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
K'Sante
VS
Champion 2
Varus
vs

49.2%
K'Sante win rate vs Varus
Skill matchup — could go either way
376
Games Analyzed
49.2%
K'Sante WR
50.8%
Varus WR
-63
Avg Gold Diff @15
K'Sante
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Varus
DamageMixed
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Heal
Power Spike Timeline
K'Sante
Level 6
Varus
Level 6
K'Sante
1 item
Varus
1 item
K'Sante
2 items
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
K'Sante deals AD damage while Varus deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Close the Gap
Varus will poke you down. You need to find an angle to all-in. Use bushes, minion waves, and flash aggressively. One good engage wins the lane.
Range Advantage
Varus has range advantage. K'Sante 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 K'Sante's Weakness
K'Sante's main weakness: Weak early, R committal, complex combos. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
K'Sante Win Condition
Tank base form, R for damage on priority target
Varus Win Condition
Q poke from range, R root chain engage, hybrid builds
Recommended Items
K'Sante
Iceborn Gauntlet
Core
Build every game
Jak'Sho
Core
Build every game

Sterak's Gage
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 K'Sante's AD damage
K'Sante's Worst Matchups
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