Varus - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.9%
Pick Rate
2.3%

Varusvs Seraphine

FMarksmanMage
Patch26.9
Matches514,344
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 9, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Varus vs Seraphine is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Varus wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Seraphine based on 14 games. Seraphine wins the early laning phase while Varus scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Varus build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Varus vs Seraphine 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
Seraphine - 50.0% win rateSeraphine(50.0%)
Varus - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Varus
50.0% WR
VS
Seraphine vs Varus matchup - 50.0% win rate
Seraphine
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Varus vs Seraphine Matchup?

Varus wins the Varus vs Seraphine matchup
Winner
Varus
Matches: 14
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
6.0
CS / min
6.0
960
DMG / min
822
13,603
Gold / game
12,565
99
Heal / min
242
369
DMG Mitigated / min
414
1.1
CC / min
1.0
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
62.5%
Late Game WR
37.5%

Varus vs Seraphine Matchup Summary

The Varus vs Seraphine matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 14 recent matches analyzed, Varus wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Seraphine's 50.0%, giving Varus a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Seraphine controls the early laning stage, but Varus outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Seraphine needs to press advantages before Varus reaches their power spikes, while Varus should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Seraphine leads by 188 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Varus has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Seraphine's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Varus vs Seraphine Laning Phase Breakdown

Varus wins the laning phase against Seraphine in League of Legends

Varus is favored during the laning phase against Seraphine, 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
6.0Varus
6.0Seraphine
Varus and Seraphine farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 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
960Varus
822Seraphine
Varus heavily out-damages Seraphine by 138 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Seraphine 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
13,603Varus
12,565Seraphine
Varus generates a commanding 1,038 more gold per game than Seraphine. This substantial economic advantage means Varus consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Seraphine should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.1Varus
1.0Seraphine
Both Varus and Seraphine 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
468Varus
656Seraphine
Seraphine vastly out-sustains Varus, healing and mitigating 188 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Seraphine 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
Seraphine
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Varus early game win rateVarus33.3%
Seraphine early game win rateSeraphine66.7%
Late Game
Varus
62.5%
+25.0% advantage
Varus late game win rateVarus62.5%
Seraphine late game win rateSeraphine37.5%

Seraphine dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Varus. This lopsided early game means Seraphine 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 62.5% win rate — 25.0 points above Seraphine. Extended games heavily favor Varus, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Seraphine must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Varus reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Varus 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 Seraphine

Precision rune tree - Varus primary runes vs SeraphinePrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Varus rune vs SeraphineTriumph - best Varus rune vs SeraphineLegend: Alacrity - best Varus rune vs SeraphineCoup de Grace - best Varus rune vs Seraphine
Inspiration rune tree - Varus secondary runes vs SeraphineInspiration
Cash Back - best Varus rune vs SeraphineTriple Tonic - best Varus rune vs Seraphine
100.0% WR

The Precision primary with Inspiration secondary combination helps Varus maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Seraphine.


