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Varus Bot Build, Patch 26.20 — Runes, Ability Damage & ARAM Buffs/Nerfs
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Every number below is computed from Riot's official game data for patch 26.20 — the Worlds 2026 patch (Data Dragon, with Meraki Analytics ability values and Riot's published ARAM balance), not sampled from match histories. Open the interactive labs to test Varus against any opponent at any level.
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Varus build and runes (Bot, patch 26.20)
Item order
- Infinity Edge
- Berserker's Greaves
- Bloodthirster
- Trinity Force
- Death's Dance
- Lord Dominik's Regards
Start: Doran's Blade, Health Potion
Situational: —
Rune page
Precision · keystone Press the Attack
Absorb Life, Legend: Alacrity, Coup de Grace
Secondary: Cheap Shot, Sixth Sense
Summoners: Flash, Ignite · Skill order: Q > W > E
Varus is classified AD from its ability scalings; itemization computed from Infinity Edge + current-patch item stats. Win-rate shown is an estimate and does not drive the build.
Varus base stats by level
| Level | Health | Attack damage | Armor | Magic resist | Attack speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | 600 | 59.0 | 24.0 | 33.0 | 0.658 |
| Level 6 | 1,015 | 72.4 | 39.8 | 37.3 | 0.749 |
| Level 11 | 1,521 | 88.8 | 59.1 | 42.7 | 0.860 |
| Level 18 | 2,385 | 116.8 | 92.0 | 51.7 | 1.050 |
Growth follows Riot's per-level curve: value = base + growth × (n−1) × (0.7025 + 0.0175 × (n−1)).
Varus ability damage per rank
Q — Piercing Arrow physical
| Rank | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base damage | 90 | 160 | 230 | 300 | 370 |
| Cooldown (s) | 16.0 | 15.0 | 14.0 | 13.0 | 12.0 |
Scaling: 130/140/150/160/170% bonus AD.
Varus Q damage by champion level (own stats, no items)
| Level | Rank | Raw damage | Cooldown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | rank 1 | 90.0 | 16.0s |
| Level 3 | rank 2 | 160.0 | 15.0s |
| Level 6 | rank 3 | 230.0 | 14.0s |
| Level 9 | rank 5 | 370.0 | 12.0s |
| Level 11 | rank 5 | 370.0 | 12.0s |
| Level 13 | rank 5 | 370.0 | 12.0s |
| Level 16 | rank 5 | 370.0 | 12.0s |
| Level 18 | rank 5 | 370.0 | 12.0s |
W — Blighted Quiver magic
| Rank | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base damage | 6 | 12 | 18 | 24 | 30 |
| Cooldown (s) | 40.0 | 40.0 | 40.0 | 40.0 | 40.0 |
Scaling: 35/35/35/35/35% AP.
Varus W damage by champion level (own stats, no items)
| Level | Rank | Raw damage | Cooldown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | rank 1 | 6.0 | 40.0s |
| Level 3 | rank 2 | 12.0 | 40.0s |
| Level 6 | rank 3 | 18.0 | 40.0s |
| Level 9 | rank 5 | 30.0 | 40.0s |
| Level 11 | rank 5 | 30.0 | 40.0s |
| Level 13 | rank 5 | 30.0 | 40.0s |
| Level 16 | rank 5 | 30.0 | 40.0s |
| Level 18 | rank 5 | 30.0 | 40.0s |
E — Hail of Arrows physical
| Rank | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base damage | 60 | 100 | 140 | 180 | 220 |
| Cooldown (s) | 18.0 | 16.0 | 14.0 | 12.0 | 10.0 |
Scaling: 100/100/100/100/100% bonus AD.
Varus E damage by champion level (own stats, no items)
| Level | Rank | Raw damage | Cooldown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | rank 1 | 60.0 | 18.0s |
| Level 3 | rank 2 | 100.0 | 16.0s |
| Level 6 | rank 3 | 140.0 | 14.0s |
| Level 9 | rank 5 | 220.0 | 10.0s |
| Level 11 | rank 5 | 220.0 | 10.0s |
| Level 13 | rank 5 | 220.0 | 10.0s |
| Level 16 | rank 5 | 220.0 | 10.0s |
| Level 18 | rank 5 | 220.0 | 10.0s |
R — Chain of Corruption magic
| Rank | R1 | R2 | R3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base damage | 150 | 250 | 350 |
| Cooldown (s) | 100.0 | 80.0 | 60.0 |
Scaling: 100/100/100% AP.
Varus R damage by champion level (own stats, no items)
| Level | Rank | Raw damage | Cooldown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 | rank 1 | 150.0 | 100.0s |
| Level 9 | rank 1 | 150.0 | 100.0s |
| Level 11 | rank 2 | 250.0 | 80.0s |
| Level 13 | rank 2 | 250.0 | 80.0s |
| Level 16 | rank 3 | 350.0 | 60.0s |
| Level 18 | rank 3 | 350.0 | 60.0s |
Varus ARAM buffs & nerfs (Howling Abyss balance modifiers)
Varus plays with Summoner's Rift numbers — no ARAM-specific balance.
| ARAM modifier | Value |
|---|---|
| Damage dealt | — |
| Damage taken | — |
| Healing | — |
| Shielding | — |
| Attack speed | — |
| Ability haste | — |
| Tenacity | — |
| Energy regen | — |
ARAM also starts champions at level 3 with 1,400 gold. The ARAM sheet applies these modifiers to every stat and ability side by side with Summoner's Rift.
Frequently asked
What is the best Varus build on patch 26.20?
RiftLab's stat-driven build for Varus Bot is Infinity Edge, Berserker's Greaves, Bloodthirster, Trinity Force, Death's Dance, Lord Dominik's Regards, with Press the Attack as the keystone. It is computed from the champion's damage profile and the opponent's resists, not from win-rate scraping.
Does Varus have ARAM modifiers?
No. Varus plays with Summoner's Rift numbers on ARAM; Riot has not given Varus ARAM-specific balance on patch 26.20.
How much damage does Varus's Piercing Arrow do?
Varus's Q (Piercing Arrow) has a base damage of 90/160/230/300/370 across its ranks and scales with 130/140/150/160/170% bonus AD. Before the target's resistances; use the Damage Lab for the mitigated number against a specific opponent.
How much health does Varus have at level 18?
Varus has 2,385 base health, 92.0 armor and 51.7 magic resist at level 18 with no items, on patch 26.20.
Data: Riot Data Dragon 26.20, Meraki Analytics, LoL Wiki ARAM table. Builds are stat-driven recommendations from RiftLab's optimizer, not win-rate aggregates.