Varus vs Corki ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Varus vs Corki

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

Varus wins short trades by landing poke before Corki can reposition with (W).
Hold wave control to punish Corki's last-hit attempts with charged (Q) or (E) slows.
Corki scales better mid-game with (R) rockets, so deny his free farm and poke windows early.

Trading pattern

Step forward to auto and detonate blight stacks when Corki is locked into last-hit animations without enemy support threat.
Use (E) slow to punish Corki walking through minions for CS, then follow with charged (Q) poke if safe.
Avoid trading when (W) dash is up, as he can reposition and punish your poke attempt.

Danger windows

(W) dash plus (R) poke combo creates high burst and repositioning threat; avoid stepping up without (R) ready.
Charging (Q) into enemy engage range or when (R) is down exposes you to hard all-ins.
Enemy support controlling brush or zone disables your last-hit punish window; back off to avoid losing HP.

Early game

Use early waves to thin minions and create angles for charged (Q) poke outside (W) dash range.
Punish Corki's cannon and caster minion last hits when his support cannot punish your step forward.
Avoid charging (Q) when enemy support controls brush or (W) is available to engage.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) spike lets Varus threaten pick setups and peel, so hold (R) for enemy all-ins or catch windows.
First completed damage item boosts poke and on-hit damage, enabling stronger wave pressure and objective control.
Corki's level 6 (R) and first item spike increase his poke threat; respect these windows by holding defensive tools.

Win conditions

Convert poke damage and wave control into CS leads and turret plates before dragon fights.
Use (R) pick threat to force Corki and support off the wave, securing dragon vision and priority.
Scale into mid-game DPS role by denying Corki free farm and forcing recalls with timed poke and resets.