Vladimir - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.7%
Pick Rate
1.9%

Vladimirvs Varus

FMageFighter
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 17, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Vladimir vs Varus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Vladimir wins with a 75.0% win rate (+50.0%) over Varus based on 8 games. Vladimir holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Vladimir build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Vladimir vs Varus matchup.

Vladimir Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Vladimir 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.

Compare against an opponent
Varus - 75.0% win rateVarus(75.0%)
Vladimir - 75.0% win rate in this matchup
Vladimir
75.0% WR
VS
Varus vs Vladimir matchup - 25.0% win rate
Varus
25.0% WR

Who Wins the Vladimir vs Varus Matchup?

Vladimir wins the Vladimir vs Varus matchup
Winner
Vladimir
Matches: 8
75.0%
Win Rate
25.0%
6.9
CS / min
6.0
920
DMG / min
951
12,799
Gold / game
11,400
1,035
Heal / min
147
637
DMG Mitigated / min
411
0.2
CC / min
0.9
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Vladimir vs Varus Matchup Summary

The Vladimir vs Varus matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 8 recent matches analyzed, Vladimir wins with a 75.0% win rate compared to Varus's 25.0%, giving Vladimir a 50.0 percentage point advantage. Vladimir dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Varus players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. 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. Vladimir players can confidently pick into Varus and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Varus away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Vladimir vs Varus Laning Phase Breakdown

Vladimir wins the laning phase against Varus in League of Legends

Vladimir is favored during the laning phase against Varus, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Vladimir holds advantages in farming, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.9Vladimir
6.0Varus
Vladimir significantly out-farms Varus by 1.0 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 15 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Vladimir a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Varus players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
920Vladimir
951Varus
Varus deals 31 more champion damage per minute than Vladimir. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Vladimir choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Varus's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,799Vladimir
11,400Varus
Vladimir generates a commanding 1,399 more gold per game than Varus. This substantial economic advantage means Vladimir consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Varus should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.2Vladimir
0.9Varus
Varus provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Vladimir, 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
1,672Vladimir
558Varus
Vladimir vastly out-sustains Varus, healing and mitigating 1,114 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Vladimir 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.

Best Vladimir Build Against Varus

Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Varus, providing the mobility and stats Vladimir needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Vladimir against Varus are Zhonya's Hourglass, Hextech Rocketbelt and Rabadon's Deathcap. This combination gives Vladimir an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Vladimir vs Varus matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Vladimir
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Vladimir early game win rateVladimir100.0%
Varus early game win rateVarus0.0%
Late Game
Vladimir
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Vladimir late game win rateVladimir50.0%
Varus late game win rateVarus50.0%

Vladimir dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Varus. This lopsided early game means Vladimir can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Vladimir 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.

Vladimir holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Varus players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Vladimir Runes Against Varus

Sorcery rune tree - Vladimir primary runes vs VarusSorcery
Summon Aery - best Vladimir rune vs VarusNimbus Cloak - best Vladimir rune vs VarusTranscendence - best Vladimir rune vs VarusGathering Storm - best Vladimir rune vs Varus
Precision rune tree - Vladimir secondary runes vs VarusPrecision
Legend: Haste - best Vladimir rune vs VarusCut Down - best Vladimir rune vs Varus
100.0% WR

