Conqueror Varus

Picked up Conqueror Varus from a chest last month and wasn't expecting much since I already own Dark Star and Project. After around 50 games though, this skin completely changed how I approach teamfights with him.

The Q charge feels way more responsive than base Varus, especially when you're weaving autos between charges. His W proc has this golden explosion that's actually easier to track in messy fights compared to other Varus skins where the purple sometimes blends with other effects. But the real difference is his ult. The chain spreads are insanely clear with these bright golden tendrils that make it obvious who's getting caught next. Had a dragon fight yesterday where I ulted their Jinx from fog and could instantly see it spreading to their support and jungler through all the chaos. On Project Varus I probably would've lost track of who got rooted.

Comparing it to Dark Star which I mained forever, Conqueror just feels cleaner for tryhard games. Dark Star looks better but those cosmic effects can be distracting when you're trying to CS under pressure or kite a fed bruiser. The auto attack animation on Conqueror is smoother too, makes orbwalking feel less clunky. And that recall where he shoots the arrow into the sky? Worth it alone when you're tilting the enemy laner.

Is Conqueror Varus worth it if you already have a skin? Maybe not unless you're really into the golden aesthetic or want every competitive edge. But compared to other Varus skins, this one's definitely more than just cosmetic. The visual clarity alone makes it borderline pay-to-win in teamfights. If you're a Varus main still using base or considering your first skin, this is the one.