Darius - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.5%
Pick Rate
4.5%

Dariusvs Graves

CFighterTank
Patch26.14
Matches81,210
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 17, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Darius vs Graves is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Darius wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Graves based on 5 games. Darius holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Darius build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Darius vs Graves matchup.

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Darius Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Darius 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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Darius - 80.0% win rate in this matchup
Darius
80.0% WR
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Graves vs Darius matchup - 20.0% win rate
Graves
20.0% WR

Who Wins the Darius vs Graves Matchup?

Darius wins the Darius vs Graves matchup
Winner
Darius
Matches: 5
80.0%
Win Rate
20.0%
0.9
CS / min
1.7
692
DMG / min
719
14,202
Gold / game
13,399
613
Heal / min
250
1,223
DMG Mitigated / min
553
0.8
CC / min
0.8
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Darius vs Graves Matchup Summary

The Darius vs Graves matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Darius wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Graves's 20.0%, giving Darius a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Darius dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Graves players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Darius leads by 1,034 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Darius players can confidently pick into Graves and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Graves away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Darius vs Graves Laning Phase Breakdown

Darius wins the laning phase against Graves in League of Legends

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

Farming
0.9Darius
1.7Graves
Graves edges out Darius by 0.8 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 11 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Graves.
Damage
692Darius
719Graves
Damage output is virtually even between Darius and Graves, with only 27 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
14,202Darius
13,399Graves
Darius generates a commanding 803 more gold per game than Graves. This substantial economic advantage means Darius consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Graves should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.8Darius
0.8Graves
Both Darius and Graves provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
1,837Darius
803Graves
Darius vastly out-sustains Graves, healing and mitigating 1,034 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Darius can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Graves is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Graves, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Darius Build Against Graves

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Graves, providing the mobility and stats Darius needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Darius against Graves are Dead Man's Plate, Youmuu's Ghostblade and Black Cleaver. This combination gives Darius an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Graves. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Darius vs Graves matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Darius
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Darius early game win rateDarius100.0%
Graves early game win rateGraves0.0%
Late Game
Darius
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Darius late game win rateDarius66.7%
Graves late game win rateGraves33.3%

Darius dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Graves. This lopsided early game means Darius 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 Graves. Extended games heavily favor Darius, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Darius holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Graves players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Darius Runes Against Graves

Sorcery rune tree - Darius primary runes vs GravesSorcery
Stormraider's Surge - best Darius rune vs GravesNimbus Cloak - best Darius rune vs GravesCelerity - best Darius rune vs GravesGathering Storm - best Darius rune vs Graves
Precision rune tree - Darius secondary runes vs GravesPrecision
Legend: Alacrity - best Darius rune vs GravesTriumph - best Darius rune vs Graves
100.0% WR

Running Sorcery primary with Precision secondary allows Darius to press their advantage against Graves, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


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

Darius 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
36.84%386.481311,06040.0%34.8%
57.89%386.481611,21961.1%55.0%
29.03%316.271310,44829.4%28.6%
34.78%235.963711,40222.2%42.9%
76.19%216.882912,83657.1%85.7%
42.11%196.373811,35628.6%50.0%
63.16%196.774512,05233.3%76.9%
47.06%176.497011,25437.5%55.6%
41.18%176.17418,94136.4%50.0%
52.94%176.591613,30040.0%58.3%
46.67%155.45989,57285.7%12.5%
64.29%147.01,02613,00885.7%42.9%
46.15%136.368211,02425.0%55.6%
61.54%136.781811,35480.0%50.0%
69.23%136.85939,13075.0%60.0%
46.15%136.058811,96050.0%45.5%
38.46%136.569410,87820.0%50.0%
61.54%136.61,01411,24471.4%50.0%
46.15%136.61,05210,75080.0%25.0%
41.67%127.094111,79950.0%33.3%
58.33%126.976411,37071.4%40.0%
50.00%126.28389,37233.3%66.7%
41.67%125.849910,4240.0%62.5%
54.55%115.155012,317100.0%37.5%
54.55%116.563511,64640.0%66.7%
27.27%116.887112,94725.0%28.6%
70.00%106.786313,452100.0%50.0%
50.00%107.185812,9630.0%55.6%
60.00%106.195611,67675.0%50.0%
66.67%96.856411,779100.0%50.0%
44.44%95.782810,16750.0%40.0%
44.44%97.293214,08150.0%40.0%
75.00%86.71,27517,513100.0%71.4%
25.00%85.47909,10433.3%20.0%
42.86%77.188813,7260.0%60.0%
57.14%76.37569,16066.7%50.0%
71.43%76.869510,92875.0%66.7%
42.86%75.66119,90250.0%40.0%
57.14%75.363913,10833.3%75.0%
42.86%73.66569,67050.0%33.3%
100.00%77.477210,301100.0%0.0%
42.86%77.11,05112,1150.0%60.0%
14.29%76.563810,2540.0%25.0%
14.29%76.67709,90225.0%0.0%
33.33%65.15648,60066.7%0.0%
33.33%66.81,20412,74050.0%25.0%
33.33%61.35797,98925.0%50.0%
33.33%65.176410,60433.3%33.3%
33.33%66.07449,80350.0%25.0%
100.00%56.483710,526100.0%100.0%
40.00%55.566010,76966.7%0.0%
80.00%50.969214,202100.0%66.7%
20.00%55.245110,7510.0%25.0%
40.00%57.467510,81350.0%0.0%

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Darius vs Graves - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Darius do against Graves in League of Legends?

Darius wins the Darius vs Graves matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to Graves's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Darius do against Graves in the early game?

In the early game, Darius has the advantage against Graves with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Darius players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Darius do against Graves in the late game?

In the late game, Darius takes over the Darius vs Graves 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 Darius vs Graves matchup?

Darius wins the matchup against Graves with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Darius is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Darius build against Graves?

The best Darius build against Graves includes Dead Man's Plate, Youmuu's Ghostblade, Black Cleaver with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Darius runes against Graves?

The best Darius runes against Graves use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Darius vs Graves matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Darius counter Graves?

Yes, Darius has a favorable matchup against Graves with a 80.0% win rate. Darius strongly counters Graves in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Darius against Graves?

When playing Darius against Graves, 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.