
Varus the Arrow of Retribution
One of the ancient darkin, Varus was a deadly killer who loved to torment his foes, driving them almost to insanity before delivering the killing arrow. He was imprisoned at the end of the Great Darkin War, but escaped centuries later in the remade flesh of two Ionian hunters—they had unwittingly released him, cursed to bear the bow containing his bound essence. Varus now seeks out those who trapped him, in order to enact his brutal vengeance, but the mortal souls within still resist him every step of the way.
Living Vengeance
On kill or assist, Varus temporarily gains Attack Damage and Ability Power. This bonus is larger if the enemy is a champion.
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
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
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
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
- Marksman,
- Mage
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Champion Base Stats
Ability Power:0
Attack Damage:59(3.4 per level)
Attack Speed:0(3.5 per level)
Crit Chance:0%
Mana:320(40 per level)
Mana Regen:8(0.8 per level)
Health:600(105 per level)
Health Regen:3(0.55 per level)
Armor:27(4.6 per level)
Magic Resist:30(1.3 per level)
Movement Speed:330
Attack Range:575(575 per level)
Champion Performance Ranking
- Damage to Champions
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- Objective Control
- Supportive Strength
- Creep Farming
MetaBot Tips

- Varus tends to have a lower vision score than other champions. Make sure you are working to place wards and clear enemy wards.
- Varus has a low base movespeed compared to many other champions. Play back towards your tower in lane, and consider early game boots when fighting skillshot-based laners.
- Varus has more health regen than most champions, making their playstyle optimal for aggressive trades in lane.
Top Item Builds
Build Stats:
Movement Speed:50
Ability Power:485
Health:350
Mana:600
Attack Speed:50%
Spellslinger's Shoes
1,600
Item StatsMovement Speed:50
25%Win Rate14.29%Pick RateShadowflame
3,200
Item StatsAbility Power:110
44.28%Win Rate92.86%Pick RateMorellonomicon
2,850
Increases magic damage
Item StatsHealth:350
Ability Power:75
41.67%Win Rate14.29%Pick RateMalignance
2,700
Partner with an ally to protect each other
Item StatsMana:600
Ability Power:90
100%Win Rate7.14%Pick RateNashor's Tooth
2,900
Increases Attack Speed, Ability Power, and Cooldown Reduction
Item StatsAbility Power:80
Attack Speed:50%
47.62%Win Rate7.14%Pick RateRabadon's Deathcap
3,500
Massively increases Ability Power
Item StatsAbility Power:130
45.59%Win Rate14.29%Pick RateFarsight Alteration
0
Grants increased range and reveals the targetted area
Item Stats38.46%Win Rate7.14%Pick Rate
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Gameplay Tips
Playing Varus
- An early point in Blighted Quiver helps harass enemy champions and get killing blows on minions.
- During short range fights it's sometimes best to fire Piercing Arrow quickly, rather than charging it to full power.
- Try to take advantage of Piercing Arrow's very long range to snipe at enemy champions before a fight or as they're trying to flee.
Playing Against Varus
- If you are affected by Blight, Varus' abilities will deal extra damage to you.
- When he gets a kill or assist, Varus temporarily gains Attack Speed and is much more dangerous.
- You'll get bound in place if a tendril from Varus' ultimate, Chain of Corruption, reaches you. You can cause the tendril to die however by running far enough away from it.