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How to Synergize Varus with Syndra on the Same TeamVarus is in the b tier of champions

Varus with Syndra

How to Win With Varus and Syndra Paired TogetherVarus is in the a tier of champions
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How to Synergize Varus and Syndra

based on 3,362 Varus with Syndra pairs
Win Rate
46.2 %
K/D/A
2.19
Pick Rate
2.2 %

How We Analyze Champion Pairings in LoL

Our servers download the stats from from millions of LoL games straight from Riot Games each week. Varus has been on the same team as Syndra in 3362 recent, competitive matches. By gathering so much relevant data directly from the hosts of League, we are completely sure that we can showcase high-quality, insightful builds to help Varus synergize with Syndra. It is relatively rare for Varus to play alongside Syndra on the same team. This has only taken place in about 2.2% of matches with Varus.

Varus Syndra Synergy Summary

Unfortunately, Varus has done a pathetic job of synergizing with Syndra. Usually, he wins a lowly 46.2% of matches the champions appear on the same team. If you want to win more matches as Varus when fighting on the same team as Syndra by learning how to better synergize your play style with her, then check out the complete build (with items, runes, summoner spells, and skills) below!

Best Varus vs Syndra Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Long SwordHealth Potion

Early Items

~5 Mins
Recurve BowVampiric Scepter

Core Varus Items

~22 Mins
MuramanaYoumuu's GhostbladeEdge of Night

Optional Items

Guardian AngelHubrisThe CollectorWit's End

Summoner Spells

summonerflash summoner spell D
summonerheal summoner spell F

Skill Order

First skill for Varus to level upq
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Second ability for Varus to level upw
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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
2
W
3
Q
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Q
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Q
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R
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Guide to Synergizing Varus and Syndra

Tips for Playing as Varus with 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 Understand How Syndra Will Play

To maximize your ultimate's damage use it when there are many spheres on the battlefield.

After you hit an enemy champion with Force of Will follow up with Dark Sphere, they'll be slowed and have a hard time avoiding it.

Get one of your spells to rank 5 as quickly as possible, they gain powerful bonus effects at max rank.

Varus Syndra Synergy Stats

Varus Image
Win Rate
46.2 %
VS
Win Rate
53.8 %
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7.1
< Kills >
7.2
6.4
< Deaths >
6.4
6.9
< Assists >
6.9
1.69
< Killing Sprees >
1.7
180
< Minions Killed >
176
0.2
< Dragons Killed >
0.2
0.48
< Inhibitors >
0.49
15,249
< Physical Damage >
14,720
6,063
< Magic Damage >
6,490
363
< True Damage >
371
21,676
< Damage Dealt >
21,582
20,227
< Damage Taken >
19,833
12,464
< Gold Earned >
12,312
2.29
< Towers >
2.29
0.06
< Baron Takedowns >
0.06
4,848
< Total Healing >
4,643
13,035
< Experience >
12,858
18
< Vision Score >
18
9
< Wards Placed >
9
257
< Time Dealing CC >
257

How to Play with Syndra as Varus in LoL

The Varus Syndra synergy stats shown here demonstrate the areas of his gameplay that do better (or worse) when paired with Syndra, compared to his overall stats. Significant differences are areas of focus that highlight how his gameplay changes when paired with this other champion.

Overall, Varus sees a large worsening in his KDA (ratio of kills and assists to deaths) when paired with Syndra. His KDA decreased from NaN to NaN. This fall shows that Syndra helps Varus perform worse in competitive League of Legends games. Yet, the small difference shows that this performance change is only marginal.

When Varus is an ally to Syndra, he observes a small increase in his total damage output. This change could indicate that Syndra provides protection for him to deal more damage or that her participation also helps extend the match's duration. Similarly, when Varus is played with Syndra on the same team, he usually scores many fewer killing sprees compared to when he plays without Syndra. This is contrasting evidence that he is worse when playing alongside Syndra.

Additionally, when Varus plays with Syndra on the same team, he on average takes a little more damage than when he plays alone. Taking more damage could mean that Syndra does a poor job of protecting Varus in team fights.

Synergies between Varus and Syndra

Damage Types Compared

Varus
Syndra
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Contrasted

Varus
Syndra

Is Varus better when played alongside Syndra?

There is no one best champion pairing for Varus that will no matter what be his #1 ally. However, Syndra is a relatively poor companion for Varus. By playing on the same team as Varus, she lowers their win rate by -2.2% to 46.2%. This proves that there is a bad bond between Varus and Syndra that allows them to perform not as well together than alone.

Syndra has a much greater difficulty compared to Varus. That means Varus players need to be cautious when lining up Syndra comrades to go into battle on the same side as, as they will have to have a much greater level of skill to be able to fight well with you.

Fighting cooperatively, Varus players should witness an overall large increase in your team’s capacity to to do a lot of AP damage. Together, these champs are able to dish out a surprising amount of magic type damage.

Although, by aligning Varus and Syndra together, you may not be providing your team very much protection for burst damage. We recommend you include other champions on your team that neutralizes this relative disparity in their abilities.

Regardless of your Syndra ally's ability, you should focus on increasing your gold income, staying alive by avoiding foolish fights, and taking down objectives. If you follow these simple suggestions, you should do well, regardless.

Additional Information for Varus Players

How We Calculated Our Varus Syndra Synergy Build and Stats

For this guide on pairing Varus and Syndra, we analyzed 3,362 ranked and recent League of Legends matches. We perform advanced data cleaning and statistical methods to guarantee that our team synergy stats are accurate and reliable. You can be confident that our recommended build to pair Varus with Syndra comes from actual 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 your division's most relevant stats and build.

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Further Insights to Win with this Champion Pairing

To learn all of the intricacies of Varus in order to synergize with Syndra during both the laning and mid / late game phases of League rounds, you should continue reading to pick up some more tips and tricks for this champion pairing. If you pay attention to the build and suggestions displayed above, you will grow your win rate by a lot.

The most crucial finished items to get in your Varus and Syndra synergy build consist of Muramana, Youmuu's Ghostblade, and Edge of Night. When Varus included at least these three great items in his build, he performed significantly better as an ally of Syndra than with many other commonly used item sets. In fact, Varus had an average winrate of 46.2% when synergizing his build and playstyle to Syndra with this build.

To have the best likelihood of vanquishing your oponents, you should equip the Lethal Tempo, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity, Coup de Grace, Taste of Blood, and Treasure Hunter runes from the Precision and Domination rune sets. Of all the rune sets that we analyzed for this team composition, this order of runes yielded the best win rate. Moreover, these runes provided a 46.2% winrate overall.

By default, tips, statistics, and builds on how to team up Syndra with Varus are presented for all ranked divisions. To narrow the stats and builds to a particular player tier, you can use the selection menu at the top of this page.