Varusvs Veigar
Varus vs Veigar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Varus wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Veigar based on 7 games. Veigar 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 Veigar 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 Veigar Matchup?
Varus vs Veigar Matchup Summary
The Varus vs Veigar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Varus wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Veigar's 42.9%, giving Varus a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Veigar controls the early laning stage, but Varus outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Veigar 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 83 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Varus players can confidently pick into Veigar and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Veigar 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 Veigar Laning Phase Breakdown
Varus is favored during the laning phase against Veigar, 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.
Best Varus Build Against Veigar
Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Veigar, providing the mobility and stats Varus needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Varus against Veigar are Shadowflame, Nashor's Tooth and Rabadon's Deathcap. 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 Veigar. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Varus vs Veigar matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
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Veigar75.0%Varus100.0%Veigar0.0%Veigar dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Varus. This lopsided early game means Veigar 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 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Veigar. 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: Veigar 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 Veigar
Sorcery
Inspiration
Running Sorcery primary with Inspiration secondary allows Varus to press their advantage against Veigar, 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 Veigar - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Varus do against Veigar in League of Legends?
Varus wins the Varus vs Veigar matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Veigar's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.
How does Varus do against Veigar in the early game?
In the early game, Veigar has the advantage against Varus with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. Veigar players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Varus do against Veigar in the late game?
In the late game, Varus takes over the Varus vs Veigar matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Varus scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Varus vs Veigar matchup?
Varus wins the matchup against Veigar with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Varus is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.
What is the best Varus build against Veigar?
The best Varus build against Veigar includes Shadowflame, Nashor's Tooth, Rabadon's Deathcap with Spellslinger'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 Veigar?
The best Varus runes against Veigar use the Sorcery primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Varus vs Veigar matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Varus counter Veigar?
Yes, Varus has a favorable matchup against Veigar with a 57.1% win rate. Varus strongly counters Veigar in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.
How do I play Varus against Veigar?
When playing Varus against Veigar, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Veigar. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.