Varus
the Arrow of Retribution
Overview
Class: Marksman · Mage
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.
Base Stats
Health
600+105/lvl
Mana
320+40/lvl
Armor
24+4/lvl
Magic Resist
33+1.1/lvl
Attack Damage
59
Attack Speed
0.66+3.5%/lvl
Attack Range
575
Move Speed
330
HP Regen
3.5+0.55/lvl
Mana Regen
8+0.8/lvl
Abilities
Living Vengeance
On kill or assist, Varus temporarily gains Attack Damage and Ability Power. This bonus is larger if the enemy is a champion.
Builds
CuratedAuto-generated marksman build with three variants and basic rotations. Featured champions get hand-authored combos and matchups.
Crit
Standard carry
On-hit
Guinsoo's + BORK
Anti-tank
Mortal Reminder
Runes
Primary
Lethal Tempo · Precision
Secondary
Inspiration
Lethal Tempo · Presence of Mind · Legend: Alacrity · Coup de Grace · Magical Footwear · Biscuit Delivery
Skill Order
Max Q>W>E first
Combos
Charged Piercing Arrow.
Root, blight, Q.
Blight, hail.
Matchups
Strong against
Jhin · Caitlyn
Weak against
Lucian · Samira
Skins
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Tips
Playing as Varus
- ✦An early point in Blighted Quiver helps harass enemy champions and get killing blows on minions.
- ✦During short range fights it's sometimes best to fire Piercing Arrow quickly, rather than charging it to full power.
- ✦Try to take advantage of Piercing Arrow's very long range to snipe at enemy champions before a fight or as they're trying to flee.
Playing against Varus
- ✦If you are affected by Blight, Varus' abilities will deal extra damage to you.
- ✦When he gets a kill or assist, Varus temporarily gains Attack Speed and is much more dangerous.
- ✦You'll get bound in place if a tendril from Varus' ultimate, Chain of Corruption, reaches you. You can cause the tendril to die however by running far enough away from it.