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How to Win Varus vs Syndra Counter MatchupVarus is in the b tier of champions

Varus vs Syndra

How to Beat Syndra as Varus in LoLVarus is in the a tier of champions
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How to Beat Syndra as Varus

based on 3,430 Varus vs Syndra matchups
Win Rate
49.1 %
K/D/A
2.19
Pick Rate
2.2 %

How We Analyze LoL Champion Counters

At MOBA Champion, we evaluate millions of recently ranked League rounds every week. In our database, Varus faced Syndra 3430 times. Using so many games with Varus vs Syndra provides us faith in our ability to produce enlightening data and a supported build to smash your opposition. This particular matchup is relatively rare. Varus has to counter Syndra in only 2.2% of his matches.

Varus vs Syndra Matchup Summary

Unfortunately, Varus does a dismal job of beating Syndra. Typically, he wins a acceptable 49.1% of the time the champions oppose one another in. In Varus versus Syndra rounds, Varus’s side is 0.1% more likely to gain first blood. This implies that he probably will be able to get first blood versus Syndra.

Best Varus vs Syndra Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Long SwordHealth Potion

Early Items

~5 Mins
BootsVampiric Scepter

Core Varus Items

~22 Mins
Blade of The Ruined KingTerminusJak'Sho, The Protean

Optional Items

Runaan's HurricaneThe CollectorEdge of NightSerylda's Grudge

Summoner Spells

summonerflash summoner spell D
summonerhaste summoner spell F

Skill Order

First skill for Varus to level upq
>
Second ability for Varus to level upw
>
Last skill for Varus to max oute

Runes

PrecisionLethal TempoTriumphLegend: AlacrityCoup de Grace
DominationTaste of BloodTreasure Hunter
Attack SpeedAdaptive ForceHealth Scaling
Varus's passive ability p
Varus's q ability q
Varus's w ability w
Varus's e ability e
Varus's ultimate ability r
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E
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W
3
Q
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Q
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Q
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Guide to Countering Syndra as Varus

Tips for Playing as Varus against Syndra

Try to take advantage of Piercing Arrow's very long range to snipe at enemy champions before a fight or as they're trying to flee.

An early point in Blighted Quiver helps harass enemy champions and get killing blows on minions.

During short range fights it's sometimes best to fire Piercing Arrow quickly, rather than charging it to full power.

Advice to Win Against Syndra

Get boots early when playing against Syndra, they'll help you avoid many of her spells.

Attack Syndra after she's used Scatter the Weak, it has a long cooldown so she'll be vulnerable.

At max rank Syndra's spells gain bonus effects and change in appearance.

Varus vs Syndra Counter Stats

Varus Image
Win Rate
49.1 %
VS
Win Rate
50.9 %
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7.1
< Kills >
6.9
6.3
< Deaths >
5.8
6.7
< Assists >
6.6
1.68
< Killing Sprees >
1.56
180
< Minions Killed >
185
0.21
< Dragons Killed >
0.07
0.51
< Inhibitors >
0.45
14,497
< Physical Damage >
890
6,239
< Magic Damage >
20,608
361
< True Damage >
1,885
21,098
< Damage Dealt >
23,384
19,771
< Damage Taken >
18,347
12,401
< Gold Earned >
12,449
2.37
< Towers >
1.9
0.06
< Baron Takedowns >
0.02
4,582
< Total Healing >
1,758
12,969
< Experience >
14,822
18
< Vision Score >
20
9
< Wards Placed >
10
258
< Time Dealing CC >
381

How to Counter Syndra with Varus in LoL

The stat comparisons shown on this page show several influential Varus against Syndra matchup statistics that may help you realize the differences between these two champions. As an example, Varus’s KDA ratio ([kills + assists] / deaths) of NaN is better than Syndra’s ratio of NaN, showing that Varus may be more central to his team's team fighting effectiveness than Syndra..

Varus often has a similar longest kill spree as his enemy does. Typically, he receives a similar amount of damage to Syndra. This often reflects different amounts of tankyness; however, it can also hint that the one champion has less agility and thus is unable to kite away from further harm when engaged or poked.

Differences between Varus and Syndra

Damage Types Compared

Varus
Syndra
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Compared

Varus
Syndra

Who is Better, Varus or Syndra?

Both League champions are great champions. Both have their pros and cons. In League's current meta, Varus usually fairs equally well when trying to fight Syndra, with a 49.1% win rate. Therefore, Varus makes an ok counter to Syndra.

While Varus does have a lower win rate than Syndra, when on opposite teams, Varus also has a much lower learning curve that makes him a less time consuming character to develop with. You should be careful when picking Varus into Syndra.

Moreover, Varus also has only a small amount of utility and CC, a similar amount to Syndra. This often makes her just as valuable during team fights, especially when trying to counter champions with a ton of burst damage.

While there isn't one best champion in League of Legends, in Varus vs Syndra matchups, Syndra is the better champion with a similar win rate, less champion complexity, and a similar amount of utility to help out your allied champions during late stage team fights.

Varus is a somewhat poor counter to Syndra. Focus your gameplay on maximizing your gold and cs and taking out objectives. If you can do that, you should be able to stand on your own as Varus against Syndra.

Additional Information for Varus Players

How We Calculated Our Varus vs Syndra Build and Stats

For this guide on countering Syndra as Varus, we analyzed 3,430 matchups from recent LoL games. We use rigorous data cleaning and processing methods to ensure that our counter stats are of the highest quality. You can rest assured that the recommended build to counter Syndra as Varus comes from real data and is not the fabrication of some random LoL player, as some other sites provide. You can use the filters at the top of the page to view the most relevant stats and items to your rank.

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Further Insights to Win this Matchup

To truly master Varus to counter Syndra during both the lane and mid / late game phases of League of Legends, you should continue reading to pick up a few extra lessons on this matchup. If you listen to the build and tips displayed here, you will grow your win rate significantly and be that much closer to League of Legends pro players.

Varus on average racks up a similar amount of CS compared to Syndra. Champs who typically don't earn much CS typically don't need much CS to be effective, such as supports. They are capable of scaling well off of their abilities and first items alone. Yet, champs with a lot of CS, such as hyper-carries, typically have to have many items to be effective. In either situation, try to surpass the values reported here to do well.

The ideal items to focus on in your Varus versus Syndra build include Blade of The Ruined King, Terminus, and Jak'Sho, The Protean. When Varus combined at least these three pieces in his build, he performed a lot better vs Syndra than with many other commonly used item sets. In fact, Varus boasted an average win rate of 49.1% battling Syndra with this counter build.

To have the best likelihood of crushing Syndra as Varus, Varus players should use the Lethal Tempo, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity, Coup de Grace, Taste of Blood, and Treasure Hunter runes from the Precision and Domination rune sets. Out of all the rune sets we have analyed for Varus vs Syndra counter picks, this sequence of runes resulted in the best win rate. Moreover, these runes provided a 49.1% win rate overall.

If you want to get Varus versus Syndra tips and counter stats for a a particular skill level, feel free to choose one from the selection menu above. By default, the statistics and guides displayed are computed using all games with data with both champs.