Warwickvs Varus
Warwick vs Varus is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Warwick wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Varus based on 6 games. Warwick wins the early laning phase while Varus scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Warwick build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Warwick vs Varus matchup.
Warwick Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Warwick 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.
Varus(50.0%)Who Wins the Warwick vs Varus Matchup?
Warwick vs Varus Matchup Summary
The Warwick vs Varus matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Warwick wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Varus's 50.0%, giving Warwick a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Warwick controls the early laning stage, but Varus outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Warwick needs to press advantages before Varus reaches their power spikes, while Varus should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Warwick leads by 532 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Warwick 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.
Warwick vs Varus Laning Phase Breakdown
Varus is favored during the laning phase against Warwick, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Varus holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Warwick Build Against Varus
Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Varus, providing the mobility and stats Warwick needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Warwick against Varus are Stridebreaker, Blade of The Ruined King and Spirit Visage. This combination gives Warwick 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 Warwick vs Varus matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Warwick75.0%Varus25.0%Warwick0.0%Varus100.0%Warwick dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Varus. This lopsided early game means Warwick can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Varus is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Warwick. Extended games heavily favor Varus, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Warwick must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Varus reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Varus survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.
Best Warwick Runes Against Varus
Precision
Resolve
The Precision primary with Resolve secondary combination helps Warwick maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Varus.
Warwick matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. The table below shows Warwick'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 Warwick build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51.53% | 196 | 1.1 | 662 | 12,860 | 63.4% | 40.8% | |
| 46.15% | 169 | 1.1 | 639 | 12,076 | 50.7% | 43.0% | |
| 45.24% | 168 | 1.0 | 656 | 12,741 | 48.6% | 42.5% | |
| 50.32% | 155 | 1.1 | 643 | 12,700 | 49.3% | 51.2% | |
| 48.34% | 151 | 1.0 | 651 | 12,154 | 45.8% | 50.0% | |
| 54.29% | 140 | 1.0 | 687 | 12,160 | 50.0% | 57.9% | |
| 45.93% | 135 | 1.4 | 765 | 12,689 | 43.6% | 47.5% | |
| 52.21% | 113 | 1.2 | 624 | 13,235 | 58.1% | 48.6% | |
| 48.15% | 108 | 0.9 | 600 | 12,074 | 59.6% | 39.3% | |
| 48.94% | 94 | 1.9 | 651 | 11,819 | 51.2% | 47.2% | |
| 47.19% | 89 | 1.1 | 663 | 12,572 | 47.1% | 47.3% | |
| 45.35% | 86 | 1.4 | 658 | 12,852 | 43.3% | 46.4% | |
| 47.67% | 86 | 1.7 | 606 | 11,591 | 57.9% | 39.6% | |
| 52.94% | 85 | 1.0 | 658 | 12,642 | 44.4% | 59.2% | |
| 56.96% | 79 | 1.2 | 671 | 13,044 | 55.0% | 59.0% | |
| 49.30% | 71 | 1.3 | 670 | 13,469 | 41.7% | 53.2% | |
| 55.71% | 70 | 1.0 | 654 | 11,941 | 63.6% | 48.6% | |
| 50.75% | 67 | 3.7 | 785 | 12,516 | 48.0% | 52.4% | |
| 64.18% | 67 | 0.9 | 637 | 12,674 | 59.4% | 68.6% | |
| 56.06% | 66 | 1.4 | 732 | 13,611 | 61.5% | 52.5% | |
| 43.08% | 65 | 3.5 | 631 | 12,177 | 29.2% | 51.2% | |
| 57.14% | 63 | 0.9 | 671 | 12,887 | 65.5% | 50.0% | |
| 59.02% | 61 | 1.1 | 651 | 13,126 | 64.3% | 54.5% | |
| 51.79% | 56 | 1.0 | 591 | 11,697 | 48.1% | 55.2% | |
| 48.21% | 56 | 2.9 | 857 | 11,206 | 48.4% | 48.0% | |
| 40.74% | 54 | 1.3 | 666 | 12,203 | 37.0% | 44.4% | |
| 52.83% | 53 | 1.1 | 712 | 13,020 | 58.3% | 48.3% | |
| 57.14% | 49 | 0.9 | 674 | 12,354 | 66.7% | 48.0% | |
| 52.08% | 48 | 1.7 | 654 | 11,841 | 52.6% | 51.7% | |
| 48.94% | 47 | 3.6 | 703 | 11,561 | 57.1% | 42.3% | |
| 55.56% | 45 | 1.2 | 647 | 13,067 | 52.9% | 57.1% | |
| 63.64% | 44 | 1.3 | 682 | 13,283 | 73.7% | 56.0% | |
| 55.00% | 40 | 0.9 | 612 | 12,181 | 52.9% | 56.5% | |
| 58.97% | 39 | 2.5 | 716 | 12,529 | 87.5% | 39.1% | |
| 46.15% | 39 | 5.9 | 893 | 12,065 | 33.3% | 54.2% | |
| 72.22% | 36 | 2.3 | 721 | 13,305 | 83.3% | 61.1% | |
| 52.78% | 36 | 2.6 | 759 | 12,292 | 46.1% | 56.5% | |
| 52.78% | 36 | 0.8 | 666 | 12,845 | 66.7% | 45.8% | |
| 42.86% | 35 | 1.1 | 651 | 11,707 | 42.1% | 43.8% | |
| 50.00% | 34 | 2.7 | 764 | 10,947 | 31.3% | 66.7% | |
| 51.52% | 33 | 5.0 | 810 | 11,068 | 57.1% | 47.4% | |
| 46.88% | 32 | 5.9 | 932 | 11,611 | 61.1% | 28.6% | |
| 59.38% | 32 | 2.8 | 662 | 11,543 | 36.4% | 71.4% | |
| 53.13% | 32 | 1.0 | 596 | 13,823 | 87.5% | 41.7% | |
| 65.63% | 32 | 1.2 | 800 | 13,789 | 71.4% | 61.1% | |
| 41.94% | 31 | 3.1 | 762 | 13,303 | 55.6% | 36.4% | |
| 45.16% | 31 | 3.7 | 808 | 12,060 | 54.5% | 40.0% | |
| 40.00% | 30 | 1.4 | 679 | 12,422 | 28.6% | 50.0% | |
