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
Varus
VS
Champion 2
Yasuo
vs

42.3%
Varus win rate vs Yasuo
Yasuo hard counters Varus
163
Games Analyzed
42.3%
Varus WR
57.7%
Yasuo WR
-613
Avg Gold Diff @15
Varus
DamageMixed
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Heal
Yasuo
DamageAD
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesLethal Tempo / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Yasuo
Level 2
Varus
Level 6
Yasuo
Level 6
Varus
1 item
Varus
2 items
Yasuo
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
Varus deals Mixed damage while Yasuo deals AD. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Varus has range advantage. Yasuo 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.
Varus Win Condition
Q poke from range, R root chain engage, hybrid builds
Yasuo Win Condition
Windwall key abilities, stack Q tornado, R off knockups
Recommended Items
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 Yasuo's AD damage

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

Infinity Edge
Core
Build every game

Blade of the Ruined King
Core
Build every game

Death's Dance
Core
Build every game
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