Varus - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.1%
Pick Rate
1.7%

Varusvs Yunara

FMarksmanMage
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Varus vs Yunara is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Yunara wins with a 57.6% win rate (+15.2%) over Varus based on 33 games. Varus wins the early laning phase while Yunara scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Varus build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Varus vs Yunara 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 - 42.4% win rate in this matchup
Varus
42.4% WR
VS
Yunara vs Varus matchup - 57.6% win rate
Yunara
57.6% WR

Who Wins the Varus vs Yunara Matchup?

Yunara wins the Varus vs Yunara matchup
Winner
Yunara
Matches: 33
42.4%
Win Rate
57.6%
6.5
CS / min
6.4
925
DMG / min
909
13,578
Gold / game
13,399
137
Heal / min
182
475
DMG Mitigated / min
442
1.0
CC / min
0.3
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
39.1%
Late Game WR
60.9%

Varus vs Yunara Matchup Summary

The Varus vs Yunara matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 33 recent matches analyzed, Yunara wins with a 57.6% win rate compared to Varus's 42.4%, giving Yunara a 15.2 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Varus controls the early laning stage, but Yunara outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Varus needs to press advantages before Yunara reaches their power spikes, while Yunara 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. Yunara 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 Yunara 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 Yunara Laning Phase Breakdown

Varus wins the laning phase against Yunara in League of Legends

Varus is favored during the laning phase against Yunara, 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.

Farming
6.5Varus
6.4Yunara
Varus and Yunara 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
925Varus
909Yunara
Damage output is virtually even between Varus and Yunara, with only 15 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
13,578Varus
13,399Yunara
Varus and Yunara generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 179 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.0Varus
0.3Yunara
Varus provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Yunara, 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
612Varus
624Yunara
Varus and Yunara have comparable sustain profiles, with only 12 HP/min separating their healing and damage mitigation. Neither champion can out-attrition the other in lane, so trades will be decided by burst potential and ability usage rather than sustain.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Varus
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Varus early game win rateVarus50.0%
Yunara early game win rateYunara50.0%
Late Game
Yunara
60.9%
+21.7% advantage
Varus late game win rateVarus39.1%
Yunara late game win rateYunara60.9%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Varus and Yunara, with Varus holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Yunara is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.9% win rate — 21.7 points above Varus. Extended games heavily favor Yunara, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Precision rune tree - Varus primary runes vs YunaraPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Varus rune vs YunaraAbsorb Life - best Varus rune vs YunaraLegend: Alacrity - best Varus rune vs YunaraCut Down - best Varus rune vs Yunara
Inspiration rune tree - Varus secondary runes vs YunaraInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best Varus rune vs YunaraCosmic Insight - best Varus rune vs Yunara
50.0% WR

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


Varus matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
44.83%1456.280012,57146.3%44.0%
47.89%1426.581813,20950.9%46.0%
46.94%986.382312,73542.5%50.0%
44.30%796.688412,95448.6%40.5%
53.62%696.182312,33443.8%62.2%
37.50%646.688112,29733.3%41.2%
48.33%606.386611,77346.4%50.0%
54.24%596.385013,34550.0%56.4%
56.14%576.683413,21572.7%45.7%
48.89%456.381112,49147.4%50.0%
45.00%406.381712,88461.5%37.0%
47.06%346.483314,01433.3%52.0%
42.42%336.592513,57850.0%39.1%
30.00%306.484413,30630.0%30.0%
30.00%306.586513,30935.3%23.1%
55.56%276.078013,08155.6%55.6%
56.52%235.866511,24960.0%53.9%
68.18%226.371112,25355.6%76.9%
45.45%226.372012,27044.4%46.1%
42.86%216.283113,23544.4%41.7%
38.10%216.583613,85350.0%30.8%
55.00%207.288913,78757.1%53.9%
40.00%206.293711,79141.7%37.5%
42.11%196.483613,51240.0%42.9%
47.37%196.276113,58755.6%40.0%
52.94%177.076012,35360.0%50.0%
17.65%175.981312,71240.0%8.3%
60.00%156.493816,37666.7%58.3%
57.14%146.61,02412,65042.9%71.4%
53.85%136.67958,22142.9%66.7%
58.33%126.478213,1370.0%63.6%
50.00%126.51,13510,75742.9%60.0%
54.55%116.594010,68280.0%33.3%
36.36%116.383912,979100.0%30.0%
54.55%116.19139,73957.1%50.0%
60.00%106.683310,41566.7%50.0%
33.33%96.177113,15116.7%66.7%
66.67%96.489012,0920.0%100.0%
55.56%96.987315,0130.0%62.5%
87.50%86.694311,591100.0%75.0%
62.50%86.58887,34166.7%50.0%
75.00%85.860912,74950.0%83.3%
25.00%86.575411,66620.0%33.3%
42.86%75.992415,7430.0%42.9%
42.86%76.477212,8810.0%60.0%
42.86%76.187913,7440.0%50.0%
14.29%75.890011,0590.0%33.3%
57.14%76.780013,044100.0%40.0%
16.67%66.562012,7280.0%20.0%
66.67%66.384110,28775.0%50.0%
66.67%66.61,00812,5060.0%80.0%
33.33%66.97208,26840.0%0.0%
66.67%65.31,0389,83275.0%50.0%
60.00%55.999816,530100.0%50.0%
40.00%56.784012,924100.0%25.0%
60.00%56.792214,71350.0%66.7%
60.00%57.09449,418100.0%0.0%
20.00%56.583113,2160.0%25.0%
60.00%56.382110,493100.0%50.0%
60.00%55.694513,24050.0%66.7%
20.00%56.675712,2530.0%25.0%
40.00%56.578912,18150.0%33.3%

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Varus vs Yunara - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Varus do against Yunara in League of Legends?

Yunara wins the Varus vs Yunara matchup with a 57.6% win rate compared to Varus's 42.4%, a 15.2 percentage point difference. This data is based on 33 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Varus do against Yunara in the early game?

In the early game, Varus has the advantage against Yunara with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 Yunara in the late game?

In the late game, Yunara takes over the Varus vs Yunara matchup with a 60.9% win rate compared to 39.1%. Yunara scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Varus vs Yunara matchup?

Yunara wins the matchup against Varus with a 57.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 15.2 percentage point advantage means Yunara is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 33 games analyzed.

What is the best Varus build against Yunara?

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

What are the best Varus runes against Yunara?

The best Varus runes against Yunara use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Varus vs Yunara matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Varus counter Yunara?

No, Varus struggles against Yunara with only a 42.4% win rate. Yunara has the advantage in this matchup. Varus players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Yunara's lead.

How do I play Varus against Yunara?

When playing Varus against Yunara, play cautiously and avoid Yunara's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Yunara has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.