Hwei vs Varus ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Hwei vs Varus

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on controlling poke windows and last-hit punish against Varus's slow (Q) charge time.
Hwei wins short trades by using (E) CC and long-range poke, while Varus pressures with charged (Q) and (R) root pick threat.
Hold wave near your side to deny Varus safe (Q) charges and force him into defensive postures.

Trading pattern

Step forward to auto or poke Varus during his last-hit animations only if enemy support can't immediately trade back.
Use (E) CC defensively to interrupt (Q) charge or punish his overextension after missed poke.
Avoid trading when Varus has (R) ready and support is positioned to follow, as his root enables strong all-ins.

Danger windows

Varus is most dangerous when (Q) is fully charged with support in zone to follow (R) root engage.
Avoid extended trades when Varus has blight stacks ready to detonate after (Q) or (E) poke.
Respect enemy support control of brush or river, which enables Varus to punish last-hit steps or force all-ins.

Early game

Use the first three waves to thin caster minions and avoid large waves where Varus can safely charge (Q).
Punish Varus when he steps forward for low-health minions if enemy support is out of zone or cooldown.
Keep support brush control to deny (R) follow-up engage and reduce his pick threat.

Power spikes

Level 6 unlocks (R), shifting lane control; use your ultimate for picks or disengage before Varus commits.
First completed mage item boosts your poke and wave control, forcing Varus to respect your damage and lose safe (Q) charges.
Level 3 grants full spellbook options; adapt (E) choice to counter Varus's engage or poke pattern effectively.

Win conditions

Convert poke and CC control into health leads that force Varus recalls or miss CS under turret.
Crash waves after your first item spike to take plates and secure dragon vision control.
Use (R) to set up picks or disengage in teamfights, maximizing your utility and poke DPS role.