
Varus Expert Guide: Champion Matchups and Strategy
Varus is a versatile marksman who excels at long-range poke and engage potential. Here's a comprehensive guide to mastering this champion.

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Key Strengths:
- Long-range poke with Q
- Strong lane presence
- Excellent teamfight initiation
- Versatile build paths
Core Gameplay Tips:
- Use Q and E to poke enemies before engaging in fights
- Position safely with your team, especially in late game
- Utilize ultimate (R) to catch overextended enemies
- Stay near your support during teamfights
Best Matchups:
- Strong against: Kalista (52.5%), Twitch (52.2%), Samira (51.5%)
- Weak against: Hwei (45.6%), Kog'Maw (46.6%), Seraphine (47.0%)
Best Support Synergies:
- Elise (59.2% WR)
- Galio (54.9% WR)
- Camille (53.9% WR)
- Taric (53.7% WR)
- Shen (53.3% WR)
- Amumu (52.8% WR)
Combat Strategy:
- Harass with abilities before all-ins
- Focus on positioning in teamfights
- Use ultimate strategically for picks or peeling
- Always stay with your team to avoid assassins
- Layer your abilities with ally CC for maximum effect
Remember to adapt your playstyle based on team composition and enemy threats. Varus's versatility allows him to be effective in both poke and all-in compositions.
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