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

Varusvs Urgot

FMarksmanMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 17, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Varus vs Urgot is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Varus wins with a 55.6% win rate (+11.1%) over Urgot based on 9 games. Urgot 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 Urgot 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
Urgot - 55.6% win rateUrgot(55.6%)
Varus - 55.6% win rate in this matchup
Varus
55.6% WR
VS
Urgot vs Varus matchup - 44.4% win rate
Urgot
44.4% WR

Who Wins the Varus vs Urgot Matchup?

Varus wins the Varus vs Urgot matchup
Winner
Varus
Matches: 9
55.6%
Win Rate
44.4%
7.3
CS / min
5.7
1,087
DMG / min
559
12,011
Gold / game
9,767
144
Heal / min
130
538
DMG Mitigated / min
1,063
1.0
CC / min
0.8
40.0%
Early Game WR
60.0%
75.0%
Late Game WR
25.0%

Varus vs Urgot Matchup Summary

The Varus vs Urgot matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Varus wins with a 55.6% win rate compared to Urgot's 44.4%, giving Varus a 11.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Urgot controls the early laning stage, but Varus outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Urgot 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 damage output, where Varus leads by 528 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Varus players can confidently pick into Urgot and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Urgot 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 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 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
7.3Varus
5.7Urgot
Varus significantly out-farms Urgot by 1.6 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 24 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Varus a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Urgot players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
1,087Varus
559Urgot
Varus heavily out-damages Urgot by 528 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Urgot 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
12,011Varus
9,767Urgot
Varus generates a commanding 2,244 more gold per game than Urgot. This substantial economic advantage means Varus consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Urgot should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.0Varus
0.8Urgot
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
682Varus
1,193Urgot
Urgot vastly out-sustains Varus, healing and mitigating 511 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

Sorcerer's Shoes 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 Riftmaker, Nashor's Tooth and Dusk and Dawn. 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 2 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
Urgot
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Varus early game win rateVarus40.0%
Urgot early game win rateUrgot60.0%
Late Game
Varus
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Varus late game win rateVarus75.0%
Urgot late game win rateUrgot25.0%

Urgot dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Varus. This lopsided early game means Urgot 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 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Urgot. 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: Urgot 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 Urgot

Precision rune tree - Varus primary runes vs UrgotPrecision
Press the Attack - best Varus rune vs UrgotTriumph - best Varus rune vs UrgotLegend: Alacrity - best Varus rune vs UrgotCoup de Grace - best Varus rune vs Urgot
Domination rune tree - Varus secondary runes vs UrgotDomination
Taste of Blood - best Varus rune vs UrgotTreasure Hunter - best Varus rune vs Urgot
100.0% WR

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


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 Urgot - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Varus do against Urgot in League of Legends?

Varus wins the Varus vs Urgot matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to Urgot'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 Urgot in the early game?

In the early game, Urgot has the advantage against Varus with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Urgot 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, Varus takes over the Varus vs Urgot matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Varus scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Varus vs Urgot matchup?

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

What is the best Varus build against Urgot?

The best Varus build against Urgot includes Riftmaker, Nashor's Tooth, Dusk and Dawn with Sorcerer'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 Urgot?

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

Does Varus counter Urgot?

Yes, Varus has a favorable matchup against Urgot with a 55.6% win rate. Varus strongly counters Urgot in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Varus against Urgot?

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