Varus middle build
Stats
Lore
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.
Abilities
On kill or assist, Varus temporarily gains Attack Speed. This bonus is larger if the enemy is a champion.
Varus readies and then fires a powerful shot that gains extra range and damage the longer he spends preparing to fire.
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.
Varus fires a hail of arrows that deal physical damage and desecrate the ground. Desecrated ground slows enemies' Movement Speed and reduces their self healing and regeneration.
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.
Build
| Summoner Spells | Pick Rate | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|
  | 53.4% | 50.4% |
 | 12.6% | 49.5% |
| Starting Items | Pick Rate | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|
  | 44.0% | 51.5% |
 | 33.2% | 49.4% |
| Trinkets | Pick Rate | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|
 | 61.0% | 45.3% |
 | 35.8% | 57.8% |
| Boots | Pick Rate | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|
 | 48.2% | 51.5% |
 | 21.1% | 53.6% |
| Skills | Pick Rate | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|
 E  Q  W Q Q  R Q E | 16.4% | 51.0% |
Q E W Q Q R Q E | 16.1% | 50.4% |
Runes
Matchups
| Champion | Games Played | Win % | KDA Difference | Damage Difference | Gold Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Yone | 95 | 44% | 0.3 | 3,175 | -93 |
 Yasuo | 68 | 43% | 0.4 | 2,112 | -667 |
 Kassadin | 59 | 42% | -0.4 | 3,853 | 57 |
 Lux | 58 | 57% | -1.2 | -309 | 705 |
 Zed | 58 | 47% | -0.5 | 518 | -166 |
 Katarina | 57 | 47% | 0.1 | 2,463 | 125 |
 Diana | 46 | 54% | 0.3 | 2,391 | 662 |
 Orianna | 45 | 53% | -0.3 | 7,166 | 1,410 |
 Ekko | 44 | 52% | 0.5 | 4,428 | 693 |
 Ahri | 41 | 56% | -0.7 | 2,009 | 616 |
 Lucian | 40 | 65% | 0.8 | 847 | -580 |
 Vladimir | 39 | 56% | 0.1 | 1,960 | 352 |
 Morgana | 39 | 59% | 0.5 | 2,959 | 1,797 |
 Anivia | 37 | 54% | 0.1 | 5,465 | 515 |
 Seraphine | 35 | 63% | -0.7 | 4,717 | 949 |
 Twisted Fate | 34 | 65% | 0.9 | 7,537 | 930 |
 Hecarim | 34 | 65% | 0.3 | 1,242 | 131 |
 Irelia | 31 | 61% | 0.4 | 2,875 | -583 |
 Sylas | 31 | 48% | -0.4 | -410 | 326 |
 Veigar | 29 | 62% | -0.3 | 4,396 | 489 |
 Malzahar | 29 | 55% | -0.0 | 1,371 | 154 |
 Viktor | 29 | 41% | -0.0 | -1,170 | 370 |
 Kai'Sa | 29 | 41% | 0.3 | 1,577 | -188 |
 Ryze | 28 | 36% | -0.1 | -95 | -383 |
 Vayne | 28 | 25% | -0.7 | 1,559 | -701 |
 Talon | 28 | 54% | -0.5 | -577 | -957 |
 Viego | 28 | 46% | 0.3 | 1,413 | 33 |
 Fizz | 27 | 37% | -0.7 | 3,400 | -166 |
 Qiyana | 27 | 44% | -0.1 | 998 | 134 |
 Thresh | 26 | 38% | -0.8 | 3,526 | 1,003 |
