.2
CS / min
7.0
961
DMG / min
729
13,136
Gold / game
13,103
171
Heal / min
282
404
DMG Mitigated / min
661
1.0
CC / min
0.3
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Varus vs Nilah Matchup Summary

The Varus vs Nilah matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Varus wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Nilah's 33.3%, giving Varus a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Varus dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Nilah 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 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Varus players can confidently pick into Nilah and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Nilah 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 Nilah Laning Phase Breakdown

Varus wins the laning phase against Nilah in League of Legends

Varus is favored during the laning phase against Nilah, 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.

Farming
7.2Varus
7.0Nilah
Varus and Nilah 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
961Varus
729Nilah
Varus heavily out-damages Nilah by 232 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Nilah should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Varus's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,136Varus
13,103Nilah
Varus and Nilah generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 32 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.0Varus
0.3Nilah
Varus provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Nilah, 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
575Varus
943Nilah
Nilah vastly out-sustains Varus, healing and mitigating 368 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nilah 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
Varus
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Varus early game win rateVarus50.0%
Nilah early game win rateNilah50.0%
Late Game
Varus
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Varus late game win rateVarus100.0%
Nilah late game win rateNilah0.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Varus and Nilah, with Varus holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Varus is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Nilah. 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. Nilah players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Varus Runes Against Nilah

Precision rune tree - Varus primary runes vs NilahPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Varus rune vs NilahPresence of Mind - best Varus rune vs NilahLegend: Alacrity - best Varus rune vs NilahCut Down - best Varus rune vs Nilah
Inspiration rune tree - Varus secondary runes vs NilahInspiration
Cash Back - best Varus rune vs NilahTriple Tonic - best Varus rune vs Nilah
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Inspiration secondary allows Varus to press their advantage against Nilah, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Varus matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
58.33%366.381113,09860.0%57.7%
55.88%346.688613,67753.9%57.1%
57.69%266.481713,72760.0%56.3%
50.00%226.785311,29350.0%50.0%
42.11%196.685211,44250.0%36.4%
57.89%196.080911,77833.3%80.0%
28.57%146.689314,71766.7%18.2%
57.14%146.984811,69350.0%66.7%
46.15%136.31,04014,21325.0%55.6%
50.00%126.878914,26925.0%62.5%
54.55%116.787014,09650.0%57.1%
70.00%106.179612,23066.7%75.0%
50.00%105.783613,15466.7%42.9%
66.67%96.262111,63266.7%66.7%
33.33%95.81,04813,03150.0%20.0%
25.00%86.172410,34950.0%0.0%
71.43%77.988213,61350.0%100.0%
14.29%76.385811,0890.0%50.0%
42.86%76.472213,9610.0%42.9%
66.67%67.296113,13650.0%100.0%
50.00%66.094514,09133.3%66.7%
16.67%66.780815,1420.0%20.0%
40.00%56.371512,567100.0%0.0%
40.00%56.070512,7860.0%50.0%
40.00%56.389212,19450.0%33.3%
100.00%56.587515,072100.0%100.0%
40.00%56.289616,5100.0%50.0%

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Varus vs Nilah - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Varus do against Nilah in League of Legends?

Varus wins the Varus vs Nilah matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Nilah's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Varus do against Nilah in the early game?

In the early game, Varus has the advantage against Nilah with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 Nilah in the late game?

In the late game, Varus takes over the Varus vs Nilah matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Varus scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Varus vs Nilah matchup?

Varus wins the matchup against Nilah with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Varus is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Varus build against Nilah?

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

What are the best Varus runes against Nilah?

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

Does Varus counter Nilah?

Yes, Varus has a favorable matchup against Nilah with a 66.7% win rate. Varus strongly counters Nilah in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Varus against Nilah?

When playing Varus against Nilah, 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.