Varus - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.0%
Pick Rate
2.8%

Varusvs Vladimir

DMarksmanMage
Patch26.11
Matches587,102
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 1, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Varus vs Vladimir is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Vladimir wins with a 56.3% win rate (+12.5%) over Varus based on 16 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.

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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.

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Varus - 43.8% win rate in this matchup
Varus
43.8% WR
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Vladimir vs Varus matchup - 56.3% win rate
Vladimir
56.3% WR

Who Wins the Varus vs Vladimir Matchup?

Vladimir wins the Varus vs Vladimir matchup
Winner
Vladimir
Matches: 16
43.8%
Win Rate
56.3%
6.8
CS / min
6.9
960
DMG / min
957
12,761
Gold / game
12,723
159
Heal / min
1,106
434
DMG Mitigated / min
591
0.9
CC / min
0.2
37.5%
Early Game WR
62.5%
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 16 recent matches analyzed, Vladimir wins with a 56.3% win rate compared to Varus's 43.8%, giving Vladimir a 12.5 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

Varus wins the laning phase against Vladimir in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.8Varus
6.9Vladimir
Varus and Vladimir farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
960Varus
957Vladimir
Damage output is virtually even between Varus and Vladimir, with only 3 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
12,761Varus
12,723Vladimir
Varus and Vladimir generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 38 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.9Varus
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
592Varus
1,698Vladimir
Vladimir vastly out-sustains Varus, healing and mitigating 1,105 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.

Best Varus Build Against Vladimir

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Vladimir, providing the mobility and stats Varus needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Varus against Vladimir are Zhonya's Hourglass, Nashor's Tooth and Statikk Shiv. 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 Vladimir matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Vladimir
62.5%
+25.0% advantage
Varus early game win rateVarus37.5%
Vladimir early game win rateVladimir62.5%
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 62.5% win rate — a 25.0 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

Domination rune tree - Varus primary runes vs VladimirDomination
Dark Harvest - best Varus rune vs VladimirCheap Shot - best Varus rune vs VladimirSixth Sense - best Varus rune vs VladimirUltimate Hunter - best Varus rune vs Vladimir
Precision rune tree - Varus secondary runes vs VladimirPrecision
Triumph - best Varus rune vs VladimirCoup de Grace - best Varus rune vs Vladimir
100.0% WR

The Domination and Precision 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 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
49.28%2766.786513,91656.7%44.8%
48.13%2146.586413,98847.5%48.7%
41.41%1986.280012,91747.1%37.2%
50.56%1806.895414,02458.3%43.8%
55.11%1766.888813,61561.0%50.0%
49.11%1696.888613,24852.4%45.9%
52.11%1426.790614,06953.2%51.3%
53.92%1026.788713,73354.5%53.5%
58.06%936.988414,34463.9%54.4%
44.59%746.791613,45057.6%34.1%
55.71%706.491512,80452.5%60.0%
49.25%676.587812,27046.0%53.3%
49.15%596.285413,18560.0%37.9%
36.84%576.786012,12734.4%40.0%
43.64%556.794813,25336.0%50.0%
44.44%546.891713,81039.1%48.4%
51.92%527.086713,49164.0%40.7%
50.00%526.987113,68250.0%50.0%
45.65%466.286213,64938.1%52.0%
48.84%436.781312,45957.1%33.3%
33.33%397.181712,44631.6%35.0%
47.06%346.982313,89370.0%37.5%
21.21%336.177512,12718.2%22.7%
57.58%336.687214,14250.0%64.7%
56.25%326.91,05212,58364.7%46.7%
64.52%316.585412,05575.0%57.9%
34.48%296.582412,17433.3%35.3%
53.57%286.487513,30750.0%55.6%
46.43%286.690412,31747.1%45.5%
39.13%237.099211,97438.5%40.0%
52.17%237.294713,21672.7%33.3%
50.00%226.684414,50533.3%61.5%
31.82%226.076310,7658.3%60.0%
52.38%216.285212,66450.0%53.9%
35.00%207.075212,18127.3%44.4%
60.00%207.098013,58771.4%53.9%
42.11%196.087413,33450.0%38.5%
47.37%196.61,01815,08633.3%53.9%
36.84%196.71,05813,33216.7%46.1%
35.29%176.683510,81644.4%25.0%
58.82%176.092812,21553.9%75.0%
43.75%166.896012,76137.5%50.0%
50.00%166.284413,45160.0%45.5%
62.50%166.883012,33963.6%60.0%
75.00%167.11,09412,57466.7%85.7%
56.25%166.61,10913,28533.3%70.0%
56.25%166.896014,318100.0%36.4%
50.00%166.378310,62641.7%75.0%
43.75%166.284414,7690.0%50.0%
46.67%156.078110,89750.0%42.9%
40.00%156.592512,82614.3%62.5%
53.33%156.31,06012,06840.0%80.0%
40.00%156.090211,55133.3%44.4%
53.33%157.01,12812,55883.3%33.3%
57.14%146.782814,48850.0%60.0%
35.71%146.499012,69380.0%11.1%
71.43%147.01,16415,148100.0%55.6%
64.29%147.080112,09883.3%50.0%
35.71%146.381712,56450.0%30.0%
41.67%126.880912,18228.6%60.0%
16.67%126.182611,2950.0%25.0%
66.67%126.683211,93283.3%50.0%
58.33%126.81,03113,70566.7%50.0%
41.67%126.894212,22850.0%25.0%
54.55%117.097413,55040.0%66.7%
45.45%116.691513,92720.0%66.7%
45.45%116.21,20612,88840.0%50.0%
72.73%115.761712,06780.0%66.7%
40.00%106.388312,24225.0%50.0%
70.00%106.31,00711,66160.0%80.0%
50.00%106.683214,56350.0%50.0%
60.00%106.977511,85060.0%60.0%
55.56%97.094415,07825.0%80.0%
66.67%96.81,02212,46866.7%66.7%
44.44%97.293713,57980.0%0.0%
75.00%86.791710,696100.0%60.0%
62.50%85.864711,59875.0%50.0%
37.50%87.172810,17425.0%50.0%
62.50%87.087312,75166.7%50.0%
42.86%76.91,0518,06960.0%0.0%
71.43%76.373412,39650.0%80.0%
42.86%76.285312,786100.0%20.0%
28.57%76.31,06314,76950.0%20.0%
28.57%76.353910,11633.3%25.0%
42.86%76.993213,63050.0%40.0%
42.86%76.276711,04060.0%0.0%
28.57%76.282012,36133.3%25.0%
28.57%77.31,07215,34333.3%25.0%
50.00%66.190512,6450.0%75.0%
66.67%67.287013,44466.7%66.7%
33.33%66.576210,62725.0%50.0%
66.67%66.61,06413,07566.7%66.7%
33.33%67.294315,49550.0%25.0%
40.00%57.093114,1560.0%50.0%
20.00%55.187815,0540.0%25.0%
20.00%56.382312,48025.0%0.0%
80.00%57.190914,942100.0%66.7%
40.00%56.866710,82933.3%50.0%
80.00%56.488811,78766.7%100.0%

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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 56.3% win rate compared to Varus's 43.8%, a 12.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 16 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Varus do against Vladimir in the early game?

In the early game, Vladimir has the advantage against Varus with a 62.5% win rate versus 37.5%. 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 56.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 12.5 percentage point advantage means Vladimir is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 16 games analyzed.

What is the best Varus build against Vladimir?

The best Varus build against Vladimir includes Zhonya's Hourglass, Nashor's Tooth, Statikk Shiv with Plated Steelcaps. 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 Domination primary tree with Precision 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 43.8% 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.