
[S6-6.9] Varus: Not just a QQ Machine

Summoner Spells Back to Top
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Items Back to Top
Starting Items
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These are the items you should aim for first. Don't be afraid to go for raw stats before getting any real item. If you are even or ahead raw stats will most likely be better than completing an item (however, IE is a powerful spike). In an average game i build BF, greaves, bow, pick, and then either another pick or go for IE or another item (such as wits end).
Core Items
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These are not core, per se, but you will build these more often than not. This AA heavy build synergises well with these items, and runaans and guinsoos especially synergise with each other and Varus' W. Guinsoos isn't as good on Varus since the rework, but it is still somewhat strong, but potentially just another situational pick.
Situational Items
Matchups Back to Top
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AatroxMedium
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BlitzcrankHard
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MorganaEasy
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SivirMedium
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Aatrox
Medium
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Blitzcrank
Hard
Similar to playing against Morg. Use creeps to block hook, if he tries to engage force a fight where there are minions. If there are no reasons or you are behind, run asap.
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Morgana
Easy
Use minions to block her Q and be careful of her W (it only hurts if it procs Thunderlords). If she pushes up on you to try and make you run force a fight where you have creeps. If you don't have creeps or aren't strong enough to fight (you should be) then back off and juke. Watch for her spellshield so you know when to ult.
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Sivir
Medium
Avoid standing in creeps so she has to choose between boomeranging you or minions. When fighting either rush ult if you think she won't react in time, or bait out her shield with E and Q.
Stale Item Meta Back to Top
At the moment there's a constant cycle with builds. There's a popular build, or THE build for an ADC; everyone plays it and there's no alternative. Then some smartass comes along and tries something new and everyone calls it stupid until they see it at worlds, or it starts stomping in solo queue, and then the "popular, correct build" is suddenly the new build.
tl;dr I'd like to see some variety in Varus builds, try this.
Thank You Back to Top
Thanks for reading my guide. Leave any questions or criticisms you have in the comments.