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
Sett
VS
Champion 2
Varus
vs

46.1%
Sett win rate vs Varus
Varus has the edge
356
Games Analyzed
46.1%
Sett WR
53.9%
Varus WR
-314
Avg Gold Diff @15
Sett
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Varus
DamageMixed
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Heal
Power Spike Timeline
Sett
Level 1
Sett
Level 6
Varus
Level 6
Sett
1 item
Varus
1 item
Varus
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Sett is strongest early game while Varus peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Sett 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. Sett 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 Sett's Weakness
Sett's main weakness: Kiting, ranged poke, dodging W sweet spot. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Sett Win Condition
W true damage haymaker, R slam carries into team
Varus Win Condition
Q poke from range, R root chain engage, hybrid builds
Recommended Items
Sett

Stridebreaker
Core
Build every game

Sterak's Gage
Core
Build every game

Dead Man's Plate
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 Sett's AD damage
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