Varus
Recommended Build
Most popular build path
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Anti AD
Anti CC
Anti Tank
DPS
Precision
Press the Attack
Triumph
Legend: Alacrity
Last Stand
Resolve
Overgrowth
Bone Plating
Abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
On kill or assist, Varus temporarily gains Attack Damage and Ability Power. This bonus is larger if the enemy is a champion.
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 16s | 40s | 18s | – |
| 6 | 14s | 40s | 18s | 1m40 |
| 9 | 12s | 40s | 18s | 1m40 |
| 11 | 12s | 40s | 18s | 1m20 |
| 16 | 12s | 40s | 14s | 1m |
| 18 | 12s | 40s | 10s | 1m |
W (Blighted Quiver) applies Blight stacks — 3 stacks + a spell detonates them for max HP % damage. Auto then auto then auto then Q for the burst.
Q (Piercing Arrow) charges for more range and damage — release it at the right moment between max range and damage.
R (Chain of Corruption) roots and spreads to nearby enemies — aim at a grouped target for a mass root.
Varus can be built lethality (poke) or on-hit (DPS) — adapt the build to the enemy comp.
Playing as Varus
Tips to maximize your impact
W (Blighted Quiver) applies Blight stacks — 3 stacks + a spell detonates them for max HP % damage. Auto then auto then auto then Q for the burst.
Q (Piercing Arrow) charges for more range and damage — release it at the right moment between max range and damage.
R (Chain of Corruption) roots and spreads to nearby enemies — aim at a grouped target for a mass root.
Varus can be built lethality (poke) or on-hit (DPS) — adapt the build to the enemy comp.
Playing against Varus
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
Varus has NO mobility: assassins and engages kill him easily.
His R root spreads: spread out when an ally is rooted to avoid the chain.
Charged Q slows him: engage while he's charging to catch him immobile.
Cleanse or QSS cancels his R root — essential for carries.
Stats with Varus
Your best and worst matchups
Stats against Varus
Your stats when facing this champion
Counters
Best and worst matchups
Source: op.gg · Patch 16.9.1 · Apr 29, 2026
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Pro Players
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