Vayne - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.6%
Pick Rate
4.9%

Vaynevs Varus

DMarksmanAssassin
Patch26.14
Matches81,210
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 17, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Vayne vs Varus is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Vayne wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Varus based on 12 games. Vayne holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Vayne build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Vayne vs Varus matchup.

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Vayne Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Vayne 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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Vayne - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Vayne
50.0% WR
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Varus vs Vayne matchup - 50.0% win rate
Varus
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Vayne vs Varus Matchup?

Vayne wins the Vayne vs Varus matchup
Winner
Vayne
Matches: 12
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
6.4
CS / min
6.6
756
DMG / min
836
10,632
Gold / game
10,544
208
Heal / min
142
508
DMG Mitigated / min
395
0.3
CC / min
0.9
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Vayne vs Varus Matchup Summary

The Vayne vs Varus matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 12 recent matches analyzed, Vayne wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Varus's 50.0%, giving Vayne a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Vayne holds a slight edge in both the early and late game, but the margins are thin enough that individual skill and jungle attention will often determine the outcome. Varus can still find windows through outplays and team coordination. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Varus leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Vayne has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Varus'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.

Vayne vs Varus Laning Phase Breakdown

Varus wins the laning phase against Vayne in League of Legends

Varus is favored during the laning phase against Vayne, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Varus holds advantages in farming, damage and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.4Vayne
6.6Varus
Vayne and Varus farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
756Vayne
836Varus
Varus deals 80 more champion damage per minute than Vayne. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Vayne choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Varus's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
10,632Vayne
10,544Varus
Vayne and Varus generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 88 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.3Vayne
0.9Varus
Varus provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Vayne, 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
716Vayne
537Varus
Vayne vastly out-sustains Varus, healing and mitigating 179 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Vayne 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.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Vayne
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Vayne early game win rateVayne50.0%
Varus early game win rateVarus50.0%
Late Game
Vayne
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Vayne late game win rateVayne50.0%
Varus late game win rateVarus50.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Vayne and Varus, with Vayne 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.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Vayne at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Varus. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

This matchup is remarkably even at every stage of the game. Neither Vayne nor Varus has a phase-specific advantage, making this a pure skill matchup where individual mechanics, decision-making, and team coordination determine the outcome.

Best Vayne Runes Against Varus

Precision rune tree - Vayne primary runes vs VarusPrecision
Press the Attack - best Vayne rune vs VarusTriumph - best Vayne rune vs VarusLegend: Alacrity - best Vayne rune vs VarusCoup de Grace - best Vayne rune vs Varus
Domination rune tree - Vayne secondary runes vs VarusDomination
Taste of Blood - best Vayne rune vs VarusTreasure Hunter - best Vayne rune vs Varus
100.0% WR

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


Vayne matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Vayne'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 Vayne build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Vayne 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
45.00%605.885712,58450.0%42.1%
54.90%515.784912,77055.0%54.8%
50.00%506.174711,64550.0%50.0%
43.48%466.483913,65116.7%52.9%
50.00%386.586211,28350.0%50.0%
37.14%356.168411,9310.0%54.2%
38.46%266.593312,65616.7%57.1%
54.17%246.587314,05360.0%52.6%
27.78%185.878812,61820.0%30.8%
38.89%186.079710,57233.3%44.4%
38.89%186.291613,17466.7%25.0%
68.75%166.390311,41285.7%55.6%
38.46%135.578910,64350.0%28.6%
61.54%136.385212,653100.0%44.4%
53.85%136.184212,40850.0%54.5%
38.46%136.170010,03128.6%50.0%
30.77%135.787310,62616.7%42.9%
50.00%126.475610,63250.0%50.0%
36.36%115.679913,37625.0%42.9%
50.00%106.576212,43725.0%66.7%
80.00%105.496612,07075.0%83.3%
80.00%106.575814,88433.3%100.0%
44.44%96.692413,41925.0%60.0%
33.33%96.51,04813,5130.0%50.0%
44.44%95.478210,7100.0%80.0%
55.56%95.87349,97633.3%100.0%
37.50%85.81,12411,98633.3%40.0%
87.50%86.91,29513,924100.0%80.0%
87.50%86.88328,94985.7%100.0%
50.00%86.96569,95033.3%100.0%
62.50%85.667011,43733.3%80.0%
37.50%86.21,07213,2960.0%50.0%
57.14%77.083215,61150.0%60.0%
71.43%77.21,35616,04850.0%80.0%
50.00%66.71,02515,8320.0%60.0%
66.67%66.07727,10660.0%100.0%
66.67%67.07609,88580.0%0.0%
66.67%66.71,32314,358100.0%50.0%
33.33%66.689211,8550.0%50.0%
50.00%65.766312,7980.0%50.0%
60.00%52.79919,890100.0%0.0%
60.00%56.158411,67650.0%66.7%
60.00%55.899215,4090.0%60.0%
40.00%57.075911,68750.0%33.3%
60.00%56.987616,5260.0%75.0%
100.00%12.2111665100.0%0.0%

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Vayne vs Varus - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Vayne do against Varus in League of Legends?

Vayne wins the Vayne vs Varus matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Varus's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 12 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Vayne do against Varus in the early game?

In the early game, Vayne has the advantage against Varus with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Vayne players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Vayne do against Varus in the late game?

In the late game, Vayne takes over the Vayne vs Varus matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Vayne scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Vayne vs Varus matchup?

Vayne wins the matchup against Varus with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Vayne is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 12 games analyzed.

What is the best Vayne build against Varus?

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

What are the best Vayne runes against Varus?

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

Does Vayne counter Varus?

Yes, Vayne has a favorable matchup against Varus with a 50.0% win rate. Vayne slightly edges out Varus in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Vayne against Varus?

When playing Vayne against Varus, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.