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

Varusvs Vladimir

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

Varus vs Vladimir is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Vladimir wins with a 75.0% win rate (+50.0%) over Varus based on 8 games. Vladimir 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 Vladimir 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
Vladimir - 25.0% win rateVladimir(25.0%)
Varus - 25.0% win rate in this matchup
Varus
25.0% WR
VS
Vladimir vs Varus matchup - 75.0% win rate
Vladimir
75.0% WR

Who Wins the Varus vs Vladimir Matchup?

Vladimir wins the Varus vs Vladimir matchup
Winner
Vladimir
Matches: 8
25.0%
Win Rate
75.0%
6.0
CS / min
6.9
951
DMG / min
920
11,400
Gold / game
12,799
147
Heal / min
1,035
411
DMG Mitigated / min
637
0.9
CC / min
0.2
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Varus vs Vladimir Matchup Summary

The Varus vs Vladimir matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 8 recent matches analyzed, Vladimir wins with a 75.0% win rate compared to Varus's 25.0%, giving Vladimir a 50.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Vladimir controls the early laning stage, but Varus outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Vladimir 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 crowd control, where Varus leads by 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Vladimir 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 Vladimir 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 Vladimir Laning Phase Breakdown

Vladimir wins the laning phase against Varus in League of Legends

Vladimir is favored during the laning phase against Varus, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Vladimir holds advantages in farming, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.0Varus
6.9Vladimir
Vladimir significantly out-farms Varus by 1.0 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 15 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Vladimir a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Varus players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
951Varus
920Vladimir
Varus deals 31 more champion damage per minute than Vladimir. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Vladimir choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Varus's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
11,400Varus
12,799Vladimir
Vladimir generates a commanding 1,399 more gold per game than Varus. This substantial economic advantage means Vladimir consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Varus should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.9Varus
0.2Vladimir
Varus provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Vladimir, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Varus coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
558Varus
1,672Vladimir
Vladimir vastly out-sustains Varus, healing and mitigating 1,114 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Vladimir 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.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Vladimir
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Varus early game win rateVarus0.0%
Vladimir early game win rateVladimir100.0%
Late Game
Varus
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Varus late game win rateVarus50.0%
Vladimir late game win rateVladimir50.0%

Vladimir dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Varus. This lopsided early game means Vladimir 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 Vladimir. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

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

Precision rune tree - Varus primary runes vs VladimirPrecision
Press the Attack - best Varus rune vs VladimirTriumph - best Varus rune vs VladimirLegend: Alacrity - best Varus rune vs VladimirLast Stand - best Varus rune vs Vladimir
Resolve rune tree - Varus secondary runes vs VladimirResolve
Bone Plating - best Varus rune vs VladimirOvergrowth - best Varus rune vs Vladimir
100.0% WR

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


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 Vladimir - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Varus do against Vladimir in League of Legends?

Vladimir wins the Varus vs Vladimir matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to Varus's 25.0%, a 50.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 8 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Varus do against Vladimir in the early game?

In the early game, Vladimir has the advantage against Varus with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Vladimir players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Varus do against Vladimir in the late game?

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

Vladimir wins the matchup against Varus with a 75.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 50.0 percentage point advantage means Vladimir is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 8 games analyzed.

What is the best Varus build against Vladimir?

The best Varus build against Vladimir includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Varus runes against Vladimir?

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

Does Varus counter Vladimir?

No, Varus struggles against Vladimir with only a 25.0% win rate. Vladimir has the advantage in this matchup. Varus players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Vladimir's lead.

How do I play Varus against Vladimir?

When playing Varus against Vladimir, play cautiously and avoid Vladimir's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Vladimir in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.