Ezreal & Nautilus vs Varus & Poppy
Bot Lane MatchupEzreal vs Varus (with Nautilus & Poppy) BOT matchup tips: who wins, how to trade, wave control and common mistakes.
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Who Wins
- You win pre-6 2v2s through superior mobility and Nautilus's engage potential, and continue winning post-6 by using E to dodge Varus R.
- Your Q poke and E repositioning make you difficult to pin down for their combo-reliant playstyle.
Synergy & Trading
- Use Q to poke while staying behind minions to avoid Varus Q, then E aggressively when Nautilus lands hook for follow-up damage.
- Focus on short trades using Q-auto-E pattern to avoid extended fights where Varus's sustained damage excels.
Wave Control/Roaming
- Maintain neutral or slight push to enable Nautilus roams while staying safe with E available.
- Hard shove and recall when ahead to maintain item advantages, as your power spikes are more impactful than Varus's gradual scaling.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't E forward aggressively when Poppy's W is available, as she'll block your escape and enable their all-in combo.
- Never face-check bushes or river without vision, as Poppy's E from fog of war can instantly delete you.
Created on 06/14/2026
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