Varus - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.1%
Pick Rate
2.1%

Varusvs Vex

FMarksmanMage
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 15, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Varus vs Vex is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Varus wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Vex 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 Vex 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
Vex - 66.7% win rateVex(66.7%)
Varus - 66.7% win rate in this matchup
Varus
66.7% WR
VS
Vex vs Varus matchup - 33.3% win rate
Vex
33.3% WR

Who Wins the Varus vs Vex Matchup?

Varus wins the Varus vs Vex matchup
Winner
Varus
Matches: 6
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
5.1
CS / min
5.8
817
DMG / min
1,078
12,552
Gold / game
12,439
152
Heal / min
83
410
DMG Mitigated / min
617
0.8
CC / min
1.1
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Varus vs Vex Matchup Summary

The Varus vs Vex 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 Vex'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 Vex 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 Vex leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Varus players can confidently pick into Vex and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Vex 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 Vex Laning Phase Breakdown

Vex wins the laning phase against Varus in League of Legends

Vex is favored during the laning phase against Varus, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Vex holds advantages in farming, damage, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
5.1Varus
5.8Vex
Vex edges out Varus by 0.7 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 11 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Vex.
Damage
817Varus
1,078Vex
Vex heavily out-damages Varus by 261 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Varus should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Vex's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,552Varus
12,439Vex
Varus and Vex generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 113 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.8Varus
1.1Vex
Vex provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Varus, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Vex coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
561Varus
700Vex
Vex heals and mitigates 139 more damage per minute than Varus, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Vex to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Varus.

Best Varus Build Against Vex

Gunmetal Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Vex, providing the mobility and stats Varus needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Varus against Vex are Stormsurge, Nashor's Tooth and Dusk and Dawn. This combination gives Varus an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Varus vs Vex matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Varus
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Varus early game win rateVarus100.0%
Vex early game win rateVex0.0%
Late Game
Varus
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Varus late game win rateVarus50.0%
Vex late game win rateVex50.0%

Varus dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Vex. 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 Vex. 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. Vex players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Varus Runes Against Vex

Precision rune tree - Varus primary runes vs VexPrecision
Press the Attack - best Varus rune vs VexTriumph - best Varus rune vs VexLegend: Alacrity - best Varus rune vs VexCoup de Grace - best Varus rune vs Vex
Domination rune tree - Varus secondary runes vs VexDomination
Taste of Blood - best Varus rune vs VexTreasure Hunter - best Varus rune vs Vex
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Domination secondary allows Varus to press their advantage against Vex, 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 Vex - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Varus do against Vex in League of Legends?

Varus wins the Varus vs Vex matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Vex's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Varus do against Vex in the early game?

In the early game, Varus has the advantage against Vex with a 100.0% 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 Vex in the late game?

In the late game, Varus takes over the Varus vs Vex 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 Vex matchup?

Varus wins the matchup against Vex with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 Vex?

The best Varus build against Vex includes Stormsurge, Nashor's Tooth, Dusk and Dawn with Gunmetal Greaves. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Varus runes against Vex?

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

Does Varus counter Vex?

Yes, Varus has a favorable matchup against Vex with a 66.7% win rate. Varus strongly counters Vex in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Varus against Vex?

When playing Varus against Vex, 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.