Varus Build Guide by xRazeLxo

SO THE UPDATE ??

Most importantly I have added the AP Varus build to the guide .

A few changes in the AD Varus build , as I've came to realize Varus needs Critical Damage and Critical Strike Chance , so I added Infinity Edge and removed Randuin's Omen

I have removed the armor and slow because Varus Ultimate Ability Chain of Corruption immobilizes enemies , and Varus

is not supposed to be in front of the battle

, and he is more than enough able to handle an one-on-one , fighting or fleeing . Do note that Varus is not to be played solo in mid game and late game , as he really needs his teams support to be at his best , and Varus is likely to be ganked if left alone.

Introduction

You have made a good decision to improve your knowledge on Varus .

You will see that the AP Varus build contains Guinsoo's Ragebade that gives Ability Power . Why ?? It is all explained in Skill Sequence . This build is also not a guide on playing Varus , for that you'll need practice and experience , although his Abilities is explained in Skill Sequence .


Furthermore , have fun :)

WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE YOU ASK ?

AD Varus build is used when the team needs an AD Carry champion to do a huge amount of damage in team fights , but cannot handle allot of damage .

AP Varus is for weakening Tanks and complimenting the teams AD Carry because you weaken the Armor of Tanks , and stressing the enemy to buy Magic Resistance , therefor losing the chance to buy Attack Damage or Ability Power

Pros / Cons

AD Varus's PROS

* HUGE AMOUNT OF RANGED DAMAGE ( AD CARRY )
* Master Crowd Controller
* Good Harassing
* Farmer ( NEEDS TO LAST HIT )

AD Varus's CONS

* Gold dependent
* Easy target
* Team / Tower dependent

AP Varus's PROS

* Low Cooldown time
* Master Crowd Controller
* Good Harassing
* Farmer ( NEEDS TO LAST HIT )
* Less Gold dependent
* End Game Carry
* Easy to Assure Kills

AP Varus's CONS

* Still easy target
* Slow Casting Abilities
* Piercing Arrow leaves him open to Damage

WHEN TO TAKE WHOM .

(STILL NEEDS WORK )

Runes

My choice of Runes is selected from different other builds , which I am thankful of as I don't have much experience in Runes . Please do comment on other possible Runes selections , and add a motivation why you picked those Runes .

I would like to add that the Greater Quintessence of Movement Speed is very helpful to make sure enemies stay close , or far away . Although I only recommend Greater Quintessence of Movement Speed for the AP Varus

Here is a clip how Ryze ( which I also adore to play ) got a free kill just by having enough movement speed .

Masteries

Ahhh Masteries...

AD Varus

I chose a 21 8 1 to max out AD and armor for early and late game support .
I found a few times that Varus did not have enough Health and was easy to kill , espessialy if your team lacks a Tank or your focused too much.

Instead of Summoner's Insight , Veteran's Scars can be chosen.

AP Varus

The ruins chosen here helps the AD side of Varus so that his Basic Attacks isn't useless . It gives cooldown reduction because for this build Varus is dependent on his Skills .

Items ( NOT YET UPDATED )

At last the important part !!

It may be weird seeing AP in an AD build... but Varus's most powerful ability is Blighted Quiver . Working almost like Teemo's poison , Blight releases it's Damage when the enemy champion is Hit by any other of his abilities , that's where the bonus AP comes in to make sure your enemy does not come away . Or use it as bonus Damage when escaping from enemy and slowing them with Hail of Arrows.

Now for the build sequence :
EARLY GAME
Start off with a Doran's Blade . Following the Berserker's Greaves .
MID GAME
When you are pushing and farming like a maniac buy a Pickaxe , followed by a Dagger and then the key item Guinsoo's Rageblade.
Farm a few minions to buy a Zeal , followed by Malady .
When you are not doing and farming that well , buy Heart of Gold and 2 Daggers so that you can farm . Otherwise replace the 2 Daggers for a Pickaxe so that you can hurt enemy . Afterwards buy Randuin's Omen if your still hurt to much and being pushed . Otherwise get your Guinsoo's Rageblade done with , followed by the Malady and then Zeal.
LATE GAME

By late game I mean almost winning it.

Buy The Bloodthirster first so that you can stay in battle , or help slay Baron .
It is even sometimes good to buy your Vampiric Scepter after you bought Guinsoo's Rageblade to stay longer in battle , although I've found it to run out of space for items , but please do so if your making money quick . NEXT finish your Phantom Dancer , ending with Randuin's Omen when the enemy team realize they have to focus you .

Passive

Remember that your Passive Living Vengeancelet you gain 20 % Attack Speed on minion kills for 3 seconds , and on Champion kills you receive 40 % Attack Speed for 6 seconds .

THEREFOR , get this buffs to take down enemies and turrets , for example , kill a minion before attacking turrets and enemies !!

Skill Sequence

POKE POKE POKE , the secret to Varus.

Basic stuff , POKE the enemy at first with basic attacks , then use your abilities regarding on situation :

One on one

, POKE 3 times and Stun with Chain of Corruption . POKE 3 times and slow with Hail of Arrows . POKE ( if still not dead ) and finish off with Piercing Arrow .

Team Fights

. In team fights be sure your not in the front . Using Chain of Corruption you immobilize an enemy for 2 seconds and dealing damage , then the Chain spreads to another nearby uninfected enemy dealing the same damage and immobilizing for 2 seconds . So , in team fights make sure to POKE as much enemies at a time with Basic Attacks , and follow the same procedure than in a Solo Fight .

Remember to use Surge to increase your Attack Speed ,

BUT DON'T waste it

, max Attack Speed is 2.500 and with your passive and Guinsoo's Rageblade buff you would not need any more Attack Speed .

Summary

IMPORTANT!!

This is not a playing guide for newbies , but rather a guide owning with Varus . You'll need to learn to use his skill's , especially Piercing Arrow .

Have fun and always support your team , in game play and communication .

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I'd like to apologize for an incomplete build ... as I am working on this guide I still have to test out the changes I think is necessary , and english is not my first language ( it is AFRIKAANS ) .

PLEASE COMMENT ON HELPFUL TIPS , STRATEGIES AND GUIDE CREATING TIPS .

Those who helped me with this build.

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