Varus the Arrow of Retribution
One of the ancient darkin, Varus was a deadly killer who loved to torment his foes, driving them almost to insanity before delivering the killing arrow. He was imprisoned at the end of the Great Darkin War, but escaped centuries later in the remade flesh of two Ionian hunters—they had unwittingly released him, cursed to bear the bow containing his bound essence. Varus now seeks out those who trapped him, in order to enact his brutal vengeance, but the mortal souls within still resist him every step of the way.
Living Vengeance
On kill or assist, Varus temporarily gains Attack Damage and Ability Power. This bonus is larger if the enemy is a champion.
Piercing Arrow
Varus readies and then fires a powerful shot that gains extra range and damage the longer he spends preparing to fire.
Cost:- 50/
- 55/
- 60/
- 65/
- 70
Cooldown:- 16/
- 15/
- 14/
- 13/
- 12
Range:- 925
Blighted Quiver
Passive: Varus' basic attacks deal bonus magic damage and apply Blight. Varus' other abilities detonate Blight, dealing magic damage based on the target's maximum Health. Active: Varus empowers his next Piercing Arrow.
Cost:- 0
Cooldown:- 40
Range:- 750
Hail of Arrows
Varus fires a hail of arrows that deal physical damage and desecrate the ground. Desecrated ground slows enemies' Move Speed and reduces their self healing and regeneration.
Cost:- 90
Cooldown:- 18/
- 16/
- 14/
- 12/
- 10
Range:- 925
Chain of Corruption
Varus flings out a damaging tendril of corruption that immobilizes the first enemy champion hit and then spreads towards nearby uninfected champions, immobilizing them too on contact.
Cost:- 100
Cooldown:- 100/
- 80/
- 60
Range:- 1300
- Marksman,
- Mage
Patch 26.1 Varus Changes
Quick overview of Varus's optimal setup in League of Legends. Varus's top build includes Plated Steelcaps, Stormsurge, Shadowflame, using Press the Attack, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity for maximum effectiveness. Varus performs well against Yunara, Lucian, Samira but struggles against Jinx, Sivir, Swain.
- Varus's Top Build
- Varus's Best Runes
- Varus's Top Matchups
- Varus's Counters
Varus's base statistics in League of Legends. Varus has 600 base health, 59 attack damage, 24 armor, and 30 magic resist. Understanding Varus's stats is crucial for maximizing Varus's effectiveness in lane and team fights. Compare Varus's stats against other champions to see how Varus ranks.
AP:0
AD:59(3.4 per level)
AS:0(3.5 per level)
Crit Chance:0%
Mana:320(40 per level)
Mana Regen:8(0.8 per level)
Health:600(105 per level)
Health Regen:3(0.55 per level)
Armor:24(4.6 per level)
MR:30(1.3 per level)
Speed:330
Attack Range:575(575 per level)
Varus Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Varus Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 50.00% win rate in 15 minute games, while performing lowest at 41.67% in 45 minute games. Understanding Varus Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
Varus's performance across key metrics in League of Legends. Early Game: 13.9%, Late Game: 2.9%, Objective Control: 58.1%, Supportive Strength: 31.1%, Creep Farming: 69.8%, Damage: 82.6%. These percentile rankings show how Varus compares to other champions in each category.
Varus exhibits a notable skill ceiling, with win rates increasing as player skill level rises across ranked tiers. Analysis of Varus's performance shows a 14.3% win rate difference between Iron and Diamond tiers, indicating that Varus rewards mechanical mastery and game knowledge. In lower tiers like Iron (37.3% win rate), players may struggle to execute Varus's full potential due to the champion's technical demands. However, as players climb to higher tiers such as Diamond (51.6% win rate), Varus's win rate improves significantly. This upward trend across ranks demonstrates that Varus has a high skill ceiling and benefits greatly from experienced players who understand optimal ability usage, trading patterns, and macro decision-making. Players looking to master Varus should focus on mechanical practice, studying high-level gameplay, and understanding matchup-specific strategies. The data across tiers (Iron (37.3%), Bronze (48.4%), Silver (44.9%), Gold (50.2%), Platinum (46.2%)) clearly shows that investing time to learn Varus's intricacies pays dividends at higher levels of play, making Varus an excellent choice for dedicated players seeking a rewarding champion to master.
When to Pick Varus
Strengths
- Rewarding champion when mastered properly
- Strong matchups against Yunara and Lucian
- Optimal rune setup achieves 67.7% win rate
- Consistent performance throughout all game phases
Weaknesses
- Struggles against Jinx (33.3% enemy WR)
- Requires safe laning to reach power spikes
- Below average win rate suggests high skill floor
- Can be punished by coordinated team play
Strategic Tips
Pick Varus into favorable matchups like Yunara where you can dominate lane and snowball your lead.
Use the optimal $Precision + $Resolve rune setup for a $67.7% win rate.
Learn your champion's key item and level power spikes to maximize fight potential.
Varus Overview - Frequently Asked Questions
What tier is Varus in League of Legends?
Varus is currently F tier in League of Legends patch 26.1. Varus ranks among the top champions in the current meta.
What is Varus's win rate?
Varus has a 46.18% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.1. This win rate is calculated across all ranks and reflects Varus's overall performance in ranked games.
Which champions are similar to Varus?
Champions similar to Varus include Neeko, Vex, and Samira. These champions share similar playstyles, abilities, or roles as Varus in League of Legends.
How does Varus perform during different match durations?
Varus's performance varies throughout the game. Early game strength, mid game power spikes, and late game scaling all contribute to Varus's overall effectiveness. Check the match duration win rate chart to see Varus's performance at different game lengths.