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

Varusvs Urgot

FMarksmanMage
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Varus vs Urgot is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Urgot wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Varus based on 7 games. Varus wins the early laning phase while Urgot scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Varus build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Varus vs Urgot 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 - 42.9% win rate in this matchup
Varus
42.9% WR
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Urgot vs Varus matchup - 57.1% win rate
Urgot
57.1% WR

Who Wins the Varus vs Urgot Matchup?

Urgot wins the Varus vs Urgot matchup
Winner
Urgot
Matches: 7
42.9%
Win Rate
57.1%
5.9
CS / min
5.7
924
DMG / min
862
15,743
Gold / game
16,378
188
Heal / min
231
611
DMG Mitigated / min
1,549
1.2
CC / min
1.0
0.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
42.9%
Late Game WR
57.1%

Varus vs Urgot Matchup Summary

The Varus vs Urgot matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Urgot wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Varus's 42.9%, giving Urgot a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Varus controls the early laning stage, but Urgot outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Varus needs to press advantages before Urgot reaches their power spikes, while Urgot should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Urgot leads by 981 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Urgot 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 Urgot 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 Urgot Laning Phase Breakdown

Varus wins the laning phase against Urgot in League of Legends

Varus is favored during the laning phase against Urgot, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Varus holds advantages in farming, damage and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
5.9Varus
5.7Urgot
Varus and Urgot farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
924Varus
862Urgot
Varus deals 62 more champion damage per minute than Urgot. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Urgot choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Varus's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
15,743Varus
16,378Urgot
Urgot earns 635 more gold per game than Varus, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Urgot slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.2Varus
1.0Urgot
Both Varus and Urgot provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
799Varus
1,780Urgot
Urgot vastly out-sustains Varus, healing and mitigating 981 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Urgot 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 Urgot

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Urgot, providing the mobility and stats Varus needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Varus against Urgot are Terminus, Guinsoo's Rageblade 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 Urgot. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Varus vs Urgot matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Varus
0.0%
+0.0% advantage
Varus early game win rateVarus0.0%
Urgot early game win rateUrgot0.0%
Late Game
Urgot
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Varus late game win rateVarus42.9%
Urgot late game win rateUrgot57.1%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Varus and Urgot, with Varus holding a razor-thin 0.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Urgot is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Varus. Extended games heavily favor Urgot, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Varus has the edge early, but Urgot 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 Urgot

Precision rune tree - Varus primary runes vs UrgotPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Varus rune vs UrgotAbsorb Life - best Varus rune vs UrgotLegend: Alacrity - best Varus rune vs UrgotCut Down - best Varus rune vs Urgot
Inspiration rune tree - Varus secondary runes vs UrgotInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best Varus rune vs UrgotCosmic Insight - best Varus rune vs Urgot
33.3% WR

The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Varus the best tools to compete against Urgot in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


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 Urgot - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Varus do against Urgot in League of Legends?

Urgot wins the Varus vs Urgot matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Varus's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Varus do against Urgot in the early game?

In the early game, Varus has the advantage against Urgot with a 0.0% win rate versus 0.0%. 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 Urgot in the late game?

In the late game, Urgot takes over the Varus vs Urgot matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. Urgot scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Varus vs Urgot matchup?

Urgot wins the matchup against Varus with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Urgot is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Varus build against Urgot?

The best Varus build against Urgot includes Terminus, Guinsoo's Rageblade, Nashor's Tooth with Plated Steelcaps. 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 Urgot?

The best Varus runes against Urgot use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 33.3% win rate in the Varus vs Urgot matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Varus counter Urgot?

No, Varus struggles against Urgot with only a 42.9% win rate. Urgot has the advantage in this matchup. Varus players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Urgot's lead.

How do I play Varus against Urgot?

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