Miss Fortune vs Varus ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Miss Fortune vs Varus

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on who controls minion wave states to enable (Q) bounce poke on Varus's position.
Miss Fortune wins short trades by punishing Varus's last-hit attempts behind low-health minions.
Varus relies on charged (Q) poke and (R) root for pick threat; deny him space to set these up.

Trading pattern

Step forward to auto or use (Q) bounce when Varus is locked in a last-hit animation behind low-health minions.
Use (E) slow to create safer (Q) bounce angles or to keep Varus in place for your support follow-up.
Avoid punishing if enemy support controls brush or threat zone; losing HP for one auto is too costly.

Danger windows

Varus is dangerous when he safely charges (Q) poke before dragon or turret fights; respect his poke range.
Avoid standing still for (R) channel without CC or when (R) root and support follow-up are available.
Beware of enemy support engage or hook following Varus's root; step back if brush or river control is lost.

Early game

Use the first three waves to thin caster minions and create low-health minions for (Q) bounce angles.
Punish Varus stepping up for caster minion last hits only if enemy support is not threatening to engage.
Hold wave near your side early to reduce Varus's safe charged (Q) poke windows and limit his root setup.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) lets you convert support CC or terrain into high-impact teamfight damage; hold (R) for committed enemies.
First completed damage item strengthens your poke and burst, making it easier to force Varus recalls or win plates.
Varus's level 6 (R) root is a major threat; bait it before committing to all-ins or (R) channels.

Win conditions

Use (Q) bounce poke on low-health minions to force Varus off CS and convert health leads into recalls.
Crash waves after poke windows to secure plates and dragon control before Varus can respond.
Pair (R) with allied CC or terrain chokepoints to maximize teamfight impact and shut down Varus's pick threat.