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

Varusvs Tryndamere

FMarksmanMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Varus vs Tryndamere is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Tryndamere wins with a 55.6% win rate (+11.1%) over Varus based on 9 games. Varus wins the early laning phase while Tryndamere scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Varus build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Varus vs Tryndamere 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
Tryndamere - 44.4% win rateTryndamere(44.4%)
Varus - 44.4% win rate in this matchup
Varus
44.4% WR
VS
Tryndamere vs Varus matchup - 55.6% win rate
Tryndamere
55.6% WR

Who Wins the Varus vs Tryndamere Matchup?

Tryndamere wins the Varus vs Tryndamere matchup
Winner
Tryndamere
Matches: 9
44.4%
Win Rate
55.6%
6.7
CS / min
5.6
869
DMG / min
555
10,625
Gold / game
9,839
168
Heal / min
441
560
DMG Mitigated / min
898
0.9
CC / min
0.4
60.0%
Early Game WR
40.0%
25.0%
Late Game WR
75.0%

Varus vs Tryndamere Matchup Summary

The Varus vs Tryndamere matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Tryndamere wins with a 55.6% win rate compared to Varus's 44.4%, giving Tryndamere a 11.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Varus controls the early laning stage, but Tryndamere outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Varus needs to press advantages before Tryndamere reaches their power spikes, while Tryndamere 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. Tryndamere 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 Tryndamere 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 Tryndamere Laning Phase Breakdown

Varus wins the laning phase against Tryndamere in League of Legends

Varus is favored during the laning phase against Tryndamere, 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
6.7Varus
5.6Tryndamere
Varus significantly out-farms Tryndamere by 1.0 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 16 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Varus a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Tryndamere players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
869Varus
555Tryndamere
Varus heavily out-damages Tryndamere by 314 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Tryndamere 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
10,625Varus
9,839Tryndamere
Varus earns 785 more gold per game than Tryndamere, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Varus slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.9Varus
0.4Tryndamere
Varus provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Tryndamere, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Varus coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
728Varus
1,339Tryndamere
Tryndamere vastly out-sustains Varus, healing and mitigating 611 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Tryndamere 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 Tryndamere

Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Tryndamere, providing the mobility and stats Varus needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Varus against Tryndamere are Blade of The Ruined King, Nashor's Tooth and Dusk and Dawn. This combination gives Varus an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Varus vs Tryndamere matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Varus
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Varus early game win rateVarus60.0%
Tryndamere early game win rateTryndamere40.0%
Late Game
Tryndamere
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Varus late game win rateVarus25.0%
Tryndamere late game win rateTryndamere75.0%

Varus dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Tryndamere. This lopsided early game means Varus can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Tryndamere is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Varus. Extended games heavily favor Tryndamere, 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 Tryndamere reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Tryndamere 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 Tryndamere

Precision rune tree - Varus primary runes vs TryndamerePrecision
Press the Attack - best Varus rune vs TryndamereAbsorb Life - best Varus rune vs TryndamereLegend: Alacrity - best Varus rune vs TryndamereLast Stand - best Varus rune vs Tryndamere
Inspiration rune tree - Varus secondary runes vs TryndamereInspiration
Jack Of All Trades - best Varus rune vs TryndamereBiscuit Delivery - best Varus rune vs Tryndamere
100.0% WR

The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Varus the best tools to compete against Tryndamere 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 Tryndamere - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Varus do against Tryndamere in League of Legends?

Tryndamere wins the Varus vs Tryndamere matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to Varus's 44.4%, a 11.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Varus do against Tryndamere in the early game?

In the early game, Varus has the advantage against Tryndamere with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. 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 Tryndamere in the late game?

In the late game, Tryndamere takes over the Varus vs Tryndamere matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Tryndamere scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Varus vs Tryndamere matchup?

Tryndamere wins the matchup against Varus with a 55.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 11.1 percentage point advantage means Tryndamere is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 9 games analyzed.

What is the best Varus build against Tryndamere?

The best Varus build against Tryndamere includes Blade of The Ruined King, Nashor's Tooth, Dusk and Dawn with Berserker's Greaves. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Varus runes against Tryndamere?

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

Does Varus counter Tryndamere?

No, Varus struggles against Tryndamere with only a 44.4% win rate. Tryndamere has the advantage in this matchup. Varus players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Tryndamere's lead.

How do I play Varus against Tryndamere?

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