Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Aatrox
VS
Champion 2
Varus
vs

55.5%
Aatrox win rate vs Varus
Aatrox hard counters Varus
411
Games Analyzed
55.5%
Aatrox WR
44.5%
Varus WR
+437
Avg Gold Diff @15
Aatrox
DamageAD
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Varus
DamageMixed
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Heal
Power Spike Timeline
Aatrox
Level 3
Aatrox
Level 6
Varus
Level 6
Aatrox
1 item
Varus
1 item
Varus
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Mid-Game Showdown
Both champions spike around the same time. The player who gets their first item faster wins. Focus on CS leads and smart trades to build an advantage before the mid-game.
Mixed Resistances
Aatrox deals AD damage while Varus deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Varus has range advantage. Aatrox should look for short trades when Varus uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Varus's Weakness
Varus's main weakness: No mobility, assassins, all-in. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Aatrox Win Condition
Win lane through sustain and snowball teamfights with ult
Varus Win Condition
Q poke from range, R root chain engage, hybrid builds
Recommended Items
Aatrox

Eclipse
Core
Build every game

Black Cleaver
Core
Build every game

Serylda's Grudge
Core
Build every game
Varus
Muramana
Core
Build every game

Luden's Tempest
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Aatrox's AD damage

Bramble Vest
Counter
Grievous wounds + armor vs Aatrox's sustain/autos

Executioner's Calling
Counter
Grievous wounds to cut healing
Aatrox's Worst Matchups
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