Varusvs Smolder
Varus vs Smolder is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Smolder wins with a 50.6% win rate (+1.3%) over Varus based on 158 games. Smolder 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 Smolder 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.
Smolder(49.4%)Who Wins the Varus vs Smolder Matchup?
Varus vs Smolder Matchup Summary
The Varus vs Smolder matchup is a very close matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 158 recent matches analyzed, Smolder wins with a 50.6% win rate compared to Varus's 49.4%, giving Smolder a 1.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Smolder controls the early laning stage, but Varus outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Smolder 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 crowd control, where Varus leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Smolder is slightly favored, Varus can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Smolder's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Varus vs Smolder Laning Phase Breakdown
Smolder is favored during the laning phase against Varus, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Smolder holds advantages in farming, damage and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Varus Build Against Smolder
Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Smolder, providing the mobility and stats Varus needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Varus against Smolder are Stormsurge, Shadowflame and Nashor's Tooth. 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 Smolder. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Varus vs Smolder matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Varus47.1%Smolder52.9%Varus51.1%Smolder48.9%Smolder dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 52.9% win rate — a 5.7 percentage point lead over Varus. This lopsided early game means Smolder can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
In the late game (25+ minutes), Varus takes over with a 51.1% win rate, leading Smolder by 2.3 percentage points. Varus scales more effectively into team fights and objective contests.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Smolder has the edge early, but Varus gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.
Best Varus Runes Against Smolder
Precision
Domination
The Precision primary with Domination secondary combination helps Varus maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Smolder.
Varus matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.3. 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.94% | 436 | 6.3 | 860 | 13,379 | 49.8% | 46.4% | |
| 46.79% | 281 | 6.4 | 875 | 13,987 | 51.6% | 43.0% | |
| 48.39% | 279 | 6.1 | 888 | 14,258 | 50.9% | 46.8% | |
| 46.05% | 215 | 6.3 | 872 | 13,258 | 41.7% | 49.6% | |
| 51.79% | 195 | 6.4 | 945 | 14,610 | 59.5% | 46.5% | |
| 49.37% | 158 | 6.4 | 879 | 13,319 | 47.1% | 51.1% | |
| 54.30% | 151 | 6.0 | 800 | 13,588 | 60.3% | 50.0% | |
| 47.65% | 149 | 6.7 | 949 | 13,638 | 45.3% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 144 | 6.0 | 844 | 13,073 | 45.5% | 43.6% | |
| 45.99% | 137 | 6.2 | 849 | 12,603 | 51.4% | 39.7% | |
| 48.85% | 131 | 6.7 | 900 | 13,557 | 58.0% | 38.7% | |
| 45.63% | 103 | 6.4 | 883 | 13,406 | 49.0% | 42.6% | |
| 51.49% | 101 | 6.8 | 911 | 13,682 | 63.6% | 42.1% | |
| 47.83% | 92 | 6.4 | 870 | 13,124 | 56.5% | 39.1% | |
| 41.76% | 91 | 6.3 | 907 | 13,279 | 43.5% | 40.0% | |
| 48.84% | 86 | 6.5 | 980 | 12,731 | 54.5% | 45.3% | |
| 52.50% | 80 | 6.0 | 1,000 | 13,954 | 51.6% | 53.1% | |
| 50.65% | 77 | 6.2 | 822 | 12,896 | 51.6% | 50.0% | |
| 49.33% | 75 | 6.1 | 898 | 13,492 | 55.3% | 43.2% | |
| 53.52% | 71 | 6.5 | 1,211 | 11,308 | 51.3% | 56.3% | |
| 40.85% | 71 | 5.8 | 790 | 12,087 | 54.8% | 30.0% | |
| 48.57% | 70 | 6.4 | 864 | 13,783 | 54.0% | 42.4% | |
| 39.68% | 63 | 5.9 | 1,002 | 13,235 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 42.62% | 61 | 6.3 | 873 | 12,570 | 40.9% | 43.6% | |
| 51.79% | 56 | 6.2 | 895 | 12,322 | 47.8% | 54.5% | |
| 42.86% | 56 | 5.9 | 994 | 12,208 | 45.8% | 40.6% | |
| 38.89% | 54 | 6.1 | 1,020 | 13,680 | 32.0% | 44.8% | |
