Varus - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.0%
Pick Rate
2.8%

Varusvs Ornn

DMarksmanMage
Patch26.11
Matches587,102
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 1, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Varus vs Ornn is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Ornn wins with a 60.9% win rate (+21.7%) over Varus based on 23 games. Ornn 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 Ornn 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 - 39.1% win rate in this matchup
Varus
39.1% WR
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Ornn vs Varus matchup - 60.9% win rate
Ornn
60.9% WR

Who Wins the Varus vs Ornn Matchup?

Ornn wins the Varus vs Ornn matchup
Winner
Ornn
Matches: 23
39.1%
Win Rate
60.9%
7.0
CS / min
5.8
992
DMG / min
560
11,974
Gold / game
10,320
181
Heal / min
170
568
DMG Mitigated / min
1,767
1.1
CC / min
1.2
38.5%
Early Game WR
61.5%
40.0%
Late Game WR
60.0%

Varus vs Ornn Matchup Summary

The Varus vs Ornn matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 23 recent matches analyzed, Ornn wins with a 60.9% win rate compared to Varus's 39.1%, giving Ornn a 21.7 percentage point advantage. Ornn 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 Ornn leads by 1,188 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ornn 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 Ornn 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 Ornn Laning Phase Breakdown

Varus wins the laning phase against Ornn in League of Legends

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

Farming
7.0Varus
5.8Ornn
Varus significantly out-farms Ornn by 1.2 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 18 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Varus a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Ornn players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
992Varus
560Ornn
Varus heavily out-damages Ornn by 433 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Ornn 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
11,974Varus
10,320Ornn
Varus generates a commanding 1,654 more gold per game than Ornn. This substantial economic advantage means Varus consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Ornn should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.1Varus
1.2Ornn
Both Varus and Ornn provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
749Varus
1,936Ornn
Ornn vastly out-sustains Varus, healing and mitigating 1,188 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Ornn 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 Ornn

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Ornn, providing the mobility and stats Varus needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Varus against Ornn are Riftmaker, Nashor's Tooth and Dusk and Dawn. 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 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Ornn. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Varus vs Ornn matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ornn
61.5%
+23.1% advantage
Varus early game win rateVarus38.5%
Ornn early game win rateOrnn61.5%
Late Game
Ornn
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Varus late game win rateVarus40.0%
Ornn late game win rateOrnn60.0%

Ornn dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 61.5% win rate — a 23.1 percentage point lead over Varus. This lopsided early game means Ornn can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Ornn is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Varus. Extended games heavily favor Ornn, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Ornn 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 Ornn

Precision rune tree - Varus primary runes vs OrnnPrecision
Press the Attack - best Varus rune vs OrnnTriumph - best Varus rune vs OrnnLegend: Alacrity - best Varus rune vs OrnnLast Stand - best Varus rune vs Ornn
Resolve rune tree - Varus secondary runes vs OrnnResolve
Overgrowth - best Varus rune vs OrnnSecond Wind - best Varus rune vs Ornn
100.0% WR

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


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.

