Yorick - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.9%
Pick Rate
2.9%

Yorickvs Varus

AFighterTank
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 13, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Yorick vs Varus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Varus wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Yorick based on 10 games. Yorick wins the early laning phase while Varus scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Yorick build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Yorick vs Varus matchup.

Yorick Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Yorick 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 - 20.0% win rateVarus(20.0%)
Yorick - 20.0% win rate in this matchup
Yorick
20.0% WR
VS
Varus vs Yorick matchup - 80.0% win rate
Varus
80.0% WR

Who Wins the Yorick vs Varus Matchup?

Varus wins the Yorick vs Varus matchup
Winner
Varus
Matches: 10
20.0%
Win Rate
80.0%
7.3
CS / min
6.6
800
DMG / min
1,092
13,008
Gold / game
14,957
307
Heal / min
230
949
DMG Mitigated / min
645
0.4
CC / min
0.9
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
12.5%
Late Game WR
87.5%

Yorick vs Varus Matchup Summary

The Yorick vs Varus matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 10 recent matches analyzed, Varus wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Yorick's 20.0%, giving Varus a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Yorick controls the early laning stage, but Varus outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Yorick 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 crowd control, where Varus leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Varus has a strong advantage in this matchup. Yorick players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Varus overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Yorick vs Varus Laning Phase Breakdown

Varus wins the laning phase against Yorick in League of Legends

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

Farming
7.3Yorick
6.6Varus
Yorick edges out Varus by 0.7 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 10 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Yorick.
Damage
800Yorick
1,092Varus
Varus heavily out-damages Yorick by 292 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Yorick should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Varus's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,008Yorick
14,957Varus
Varus generates a commanding 1,949 more gold per game than Yorick. This substantial economic advantage means Varus consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Yorick should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.4Yorick
0.9Varus
Varus provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Yorick, 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
1,256Yorick
875Varus
Yorick vastly out-sustains Varus, healing and mitigating 381 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Yorick 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 Yorick Build Against Varus

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Varus, providing the mobility and stats Yorick needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Yorick against Varus are Serylda's Grudge, Spear of Shojin and Trinity Force. This combination gives Yorick 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 Yorick vs Varus matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Yorick
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Yorick early game win rateYorick50.0%
Varus early game win rateVarus50.0%
Late Game
Varus
87.5%
+75.0% advantage
Yorick late game win rateYorick12.5%
Varus late game win rateVarus87.5%

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

Varus is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 87.5% win rate — 75.0 points above Yorick. Extended games heavily favor Varus, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Yorick has the edge early, but Varus gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Yorick Runes Against Varus

Sorcery rune tree - Yorick primary runes vs VarusSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Yorick rune vs VarusAxiom Arcanist - best Yorick rune vs VarusCelerity - best Yorick rune vs VarusScorch - best Yorick rune vs Varus
Domination rune tree - Yorick secondary runes vs VarusDomination
Cheap Shot - best Yorick rune vs VarusUltimate Hunter - best Yorick rune vs Varus
100.0% WR

The Sorcery and Domination rune setup gives Yorick the best tools to compete against Varus in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


