Varus is one of League of Legends' most versatile marksmen, uniquely capable of initiating fights and offering utility while maintaining strong damage output. Here's a comprehensive guide to mastering this champion.

Core Abilities Overview:

Passive - Living Vengeance

• Gains 10-20% attack speed for 5-11 seconds after killing non-champions
• 40% attack speed bonus when killing champions

Q - Piercing Arrow

• Charge time: up to 4 seconds
• Range: 925-1625 units
• Deals reduced damage per target hit (15-67% reduction)
• Can use summoner spells while charging
• 20% movement speed reduction while charging

W - Blighted Quiver

• Passive: Adds magic damage to basic attacks
• Applies Blight stacks (max 3)
• Active: Empowers next Q with 6-14% missing health damage
• Cooldown reduction on basic abilities when stacking on champions

E - Rain of Arrows

• AoE damage
• Creates 4-second zone that:
  • Slows enemies 25-45%
  • Applies Grievous Wounds

R - Chain of Corruption

• Root duration: 2 seconds
• Spreads to nearby champions
• Applies 3 Blight stacks
• Can be combined with Flash

Optimal Skill Order:

1. E at level 1 (best for early trades)
2. W at level 2 (passive damage boost)
3. Q at level 3 (completes core combo)
4. Max R > Q > W > E

Key Combos:

• Basic trade: AA > E > AA
• Full damage: AA > AA > AA > E > AA > AA > AA > W > Q
• Surprise engage: R > Flash > E > AA > AA > AA > W+Q

Build Strategy: Focus on attack speed and on-hit effects rather than critical strike items to maximize W passive and overall damage output.

This versatile champion excels in both poke and sustained damage builds, making him adaptable to various team compositions and playstyles.

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