Varus matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
49.28%2766.786513,91656.7%44.8%
48.13%2146.586413,98847.5%48.7%
41.41%1986.280012,91747.1%37.2%
50.56%1806.895414,02458.3%43.8%
55.11%1766.888813,61561.0%50.0%
49.11%1696.888613,24852.4%45.9%
52.11%1426.790614,06953.2%51.3%
53.92%1026.788713,73354.5%53.5%
58.06%936.988414,34463.9%54.4%
44.59%746.791613,45057.6%34.1%
55.71%706.491512,80452.5%60.0%
49.25%676.587812,27046.0%53.3%
49.15%596.285413,18560.0%37.9%
36.84%576.786012,12734.4%40.0%
43.64%556.794813,25336.0%50.0%
44.44%546.891713,81039.1%48.4%
51.92%527.086713,49164.0%40.7%
50.00%526.987113,68250.0%50.0%
45.65%466.286213,64938.1%52.0%
48.84%436.781312,45957.1%33.3%
33.33%397.181712,44631.6%35.0%
47.06%346.982313,89370.0%37.5%
21.21%336.177512,12718.2%22.7%
57.58%336.687214,14250.0%64.7%
56.25%326.91,05212,58364.7%46.7%
64.52%316.585412,05575.0%57.9%
34.48%296.582412,17433.3%35.3%
53.57%286.487513,30750.0%55.6%
46.43%286.690412,31747.1%45.5%
39.13%237.099211,97438.5%40.0%
52.17%237.294713,21672.7%33.3%
50.00%226.684414,50533.3%61.5%
31.82%226.076310,7658.3%60.0%
52.38%216.285212,66450.0%53.9%
35.00%207.075212,18127.3%44.4%
60.00%207.098013,58771.4%53.9%
42.11%196.087413,33450.0%38.5%
47.37%196.61,01815,08633.3%53.9%
36.84%196.71,05813,33216.7%46.1%
35.29%176.683510,81644.4%25.0%
58.82%176.092812,21553.9%75.0%
43.75%166.896012,76137.5%50.0%
50.00%166.284413,45160.0%45.5%
62.50%166.883012,33963.6%60.0%
75.00%167.11,09412,57466.7%85.7%
56.25%166.61,10913,28533.3%70.0%
56.25%166.896014,318100.0%36.4%
50.00%166.378310,62641.7%75.0%
43.75%166.284414,7690.0%50.0%
46.67%156.078110,89750.0%42.9%
40.00%156.592512,82614.3%62.5%
53.33%156.31,06012,06840.0%80.0%
40.00%156.090211,55133.3%44.4%
53.33%157.01,12812,55883.3%33.3%
57.14%146.782814,48850.0%60.0%
35.71%146.499012,69380.0%11.1%
71.43%147.01,16415,148100.0%55.6%
64.29%147.080112,09883.3%50.0%
35.71%146.381712,56450.0%30.0%
41.67%126.880912,18228.6%60.0%
16.67%126.182611,2950.0%25.0%
66.67%126.683211,93283.3%50.0%
58.33%126.81,03113,70566.7%50.0%
41.67%126.894212,22850.0%25.0%
54.55%117.097413,55040.0%66.7%
45.45%116.691513,92720.0%66.7%
45.45%116.21,20612,88840.0%50.0%
72.73%115.761712,06780.0%66.7%
40.00%106.388312,24225.0%50.0%
70.00%106.31,00711,66160.0%80.0%
50.00%106.683214,56350.0%50.0%
60.00%106.977511,85060.0%60.0%
55.56%97.094415,07825.0%80.0%
66.67%96.81,02212,46866.7%66.7%
44.44%97.293713,57980.0%0.0%
75.00%86.791710,696100.0%60.0%
62.50%85.864711,59875.0%50.0%
37.50%87.172810,17425.0%50.0%
62.50%87.087312,75166.7%50.0%
42.86%76.91,0518,06960.0%0.0%
71.43%76.373412,39650.0%80.0%
42.86%76.285312,786100.0%20.0%
28.57%76.31,06314,76950.0%20.0%
28.57%76.353910,11633.3%25.0%
42.86%76.993213,63050.0%40.0%
42.86%76.276711,04060.0%0.0%
28.57%76.282012,36133.3%25.0%
28.57%77.31,07215,34333.3%25.0%
50.00%66.190512,6450.0%75.0%
66.67%67.287013,44466.7%66.7%
33.33%66.576210,62725.0%50.0%
66.67%66.61,06413,07566.7%66.7%
33.33%67.294315,49550.0%25.0%
40.00%57.093114,1560.0%50.0%
20.00%55.187815,0540.0%25.0%
20.00%56.382312,48025.0%0.0%
80.00%57.190914,942100.0%66.7%
40.00%56.866710,82933.3%50.0%
80.00%56.488811,78766.7%100.0%

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Varus vs Ornn - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Varus do against Ornn in League of Legends?

Ornn wins the Varus vs Ornn matchup with a 60.9% win rate compared to Varus's 39.1%, a 21.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 23 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Varus do against Ornn in the early game?

In the early game, Ornn has the advantage against Varus with a 61.5% win rate versus 38.5%. Ornn players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Varus do against Ornn in the late game?

In the late game, Ornn takes over the Varus vs Ornn matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Ornn scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Varus vs Ornn matchup?

Ornn wins the matchup against Varus with a 60.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 21.7 percentage point advantage means Ornn is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 23 games analyzed.

What is the best Varus build against Ornn?

The best Varus build against Ornn includes Riftmaker, Nashor's Tooth, Dusk and Dawn with Sorcerer's Shoes. 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 Ornn?

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

Does Varus counter Ornn?

No, Varus struggles against Ornn with only a 39.1% win rate. Ornn has the advantage in this matchup. Varus players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Ornn's lead.

How do I play Varus against Ornn?

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