Varusvs Vayne
Varus vs Vayne is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Varus wins with a 57.7% win rate (+15.4%) over Vayne based on 26 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 Vayne 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.
Who Wins the Varus vs Vayne Matchup?
Varus vs Vayne Matchup Summary
The Varus vs Vayne matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 26 recent matches analyzed, Varus wins with a 57.7% win rate compared to Vayne's 42.3%, giving Varus a 15.4 percentage point advantage. Varus dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Vayne 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 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Varus players can confidently pick into Vayne and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Vayne 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 Vayne Laning Phase Breakdown
Vayne is favored during the laning phase against Varus, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Vayne holds advantages in damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Varus53.3%
Vayne46.7%Varus63.6%Vayne36.4%Varus dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 53.3% win rate — a 6.7 percentage point lead over Vayne. This lopsided early game means Varus 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 63.6% win rate — 27.3 points above Vayne. Extended games heavily favor Varus, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Varus holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Vayne players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Varus Runes Against Vayne
Precision
Resolve
Running Precision primary with Resolve secondary allows Varus to press their advantage against Vayne, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Varus matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.42% | 76 | 6.2 | 806 | 13,651 | 42.9% | 43.8% | |
| 46.38% | 69 | 6.2 | 826 | 13,758 | 60.9% | 39.1% | |
| 48.15% | 54 | 6.4 | 821 | 13,305 | 47.6% | 48.5% | |
| 56.25% | 48 | 6.5 | 898 | 13,770 | 57.7% | 54.5% | |
| 30.95% | 42 | 6.5 | 856 | 13,101 | 33.3% | 28.6% | |
| 52.38% | 42 | 6.8 | 922 | 12,761 | 60.0% | 45.5% | |
| 41.67% | 36 | 6.1 | 841 | 12,682 | 31.6% | 52.9% | |
| 52.78% | 36 | 6.1 | 760 | 13,845 | 38.5% | 60.9% | |
| 29.63% | 27 | 6.5 | 972 | 15,130 | 37.5% | 26.3% | |
| 57.69% | 26 | 6.2 | 855 | 12,491 | 53.3% | 63.6% | |
| 38.46% | 26 | 6.5 | 757 | 12,170 | 33.3% | 45.5% | |
| 54.17% | 24 | 6.4 | 814 | 14,665 | 50.0% | 56.3% | |
| 59.09% | 22 | 5.8 | 880 | 13,573 | 66.7% | 53.9% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 6.9 | 766 | 14,001 | 100.0% | 28.6% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 6.3 | 703 | 11,985 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 80.00% | 15 | 6.1 | 862 | 13,554 | 80.0% | 80.0% | |
| 73.33% | 15 | 6.8 | 1,050 | 13,346 | 77.8% | 66.7% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 6.6 | 852 | 14,228 | 60.0% | 33.3% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 7.0 | 939 | 12,960 | 40.0% | 44.4% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 5.7 | 681 | 11,112 | 33.3% | 28.6% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 6.7 | 907 | 14,868 | 50.0% | 44.4% | |
| 20.00% | 10 | 6.5 | 670 | 8,926 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 6.7 | 1,337 | 17,793 | 100.0% | 57.1% | |
| 87.50% | 8 | 6.4 | 664 | 13,904 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 6.3 | 783 | 11,226 | 60.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 5.9 | 779 | 10,575 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.4 | 783 | 11,798 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.8 | 871 | 12,169 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.7 | 765 | 9,769 | 40.0% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.9 | 1,284 | 15,118 | 100.0% | 20.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 7.0 | 971 | 11,609 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.5 | 939 | 16,038 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 7.2 | 961 | 13,136 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 5.9 | 1,009 | 12,069 | 0.0% | 20.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.5 | 664 | 9,927 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.6 | 676 | 13,410 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.7 | 884 | 11,262 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 6.5 | 875 | 15,072 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 7.1 | 1,053 | 11,852 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 7.4 | 692 | 12,129 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.8 | 772 | 9,418 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 7.3 | 853 | 15,768 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.2 | 702 | 9,723 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 6.9 | 1,109 | 13,992 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 6.1 | 727 | 12,144 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.1 | 810 | 12,228 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 7.0 | 825 | 11,309 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 100.00% | 1 | 7.6 | 978 | 16,389 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
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Varus vs Vayne - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Varus do against Vayne in League of Legends?
Varus wins the Varus vs Vayne matchup with a 57.7% win rate compared to Vayne's 42.3%, a 15.4 percentage point difference. This data is based on 26 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.
How does Varus do against Vayne in the early game?
In the early game, Varus has the advantage against Vayne with a 53.3% win rate versus 46.7%. 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 Vayne in the late game?
In the late game, Varus takes over the Varus vs Vayne matchup with a 63.6% win rate compared to 36.4%. Varus scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Varus vs Vayne matchup?
Varus wins the matchup against Vayne with a 57.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 15.4 percentage point advantage means Varus is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 26 games analyzed.
What is the best Varus build against Vayne?
The best Varus build against Vayne includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Varus runes against Vayne?
The best Varus runes against Vayne use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Varus vs Vayne matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Varus counter Vayne?
Yes, Varus has a favorable matchup against Vayne with a 57.7% win rate. Varus strongly counters Vayne in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.
How do I play Varus against Vayne?
When playing Varus against Vayne, 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.