Corki vs Varus ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Corki vs Varus

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on last-hit punish windows when Varus walks up for CS under poke pressure.
Corki scales better with item spikes and wins extended trades through repeat (R) poke.
Hold wave near your side to force Varus into risky (Q) charges or last-hit exposure.

Trading pattern

Step forward to auto and (Q) poke Varus during his last-hit animations if enemy support is out of zone range.
Use (R) to soften Varus before extended fights once level 6 is reached and rockets are stocked.
Avoid committing to trades if (W) is down or Varus is charging (Q) safely behind minions.

Danger windows

(R) root combined with support follow-up creates kill threat; avoid stepping forward when it's available.
Charging (Q) in range of your (W) escape or support zone can bait you into dangerous trades.
Avoid trading when enemy support controls brush or threat zone, as they can punish your step forward.

Early game

Use the first three waves to secure caster minions and avoid pushing too hard to prevent (Q) poke angles.
Punish Varus's last-hit attempts on low-health minions only if enemy support cannot trade back.
Avoid using (W) forward early to prevent giving Varus and support an all-in window.

Power spikes

Level 6 unlocks repeat (R) poke, enabling safer trades and forcing Varus to respect your damage.
First completed damage item lets you pressure waves and punish Varus's attempts to charge (Q).
Mid-game item spikes increase your poke threat, making Varus's pre-item trades riskier.

Win conditions

Convert poke damage into CS leads by punishing Varus's last-hit attempts and forcing recalls.
Use wave crashes after item spikes to take turret plates and secure dragon vision control.
In teamfights, kite safely and rely on repeat (R) poke to maximize your mixed damage DPS output.