Varus - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.7%
Pick Rate
2.2%

Varusvs Samira

FMarksmanMage
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 11, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Varus vs Samira is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Varus wins with a 54.0% win rate (+8.1%) over Samira based on 37 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 Samira 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
Samira - 54.0% win rateSamira(54.0%)
Varus - 54.0% win rate in this matchup
Varus
54.0% WR
VS
Samira vs Varus matchup - 46.0% win rate
Samira
46.0% WR

Who Wins the Varus vs Samira Matchup?

Varus wins the Varus vs Samira matchup
Winner
Varus
Matches: 37
54.0%
Win Rate
46.0%
6.0
CS / min
6.3
959
DMG / min
1,097
13,494
Gold / game
14,946
152
Heal / min
317
411
DMG Mitigated / min
695
1.0
CC / min
0.1
55.6%
Early Game WR
44.4%
52.6%
Late Game WR
47.4%

Varus vs Samira Matchup Summary

The Varus vs Samira matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 37 recent matches analyzed, Varus wins with a 54.0% win rate compared to Samira's 46.0%, giving Varus a 8.1 percentage point advantage. Varus dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Samira 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 0.9s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Varus players can confidently pick into Samira and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Samira 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 Samira Laning Phase Breakdown

Samira wins the laning phase against Varus in League of Legends

Samira is favored during the laning phase against Varus, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Samira holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.0Varus
6.3Samira
Varus and Samira farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 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
959Varus
1,097Samira
Samira heavily out-damages Varus by 138 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Varus should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Samira's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,494Varus
14,946Samira
Samira generates a commanding 1,452 more gold per game than Varus. This substantial economic advantage means Samira consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Varus should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.0Varus
0.1Samira
Varus brings significantly more crowd control than Samira, with 0.9 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Varus far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Samira should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
563Varus
1,012Samira
Samira vastly out-sustains Varus, healing and mitigating 449 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Samira 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
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Varus early game win rateVarus55.6%
Samira early game win rateSamira44.4%
Late Game
Varus
52.6%
+5.3% advantage
Varus late game win rateVarus52.6%
Samira late game win rateSamira47.4%

Varus dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 55.6% win rate — a 11.1 percentage point lead over Samira. This lopsided early game means Varus can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Varus is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 52.6% win rate — 5.3 points above Samira. 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. Samira players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Varus Runes Against Samira

Precision rune tree - Varus primary runes vs SamiraPrecision
Press the Attack - best Varus rune vs SamiraTriumph - best Varus rune vs SamiraLegend: Alacrity - best Varus rune vs SamiraCoup de Grace - best Varus rune vs Samira
Domination rune tree - Varus secondary runes vs SamiraDomination
Taste of Blood - best Varus rune vs SamiraTreasure Hunter - best Varus rune vs Samira
71.4% WR

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


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 Samira - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Varus do against Samira in League of Legends?

Varus wins the Varus vs Samira matchup with a 54.0% win rate compared to Samira's 46.0%, a 8.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 37 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Varus do against Samira in the early game?

In the early game, Varus has the advantage against Samira with a 55.6% win rate versus 44.4%. 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 Samira in the late game?

In the late game, Varus takes over the Varus vs Samira matchup with a 52.6% win rate compared to 47.4%. Varus scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Varus vs Samira matchup?

Varus wins the matchup against Samira with a 54.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 8.1 percentage point advantage means Varus is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 37 games analyzed.

What is the best Varus build against Samira?

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

What are the best Varus runes against Samira?

The best Varus runes against Samira use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 71.4% win rate in the Varus vs Samira matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Varus counter Samira?

Yes, Varus has a favorable matchup against Samira with a 54.0% win rate. Varus strongly counters Samira in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Varus against Samira?

When playing Varus against Samira, 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.