Varus Bot Guide: Ultimate Build & Strategy (52.4% Winrate)
Varus is a versatile AD carry who excels at poking and engaging fights. Here's the comprehensive guide for optimal performance in Patch 14.24.
Most Popular Build (52.4% WR, 56,240 matches):
- Summoner Spells: Flash, Barrier
- Runes: Lethal Tempo, Absorb Life, Legend: Alacrity, Cut Down, Biscuit Delivery, Cosmic Insight
- Shards: Attack Speed, Adaptive Force, Health
- Core Items: Blade of The Ruined King → Berserker's Greaves → Guinsoo's Rageblade
- Full Build: Add Terminus, Jak'Sho The Protean, Guardian Angel
- Skill Order: Q → W → E
Alternative Build (49.4% WR, 6,982 matches):
- Same Summoners
- Runes: Arcane Comet, Manaflow Band, Transcendence, Scorch, Biscuit Delivery, Cosmic Insight
- Core Items: Opportunity → Ionian Boots → Manamune
- Full Build: Add Edge of Night, Serylda's Grudge, Youmuu's Ghostblade
Best Matchups:
- Kalista (52.5% WR)
- Twitch (52.2% WR)
- Samira (51.5% WR)
Worst Matchups:
- Hwei (45.6% WR)
- Kog'Maw (46.6% WR)
- Seraphine (47.0% WR)
Key Tips:
- Poke enemies with E and Q before engaging
- Use ultimate to catch overextended enemies
- Stay with your support during late game
- Avoid assassins and bruisers by positioning safely
Best Synergies:
- Elise (59.2% WR)
- Galio (54.9% WR)
- Camille (53.9% WR)
- Taric (53.7% WR)
Situational Items:
- Adjust defensive shards based on lane opponent
- Consider matchup-specific builds based on enemy team composition
- Build defensive items when facing heavy burst damage