Varus, League of Legends champion
Win Rate
48.1%
Pick Rate
0.3%
Ban Rate
0.5%

Varus Top Win Rate & Tier

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Patch
26.19
Games
158
Lane
Top
Tier
All Tiers
Last Updated
Oct 5, 2026 UTC
Methodology
Data Methodology

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.

Is Varus Good in Patch 26.19?

Varus is weak in Patch 26.19: F tier as Top — pick it for comfort, not for the meta. That is up 5.7 points from Patch 26.17. Varus is banned in 0.5% of games and present (picked or banned) in 4.3%.

Tier
F
Win Rate
48.1%
Pick Rate
0.3%
Ban Rate
0.5%
Win rate change
+5.7vs Patch 26.17

Win rate over the last patches (Top)

Full patch history, ban rate by rank and base stats for Varus →

Varus Roles

Varus goes Bot in 80% of ranked games this patch. Each lane has its own build, runes and counters — pick the lane to switch every tab.

Share of the champion's ranked games played in each lane, with the win rate in that lane.

Patch 26.19 Varus Changes

Win Rate
Patch 26.1848.03%
Patch 26.1948.86%
+0.83%
Pick Rate
Patch 26.181.88%
Patch 26.191.88%
0.00%

Quick overview of Varus's optimal setup in League of Legends. Varus's top build includes core items, using Press the Attack, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity for maximum effectiveness. Varus performs well against Sett, Chogath, Teemo but struggles against Nasus, Urgot, Gangplank.

Varus Strengths and Weaknesses

Where Varus stands against every champion this patch, from ranked game stats per minute.

Strengths

  • Damage to buildings: better than 83% of champions
  • CS: better than 82% of champions
  • Damage to champions: better than 76% of champions

Weaknesses

  • Vision score: below 82% of champions
  • Healing: below 77% of champions
  • Damage mitigated: below 73% of champions

Varus ranks in the 88.7 percentile for early game strength, 3.8 percentile for late game scaling, 37.7 percentile for objective control, 36.3 percentile for support strength, 54.7 percentile for creep farming, and 88.7 percentile for damage output.

Varus maintains relatively consistent performance across different skill tiers in League of Legends, with win rates remaining stable from Iron (100.0%) to GM (100.0%). This stability, with only a 0.0% variance, indicates that Varus has a balanced skill floor and ceiling. The champion's effectiveness doesn't drastically change based on player skill level, suggesting that Varus's core strengths are accessible to players across all ranks while still offering depth for experienced players. Performance data across tiers (Iron (100.0%), Bronze (27.8%), Silver (42.1%), Gold (50.0%), Platinum (25.0%)) shows that Varus provides value regardless of whether you're learning the champion or have mastered the mechanics. This consistency makes Varus a reliable pick for players at any skill level. Both new and veteran players can find success by focusing on fundamental gameplay principles such as proper positioning, ability timing, and decision-making. While mechanical skill helps optimize Varus's performance, the champion's stable win rate across ranks demonstrates that game knowledge and smart play are equally important. Players can confidently pick Varus knowing that the champion's viability isn't heavily dependent on reaching higher skill tiers, though continued practice and improvement will naturally enhance your effectiveness.

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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 75.00% win rate in 50+ minute games, while performing lowest at 40.00% in 45 minute games. Understanding Varus Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.

Champions similar to Varus include Yuumi, Sona, Zeri. These champions share similar playstyles, ability kits, or strategic roles as Varus in League of Legends. If you enjoy playing Varus, consider trying these champions to expand your champion pool while maintaining a familiar playstyle.
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Is Varus Good? FAQ - Patch 26.19

Is Varus good in Patch 26.19?

Not this patch: Varus is F tier as Top with a 48.1% win rate.

What lane is Varus played in?

Mostly Bot (80% of ranked games), also Top (14%), Mid (6%).

How often is Varus banned?

Varus is banned in 0.5% of ranked games in Patch 26.19 and picked or banned in 4.3%.

What is Varus good at?

Compared with every champion this patch, Varus stands out for Damage to buildings (83/100), CS (82/100), Damage to champions (76/100).

Which champions are similar to Varus?

Champions that play like Varus: Yuumi, Sona, Zeri.