Varus - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.1%
Pick Rate
2.1%

Varusvs Quinn

FMarksmanMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Varus vs Quinn is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Quinn wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Varus based on 10 games. Varus wins the early laning phase while Quinn scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Varus build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Varus vs Quinn 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.

Compare against an opponent
Quinn - 40.0% win rateQuinn(40.0%)
Varus - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Varus
40.0% WR
VS
Quinn vs Varus matchup - 60.0% win rate
Quinn
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Varus vs Quinn Matchup?

Quinn wins the Varus vs Quinn matchup
Winner
Quinn
Matches: 10
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
6.1
CS / min
5.3
777
DMG / min
813
11,567
Gold / game
11,771
140
Heal / min
101
491
DMG Mitigated / min
368
1.1
CC / min
0.9
57.1%
Early Game WR
42.9%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Varus vs Quinn Matchup Summary

The Varus vs Quinn matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 10 recent matches analyzed, Quinn wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Varus's 40.0%, giving Quinn a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Varus controls the early laning stage, but Quinn outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Varus needs to press advantages before Quinn reaches their power spikes, while Quinn should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Varus leads by 163 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Quinn 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 Quinn 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 Quinn Laning Phase Breakdown

Varus wins the laning phase against Quinn in League of Legends

Varus is favored during the laning phase against Quinn, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Varus holds advantages in farming, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.1Varus
5.3Quinn
Varus edges out Quinn by 0.8 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 11 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Varus.
Damage
777Varus
813Quinn
Quinn deals 35 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 Quinn's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
11,567Varus
11,771Quinn
Varus and Quinn generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 204 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.1Varus
0.9Quinn
Both Varus and Quinn provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
631Varus
468Quinn
Varus vastly out-sustains Quinn, healing and mitigating 163 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Varus can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Quinn is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Quinn, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Varus Build Against Quinn

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Quinn, providing the mobility and stats Varus needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Varus against Quinn are Shadowflame, 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 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Quinn. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Varus vs Quinn matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Varus
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Varus early game win rateVarus57.1%
Quinn early game win rateQuinn42.9%
Late Game
Quinn
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Varus late game win rateVarus0.0%
Quinn late game win rateQuinn100.0%

Varus dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.1% win rate — a 14.3 percentage point lead over Quinn. This lopsided early game means Varus can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Quinn is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Varus. Extended games heavily favor Quinn, 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 Quinn reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Quinn 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 Quinn

Precision rune tree - Varus primary runes vs QuinnPrecision
Press the Attack - best Varus rune vs QuinnTriumph - best Varus rune vs QuinnLegend: Alacrity - best Varus rune vs QuinnLast Stand - best Varus rune vs Quinn
Resolve rune tree - Varus secondary runes vs QuinnResolve
Overgrowth - best Varus rune vs QuinnSecond Wind - best Varus rune vs Quinn
100.0% WR

