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
Nilah
VS
Champion 2
Varus
vs

53.0%
Nilah win rate vs Varus
Nilah has the edge
198
Games Analyzed
53.0%
Nilah WR
47.0%
Varus WR
+242
Avg Gold Diff @15
Nilah
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty***--
StrongLate game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Heal
Varus
DamageMixed
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Heal
Power Spike Timeline
Nilah
Level 2
Nilah
Level 6
Varus
Level 6
Varus
1 item
Nilah
2 items
Varus
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Nilah is strongest late game while Varus peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Nilah 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. Nilah 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.
Nilah Win Condition
Shared XP passive, W dodge autos, R AoE heal
Varus Win Condition
Q poke from range, R root chain engage, hybrid builds
Recommended Items
Nilah

Infinity Edge
Core
Build every game

Collector
Core
Build every game

Bloodthirster
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 Nilah's AD damage

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