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
Vladimir
VS
Champion 2
Varus
vs

44.4%
Vladimir win rate vs Varus
Varus hard counters Vladimir
124
Games Analyzed
44.4%
Vladimir WR
55.6%
Varus WR
-451
Avg Gold Diff @15
Vladimir
DamageAP
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongLate game
RunesAery / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ghost
Varus
DamageMixed
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Heal
Power Spike Timeline
Varus
Level 6
Varus
1 item
Vladimir
Level 9
Vladimir
2 items
Varus
2 items
Vladimir
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Vladimir is strongest late game while Varus peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Vladimir deals AP damage while Varus deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Exploit Vladimir's Weakness
Vladimir's main weakness: Early game weak, grievous wounds, hard engage pre-pool. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Vladimir Win Condition
Scale, E+R teamfight nuke, pool dodges everything, unkillable late
Varus Win Condition
Q poke from range, R root chain engage, hybrid builds
Ghost Threat
Vladimir runs Ghost  they can run you down in extended chases. Respect their movement speed and don't overstay in trades.
Recommended Items
Vladimir

Hextech Rocketbelt
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

Void Staff
Core
Build every game
Varus
Muramana
Core
Build every game

Luden's Tempest
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Vladimir's AP damage and CC

Executioner's Calling
Counter
Grievous wounds to cut healing
Vladimir's Worst Matchups
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