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


Varus matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.00%2086.590213,92959.8%43.0%
54.23%1426.690713,39462.9%45.8%
49.65%1416.490813,98355.2%45.8%
50.38%1336.182712,98153.0%47.8%
37.60%1256.582313,30242.9%33.3%
44.19%866.588413,78948.6%41.2%
44.87%786.586713,79740.6%47.8%
49.33%756.586713,55358.1%43.2%
42.65%686.592914,11944.0%41.9%
40.68%596.783414,15540.9%40.5%
65.12%436.389313,76775.0%56.5%
43.59%396.280914,49336.4%46.4%
42.11%386.590313,58950.0%36.4%
54.05%376.095913,49455.6%52.6%
51.35%376.981612,26847.6%56.3%
43.75%326.691814,30154.5%38.1%
46.67%306.687911,82342.9%50.0%
57.14%286.892013,38153.3%61.5%
50.00%266.589615,06575.0%28.6%
65.38%266.81,02114,66970.0%62.5%
38.46%266.077913,23136.4%40.0%
50.00%246.377312,42836.4%61.5%
50.00%226.288610,77038.5%66.7%
36.36%227.01,04614,70120.0%50.0%
40.00%206.31,05815,04728.6%46.1%
50.00%206.785913,04563.6%33.3%
42.11%196.092912,44957.1%33.3%
33.33%186.51,03313,22133.3%33.3%
61.11%186.31,06616,88175.0%57.1%
62.50%166.374711,64866.7%57.1%
43.75%166.376011,13222.2%71.4%
62.50%166.594012,45171.4%55.6%
50.00%166.51,11813,82380.0%36.4%
46.67%156.71,18612,78833.3%55.6%
42.86%146.71,00815,17525.0%50.0%
42.86%146.687412,29233.3%60.0%
35.71%146.41,04811,44220.0%44.4%
21.43%146.38599,80411.1%40.0%
46.15%136.493310,43366.7%0.0%
50.00%125.91,01113,294100.0%33.3%
36.36%116.391714,90833.3%37.5%
27.27%116.575914,1990.0%33.3%
54.55%116.36969,86955.6%50.0%
80.00%106.61,09214,95750.0%87.5%
40.00%106.177711,56757.1%0.0%
30.00%107.299213,6120.0%75.0%
66.67%96.885212,19080.0%50.0%
44.44%97.11,12311,31250.0%33.3%
55.56%97.31,08712,01140.0%75.0%
44.44%96.786910,62560.0%25.0%
62.50%86.078112,78950.0%66.7%
25.00%86.095111,4000.0%50.0%
75.00%85.887815,03675.0%75.0%
62.50%86.692213,25960.0%66.7%
62.50%86.298312,87366.7%60.0%
50.00%86.71,27413,95325.0%75.0%
42.86%75.71,30915,583100.0%20.0%
57.14%75.982512,21266.7%50.0%
57.14%76.792810,88760.0%50.0%
42.86%77.395415,50350.0%40.0%
66.67%65.181712,552100.0%50.0%
66.67%67.06949,34460.0%100.0%
0.00%65.97858,4700.0%0.0%
50.00%66.476612,37166.7%33.3%
83.33%66.91,08114,624100.0%66.7%
50.00%67.297112,65525.0%100.0%
66.67%63.982812,14550.0%100.0%
60.00%56.682312,91450.0%100.0%
40.00%56.291713,851100.0%0.0%
60.00%57.197112,18550.0%100.0%
0.00%56.71,25416,3830.0%0.0%
60.00%56.598313,262100.0%33.3%
60.00%57.585011,87366.7%50.0%
20.00%57.289612,5020.0%50.0%
20.00%55.998512,74533.3%0.0%
80.00%56.91,37015,979100.0%66.7%
40.00%56.11,26718,2590.0%40.0%
60.00%56.667110,66450.0%100.0%
40.00%55.385715,4800.0%50.0%
80.00%56.093814,081100.0%50.0%
80.00%56.81,01617,84350.0%100.0%
60.00%55.977511,52175.0%0.0%

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Varus vs Quinn - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Varus do against Quinn in League of Legends?

Quinn wins the Varus vs Quinn matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Varus's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 10 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Varus do against Quinn in the early game?

In the early game, Varus has the advantage against Quinn with a 57.1% win rate versus 42.9%. 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 Quinn in the late game?

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

Who wins the Varus vs Quinn matchup?

Quinn wins the matchup against Varus with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Quinn is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 10 games analyzed.

What is the best Varus build against Quinn?

The best Varus build against Quinn includes Shadowflame, Nashor's Tooth, Dusk and Dawn with Plated Steelcaps. 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 Quinn?

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

Does Varus counter Quinn?

No, Varus struggles against Quinn with only a 40.0% win rate. Quinn has the advantage in this matchup. Varus players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Quinn's lead.

How do I play Varus against Quinn?

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