Anivia - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.1%
Pick Rate
1.4%

Aniviavs Darius

FMage
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Anivia vs Darius is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Anivia wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Darius based on 6 games. Anivia wins the early laning phase while Darius scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Anivia build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Anivia vs Darius matchup.

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Anivia Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Anivia 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.

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Anivia - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Anivia
50.0% WR
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Darius vs Anivia matchup - 50.0% win rate
Darius
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Anivia vs Darius Matchup?

Anivia wins the Anivia vs Darius matchup
Winner
Anivia
Matches: 6
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
6.8
CS / min
6.3
715
DMG / min
802
11,663
Gold / game
11,220
171
Heal / min
262
455
DMG Mitigated / min
1,124
1.6
CC / min
0.7
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Anivia vs Darius Matchup Summary

The Anivia vs Darius matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Anivia wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Darius's 50.0%, giving Anivia a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Anivia controls the early laning stage, but Darius outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Anivia needs to press advantages before Darius reaches their power spikes, while Darius should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Darius leads by 759 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Anivia has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Darius's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Anivia vs Darius Laning Phase Breakdown

Anivia wins the laning phase against Darius in League of Legends

Anivia is favored during the laning phase against Darius, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Anivia holds advantages in farming, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.8Anivia
6.3Darius
Anivia edges out Darius by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 7 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Anivia.
Damage
715Anivia
802Darius
Darius heavily out-damages Anivia by 87 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Anivia should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Darius's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,663Anivia
11,220Darius
Anivia earns 443 more gold per game than Darius, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Anivia slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.6Anivia
0.7Darius
Anivia brings significantly more crowd control than Darius, with 0.8 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Anivia far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Darius should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
627Anivia
1,386Darius
Darius vastly out-sustains Anivia, healing and mitigating 759 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Darius can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Anivia is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Anivia, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Anivia Build Against Darius

Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Darius, providing the mobility and stats Anivia needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Anivia against Darius are Rod of Ages, Liandry's Torment and Seraph's Embrace. This combination gives Anivia 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 Anivia vs Darius matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Anivia
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Anivia early game win rateAnivia66.7%
Darius early game win rateDarius33.3%
Late Game
Darius
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Anivia late game win rateAnivia33.3%
Darius late game win rateDarius66.7%

Anivia dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Darius. This lopsided early game means Anivia can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Darius is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Anivia. Extended games heavily favor Darius, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Anivia must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Darius reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Darius 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 Anivia Runes Against Darius

Domination rune tree - Anivia primary runes vs DariusDomination
Electrocute - best Anivia rune vs DariusCheap Shot - best Anivia rune vs DariusGrisly Mementos - best Anivia rune vs DariusRelentless Hunter - best Anivia rune vs Darius
Sorcery rune tree - Anivia secondary runes vs DariusSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Anivia rune vs DariusScorch - best Anivia rune vs Darius
50.0% WR

The Domination primary with Sorcery secondary combination helps Anivia maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Darius.