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

Yorick 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
53.69%2037.586112,52059.4%48.0%
50.00%1467.091312,52359.1%41.3%
44.23%1047.11,06012,62553.2%36.8%
53.85%1047.092812,63465.3%43.6%
54.00%1006.984912,25556.8%51.8%
68.35%797.376512,63773.7%63.4%
51.39%727.380312,26657.5%43.8%
45.59%687.11,31612,53260.0%34.2%
57.58%667.195812,55656.3%58.8%
50.00%647.092711,74261.3%39.4%
53.13%647.01,06712,63566.7%45.0%
39.68%637.293712,44654.2%30.8%
50.00%627.084013,28057.7%44.4%
47.54%617.189311,67245.7%50.0%
48.33%606.685912,66857.7%41.2%
45.00%607.490612,37548.3%41.9%
49.06%536.91,05611,61754.2%44.8%
53.85%527.284412,23457.1%50.0%
65.38%527.182712,42677.4%47.6%
48.98%496.684711,68454.2%44.0%
41.30%467.080211,32341.7%40.9%
53.33%456.479311,43060.9%45.5%
48.78%417.11,06013,11662.5%40.0%
60.00%406.897612,82764.7%56.5%
35.00%407.078513,27530.8%37.0%
56.41%397.090312,27459.1%52.9%
44.74%387.886113,17150.0%40.9%
43.24%377.586613,17755.0%29.4%
48.57%357.185511,48257.1%35.7%
48.57%357.391511,88852.4%42.9%
52.94%347.483612,14852.6%53.3%
51.52%337.591913,95550.0%52.6%
56.67%307.582812,89681.8%42.1%
51.72%297.387212,99171.4%33.3%
42.86%287.069712,26946.7%38.5%
34.62%265.775410,28837.5%30.0%
65.38%266.684013,47172.7%60.0%
44.00%257.381912,48044.4%43.8%
44.00%256.290712,07655.6%37.5%
60.00%257.476913,31762.5%58.8%
64.00%257.178912,98966.7%61.5%
41.67%246.779212,63144.4%40.0%
45.83%247.575912,08436.4%53.9%
37.50%246.695312,37741.7%33.3%
47.62%217.580213,14841.7%55.6%
52.38%217.292810,90038.5%75.0%
52.94%176.277413,45471.4%40.0%
76.47%177.077811,68480.0%71.4%
37.50%167.277811,51450.0%25.0%
50.00%147.584411,57050.0%50.0%
61.54%136.385512,81833.3%85.7%
76.92%137.990511,93260.0%87.5%
83.33%124.076711,532100.0%50.0%
33.33%126.575210,89733.3%33.3%
45.45%117.293212,54750.0%42.9%
18.18%117.063211,51333.3%0.0%
60.00%107.075011,74350.0%75.0%
60.00%108.176711,29566.7%50.0%
20.00%107.380013,00850.0%12.5%
60.00%103.273612,94250.0%66.7%
30.00%107.391612,83333.3%28.6%
40.00%104.886413,85533.3%42.9%
55.56%97.71,11811,47450.0%66.7%
55.56%95.472412,69150.0%57.1%
44.44%95.68169,64150.0%33.3%
55.56%98.091112,23250.0%66.7%
50.00%86.51,01311,92550.0%50.0%
50.00%87.794114,647100.0%33.3%
42.86%77.392714,02266.7%25.0%
42.86%76.67569,91925.0%66.7%
57.14%74.581313,16666.7%50.0%
71.43%76.258712,91533.3%100.0%
71.43%77.489311,55380.0%50.0%
50.00%63.763711,62733.3%66.7%
66.67%67.471012,67766.7%66.7%
33.33%63.664810,0810.0%66.7%
16.67%67.377611,62633.3%0.0%
33.33%64.178312,2310.0%100.0%
83.33%65.289510,193100.0%0.0%
66.67%67.981313,427100.0%33.3%
40.00%57.184513,61250.0%33.3%
20.00%57.283013,614100.0%0.0%
40.00%57.799115,7810.0%50.0%
80.00%56.365411,54366.7%100.0%
60.00%57.490613,63666.7%50.0%
60.00%52.377416,134100.0%50.0%
40.00%58.21,25813,339100.0%0.0%
60.00%56.079511,56566.7%50.0%
100.00%55.799616,289100.0%100.0%
40.00%57.284312,37350.0%33.3%

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Yorick vs Varus - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Yorick do against Varus in League of Legends?

Varus wins the Yorick vs Varus matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to Yorick's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 10 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Yorick do against Varus in the early game?

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

How does Yorick do against Varus in the late game?

In the late game, Varus takes over the Yorick vs Varus matchup with a 87.5% win rate compared to 12.5%. Varus scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Yorick vs Varus matchup?

Varus wins the matchup against Yorick with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Varus is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 10 games analyzed.

What is the best Yorick build against Varus?

The best Yorick build against Varus includes Serylda's Grudge, Spear of Shojin, Trinity Force with Plated Steelcaps. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Yorick runes against Varus?

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

Does Yorick counter Varus?

No, Yorick struggles against Varus with only a 20.0% win rate. Varus has the advantage in this matchup. Yorick players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Varus's lead.

How do I play Yorick against Varus?

When playing Yorick against Varus, play cautiously and avoid Varus's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Varus has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.