Source: Ranked + player metaPatch: 16.17Window: patchRegion: allRank: emerald_plusQueue: ranked_soloSample: 30Updated 10/28/2026, 4:36:45 AM
Confidence: Medium-6.7% vs 50%30 games
Lane phases
AI heuristicLevels 1–2
Yunara edge
Yunara has stronger early trades — respect all-ins.
Levels 3–5
Yunara edge
Varus needs to play safe until item spikes.
Level 6+
Yunara edge
Ultimate timing often swings the next two waves.
Mid / late
Yunara edge
If Varus reaches items, teamfights can neutralize the lane loser.
Why?
AI heuristicHard
- Sample win rate for Varus is 43.3% in this matchup.
- Yunara statistically wins more often in the current Emerald+ sample.
Treat this as a Hard matchup for Varus into Yunara — prioritize cooldown windows and jungle tracking.
Do
- Give up early shove if Yunara can all-in you.
- Track summoner spells and ultimate cooldowns before committing.
- Play for wave states that let you crash and reset safely.
Don't
- Don't overstay for a plate when behind.
- Don't force extended trades when key abilities are down.
- Don't ignore jungle timers when the lane is volatile.
Matchup build callout
Full builds →Most-played Varus page (ADC): Lethal Tempo Build · 52.8% WR · 161 games
Skill order: W › Q › E
Keystones (player meta)
Most common keystones when varus faces yunara in lookup-discovered matches.
Lethal Tempo14G50.0%
Arcane Comet2G100.0%
Patch: 16.17Region: naRank: emerald_plusQueue: ranked_soloSample: 211Updated 10/22/2026, 1:02:15 PM