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Varus Runes

The top Varus runes in LoL patch 25.23 are Lethal Tempo, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity, Coup de Grace for Varus's primary runes. Varus's runes in his secondary tree best utilizes Conditioning and Overgrowth. These Varus rune choices provide the best Varus rune build for ranked.

  • Varus passive ability - Living Vengeance - League of Legends
    Living Vengeance

    Living Vengeance

    On kill or assist, Varus temporarily gains Attack Damage and Ability Power. This bonus is larger if the enemy is a champion.

  • Varus Q ability - Piercing Arrow - League of Legends
    Piercing Arrow

    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
  • Varus W ability - Blighted Quiver - League of Legends
    Blighted Quiver

    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
  • Varus E ability - Hail of Arrows - League of Legends
    Hail of Arrows

    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
  • Varus R ultimate ability - Chain of Corruption - League of Legends
    Chain of Corruption

    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
Classes:
  • Marksman,
  • Mage
47.19%Win Rate
Varus F tier

Varus performs best with Lethal Tempo as the keystone rune. The optimal primary runes for Varus include Lethal Tempo, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity. This rune setup achieves a 1.00% win rate across 2 Varus games.

This alternative Varus rune build uses Arcane Comet as the keystone. This setup provides a different playstyle for Varus and achieves a 1.00% win rate. Consider this rune page when facing specific matchups or team compositions.

Varus Runes - Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best Varus runes?

The best Varus runes in patch 25.23 are Lethal Tempo, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity, and Coup de Grace for the primary tree, and Conditioning and Overgrowth for the secondary tree. These runes provide optimal performance for Varus.

What keystone should I use on Varus?

Lethal Tempo is the best keystone rune for Varus. This keystone synergizes well with Varus's abilities and provides maximum value in most matchups.

What are Varus's secondary runes?

Varus's best secondary runes are Conditioning and Overgrowth. These secondary runes complement Varus's primary rune choices and enhance overall effectiveness.

Can I use different rune setups on Varus?

Yes, Varus can utilize different rune setups depending on matchup and playstyle. While Lethal Tempo is most popular, alternative keystones may work better in specific situations.