Varus matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. 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 26.9
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
52.66%1886.888113,87461.0%46.9%
45.83%1686.486414,12938.5%49.1%
46.83%1266.888213,50345.5%47.9%
47.90%1196.184313,20545.6%49.3%
53.98%1136.689413,10358.6%49.1%
48.54%1036.380612,80755.6%43.1%
46.00%1006.987713,90550.0%42.6%
49.46%936.792013,63759.0%42.6%
48.65%746.791712,29851.4%46.1%
58.33%486.790714,07073.7%48.3%
58.14%436.379811,98554.5%61.9%
42.86%426.51,01914,60154.5%38.7%
43.59%396.991913,00950.0%40.0%
51.43%356.387812,95578.6%33.3%
38.24%346.685512,85626.7%47.4%
43.75%326.885212,12147.4%38.5%
40.00%307.11,04213,64350.0%35.0%
51.72%296.894113,89166.7%35.7%
34.48%296.494613,53416.7%47.1%
40.74%276.588312,36233.3%50.0%
36.00%256.41,02911,00950.0%23.1%
54.17%246.198913,44071.4%47.1%
47.83%236.499013,44540.0%53.9%
56.52%236.473611,65370.0%46.1%
50.00%226.899214,63433.3%61.5%
61.90%216.51,03913,52766.7%58.3%
57.14%216.81,20513,43560.0%54.5%
55.00%206.488314,71571.4%46.1%
42.11%196.285811,08544.4%40.0%
50.00%186.685312,65260.0%46.1%
50.00%186.294116,49150.0%50.0%
38.89%186.493810,85050.0%30.0%
41.18%176.91,12513,66757.1%30.0%
47.06%176.179512,24750.0%42.9%
35.29%176.31,04712,35236.4%33.3%
47.06%177.087815,26466.7%36.4%
23.53%176.375110,0399.1%50.0%
50.00%167.391112,87175.0%25.0%
60.00%156.11,10011,82533.3%77.8%
46.67%156.583911,41766.7%16.7%
50.00%146.591512,12942.9%57.1%
50.00%146.795014,42733.3%54.5%
57.14%146.893010,57560.0%50.0%
50.00%146.096013,60333.3%62.5%
30.77%136.467312,81460.0%12.5%
61.54%137.01,02012,63085.7%33.3%
53.85%136.91,14014,55257.1%50.0%
38.46%136.891011,33428.6%50.0%
38.46%136.084411,74033.3%42.9%
33.33%126.11,09513,87740.0%28.6%
33.33%126.167810,63880.0%0.0%
75.00%127.21,05313,79675.0%75.0%
66.67%127.087514,64350.0%75.0%
33.33%126.285113,691100.0%11.1%
33.33%126.685914,80733.3%33.3%
41.67%126.61,08415,41240.0%42.9%
58.33%126.81,04416,13866.7%50.0%
58.33%127.11,05215,290100.0%37.5%
63.64%117.41,30714,21150.0%71.4%
63.64%116.484112,74275.0%57.1%
72.73%117.785313,79780.0%66.7%
45.45%116.584010,88020.0%66.7%
10.00%106.794111,36316.7%0.0%
40.00%106.685210,61933.3%50.0%
70.00%106.81,22611,22275.0%50.0%
40.00%106.696511,78160.0%20.0%
60.00%105.51,0229,24966.7%50.0%
60.00%105.984911,86466.7%57.1%
70.00%107.61,02112,82375.0%66.7%
40.00%106.495412,52133.3%50.0%
40.00%107.71,28013,00740.0%40.0%
60.00%107.092813,33080.0%40.0%
66.67%96.71,12713,85575.0%60.0%
44.44%96.51,10613,61050.0%40.0%
11.11%95.778812,38920.0%0.0%
44.44%96.71,08713,95350.0%40.0%
77.78%96.21,04014,640100.0%66.7%
44.44%95.694215,133100.0%37.5%
77.78%96.91,06912,88480.0%75.0%
11.11%96.594914,14133.3%0.0%
87.50%86.01,23014,76750.0%100.0%
75.00%86.585512,67450.0%83.3%
75.00%86.996713,83050.0%83.3%
25.00%86.361611,24333.3%0.0%
62.50%87.190512,856100.0%40.0%
42.86%76.997512,87566.7%25.0%
28.57%77.21,05615,6790.0%33.3%
50.00%65.984410,91125.0%100.0%
66.67%67.81,26412,66250.0%75.0%
50.00%66.28697,25060.0%0.0%
50.00%66.799611,49433.3%66.7%
60.00%57.71,09313,5780.0%75.0%
40.00%55.29349,7330.0%100.0%
60.00%57.01,26011,41550.0%100.0%
40.00%56.388111,3450.0%66.7%
80.00%57.41,16416,570100.0%75.0%
40.00%57.087211,30550.0%0.0%
60.00%57.01,03814,308100.0%50.0%
60.00%57.086415,3000.0%75.0%
40.00%56.21,36115,47750.0%33.3%

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Varus vs Seraphine - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Varus do against Seraphine in League of Legends?

Varus wins the Varus vs Seraphine matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Seraphine's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 14 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.

How does Varus do against Seraphine in the early game?

In the early game, Seraphine has the advantage against Varus with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Seraphine players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Varus do against Seraphine in the late game?

In the late game, Varus takes over the Varus vs Seraphine matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to 37.5%. Varus scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Varus vs Seraphine matchup?

Varus wins the matchup against Seraphine with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Varus is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 14 games analyzed.

What is the best Varus build against Seraphine?

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

What are the best Varus runes against Seraphine?

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

Does Varus counter Seraphine?

Yes, Varus has a favorable matchup against Seraphine with a 50.0% win rate. Varus slightly edges out Seraphine in lane based on current patch 26.9 data.

How do I play Varus against Seraphine?

When playing Varus against Seraphine, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Seraphine. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.