Aatroxvs Darius
Aatrox vs Darius is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Darius wins with a 56.4% win rate (+12.8%) over Aatrox based on 39 games. Darius wins the early laning phase while Aatrox scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Aatrox build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Aatrox vs Darius matchup.
Aatrox Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Aatrox performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.
Who Wins the Aatrox vs Darius Matchup?
Aatrox vs Darius Matchup Summary
The Aatrox vs Darius matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 39 recent matches analyzed, Darius wins with a 56.4% win rate compared to Aatrox's 43.6%, giving Darius a 12.8 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Darius controls the early laning stage, but Aatrox outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Darius needs to press advantages before Aatrox reaches their power spikes, while Aatrox should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in CS, where Darius leads by 0.6 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Darius has a strong advantage in this matchup. Aatrox players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Darius overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Aatrox vs Darius Laning Phase Breakdown
Darius is favored during the laning phase against Aatrox, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Darius holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Aatrox Build Against Darius
Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Darius, providing the mobility and stats Aatrox needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Aatrox against Darius are Eclipse, Death's Dance and Spear of Shojin. This combination gives Aatrox an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Darius. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Aatrox vs Darius matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Aatrox26.7%
Darius73.3%Aatrox54.2%Darius45.8%Darius dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 73.3% win rate — a 46.7 percentage point lead over Aatrox. This lopsided early game means Darius can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Aatrox is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 54.2% win rate — 8.3 points above Darius. Extended games heavily favor Aatrox, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Darius must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Aatrox reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Aatrox survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.
Best Aatrox Runes Against Darius
Precision
Resolve
The Precision and Resolve rune setup gives Aatrox the best tools to compete against Darius in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Aatrox matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Aatrox's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Aatrox build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.27% | 55 | 5.6 | 896 | 11,484 | 44.4% | 48.6% | |
| 43.59% | 39 | 5.8 | 785 | 10,985 | 26.7% | 54.2% | |
| 54.05% | 37 | 6.4 | 820 | 11,541 | 68.8% | 42.9% | |
| 47.22% | 36 | 6.2 | 925 | 10,981 | 46.1% | 47.8% | |
| 45.71% | 35 | 6.1 | 838 | 10,952 | 64.3% | 33.3% | |
| 41.18% | 34 | 6.3 | 844 | 12,305 | 46.1% | 38.1% | |
| 40.63% | 32 | 6.1 | 720 | 10,969 | 35.3% | 46.7% | |
| 78.57% | 28 | 6.7 | 1,357 | 11,855 | 91.7% | 68.8% | |
| 46.43% | 28 | 5.8 | 863 | 12,456 | 33.3% | 52.6% | |
| 29.63% | 27 | 5.6 | 715 | 10,410 | 11.1% | 38.9% | |
| 33.33% | 24 | 6.7 | 825 | 11,281 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 69.57% | 23 | 6.2 | 872 | 12,013 | 66.7% | 71.4% | |
| 71.43% | 21 | 5.8 | 934 | 10,736 | 90.0% | 54.5% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 5.9 | 928 | 11,079 | 33.3% | 45.5% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 5.9 | 882 | 10,755 | 33.3% | 45.5% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 5.9 | 1,234 | 12,439 | 62.5% | 45.5% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 5.5 | 1,035 | 12,090 | 37.5% | 63.6% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 6.3 | 744 | 11,308 | 44.4% | 55.6% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 6.2 | 1,053 | 12,196 | 60.0% | 54.5% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 1.1 | 674 | 10,635 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 31.25% | 16 | 5.2 | 614 | 8,121 | 33.3% | 28.6% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 5.8 | 733 | 11,314 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 81.25% | 16 | 6.2 | 810 | 11,996 | 66.7% | 84.6% | |
| 62.50% | 16 | 6.1 | 814 | 11,512 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 1.3 | 789 | 11,182 | 20.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 6.6 | 821 | 11,071 | 0.0% | 54.5% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 5.3 | 1,001 | 13,114 | 66.7% | 58.3% | |
| 13.33% | 15 | 6.1 | 743 | 8,487 | 22.2% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 2.6 | 799 | 11,090 | 37.5% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 6.2 | 953 | 13,374 | 75.0% | 40.0% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 6.2 | 901 | 10,536 | 28.6% | 57.1% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 6.2 | 1,064 | 13,086 | 33.3% | 54.5% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 5.3 | 1,015 | 10,458 | 75.0% | 60.0% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 4.5 | 722 | 12,328 | 100.0% | 54.5% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 6.0 | 833 | 13,027 | 0.0% | 63.6% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 0.9 | 658 | 10,101 | 71.4% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 6.0 | 646 | 11,519 | 25.0% | 62.5% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 5.4 | 987 | 12,222 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 6.3 | 927 | 13,588 | 75.0% | 37.5% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 5.8 | 807 | 11,159 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 6.3 | 911 | 11,852 | 75.0% | 42.9% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 1.2 | 943 | 13,378 | 33.3% | 85.7% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 6.3 | 940 | 9,188 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 2.1 | 693 | 11,465 | 40.0% | 40.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 5.4 | 860 | 10,160 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 0.7 | 726 | 10,282 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 1.9 | 783 | 11,471 | 60.0% | 75.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 3.5 | 777 | 10,998 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 6.2 | 956 | 13,133 | 66.7% | 83.3% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 5.5 | 845 | 12,446 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 2.8 | 845 | 10,748 | 33.3% | 20.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 5.7 | 1,161 | 12,736 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.3 | 822 | 15,203 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 2.0 | 870 | 11,912 | 80.0% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 4.6 | 796 | 11,075 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.4 | 888 | 9,468 | 25.0% | 66.7% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 5.4 | 976 | 6,873 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.4 | 846 | 13,042 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 5.6 | 723 | 10,560 | 33.3% | 25.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 1.2 | 987 | 14,034 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 5.1 | 981 | 11,136 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 4.7 | 1,053 | 10,994 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.6 | 765 | 12,087 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 3.0 | 723 | 11,766 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.6 | 598 | 7,300 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.9 | 793 | 14,186 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.0 | 694 | 10,915 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 0.7 | 862 | 13,209 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
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Aatrox vs Darius - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Aatrox do against Darius in League of Legends?
Darius wins the Aatrox vs Darius matchup with a 56.4% win rate compared to Aatrox's 43.6%, a 12.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 39 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Aatrox do against Darius in the early game?
In the early game, Darius has the advantage against Aatrox with a 73.3% win rate versus 26.7%. Darius players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Aatrox do against Darius in the late game?
In the late game, Aatrox takes over the Aatrox vs Darius matchup with a 54.2% win rate compared to 45.8%. Aatrox scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Aatrox vs Darius matchup?
Darius wins the matchup against Aatrox with a 56.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 12.8 percentage point advantage means Darius is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 39 games analyzed.
What is the best Aatrox build against Darius?
The best Aatrox build against Darius includes Eclipse, Death's Dance, Spear of Shojin with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 50.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Aatrox runes against Darius?
The best Aatrox runes against Darius use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Aatrox vs Darius matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Aatrox counter Darius?
No, Aatrox struggles against Darius with only a 43.6% win rate. Darius has the advantage in this matchup. Aatrox players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Darius's lead.
How do I play Aatrox against Darius?
When playing Aatrox against Darius, play cautiously and avoid Darius's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Darius in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.