| 46.67% | 30 | 3.0 | 714 | 11,099 | 52.4% | 33.3% | |
| 56.67% | 30 | 2.4 | 699 | 12,130 | 57.1% | 56.3% | |
| 46.43% | 28 | 1.2 | 673 | 12,668 | 55.6% | 42.1% | |
| 57.69% | 26 | 1.2 | 690 | 13,990 | 66.7% | 52.9% | |
| 52.00% | 25 | 1.2 | 615 | 13,122 | 50.0% | 52.9% | |
| 47.83% | 23 | 2.6 | 776 | 11,924 | 50.0% | 46.7% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 4.2 | 832 | 13,244 | 50.0% | 41.7% | |
| 50.00% | 22 | 1.7 | 561 | 12,222 | 20.0% | 75.0% | |
| 71.43% | 21 | 1.5 | 576 | 12,064 | 60.0% | 81.8% | |
| 61.90% | 21 | 5.8 | 892 | 12,993 | 77.8% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 5.4 | 743 | 12,693 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 55.00% | 20 | 6.2 | 776 | 12,067 | 66.7% | 45.5% | |
| 55.00% | 20 | 6.1 | 807 | 10,394 | 58.3% | 50.0% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 2.8 | 631 | 11,582 | 28.6% | 58.3% | |
| 21.05% | 19 | 0.9 | 537 | 8,914 | 15.4% | 33.3% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 1.0 | 583 | 12,443 | 57.1% | 54.5% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 6.5 | 834 | 12,033 | 55.6% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 4.2 | 785 | 11,427 | 37.5% | 60.0% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 4.5 | 1,065 | 14,172 | 25.0% | 42.9% | |
| 66.67% | 18 | 1.0 | 569 | 12,924 | 80.0% | 61.5% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 1.9 | 661 | 14,061 | 33.3% | 53.9% | |
| 26.67% | 15 | 4.5 | 691 | 9,276 | 57.1% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 15 | 6.6 | 950 | 13,133 | 71.4% | 87.5% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 1.8 | 709 | 14,338 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 6.4 | 924 | 13,999 | 33.3% | 85.7% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 6.2 | 735 | 10,799 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 15.38% | 13 | 5.9 | 783 | 11,857 | 0.0% | 22.2% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 2.6 | 672 | 13,874 | 50.0% | 55.6% | |
| 75.00% | 12 | 0.9 | 481 | 11,692 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 5.8 | 876 | 12,355 | 60.0% | 42.9% | |
| 16.67% | 12 | 5.3 | 812 | 12,678 | 0.0% | 22.2% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 5.5 | 687 | 12,201 | 60.0% | 80.0% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 1.0 | 661 | 14,404 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 4.1 | 673 | 12,288 | 50.0% | 62.5% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 6.4 | 923 | 13,920 | 75.0% | 60.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 1.9 | 708 | 12,096 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 4.2 | 838 | 14,093 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.9 | 731 | 13,836 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.0 | 480 | 7,829 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 5.9 | 973 | 10,038 | 40.0% | 100.0% | |
| 0.00% | 6 | 4.3 | 620 | 11,059 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 5.8 | 872 | 13,203 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.2 | 784 | 11,180 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 4.9 | 509 | 9,217 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 4.8 | 799 | 11,374 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 4.5 | 665 | 14,231 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 6.0 | 574 | 12,458 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.0 | 894 | 11,642 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 0.7 | 688 | 9,828 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.7 | 576 | 10,858 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 2.2 | 580 | 14,156 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 3.1 | 533 | 11,707 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
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Warwick vs Varus - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Warwick do against Varus in League of Legends?
Warwick wins the Warwick 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 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.
How does Warwick do against Varus in the early game?
In the early game, Warwick has the advantage against Varus with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. Warwick players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Warwick do against Varus in the late game?
In the late game, Varus takes over the Warwick vs Varus matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Varus scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Warwick vs Varus matchup?
Warwick wins the matchup against Varus with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Warwick is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.
What is the best Warwick build against Varus?
The best Warwick build against Varus includes Stridebreaker, Blade of The Ruined King, Spirit Visage with Mercury's Treads. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Warwick runes against Varus?
The best Warwick runes against Varus use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Warwick vs Varus matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Warwick counter Varus?
Yes, Warwick has a favorable matchup against Varus with a 50.0% win rate. Warwick slightly edges out Varus in lane based on current patch 26.9 data.
How do I play Warwick against Varus?
When playing Warwick 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.