Talk:Varus/@comment-125.253.97.38-20120910021514/@comment-85.151.227.108-20120911142634

There are already AP varus guides out there, and quite a few people play it. People have theorycrafted this before you did.

I usually go with the following:

start: boots 3xHPpot

sorc > nashor > rageblade > RoA > deathcap > sixth item (malady/randiuns/GA)

Switch sorc to ionian and take Void Staff as sixth item when your enemies build alot of magic resistance.

Skill order: until level 6 e-w-w-q-w-r, after that r>w>e>q

Runes should preferably be: Destruction red/quint, HP/level yellow, AP/level blue.

AP varus is a risky business early game, but recovers strength midgame and has hypercarry capabilities endgame, having the highest single-target ap ratio in the game. It is, however, crucial with any Varus to use your ultimate well, as it is the only barrier between you and the enemy bruiser. It is, however, a weak soloqueue pick, as other lanes will have to make up for the AoE lack. Prepare to have a farming lane mid. It should feel as if you're playing a mid-Vayne.

The game should start to turn to your favour when you purchase Guinsoo's Rageblade.

I have played over 100 games with AP varus (both before and after the buff), with an average win-ratio above 70%.

PS: never ever ever combine malady or sorc. with void staff!