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Varus

Marksman

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.

Strengths

  • An early point in Blighted Quiver helps harass enemy champions and get killing blows on minions.
  • During short range fights it's sometimes best to fire Piercing Arrow quickly, rather than charging it to full power.
  • Try to take advantage of Piercing Arrow's very long range to snipe at enemy champions before a fight or as they're trying to flee.

Abilities

  • Passive · Living Vengeance — On kill or assist, Varus temporarily gains Attack Damage and Ability Power. This bonus is larger if the enemy is a champion.
  • Q · Piercing Arrow — Varus readies and then fires a powerful shot that gains extra range and damage the longer he spends preparing to fire.
  • W · 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.
  • E · 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.
  • Ultimate · 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.

Team Composition

A suggested 5-lane lineup built around Varus, based on hero partnerships and role synergy — not win rate.

Ability and strength summaries are a quick reference and may not reflect the latest patch.