| 45.28% | 53 | 5.9 | 935 | 11,551 | 45.8% | 44.8% | |
| 40.38% | 52 | 6.0 | 873 | 13,538 | 42.9% | 38.7% | |
| 52.00% | 50 | 6.2 | 1,107 | 12,673 | 48.0% | 56.0% | |
| 48.00% | 50 | 6.3 | 893 | 11,612 | 51.6% | 42.1% | |
| 36.73% | 49 | 6.2 | 875 | 11,833 | 30.4% | 42.3% | |
| 44.90% | 49 | 6.6 | 974 | 14,974 | 45.5% | 44.7% | |
| 41.30% | 46 | 6.5 | 1,116 | 13,329 | 40.9% | 41.7% | |
| 44.44% | 45 | 6.0 | 1,140 | 13,080 | 26.7% | 53.3% | |
| 53.49% | 43 | 6.3 | 1,056 | 12,632 | 68.4% | 41.7% | |
| 58.14% | 43 | 6.5 | 875 | 14,341 | 53.3% | 60.7% | |
| 42.86% | 42 | 6.6 | 893 | 13,804 | 34.8% | 52.6% | |
| 38.10% | 42 | 6.5 | 961 | 12,025 | 50.0% | 22.2% | |
| 51.22% | 41 | 6.2 | 1,089 | 12,949 | 56.3% | 48.0% | |
| 46.34% | 41 | 6.3 | 865 | 11,775 | 42.1% | 50.0% | |
| 42.50% | 40 | 6.2 | 833 | 13,767 | 52.6% | 33.3% | |
| 34.21% | 38 | 6.5 | 883 | 12,279 | 31.8% | 37.5% | |
| 51.35% | 37 | 6.2 | 1,061 | 13,060 | 46.1% | 54.2% | |
| 43.24% | 37 | 6.2 | 961 | 13,854 | 18.2% | 53.9% | |
| 45.95% | 37 | 6.1 | 1,057 | 12,103 | 71.4% | 30.4% | |
| 47.22% | 36 | 6.0 | 761 | 12,826 | 38.5% | 52.2% | |
| 47.22% | 36 | 6.5 | 933 | 12,812 | 41.7% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 34 | 6.3 | 888 | 13,581 | 55.6% | 48.0% | |
| 47.06% | 34 | 6.3 | 993 | 12,919 | 50.0% | 45.8% | |
| 42.42% | 33 | 6.3 | 864 | 14,153 | 72.7% | 27.3% | |
| 45.16% | 31 | 6.6 | 865 | 14,126 | 63.6% | 35.0% | |
| 54.84% | 31 | 5.8 | 895 | 13,658 | 63.6% | 50.0% | |
| 41.94% | 31 | 6.0 | 907 | 13,063 | 36.4% | 45.0% | |
| 46.67% | 30 | 6.2 | 789 | 11,774 | 46.1% | 47.1% | |
| 44.83% | 29 | 6.5 | 1,049 | 14,482 | 30.0% | 52.6% | |
| 75.00% | 28 | 6.6 | 927 | 11,030 | 73.7% | 77.8% | |
| 42.86% | 28 | 6.0 | 883 | 12,266 | 60.0% | 23.1% | |
| 40.74% | 27 | 6.1 | 904 | 11,327 | 64.3% | 15.4% | |
| 37.04% | 27 | 6.1 | 899 | 13,813 | 40.0% | 35.3% | |
| 48.15% | 27 | 5.6 | 1,195 | 13,004 | 60.0% | 41.2% | |
| 42.31% | 26 | 5.9 | 799 | 9,838 | 21.4% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 26 | 6.1 | 935 | 11,842 | 54.5% | 46.7% | |
| 48.00% | 25 | 6.4 | 845 | 11,205 | 46.7% | 50.0% | |
| 62.50% | 24 | 6.3 | 852 | 12,738 | 58.3% | 66.7% | |
| 65.22% | 23 | 6.0 | 778 | 11,364 | 66.7% | 63.6% | |
| 59.09% | 22 | 6.3 | 979 | 14,830 | 63.6% | 54.5% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 5.9 | 755 | 11,522 | 40.0% | 40.0% | |
| 60.00% | 20 | 7.0 | 921 | 12,286 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 20.00% | 20 | 6.4 | 918 | 12,601 | 16.7% | 21.4% | |
| 55.00% | 20 | 6.4 | 880 | 12,745 | 66.7% | 45.5% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 6.0 | 886 | 11,309 | 54.5% | 50.0% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 6.8 | 886 | 12,212 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 6.6 | 796 | 11,607 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 6.3 | 1,018 | 12,285 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 6.1 | 922 | 13,090 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 6.0 | 953 | 12,163 | 55.6% | 50.0% | |
| 23.53% | 17 | 5.9 | 890 | 12,629 | 33.3% | 18.2% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 6.2 | 879 | 12,567 | 71.4% | 30.0% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 6.0 | 885 | 12,855 | 40.0% | 36.4% | |
| 18.75% | 16 | 6.4 | 960 | 13,070 | 16.7% | 20.0% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 6.0 | 866 | 12,591 | 37.5% | 37.5% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 5.4 | 850 | 12,311 | 28.6% | 37.5% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 5.9 | 861 | 11,073 | 55.6% | 50.0% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 6.9 | 948 | 12,938 | 46.1% | 50.0% | |
| 80.00% | 15 | 6.5 | 1,196 | 12,927 | 75.0% | 85.7% | |
| 26.67% | 15 | 6.3 | 834 | 11,622 | 37.5% | 14.3% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 5.8 | 1,017 | 13,649 | 66.7% | 27.3% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 6.1 | 891 | 12,081 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 6.5 | 793 | 11,515 | 66.7% | 42.9% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 5.7 | 773 | 11,253 | 57.1% | 16.7% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 5.2 | 986 | 11,896 | 80.0% | 57.1% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 6.7 | 1,211 | 13,940 | 100.0% | 16.7% | |
