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
Caitlyn
VS
Champion 2
Varus
vs

51.1%
Caitlyn win rate vs Varus
Skill matchup — could go either way
3,137
Games Analyzed
51.1%
Caitlyn WR
48.9%
Varus WR
+85
Avg Gold Diff @15
Caitlyn
DamageAD
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesFleet Footwork / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Heal
Varus
DamageMixed
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Heal
Power Spike Timeline
Caitlyn
Level 1
Varus
Level 6
Caitlyn
1 item
Varus
1 item
Varus
2 items
Caitlyn
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Caitlyn is strongest early game while Varus peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Caitlyn deals AD damage while Varus deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Mirror Playstyle
Both champions play a poke style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.
Exploit Varus's Weakness
Varus's main weakness: No mobility, assassins, all-in. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Caitlyn Win Condition
Bully lane with range, trap control, headshot poke
Varus Win Condition
Q poke from range, R root chain engage, hybrid builds
Recommended Items
Caitlyn

Infinity Edge
Core
Build every game

Rapid Firecannon
Core
Build every game

Lord Dominik's
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 Caitlyn's AD damage

Bramble Vest
Counter
Grievous wounds + armor vs Caitlyn's sustain/autos
Caitlyn's Worst Matchups
Varus's Worst Matchups
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