A comprehensive guide for maximizing Varus's potential in League of Legends, focusing on optimal builds and strategies for success.

Most Popular Build (52.4% Win Rate - 56,240 matches)

• Summoner Spells: Flash, Barrier
• Runes: Lethal Tempo, Absorb Life, Legend: Alacrity, Cut Down
• Secondary: Biscuit Delivery, Cosmic Insight
• Core Items: Blade of the Ruined King → Berserker's Greaves → Guinsoo's Rageblade
• Final Items: Terminus, Jak'Sho The Protean, Guardian Angel
• Skill Order: Q > W > E

Alternative AP Build (49.4% Win Rate - 6,982 matches)

• Runes: Arcane Comet, Manaflow Band, Transcendence, Scorch
• Secondary: Biscuit Delivery, Cosmic Insight
• Core Items: Opportunity → Ionian Boots → Manamune
• Final Items: Edge of Night, Serylda's Grudge, Youmuu's Ghostblade

Key Matchups: Strong Against:

• Kalista (52.5%)
• Twitch (52.2%)
• Samira (51.5%)

Weak Against:

• Hwei (45.6%)
• Kog'Maw (46.6%)
• Seraphine (47.0%)

Essential Tips:

1. Poke enemies with E and Q before engaging
2. Use ultimate (R) to catch overextended enemies
3. Stay close to your support in late game
4. Focus on harassing enemies before team fights

Best Synergies:

• Elise (59.2% WR)
• Galio (54.9% WR)
• Camille (53.9% WR)

Situational Adjustments:

• Adapt rune shards based on lane opponent (Armor vs AD, Magic Resist vs AP)
• Choose between AD and AP builds depending on team composition
• Modify item build order based on game state and enemy threats

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