Varus
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Good (6/10)
Low Investment
Rare Relics OK
Players disagree about Varus's overall design. Some consider his ability to consistently execute One-Turn Kills highly effective and powerful. While others find his linear playstyle repetitive and unengaging. Despite the subjective enjoyment, he remains a highly potent champion requiring minimal investment.
Optimal One-Turn Kill
Doubles the massive stat buffs provided by Hymn of Valor, ensuring Varus reaches lethal attack values.
The core of Varus's scaling, providing a massive stat multiplier that synergizes perfectly with his star powers.
Refills spell mana upon playing Varus, allowing immediate casting of Hymn of Valor on the same turn.
Strategy
This build maximizes Varus's One-Turn Kill potential. Hidden Tome refills spell mana upon playing Varus, allowing immediate casting of Hymn of Valor. Secret Technique doubles the stat buffs from Hymn, which is further amplified by Varus's star powers, resulting in massive attack values. This allows Varus to end the game the exact turn he is played.
Immediate Overwhelm
Grants immediate Overwhelm and early stats, bypassing the need to level up Varus to push damage through blockers.- Provides the necessary stat multiplication to secure a quick victory.
- Further amplifies the stat gains from Hymn of Valor and Chosen by the Stars.
Strategy
This setup prioritizes immediate Overwhelm access. While Varus naturally gains Overwhelm upon leveling up, Chosen by the Stars grants it immediately alongside crucial early stats. This bypasses the need to perfectly sequence spells for his level-up condition, ensuring damage pushes through blockers consistently even if you cannot flip him on the turn he is played.
Accessible Combo
- The primary engine for Varus's stat scaling.
Allows Varus to immediately utilize his massive stats to remove a threat upon entering the board.
Provides the essential spell mana refill needed to cast Hymn of Valor immediately after playing Varus.
Strategy
A highly accessible build that retains the core One-Turn Kill strategy. Lost Chapter provides the necessary spell mana refill upon playing Varus to cast Hymn of Valor. Stalker's Blade allows Varus to immediately strike an enemy upon entering the board, utilizing his massive stats to clear threats or push damage if the enemy board is empty.
Other Relic Options
Often considered too slow. Varus aims to win the game well before reaching the 6 mana gems required to activate this relic.
A situational option to force items onto specific spells and leverage his spell-doubling ability for extra draws or lethal setups.
Relics that require reaching high mana thresholds, such as Chemtech Duplicator, are generally discouraged as they conflict with Varus's fast-paced win condition.
Constellation
Varus is highly effective at 3 stars and requires very little constellation investment to clear difficult content like Aurelion Sol. His power level is heavily concentrated in his base kit and relic synergies.
Blighted Blessing
The first time each round you target an ally with a single-target spell, copy it on your strongest ally.
Gift of Corruption
+1 Starting Mana. Round Start: Reduce the cost of a spell in your deck by 1, then create an exact Fleeting copy of it in hand.Review
Provides a useful mechanic that supports his spell-casting, though it does not fundamentally alter his linear playstyle.
Blighted Blessing II
When you target an ally with a single-target spell, copy it on your strongest ally.Review
The core of his scaling. This power significantly amplifies stat buffs from spells, enabling his One-Turn Kill strategies.
Gameplay Tips
- Cut Furious Wielder
Remove the "Furious Wielder" strike spell at the healer node. It requires an equipped ally to function, making it a dead card if Varus is not on the board, and it clogs your spell-doubling star power.
- The One-Turn Kill Sequence
Varus excels at ending the game the turn he is played. Ensure you have 4 mana available, play Varus to trigger your mana-refill relic, cast Hymn of Valor on him, and attack for lethal damage.
- Level Up for Overwhelm
Varus gains the Overwhelm keyword upon leveling up. Sequence your low-cost spells carefully before attacking to ensure he flips, allowing his massive attack stats to pierce through chump blockers.
- Drafting Strategy
Prioritize powers and items that reduce spell costs or provide additional mana. Avoid drafting unnecessary units, as your primary win condition relies entirely on drawing and buffing Varus.