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Varus vs Hwei ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Varus vs Hwei

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

Varus wins short trades by punishing Hwei's immobility with charged (Q) and (E) slows.
This lane turns on controlling wave state to create safe poke angles before dragon.
Varus needs to avoid extended fights where Hwei's spellbook CC and poke overwhelm him.

Trading pattern

Step forward to auto and detonate blight stacks on Hwei's last-hit animations if enemy support can't punish.
Use (E) slow to lock Hwei when he tries to recover from poke or walk up for CS.
Avoid charging (Q) if enemy engage or (E) CC spellbook choice is ready to punish.

Danger windows

Avoid charging (Q) when (E) CC spell is ready, as it can root or fear you.
Respect windows when enemy support controls brush or engage zones, blocking last-hit punish.
Missing (R) or having it down opens you to Hwei's poke and potential all-in with his CC.

Early game

Use first three waves to thin the wave and charge (Q) outside engage range.
Punish Hwei's last-hit attempts on caster minions when enemy support is out of position.
Hold (R) until Hwei commits to an engage or your support can follow up.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) adds pick threat and peel; hold it for enemy all-ins or to punish immobile Hwei.
First completed damage item strengthens poke and wave pressure, enabling safer (Q) charges.
Use these spikes to pressure waves and force Hwei into defensive postures before dragon fights.

Win conditions

Convert poke damage and wave pressure into CS leads and turret plate damage before dragon.
Use (R) pick threat combined with support follow-up to force recalls or kills.
Leverage lane priority to secure vision and objective control, enabling safer scaling and teamfight DPS.

Tip: For Varus vs Hwei, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast ADC lane check.

Updated Jun 7, 2026New matchup