Darius - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.1%
Pick Rate
4.4%

Dariusvs Kled

DFighterTank
Patch26.4
Matches1,089,240
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMar 3, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Darius vs Kled is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Darius wins with a 52.2% win rate (+4.5%) over Kled based on 67 games. Kled wins the early laning phase while Darius scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Darius build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Darius vs Kled matchup.

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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Kled - 52.2% win rateKled(52.2%)
Darius - 52.2% win rate in this matchup
Darius
52.2% WR
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Kled vs Darius matchup - 47.8% win rate
Kled
47.8% WR

Who Wins the Darius vs Kled Matchup?

Darius wins the Darius vs Kled matchup
Winner
Darius
Matches: 67
52.2%
Win Rate
47.8%
6.8
CS / min
6.1
937
DMG / min
796
12,191
Gold / game
11,560
294
Heal / min
222
1,158
DMG Mitigated / min
1,112
0.8
CC / min
0.4
44.7%
Early Game WR
55.3%
62.1%
Late Game WR
37.9%

Darius vs Kled Matchup Summary

The Darius vs Kled matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 67 recent matches analyzed, Darius wins with a 52.2% win rate compared to Kled's 47.8%, giving Darius a 4.5 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Kled controls the early laning stage, but Darius outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Kled 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 crowd control, where Darius leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Darius has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Kled'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.

Darius vs Kled Laning Phase Breakdown

Darius wins the laning phase against Kled in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.8Darius
6.1Kled
Darius edges out Kled by 0.7 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 Darius.
Damage
937Darius
796Kled
Darius heavily out-damages Kled by 141 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Kled 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
12,191Darius
11,560Kled
Darius earns 632 more gold per game than Kled, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Darius slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.8Darius
0.4Kled
Darius provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Kled, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Darius coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,452Darius
1,334Kled
Darius heals and mitigates 118 more damage per minute than Kled, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Darius to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Kled.

Best Darius Build Against Kled

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Kled, providing the mobility and stats Darius needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Darius against Kled are Stridebreaker, Death's Dance and Dead Man's Plate. This combination gives Darius an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 80.0% win rate across 5 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Kled. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Darius vs Kled matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kled
55.3%
+10.5% advantage
Darius early game win rateDarius44.7%
Kled early game win rateKled55.3%
Late Game
Darius
62.1%
+24.1% advantage
Darius late game win rateDarius62.1%
Kled late game win rateKled37.9%

Kled dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 55.3% win rate — a 10.5 percentage point lead over Darius. This lopsided early game means Kled 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 62.1% win rate — 24.1 points above Kled. 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: Kled 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 Darius Runes Against Kled

Precision rune tree - Darius primary runes vs KledPrecision
Conqueror - best Darius rune vs KledTriumph - best Darius rune vs KledLegend: Haste - best Darius rune vs KledLast Stand - best Darius rune vs Kled
Resolve rune tree - Darius secondary runes vs KledResolve
Bone Plating - best Darius rune vs KledUnflinching - best Darius rune vs Kled
50.0% WR

