the Arrow of Retribution
Varus
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...
0/3
Engage
0/3
Peel
3/3
Scaling
1/3
CC
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Abilities
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Piercing Arrow
Varus readies and then fires a powerful shot that gains extra range and damage the longer he spends preparing to fire.
Blighted Quiver
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.
Hail of Arrows
Varus fires a hail of arrows that deal physical damage and desecrate the ground. Desecrated ground slows enemies' Move Speed and reduces their self healing and regeneration.
Chain of Corruption
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.
Recommended build
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Skill order
Q → W → E
Runes
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Summoner spells
Flash + Barrier
Combos
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Difficult matchups
Swain39.6%One of the three toughest current same-role matchups in this snapshot. Compare the matchup win rate, opponent lift, and sample instead of treating it as a guaranteed result.ADC· Patch 16.19· 134 games
Twitch41.3%One of the three toughest current same-role matchups in this snapshot. Compare the matchup win rate, opponent lift, and sample instead of treating it as a guaranteed result.ADC· Patch 16.19· 673 games
Corki45.3%One of the three toughest current same-role matchups in this snapshot. Compare the matchup win rate, opponent lift, and sample instead of treating it as a guaranteed result.ADC· Patch 16.19· 148 games
Dr. Mundo39.7%One of the three toughest current same-role matchups in this snapshot. Compare the matchup win rate, opponent lift, and sample instead of treating it as a guaranteed result.Top· Patch 16.19· 189 games
Irelia39.3%One of the three toughest current same-role matchups in this snapshot. Compare the matchup win rate, opponent lift, and sample instead of treating it as a guaranteed result.Top· Patch 16.19· 313 games
Olaf40.0%One of the three toughest current same-role matchups in this snapshot. Compare the matchup win rate, opponent lift, and sample instead of treating it as a guaranteed result.Top· Patch 16.19· 260 gamesBest with
RellRell supplies 3/3 frontline where Varus should avoid first contact. Rell's 3/3 peel creates time for Varus's 3/3 scaling profile. AP damage helps prevent a one-dimensional team damage profile.
TaricTaric supplies 3/3 frontline where Varus should avoid first contact. Taric's 3/3 peel creates time for Varus's 3/3 scaling profile. AP damage helps prevent a one-dimensional team damage profile.
BraumBraum supplies 3/3 frontline where Varus should avoid first contact. Braum's 3/3 peel creates time for Varus's 3/3 scaling profile. AP damage helps prevent a one-dimensional team damage profile.
Tahm KenchTahm Kench supplies 3/3 frontline where Varus should avoid first contact. Tahm Kench's 3/3 peel creates time for Varus's 3/3 scaling profile. AP damage helps prevent a one-dimensional team damage profile.
AmumuAmumu supplies 3/3 frontline where Varus should avoid first contact. Amumu's 3/3 peel creates time for Varus's 3/3 scaling profile. AP damage helps prevent a one-dimensional team damage profile.COMMUNITY LAYER
Matchup notes
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