| 83.33% | 12 | 5.5 | 883 | 11,507 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 5.9 | 802 | 13,592 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 6.5 | 1,038 | 13,033 | 60.0% | 16.7% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 5.9 | 938 | 12,338 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 6.5 | 864 | 11,287 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 5.1 | 818 | 13,162 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.3 | 856 | 12,243 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 6.2 | 996 | 16,187 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 6.2 | 839 | 16,053 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 5.3 | 911 | 12,465 | 25.0% | 60.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 6.6 | 936 | 13,766 | 60.0% | 75.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 5.7 | 998 | 13,635 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 5.1 | 888 | 13,356 | 100.0% | 42.9% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 6.4 | 936 | 15,158 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 6.9 | 919 | 13,076 | 75.0% | 75.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.9 | 837 | 10,872 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.1 | 753 | 9,831 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.6 | 996 | 13,747 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.5 | 832 | 13,726 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 4.4 | 961 | 14,566 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.3 | 1,026 | 11,259 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.2 | 834 | 10,346 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 6.1 | 835 | 10,808 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.0 | 852 | 14,704 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 6.4 | 764 | 10,264 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 2.6 | 849 | 11,426 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.7 | 752 | 10,445 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.3 | 1,105 | 11,619 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 4.9 | 838 | 8,788 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
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Varus vs Smolder - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Varus do against Smolder in League of Legends?
Smolder wins the Varus vs Smolder matchup with a 50.6% win rate compared to Varus's 49.4%, a 1.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 158 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.
How does Varus do against Smolder in the early game?
In the early game, Smolder has the advantage against Varus with a 52.9% win rate versus 47.1%. Smolder players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Varus do against Smolder in the late game?
In the late game, Varus takes over the Varus vs Smolder matchup with a 51.1% win rate compared to 48.9%. Varus scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Varus vs Smolder matchup?
Smolder wins the matchup against Varus with a 50.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 1.3 percentage point advantage means Smolder is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 158 games analyzed.
What is the best Varus build against Smolder?
The best Varus build against Smolder includes Stormsurge, Shadowflame, Nashor's Tooth with Spellslinger'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 Smolder?
The best Varus runes against Smolder use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 57.9% win rate in the Varus vs Smolder matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Varus counter Smolder?
No, Varus struggles against Smolder with only a 49.4% win rate. Smolder has the advantage in this matchup. Varus players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Smolder's lead.
How do I play Varus against Smolder?
When playing Varus against Smolder, play cautiously and avoid Smolder's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Smolder in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.