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Varus

Varus, the Arrow of Retribution

Who beats Varus in League of Legends, which picks to avoid and how to play the lane. Every matchup comes with the reason it works.

  • Bot
  • Marksman
  • Mage
  • Ranged · 575 range
  • 330 move speed
  • Patch 16.21

Best picks against Varus

These champions have the tools to beat Varus.

  1. Sivir
    Sivir

    Spell Shield blocks Chain of Corruption, the root Varus needs to start every fight.

  2. Samira
    Samira

    Blade Whirl blocks Varus's arrows and his ultimate, and Samira dashes onto him.

  3. Xayah
    Xayah

    Featherstorm makes Xayah untargetable through Chain of Corruption, and her feathers root him back.

Worst picks against Varus

Varus usually wins these matchups.

  1. Ezreal
    Ezreal

    Varus outpokes Ezreal from further away and roots him with Chain of Corruption when he blinks in.

  2. Kai'Sa
    Kai'Sa

    Varus outpokes Kai'Sa and roots her with Chain of Corruption when she dives in.

  3. Vayne
    Vayne

    Varus outpokes Vayne and roots her with his ultimate when she Tumbles in.

  4. Tristana
    Tristana

    Varus outpokes Tristana and roots her when she jumps in.

How to counter Varus

  1. Dodge Piercing Arrow, his charged long-range poke.

  2. Spread out against Chain of Corruption: the root spreads to nearby allies.

  3. Avoid stacking Blight; his abilities detonate the stacks for bonus damage.

  4. Dive him with gap closers; he has no dash.

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Sivir, Samira and Xayah are strong picks against Varus. Spell Shield blocks Chain of Corruption, the root Varus needs to start every fight.
Varus usually has the advantage against Ezreal, Kai'Sa, Vayne and Tristana, so avoid those picks when Varus is likely in the bot lane.
Dodge Piercing Arrow, his charged long-range poke. Spread out against Chain of Corruption: the root spreads to nearby allies.
Varus has clear weaknesses that the right pick and good timing can exploit. Even without a counter pick, following the tips on this page will make the lane much easier.

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