Varus - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.1%
Pick Rate
1.7%

Varusvs Tryndamere

FMarksmanMage
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Varus vs Tryndamere is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Varus wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Tryndamere based on 6 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 Tryndamere matchup.

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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.

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Varus - 66.7% win rate in this matchup
Varus
66.7% WR
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Tryndamere vs Varus matchup - 33.3% win rate
Tryndamere
33.3% WR

Who Wins the Varus vs Tryndamere Matchup?

Varus wins the Varus vs Tryndamere matchup
Winner
Varus
Matches: 6
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
5.3
CS / min
5.8
1,038
DMG / min
764
9,832
Gold / game
9,476
128
Heal / min
409
481
DMG Mitigated / min
1,005
1.0
CC / min
0.4
75.0%
Early Game WR
25.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Varus vs Tryndamere Matchup Summary

The Varus vs Tryndamere matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Varus wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Tryndamere's 33.3%, giving Varus a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Varus dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Tryndamere 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 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Varus players can confidently pick into Tryndamere and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Tryndamere 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 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 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Varus holds advantages in damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
5.3Varus
5.8Tryndamere
Tryndamere edges out Varus by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 8 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Tryndamere.
Damage
1,038Varus
764Tryndamere
Varus heavily out-damages Tryndamere by 274 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
9,832Varus
9,476Tryndamere
Varus earns 356 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
1.0Varus
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
609Varus
1,414Tryndamere
Tryndamere vastly out-sustains Varus, healing and mitigating 805 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, Guinsoo's Rageblade and Statikk Shiv. 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 Tryndamere. 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
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Varus early game win rateVarus75.0%
Tryndamere early game win rateTryndamere25.0%
Late Game
Varus
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Varus late game win rateVarus50.0%
Tryndamere late game win rateTryndamere50.0%

Varus dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 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.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Varus at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Tryndamere. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

Varus holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Tryndamere players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Varus Runes Against Tryndamere

Precision rune tree - Varus primary runes vs TryndamerePrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Varus rune vs TryndamerePresence of Mind - best Varus rune vs TryndamereLegend: Bloodline - best Varus rune vs TryndamereCut Down - best Varus rune vs Tryndamere
Inspiration rune tree - Varus secondary runes vs TryndamereInspiration
Cash Back - best Varus rune vs TryndamereTriple Tonic - best Varus rune vs Tryndamere
100.0% WR

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


Varus matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
44.83%1456.280012,57146.3%44.0%
47.89%1426.581813,20950.9%46.0%
46.94%986.382312,73542.5%50.0%
44.30%796.688412,95448.6%40.5%
53.62%696.182312,33443.8%62.2%
37.50%646.688112,29733.3%41.2%
48.33%606.386611,77346.4%50.0%
54.24%596.385013,34550.0%56.4%
56.14%576.683413,21572.7%45.7%
48.89%456.381112,49147.4%50.0%
45.00%406.381712,88461.5%37.0%
47.06%346.483314,01433.3%52.0%
42.42%336.592513,57850.0%39.1%
30.00%306.484413,30630.0%30.0%
30.00%306.586513,30935.3%23.1%
55.56%276.078013,08155.6%55.6%
56.52%235.866511,24960.0%53.9%
68.18%226.371112,25355.6%76.9%
45.45%226.372012,27044.4%46.1%
42.86%216.283113,23544.4%41.7%
38.10%216.583613,85350.0%30.8%
55.00%207.288913,78757.1%53.9%
40.00%206.293711,79141.7%37.5%
42.11%196.483613,51240.0%42.9%
47.37%196.276113,58755.6%40.0%
52.94%177.076012,35360.0%50.0%
17.65%175.981312,71240.0%8.3%
60.00%156.493816,37666.7%58.3%
57.14%146.61,02412,65042.9%71.4%
53.85%136.67958,22142.9%66.7%
58.33%126.478213,1370.0%63.6%
50.00%126.51,13510,75742.9%60.0%
54.55%116.594010,68280.0%33.3%
36.36%116.383912,979100.0%30.0%
54.55%116.19139,73957.1%50.0%
60.00%106.683310,41566.7%50.0%
33.33%96.177113,15116.7%66.7%
66.67%96.489012,0920.0%100.0%
55.56%96.987315,0130.0%62.5%
87.50%86.694311,591100.0%75.0%
62.50%86.58887,34166.7%50.0%
75.00%85.860912,74950.0%83.3%
25.00%86.575411,66620.0%33.3%
42.86%75.992415,7430.0%42.9%
42.86%76.477212,8810.0%60.0%
42.86%76.187913,7440.0%50.0%
14.29%75.890011,0590.0%33.3%
57.14%76.780013,044100.0%40.0%
16.67%66.562012,7280.0%20.0%
66.67%66.384110,28775.0%50.0%
66.67%66.61,00812,5060.0%80.0%
33.33%66.97208,26840.0%0.0%
66.67%65.31,0389,83275.0%50.0%
60.00%55.999816,530100.0%50.0%
40.00%56.784012,924100.0%25.0%
60.00%56.792214,71350.0%66.7%
60.00%57.09449,418100.0%0.0%
20.00%56.583113,2160.0%25.0%
60.00%56.382110,493100.0%50.0%
60.00%55.694513,24050.0%66.7%
20.00%56.675712,2530.0%25.0%
40.00%56.578912,18150.0%33.3%

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Varus vs Tryndamere - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Varus do against Tryndamere in League of Legends?

Varus wins the Varus vs Tryndamere matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Tryndamere's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Varus do against Tryndamere in the early game?

In the early game, Varus has the advantage against Tryndamere with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. 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, Varus takes over the Varus vs Tryndamere matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Varus scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Varus vs Tryndamere matchup?

Varus wins the matchup against Tryndamere with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Varus is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Varus build against Tryndamere?

The best Varus build against Tryndamere includes Blade of The Ruined King, Guinsoo's Rageblade, Statikk Shiv with Berserker's Greaves. 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 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?

Yes, Varus has a favorable matchup against Tryndamere with a 66.7% win rate. Varus strongly counters Tryndamere in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Varus against Tryndamere?

When playing Varus against Tryndamere, 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.