Varus is one of League of Legends' most versatile marksmen, uniquely combining long-range poke capabilities with traditional ADC gameplay. His ultimate allows him to initiate fights, follow up on engages, or peel defensively.

Abilities Breakdown:

Passive - Living Vengeance

• Gains bonus attack speed (5-11 seconds) on takedowns
• Non-champion kills: 10% (Level 1), 15% (Level 7), 20% (Level 13)
• Champion takedowns: 40% bonus attack speed

Q - Piercing Arrow

• Charges up to 4 seconds (range 925-1625)
• 20% self-slow while charging
• Damage reduces per target hit (15-67% reduction)
• Can use summoner spells while charging

W - Corrupted Quiver

• Passive: Adds magic damage to auto attacks
• Applies "Corruption" stacks (max 3)
• Active: Enhances next Piercing Arrow
• Deals 6-14% of target's missing health as magic damage
• 40-second cooldown

E - Rain of Arrows

• AOE damage
• Creates "Desecrated" ground for 4 seconds
• 25-45% slow
• Applies Grievous Wounds to champions

R - Chain of Corruption

• Roots first champion hit for 2 seconds
• Applies 3 Corruption stacks
• Can spread to 2 additional champions
• Spreads if target dies or breaks free

Skill Order Priority:

1. E at Level 1 (trading potential)
2. W at Level 2 (damage enhancement)
3. Q at Level 3 (main damage source)
4. R at levels 6/11/16

Essential 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

Varus excels as an On-Hit champion, prioritizing attack speed and hit-effect enhancing items over critical strike chance. His versatility allows for both traditional ADC playstyle and long-range poke strategies, making him adaptable to various team compositions and situations.

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