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

Varusvs Yasuo

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

Varus vs Yasuo is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Varus wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Yasuo based on 24 games. Yasuo 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 Yasuo 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
Yasuo - 50.0% win rateYasuo(50.0%)
Varus - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Varus
50.0% WR
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Yasuo vs Varus matchup - 50.0% win rate
Yasuo
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Varus vs Yasuo Matchup?

Varus wins the Varus vs Yasuo matchup
Winner
Varus
Matches: 24
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
6.3
CS / min
7.1
773
DMG / min
852
12,428
Gold / game
13,070
149
Heal / min
250
469
DMG Mitigated / min
1,020
0.9
CC / min
0.8
36.4%
Early Game WR
63.6%
61.5%
Late Game WR
38.5%

Varus vs Yasuo Matchup Summary

The Varus vs Yasuo matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 24 recent matches analyzed, Varus wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Yasuo's 50.0%, giving Varus a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Yasuo controls the early laning stage, but Varus outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Yasuo 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 sustain, where Yasuo leads by 653 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Varus has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Yasuo's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Varus vs Yasuo Laning Phase Breakdown

Yasuo wins the laning phase against Varus in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.3Varus
7.1Yasuo
Yasuo significantly out-farms Varus by 0.8 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 12 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Yasuo 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
773Varus
852Yasuo
Yasuo deals 79 more champion damage per minute than Varus. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Varus choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Yasuo's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,428Varus
13,070Yasuo
Yasuo earns 642 more gold per game than Varus, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Yasuo slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.9Varus
0.8Yasuo
Both Varus and Yasuo provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
617Varus
1,270Yasuo
Yasuo vastly out-sustains Varus, healing and mitigating 653 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Yasuo 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 Yasuo

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Yasuo, providing the mobility and stats Varus needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Varus against Yasuo are Stormsurge, Shadowflame and Nashor's Tooth. 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 Yasuo matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Yasuo
63.6%
+27.3% advantage
Varus early game win rateVarus36.4%
Yasuo early game win rateYasuo63.6%
Late Game
Varus
61.5%
+23.1% advantage
Varus late game win rateVarus61.5%
Yasuo late game win rateYasuo38.5%

Yasuo dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 63.6% win rate — a 27.3 percentage point lead over Varus. This lopsided early game means Yasuo 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 61.5% win rate — 23.1 points above Yasuo. 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: Yasuo 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 Yasuo

Sorcery rune tree - Varus primary runes vs YasuoSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Varus rune vs YasuoManaflow Band - best Varus rune vs YasuoTranscendence - best Varus rune vs YasuoScorch - best Varus rune vs Yasuo
Inspiration rune tree - Varus secondary runes vs YasuoInspiration
Cash Back - best Varus rune vs YasuoTriple Tonic - best Varus rune vs Yasuo
100.0% WR

The Sorcery primary with Inspiration secondary combination helps Varus maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Yasuo.


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 Yasuo - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Varus do against Yasuo in League of Legends?

Varus wins the Varus vs Yasuo matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Yasuo's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 24 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Varus do against Yasuo in the early game?

In the early game, Yasuo has the advantage against Varus with a 63.6% win rate versus 36.4%. Yasuo players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Varus do against Yasuo in the late game?

In the late game, Varus takes over the Varus vs Yasuo matchup with a 61.5% win rate compared to 38.5%. Varus scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Varus vs Yasuo matchup?

Varus wins the matchup against Yasuo with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Varus is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 24 games analyzed.

What is the best Varus build against Yasuo?

The best Varus build against Yasuo includes Stormsurge, Shadowflame, Nashor's Tooth with Spellslinger's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Varus runes against Yasuo?

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

Does Varus counter Yasuo?

Yes, Varus has a favorable matchup against Yasuo with a 50.0% win rate. Varus slightly edges out Yasuo in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Varus against Yasuo?

When playing Varus against Yasuo, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Yasuo. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.