Varus

the Arrow of Retribution

MARKSMANMAGE

Lore

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. He was imprisoned at the end of the Great Darkin War, but escaped centuries later in the remade flesh of two Ionian hunters—they had unwittingly released him, cursed to bear the bow containing his bound essence. Varus now seeks out those who trapped him, in order to enact his brutal vengeance, but the mortal souls within still resist him every step of the way.

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.

Piercing Arrow

Cost: @Cost@ @AbilityResourceName@ | Cooldown: @Cooldown@s %i:cooldown%

Varus readies and then fires a powerful shot that gains extra range and damage the longer he spends preparing to fire.

Blighted Quiver

Cost: No Cost | Cooldown: @Cooldown@s %i:cooldown%

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.

Hail of Arrows

Cost: @Cost@ @AbilityResourceName@ | Cooldown: @Cooldown@s %i:cooldown%

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.

Chain of Corruption

Cost: @Cost@ @AbilityResourceName@ | Cooldown: @Cooldown@s %i:cooldown%

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.

Core Build

Recommended Runes

47.0% WR

50.0% PR

20,000 games

Summoner Spells

Flash

Heal

4,961 games

96.4% pick rate

Barrier

Flash

58 games

1.1% pick rate

Ignite

Flash

30 games

0.6% pick rate

Core Items (From Real Games)

Berserker's Greaves

Purchased 3,599 times

69.9%

pick rate

Blade of the Ruined King

Purchased 3,488 times

67.8%

pick rate

Runaan's Hurricane

Purchased 3,223 times

62.6%

pick rate

Doran's Blade

Purchased 2,090 times

40.6%

pick rate

Strong Against

The Undead Juggernaut

+59.0%

Good With

the Restrained Hunger

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Tips

Varus excels at marksman, mage playstyle. Focus on utilizing their abilities effectively and building around their core strengths. The recommended runes and items provide the best balance of damage and utility.