Ezreal vs Varus ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Ezreal vs Varus

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane hinges on Ezreal landing (Q) poke safely to punish Varus stepping up for CS.
Ezreal wins short trades with (Q) poke and mobility, but Varus controls wave priority early.
Ezreal needs to avoid extended DPS fights before item spikes and use (E) defensively to escape engage.

Trading pattern

Step forward to auto and (Q) Varus during his ranged minion last-hit if support can't punish.
Avoid using (E) aggressively without support cover, as it leaves you vulnerable to Varus's follow-up poke.
Back off if (Q) is blocked by minions or enemy support controls brush, denying your poke window.

Danger windows

Varus's charged (Q) combined with (R) root and support follow-up creates lethal engage windows.
Avoid stepping up when (R) is available and support is positioned to convert root into all-in.
After using (E), Ezreal is vulnerable to engage; respect this cooldown to avoid being caught.

Early game

Use first three waves to farm with (Q) through minion gaps, avoiding minion block on poke.
Punish Varus when he steps out from minion cover for ranged minions if enemy support isn't threatening.
Hold (E) for defensive repositioning to counter (Q) poke and potential support engage.

Power spikes

First completed item lets Ezreal safely contest wave and objective setups with repeated (Q) poke.
Two items amplify poke and cooldown cycling, enabling Ezreal to control fights before Varus can all-in.
Level 6 (R) provides global pressure but doesn't replace lane poke priority; use it to finish low-health targets or trim waves.

Win conditions

Convert poke damage into CS leads by forcing Varus off ranged minions and crashing waves for plates.
Use item spikes to contest dragon setups and force Varus into unfavorable recalls.
In teamfights, kite safely using (E) and maximize DPS with (Q) while avoiding extended front-to-back trades.