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


Darius matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.4. 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 26.4
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.39%3736.979812,26855.1%42.9%
50.00%3576.287712,66748.0%51.4%
44.59%3056.485711,86143.7%45.6%
48.10%2905.998112,25245.3%50.3%
49.22%2576.487412,15446.5%51.9%
51.64%2445.683112,10754.5%48.2%
52.23%2245.875812,11446.0%58.4%
44.70%2184.874712,38950.0%40.2%
45.62%2175.659511,78042.4%48.0%
51.20%2116.683912,35560.0%44.5%
44.21%1916.568211,47938.3%50.0%
51.93%1816.070411,94749.4%54.3%
45.86%1816.380512,58250.6%42.2%
44.75%1816.278811,76946.6%43.0%
58.66%1806.387912,27951.8%64.6%
49.15%1796.883912,24952.4%46.2%
46.59%1766.569712,17847.0%46.2%
50.60%1686.870811,98451.6%49.3%
48.73%1607.099813,47946.3%50.5%
42.95%1566.574511,62734.7%50.0%
52.11%1426.885512,50656.5%48.0%
45.71%1406.772012,60741.3%49.4%
52.52%1396.487013,00758.0%49.4%
52.63%1347.085113,25464.8%44.3%
51.16%1316.084213,01762.3%41.2%
47.29%1296.979812,37248.3%46.4%
53.13%1286.882812,99049.1%56.2%
54.40%1265.880413,45662.3%48.6%
50.41%1236.390711,75250.9%50.0%
54.13%1096.883612,90949.1%58.9%
42.59%1096.157311,64945.8%40.0%
48.11%1071.465113,28156.8%43.5%
49.04%1046.976012,31058.2%38.8%
46.39%972.565812,85848.8%44.4%
43.30%975.573112,71752.4%36.4%
42.11%956.567111,97647.6%37.7%
45.26%952.273712,68939.1%51.0%
52.22%911.873713,47255.6%48.9%
59.09%886.784712,89858.3%59.6%
45.98%873.373712,35248.8%43.5%
53.49%876.780912,23856.1%51.1%
51.81%851.164613,45752.8%51.1%
41.67%855.483012,87237.5%44.2%
51.81%832.270313,35151.4%52.2%
49.38%814.665012,15354.5%45.8%
47.95%732.059012,06250.0%46.0%
41.43%702.367911,32742.9%39.3%
55.07%695.459313,28767.9%46.3%
52.24%676.893712,19144.7%62.1%
54.55%666.265512,21459.3%51.3%
50.00%616.263412,16748.1%51.5%
47.54%616.891013,39446.1%48.6%
54.10%613.676212,96170.4%41.2%
35.00%601.268513,85833.3%36.1%
46.67%606.470811,29147.8%46.0%
45.76%595.862111,36437.5%51.4%
51.72%581.965112,89440.7%61.3%
54.72%532.269713,47765.0%48.5%
50.00%506.068011,79250.0%50.0%
62.50%486.577512,61554.2%70.8%
63.83%471.471813,44672.0%54.5%
55.56%451.566213,32750.0%59.3%
71.11%451.266713,37168.4%73.1%
51.11%451.564813,44640.0%60.0%
42.86%433.471512,65557.1%35.7%
56.10%415.367512,78658.8%54.2%
58.54%411.757111,39660.9%55.6%
42.50%405.960611,08042.1%42.9%
48.72%392.969911,38652.0%42.9%
51.28%391.466912,38357.1%44.4%
61.54%391.970112,60058.8%63.6%
54.05%381.562912,54453.3%54.5%
39.47%383.583913,29733.3%45.0%
61.11%366.870411,69263.2%58.8%
51.52%335.288412,70650.0%52.4%
53.13%322.271313,73763.6%47.6%
58.06%317.279311,70972.2%38.5%
45.16%311.868213,11833.3%52.6%
56.67%303.972612,92961.5%52.9%
58.62%292.872012,97846.7%71.4%
50.00%292.171612,71670.0%38.9%
44.83%291.263111,56850.0%36.4%
59.26%273.976711,99464.3%53.9%
57.69%265.873811,29177.8%47.1%
52.00%251.157012,58157.1%45.5%
48.00%251.758112,06050.0%44.4%
56.52%232.866113,46266.7%52.9%
60.87%232.973812,81375.0%45.5%
63.64%226.572412,13272.7%54.5%
66.67%210.964413,55657.1%71.4%
37.50%172.858711,25250.0%33.3%
25.00%163.467012,03233.3%14.3%
62.50%166.570810,51945.5%100.0%
28.57%141.952211,62725.0%33.3%
42.86%147.071214,08350.0%40.0%
42.86%141.758013,9620.0%46.1%
28.57%141.259110,96618.2%66.7%
30.77%136.272213,44125.0%33.3%
38.46%131.854811,26657.1%16.7%
30.77%132.659911,52825.0%33.3%
58.33%124.953510,00557.1%60.0%
18.18%116.058912,77050.0%0.0%
63.64%112.171113,62866.7%62.5%
54.55%116.067813,156100.0%44.4%
55.56%93.858510,51866.7%50.0%
55.56%93.883614,44160.0%50.0%
33.33%96.454111,88833.3%33.3%
55.56%96.795713,57660.0%50.0%
75.00%83.475112,937100.0%71.4%
50.00%86.046310,32960.0%33.3%
50.00%84.346110,34350.0%50.0%
75.00%85.571212,905100.0%60.0%
25.00%85.677914,621100.0%14.3%
57.14%75.562812,81250.0%66.7%
85.71%77.085115,131100.0%75.0%
28.57%76.366210,79550.0%0.0%
42.86%72.975012,92150.0%40.0%
42.86%74.670012,04133.3%50.0%
16.67%66.466810,85650.0%0.0%
66.67%63.259613,9510.0%100.0%
33.33%65.263211,11420.0%100.0%
16.67%63.965410,30425.0%0.0%
60.00%54.94647,88350.0%66.7%
60.00%55.979511,33566.7%50.0%
40.00%55.36087,95233.3%50.0%
40.00%54.756510,4860.0%100.0%
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Darius vs Kled - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Darius do against Kled in League of Legends?

Darius wins the Darius vs Kled matchup with a 52.2% win rate compared to Kled's 47.8%, a 4.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 67 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.

How does Darius do against Kled in the early game?

In the early game, Kled has the advantage against Darius with a 55.3% win rate versus 44.7%. Kled players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Darius do against Kled in the late game?

In the late game, Darius takes over the Darius vs Kled matchup with a 62.1% win rate compared to 37.9%. Darius scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Darius vs Kled matchup?

Darius wins the matchup against Kled with a 52.2% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 4.5 percentage point advantage means Darius is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 67 games analyzed.

What is the best Darius build against Kled?

The best Darius build against Kled includes Stridebreaker, Death's Dance, Dead Man's Plate with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 80.0% 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 Kled?

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

Does Darius counter Kled?

Yes, Darius has a favorable matchup against Kled with a 52.2% win rate. Darius has a solid advantage over Kled in lane based on current patch 26.4 data.

How do I play Darius against Kled?

When playing Darius against Kled, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Kled. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.