Anivia matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Anivia'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 Anivia build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Anivia matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
35.85%536.37019,61325.9%46.1%
30.43%466.678210,09435.7%22.2%
39.13%465.36599,61836.8%40.7%
44.44%456.386411,52446.7%43.3%
43.18%446.371411,10926.7%51.7%
47.73%446.775310,72127.8%61.5%
35.00%406.574811,35637.5%33.3%
45.16%316.478210,77923.1%61.1%
46.43%286.578711,40645.5%47.1%
35.71%286.769011,16228.6%42.9%
66.67%276.480511,61063.6%68.8%
46.15%266.065310,74950.0%43.8%
36.00%253.05689,15955.6%25.0%
58.33%246.796112,23845.5%69.2%
52.17%236.374511,64916.7%64.7%
50.00%226.57539,98254.5%45.5%
52.38%216.674611,71771.4%42.9%
61.90%215.572710,99842.9%71.4%
45.00%206.382011,52362.5%33.3%
52.63%196.286810,77137.5%63.6%
33.33%186.073510,13127.3%42.9%
72.22%185.967910,89175.0%70.0%
50.00%166.36149,07555.6%42.9%
37.50%166.66289,39275.0%0.0%
56.25%166.781012,39550.0%60.0%
46.67%156.873111,38842.9%50.0%
46.67%152.05529,43850.0%46.1%
40.00%152.25319,09033.3%44.4%
57.14%146.873012,10775.0%50.0%
35.71%146.489711,62250.0%30.0%
38.46%136.675112,04933.3%40.0%
25.00%126.774212,4100.0%30.0%
41.67%126.584811,21925.0%50.0%
50.00%126.887710,31850.0%50.0%
50.00%126.16748,36950.0%50.0%
81.82%116.270710,19171.4%100.0%
36.36%117.062911,57925.0%42.9%
36.36%115.568712,177100.0%30.0%
45.45%116.466710,99366.7%37.5%
63.64%115.475411,56950.0%71.4%
63.64%116.794513,58066.7%62.5%
45.45%113.263011,58250.0%42.9%
60.00%101.94837,77857.1%66.7%
50.00%106.574310,01233.3%75.0%
55.56%97.394811,43840.0%75.0%
44.44%92.04428,07540.0%50.0%
44.44%92.464510,161100.0%28.6%
62.50%87.376711,954100.0%50.0%
37.50%82.959110,60766.7%20.0%
50.00%85.390311,91166.7%40.0%
37.50%84.765410,06625.0%50.0%
50.00%85.362210,48250.0%50.0%
37.50%86.787011,22150.0%25.0%
62.50%86.380410,77650.0%66.7%
87.50%87.078513,172100.0%85.7%
12.50%87.05369,4830.0%20.0%
28.57%74.090614,5310.0%33.3%
71.43%76.573414,565100.0%60.0%
28.57%75.05619,06633.3%25.0%
57.14%72.35289,20150.0%66.7%
28.57%75.97829,98650.0%0.0%
42.86%76.38019,29866.7%25.0%
71.43%73.070514,519100.0%66.7%
57.14%73.876010,8790.0%66.7%
57.14%76.877012,335100.0%40.0%
50.00%66.284614,902100.0%40.0%
50.00%66.871511,66366.7%33.3%
50.00%66.271010,00866.7%33.3%
50.00%66.77168,08475.0%0.0%
50.00%66.45059,88933.3%66.7%
66.67%62.26569,72075.0%50.0%
50.00%66.388414,2980.0%75.0%
50.00%63.25937,55166.7%33.3%
83.33%65.389710,183100.0%75.0%
40.00%56.285610,15666.7%0.0%
80.00%53.768812,2410.0%100.0%
80.00%57.01,00810,688100.0%50.0%
20.00%52.15765,9410.0%100.0%
40.00%56.96789,58050.0%33.3%
40.00%57.65698,50425.0%100.0%
40.00%56.480414,0190.0%40.0%
20.00%56.770110,3090.0%25.0%
80.00%55.05809,580100.0%50.0%
60.00%56.01,00914,552100.0%50.0%
60.00%56.16009,47033.3%100.0%
40.00%56.01,04212,9200.0%40.0%
40.00%57.279313,10150.0%33.3%
40.00%56.452912,6880.0%40.0%
60.00%56.559010,06166.7%50.0%
40.00%55.38889,6630.0%66.7%
20.00%55.168311,60033.3%0.0%

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Anivia vs Darius - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Anivia do against Darius in League of Legends?

Anivia wins the Anivia vs Darius matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Darius's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Anivia do against Darius in the early game?

In the early game, Anivia has the advantage against Darius with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Anivia players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Anivia do against Darius in the late game?

In the late game, Darius takes over the Anivia vs Darius matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Darius scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Anivia vs Darius matchup?

Anivia wins the matchup against Darius with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Anivia is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Anivia build against Darius?

The best Anivia build against Darius includes Rod of Ages, Liandry's Torment, Seraph's Embrace with Boots of Swiftness. 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 Anivia runes against Darius?

The best Anivia runes against Darius use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Anivia vs Darius matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Anivia counter Darius?

Yes, Anivia has a favorable matchup against Darius with a 50.0% win rate. Anivia slightly edges out Darius in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Anivia against Darius?

When playing Anivia against Darius, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.