 Annie | 25 | 56% | 0.2 | 3,436 | 1,230 |
 Kha'Zix | 24 | 42% | -1.3 | 1,225 | -17 |
 Sett | 24 | 50% | -0.1 | 819 | 145 |
 Syndra | 23 | 35% | 0.6 | 4,217 | 644 |
 Vel'Koz | 23 | 39% | -0.7 | -1,541 | 268 |
 Senna | 23 | 52% | -0.3 | 2,374 | 786 |
 Azir | 23 | 70% | 1.5 | 8,005 | 1,672 |
 Malphite | 22 | 41% | -0.5 | 3,552 | 507 |
 Lee Sin | 21 | 67% | -0.8 | 1,433 | 79 |
 Lulu | 21 | 38% | -1.2 | 3,144 | 1,384 |
 Gnar | 21 | 62% | -0.1 | -1,251 | -219 |
 Galio | 20 | 40% | -0.3 | 13,287 | 2,797 |
 Tristana | 20 | 50% | 0.4 | 2,414 | 383 |
 Cassiopeia | 20 | 35% | -0.1 | 3,609 | 335 |
 Ezreal | 20 | 60% | 1.7 | 2,697 | 1,149 |
 Xerath | 20 | 50% | -2.4 | -4,366 | 121 |
 Kayn | 20 | 45% | -1.4 | 2,196 | 2 |
 Zoe | 20 | 25% | -0.8 | -2,592 | 160 |
 Pantheon | 19 | 37% | 0.2 | 4,599 | 1,164 |
 Lissandra | 19 | 58% | 1.4 | 7,370 | 1,916 |
 LeBlanc | 18 | 50% | -0.1 | 3,943 | 1,134 |
 Akali | 18 | 44% | -0.5 | 2,922 | 371 |
 Neeko | 18 | 50% | -0.7 | 1,164 | 548 |
 Cho'Gath | 17 | 65% | 1.2 | 3,928 | 725 |
 Karma | 17 | 47% | -1.5 | 1,458 | 718 |
 Camille | 17 | 53% | 0.9 | 38 | 134 |
 Shaco | 16 | 38% | -0.6 | 1,050 | -270 |
 Caitlyn | 16 | 44% | -0.7 | 178 | -372 |
 Jhin | 16 | 44% | 0.9 | 5,915 | 1,705 |
 Brand | 15 | 47% | -0.1 | -461 | 807 |
 Gragas | 15 | 87% | 1.9 | 2,217 | 1,804 |
 Garen | 15 | 33% | -0.8 | 459 | -674 |
 Riven | 15 | 80% | 1.1 | -771 | -703 |
 Dr. Mundo | 14 | 57% | 0.9 | 601 | -123 |
 Corki | 14 | 64% | 0.9 | -91 | -50 |
 Ziggs | 14 | 21% | 0.1 | -1,475 | 137 |
 Nami | 14 | 71% | -1.4 | 4,425 | 1,484 |
 Urgot | 13 | 54% | -0.9 | -110 | -963 |
 Fiddlesticks | 13 | 15% | -0.3 | 1,700 | 531 |
 Master Yi | 13 | 38% | 0.0 | 732 | -513 |
 Darius | 13 | 54% | 1.9 | 4,713 | 1,372 |
 Jayce | 13 | 54% | 0.1 | -3,043 | -699 |
 Yuumi | 13 | 69% | -4.7 | 2,246 | 1,058 |
 Lillia | 13 | 62% | 1.2 | 2,676 | 923 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Varus skins are there?
There are 10 skins for Varus. They are Blight Crystal Varus, Arclight Varus, Arctic Ops Varus, Heartseeker Varus, Varus Swiftbolt, Dark Star Varus, Conqueror Varus, Infernal Varus, Cosmic Hunter Varus, and the default skin.
Who counters Varus?
Varus is countered by Yone, Yasuo, Kassadin.
Who does Varus counter?
Varus counters Lux, Diana, Orianna.
How do I play Varus middle?
The exact items that you buy on any champion should differ from game to game, but the most common item build on middle Varus is Duskblade of Draktharr first into Manamune and The Collector. Players usually take Ionian Boots of Lucidity for boots.
Where should I play Varus?
78% of Varus players play bottom.