Ashe vs Varus ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Ashe vs Varus

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on punishing Varus's last-hit attempts when his support can't trade back due to his lack of mobility.
Ashe wins extended trades by applying slows and poke, forcing Varus to farm under pressure without dash to escape.
Keep the wave just outside Varus's tower to maximize (W) slow pressure and create pick opportunities with (R).

Trading pattern

Step forward to auto-attack Varus during last-hit animations only if enemy support can't immediately punish.
Use (W) poke to slow Varus when he is forced to farm near your range, then back off before enemy support can engage.
Avoid trading when Varus has charged (Q) ready or (R) is available without your support peel, as his poke and root threaten you.

Danger windows

Respect Varus's charged (Q) poke when he has space and vision; avoid stepping up to CS during its charge.
Beware of (R) root combined with enemy support engage; avoid standing near brush or river without peel.
Do not punish last hits if enemy support controls brush or threat zone, as Varus can convert poke into all-in damage.

Early game

Use the first three waves to hold the wave near your side, denying Varus safe charged (Q) angles.
Punish Varus's last hits on low-health caster or cannon minions with autos slowed by (W) when enemy support is out of position.
Position with your support beside or slightly ahead to chain slows and follow up on Varus stepping up for CS.

Power spikes

Level 6 unlocks (R), enabling Ashe to convert slows into picks; use (R) only when support or team can follow up.
First completed marksman item increases sustained slow pressure and DPS, allowing safer extended trades and better wave control.
Two-item utility DPS spikes let Ashe kite longer fights, forcing Varus to engage under unfavorable conditions.

Win conditions

Convert poke and slows into CS leads by punishing Varus's locked-in last hits and forcing him under tower.
Use lane pressure and (R) pick threat to secure dragon vision and plates before Varus can safely contest.
Scale into mid-game teamfights where Ashe's utility slows and pick setup outvalue Varus's poke and on-hit damage.