Running Sorcery primary with Precision secondary allows Vladimir to press their advantage against Varus, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Vladimir matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Vladimir'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 Vladimir build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Vladimir matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
58.44%776.887811,43665.1%50.0%
53.42%737.395411,77650.0%56.8%
56.36%556.986712,18351.9%60.7%
50.00%507.098611,48053.6%45.5%
64.58%486.991411,67153.9%77.3%
44.68%477.290512,07548.0%40.9%
44.68%477.079212,28940.0%46.9%
47.62%426.893812,11345.0%50.0%
58.97%397.495112,05355.0%63.2%
60.00%357.073211,61571.4%42.9%
50.00%347.21,09412,39745.0%57.1%
35.48%317.386811,41938.9%30.8%
54.84%317.289511,63671.4%41.2%
50.00%306.898112,76946.1%52.9%
53.57%287.094011,97153.3%53.9%
44.44%277.181711,25350.0%38.5%
40.74%277.41,11212,88142.9%38.5%
46.15%266.899411,42169.2%23.1%
52.00%256.980812,20855.6%50.0%
48.00%256.483510,86163.6%35.7%
60.00%256.976511,67138.5%83.3%
36.00%257.51,00913,46650.0%31.6%
41.67%247.31,23812,45330.0%50.0%
58.33%247.01,02913,32760.0%57.1%
59.09%226.689411,50180.0%41.7%
40.91%227.383912,21650.0%25.0%
52.38%216.81,05711,96733.3%60.0%
47.62%217.281712,59754.5%40.0%
38.10%217.288811,96333.3%41.7%
45.00%207.61,09613,40037.5%50.0%
40.00%207.41,10214,56975.0%16.7%
55.00%206.798112,76737.5%66.7%
57.89%197.578111,62630.0%88.9%
52.63%197.31,05012,61262.5%45.5%
52.63%196.976111,43150.0%57.1%
44.44%186.882511,37812.5%70.0%
50.00%187.081010,28854.5%42.9%
50.00%187.51,13012,25160.0%37.5%
33.33%187.095011,88833.3%33.3%
50.00%187.296013,53966.7%41.7%
70.59%176.91,08513,21266.7%72.7%
64.71%177.31,02713,06563.6%66.7%
18.75%167.01,14812,02142.9%0.0%
50.00%167.271711,08922.2%85.7%
50.00%166.692112,75550.0%50.0%
56.25%167.597314,80160.0%54.5%
56.25%167.185012,00571.4%44.4%
56.25%166.983312,03537.5%75.0%
53.33%158.195112,47057.1%50.0%
53.33%156.596213,22740.0%60.0%
33.33%156.677811,72233.3%33.3%
73.33%156.575110,51290.0%40.0%
73.33%157.690612,86757.1%87.5%
42.86%147.384811,77416.7%62.5%
50.00%146.91,08513,50150.0%50.0%
46.15%136.992212,38850.0%42.9%
30.77%137.077511,67125.0%40.0%
38.46%137.372011,38540.0%33.3%
53.85%136.41,05312,14983.3%28.6%
61.54%136.81,13913,47840.0%75.0%
58.33%127.089110,44520.0%85.7%
41.67%127.088310,52637.5%50.0%
36.36%116.786810,4640.0%80.0%
27.27%117.390411,14016.7%40.0%
54.55%116.184811,10775.0%42.9%
54.55%117.598814,99475.0%42.9%
50.00%106.96799,45957.1%33.3%
80.00%107.41,05212,223100.0%60.0%
50.00%107.21,04512,26160.0%40.0%
60.00%106.71,14414,357100.0%55.6%
44.44%97.47179,71150.0%33.3%
44.44%97.61,08112,65425.0%60.0%
66.67%97.382513,29633.3%83.3%
55.56%97.396913,29266.7%50.0%
55.56%97.51,02813,07250.0%60.0%
66.67%96.78228,39750.0%100.0%
44.44%97.393713,06950.0%40.0%
66.67%96.31,07910,39766.7%66.7%
55.56%97.699111,68275.0%40.0%
25.00%86.48677,32533.3%0.0%
25.00%87.21,01111,1380.0%40.0%
37.50%87.21,17313,31866.7%20.0%
37.50%87.393513,3960.0%42.9%
75.00%87.61,20711,02780.0%66.7%
75.00%86.992012,799100.0%50.0%
100.00%76.81,21315,239100.0%100.0%
57.14%78.090513,32450.0%66.7%
71.43%77.31,06612,48680.0%50.0%
42.86%78.61,21011,36275.0%0.0%
57.14%77.382312,42333.3%75.0%
33.33%67.61,12914,69525.0%50.0%
16.67%66.893411,5250.0%25.0%
50.00%67.31,19412,27150.0%50.0%
50.00%66.15066,02150.0%0.0%
66.67%67.692011,21333.3%100.0%
16.67%67.594911,19025.0%0.0%
80.00%56.291811,21366.7%100.0%
0.00%56.77659,5390.0%0.0%
40.00%57.191613,0900.0%50.0%
60.00%57.892811,383100.0%0.0%
20.00%56.787713,07233.3%0.0%
60.00%56.980511,98150.0%66.7%
20.00%57.392411,2570.0%100.0%
60.00%56.36799,72575.0%0.0%

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Vladimir vs Varus - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Vladimir do against Varus in League of Legends?

Vladimir wins the Vladimir vs Varus matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to Varus's 25.0%, a 50.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 8 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Vladimir do against Varus in the early game?

In the early game, Vladimir has the advantage against Varus with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Vladimir players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Vladimir do against Varus in the late game?

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

Who wins the Vladimir vs Varus matchup?

Vladimir wins the matchup against Varus with a 75.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 50.0 percentage point advantage means Vladimir is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 8 games analyzed.

What is the best Vladimir build against Varus?

The best Vladimir build against Varus includes Zhonya's Hourglass, Hextech Rocketbelt, Rabadon's Deathcap with Boots of Swiftness. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Vladimir runes against Varus?

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

Does Vladimir counter Varus?

Yes, Vladimir has a favorable matchup against Varus with a 75.0% win rate. Vladimir strongly counters Varus in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Vladimir against Varus?

When playing Vladimir 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.