Veigar vs Varus ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Veigar vs Varus

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane hinges on punishing Varus's last-hit attempts when his support can't trade back.
Veigar wins extended trades post-level 6 with burst but struggles early without (E).
Holding the wave near safety maximizes stack growth and limits Varus's poke angles.

Trading pattern

Punish Varus when he is locked into cannon or ranged minion last-hit animations if support threat is low.
Use (E) to trap or zone Varus when he walks predictably for CS, then follow with burst.
Avoid trading when (E) is on cooldown or Varus has charged (Q) ready to fire.

Danger windows

(R) root combined with support follow-up creates lethal all-in windows; avoid stepping forward then.
Charging (Q) poke safely before dragon fights forces you off the wave; respect this to avoid heavy poke.
When Varus's support controls brush or threat zone, avoid last-hit punishment to prevent counter-engage.

Early game

Use the first three waves to safely stack (Q) near your turret to avoid poke.
Avoid stepping up for caster minion CS when (Q) is on cooldown to dodge Varus's charged poke.
Respect enemy support brush control; give up last-hit punishes if they can counter-engage.

Power spikes

Level 6 unlocks (R) for execute burst on trapped targets; use it to convert poke damage into kills.
First completed mage item plus stack growth lets you pressure waves and punish Varus's poke more confidently.
Track (R) availability to avoid engage windows and punish when it's down.

Win conditions

Convert health leads from last-hit punishments into wave crashes for turret plates and dragon control.
Scale stacks and item spikes to outburst Varus in extended trades and teamfights.
Use (E) to zone during objective setups, denying Varus safe poke angles and forcing recalls.