Varus is one of League of Legends' most versatile marksmen, uniquely combining long-range initiation potential with multiple viable build paths. His kit allows him to function as both a traditional attack damage carry and a long-range poke champion.

Abilities Breakdown:

Passive - Living Vengeance:

• Gains 10-20% attack speed for 5-11 seconds when killing non-champions
• Gains 40% attack speed for champion takedowns

Q - Piercing Arrow:

• Charges for up to 4 seconds, increasing range from 925 to 1625 units
• Deals damage to multiple targets with diminishing effect
• Can use summoner spells while charging
• 20% self-slow while charging

W - Corrupted Quiver:

• Passive: Adds magic damage to auto attacks
• Applies Corruption stacks (max 3) lasting 6 seconds
• Active: Empowers next Q to deal 6-14% missing health damage
• Reduces ability cooldowns by 12% per stack on champions

E - Rain of Arrows:

• AoE damage and ground effect lasting 4 seconds
• Slows enemies by 25-45%
• Applies Grievous Wounds to champions

R - Chain of Corruption:

• Roots first champion hit for 2 seconds
• Applies 3 Corruption stacks over 1.5 seconds
• Spreads to nearby champions
• Can be combined with Flash during cast time

Optimal Skill Order:

1. E (Level 1)
2. W (Level 2)
3. Q (Level 3)
4. Max R > Q > W > E

Key Combos:

• Basic Trade: AA > E
• Full Damage: AA > AA > AA > E > AA > AA > AA > W > Q
• Surprise Engage: R > Flash > E > AA > AA > AA > W+Q

Building Varus focuses on attack speed and on-hit effects rather than critical strike chance. His versatility allows for both on-hit and lethality builds, adapting to team composition needs.

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