Rune choice
This setup pairs Precision with Inspiration and uses Lethal Tempo as its keystone. The highlighted runes and shards belong to this imported setup; inspect an icon to read its effect.
Build Varus ADC
Runes, items & skill order
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Patch 16.20
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Role
All servers · Patch 16.20 · 2026-10-13 00:39 UTC · Data sources
Build Varus Bot
Core items
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Varus Runes
Varus Bot Build
47.26% WR
Precision
Primary
Lethal Tempo
Inspiration
Secondary
Stat Shards
Offense
Attack Speed
Flex
Adaptive Force
Defense
Health
Summoner Spells
47.26%
Flash
Barrier
Items
Starting items
47.74% WR
74,808 matches
Most popular starting combination
Core items
52.02% WR
35,235 matches
Popular core combination
Fourth item options
Jak'Sho, The Protean
52.57% WR
15,188 matches
Blade of The Ruined King
49.34% WR
6,167 matches
Zhonya's Hourglass
51.13% WR
5,601 matches
Terminus
51.89% WR
4,816 matches
Serylda's Grudge
49.05% WR
3,639 matches
Fifth item options
Jak'Sho, The Protean
51.49% WR
3,560 matches
Zhonya's Hourglass
47.80% WR
3,228 matches
Blade of The Ruined King
50.08% WR
2,560 matches
Guardian Angel
51.32% WR
1,966 matches
Wit's End
49.51% WR
1,121 matches
Sixth item options
Guardian Angel
54.70% WR
1,329 matches
Zhonya's Hourglass
44.87% WR
809 matches
Jak'Sho, The Protean
48.33% WR
660 matches
Blade of The Ruined King
46.43% WR
588 matches
Wit's End
46.68% WR
377 matches
Skill priority
47.26% WR
Skill order
Most popular ability leveling order · source levels 1–15Levels 1–5
| Ability | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q |
· | · | Q | Q | Q |
| W |
· | W | · | · | · |
| E |
E | · | · | · | · |
 R |
· | · | · | · | · |
Levels 6–10
| Ability | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q |
· | Q | · | Q | · |
| W |
· | · | W | · | W |
| E |
· | · | · | · | · |
| R |
R | · | · | · | · |
Levels 11–15
| Ability | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q |
· | · | · | · | · |
| W |
· | W | W | · | · |
| E |
· | · | · | E | E |
| R |
R | · | · | · | · |
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Champion win rate against each opponent, for the selected role and rank. Small samples are less reliable.
Varus Bot build guide: runes, items and skill order
This Varus Bot build covers League of Legends patch 16.20. Compare the selected runes, starting items and core purchases before the match, then adapt your later purchases to enemy damage and defenses. The source recommendations use the All ranks filter across all servers.
For Varus runes, this setup uses Lethal Tempo with Inspiration as the secondary path. Check the highlighted stat shards as well: they are part of the rune page, not extra items. Hover or tap a rune to read its effect before deciding whether it suits your matchup.
The displayed Varus skill order starts with E and prioritizes Q → W → E. The level-by-level grid covers the first 15 levels supplied by the source. Follow that sequence as a reference while accounting for what your lane or team needs. Item win rates describe completed purchases and should be read alongside their game counts.
Which items should you build on Varus Bot?
The most popular core items in this Varus Bot build are Statikk Shiv → Guinsoo's Rageblade → Terminus. Check starting items and boots separately, then compare later item options against the enemy team. This is a reference for patch 16.20, not a fixed purchase order for every match.
Which runes should you choose for Varus Bot?
For the selected All ranks rank filter, the rune page uses Lethal Tempo with Inspiration. Review each rune tooltip and the selected stat shards before entering champion select.
How do you compare Varus builds by rank?
Use the rank selector to view a separate build and win rate for Iron, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Emerald, Diamond, Master, Grandmaster or Challenger. Keep the same role when comparing. A small sample is less reliable, and a higher win rate alone does not prove a better build.
How this build works
Core purchases
The most popular core combination in the source is Statikk Shiv → Guinsoo's Rageblade → Terminus. Treat it as a starting point: choose defensive or penetration options for the opponents you are facing.
Read the sample
The core combination has an observed win rate of 52.02% across 35,235 games. These are games that reached this purchase combination, not all games played by the champion. A completed build can appear stronger because winning players can afford more items.
How to play Varus: combos, tips and builds
Learn Varus abilities and prepare your first games. Find builds for each supported role.
Read the guideAbout Varus
One of the ancient darkin, Varus was a deadly killer who loved to torment his foes, driving them almost to insanity before delivering the killing arrow. He was imprisoned at the end of the Great Darkin War, but escaped centuries later in the remade flesh of two Ionian hunters—they had unwittingly released him, cursed to bear the bow containing his bound essence. Varus now seeks out those who trapped him, in order to enact his brutal vengeance, but the mortal souls within still resist him every step of the way.