Darius - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.5%
Pick Rate
4.4%

Dariusvs Sylas

CFighterTank
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 7, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Darius vs Sylas is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Sylas wins with a 54.2% win rate (+8.3%) over Darius based on 24 games. Sylas 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 Sylas 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 - 45.8% win rate in this matchup
Darius
45.8% WR
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Sylas vs Darius matchup - 54.2% win rate
Sylas
54.2% WR

Who Wins the Darius vs Sylas Matchup?

Sylas wins the Darius vs Sylas matchup
Winner
Sylas
Matches: 24
45.8%
Win Rate
54.2%
4.1
CS / min
3.5
765
DMG / min
811
12,184
Gold / game
12,013
393
Heal / min
448
1,282
DMG Mitigated / min
878
0.7
CC / min
0.8
40.0%
Early Game WR
60.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Darius vs Sylas Matchup Summary

The Darius vs Sylas matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 24 recent matches analyzed, Sylas wins with a 54.2% win rate compared to Darius's 45.8%, giving Sylas a 8.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Sylas controls the early laning stage, but Darius outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Sylas 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 349 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Sylas has a strong advantage in this matchup. Darius players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Sylas 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.

Darius vs Sylas Laning Phase Breakdown

Darius wins the laning phase against Sylas in League of Legends

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

Farming
4.1Darius
3.5Sylas
Darius edges out Sylas by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 8 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Darius.
Damage
765Darius
811Sylas
Sylas deals 46 more champion damage per minute than Darius. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Darius choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Sylas's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,184Darius
12,013Sylas
Darius and Sylas generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 171 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.7Darius
0.8Sylas
Both Darius and Sylas 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
1,675Darius
1,326Sylas
Darius vastly out-sustains Sylas, healing and mitigating 349 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Darius can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Sylas is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Sylas, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Darius Build Against Sylas

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Sylas, providing the mobility and stats Darius needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Darius against Sylas are Death's Dance, Force of Nature 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 66.7% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Sylas. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Darius vs Sylas matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Sylas
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Darius early game win rateDarius40.0%
Sylas early game win rateSylas60.0%
Late Game
Darius
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Darius late game win rateDarius50.0%
Sylas late game win rateSylas50.0%

Sylas dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Darius. This lopsided early game means Sylas can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Darius at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Sylas. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Sylas has the edge early, but Darius gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Darius Runes Against Sylas

Precision rune tree - Darius primary runes vs SylasPrecision
Conqueror - best Darius rune vs SylasTriumph - best Darius rune vs SylasLegend: Haste - best Darius rune vs SylasLast Stand - best Darius rune vs Sylas
Resolve rune tree - Darius secondary runes vs SylasResolve
Bone Plating - best Darius rune vs SylasOvergrowth - best Darius rune vs Sylas
100.0% WR

The Precision and Resolve rune setup gives Darius the best tools to compete against Sylas in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Darius matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.15%3786.681012,05348.1%48.2%
49.62%2666.284211,38550.4%48.9%
51.90%2376.180811,84260.8%45.7%
48.10%2376.162911,86342.4%51.7%
50.52%1926.273212,01651.8%49.5%
41.81%1776.799311,30940.2%43.3%
46.15%1696.470611,39945.2%46.9%
47.13%1576.284312,07936.8%55.1%
48.68%1526.795712,48555.2%44.7%
52.74%1466.079011,72048.6%56.6%
46.67%1356.488012,22543.6%48.8%
49.62%1336.371811,73150.0%49.3%
45.31%1286.383112,10644.8%45.7%
59.20%1256.482412,20957.6%60.6%
47.58%1246.473912,80141.1%52.9%
47.97%1236.785912,07446.8%49.2%
40.00%1205.766610,34333.3%47.4%
55.08%1186.289312,78741.9%62.7%
55.24%1055.972411,31054.0%56.4%
56.73%1046.586112,33164.1%52.3%
54.81%1045.862012,06651.3%56.9%
55.77%1046.483412,77847.4%60.6%
49.50%1016.382912,03255.3%46.0%
47.00%1006.568911,77556.3%38.5%
47.25%916.282511,96147.8%46.7%
56.04%916.372211,95659.0%53.9%
48.89%903.371811,26451.9%44.4%
51.69%896.770111,25151.0%52.5%
52.27%886.291311,97256.4%49.0%
43.18%886.676612,24542.1%44.0%
62.35%856.585611,84450.0%72.3%
48.81%846.379311,95047.4%50.0%
51.28%783.465511,93257.5%44.7%
59.74%777.082612,47670.0%53.2%
45.45%775.786112,53544.7%46.1%
62.16%746.885513,50562.9%61.5%
45.21%736.093412,78238.5%48.9%
50.75%676.577811,84956.3%45.7%
48.48%666.054411,64045.5%50.0%
47.62%636.986112,44648.3%47.1%
50.85%596.877811,77558.8%40.0%
50.91%552.569912,62953.6%48.1%
50.00%545.465612,43558.3%43.3%
42.59%546.460610,73735.7%50.0%
41.51%535.466211,13357.1%24.0%
41.67%481.866513,13052.4%33.3%
45.83%481.573113,04743.5%48.0%
50.00%486.074211,67552.6%48.3%
50.00%461.759812,72754.5%45.8%
45.45%446.172912,53633.3%50.0%
54.76%421.979012,82544.4%62.5%
42.86%421.266412,62421.4%53.6%
48.78%416.777811,59941.2%54.2%
53.66%412.257912,17950.0%57.1%
47.22%363.669612,90450.0%45.5%
52.78%365.662811,75157.1%50.0%
44.44%365.667810,94836.8%52.9%
42.86%353.672512,52640.0%45.0%
45.71%352.760412,14553.3%40.0%
60.00%356.280911,26758.8%61.1%
55.88%341.767713,03455.6%56.3%
51.52%336.697812,44250.0%52.9%
54.55%336.476613,47653.9%55.0%
56.67%302.273713,55356.3%57.1%
57.69%265.985512,94460.0%56.3%
56.00%253.254012,24180.0%40.0%
50.00%246.664112,26270.0%35.7%
45.83%244.176512,18440.0%50.0%
80.95%212.075112,49477.8%83.3%
35.00%205.668310,38330.0%40.0%
47.37%193.075812,29742.9%50.0%
50.00%180.972313,78028.6%63.6%
64.71%175.775714,45533.3%71.4%
56.25%163.567414,84533.3%61.5%
50.00%164.792413,20150.0%50.0%
46.67%151.761313,12975.0%36.4%
35.71%146.475012,11116.7%50.0%
64.29%146.072111,25242.9%85.7%
61.54%132.982712,43971.4%50.0%
38.46%136.566012,27016.7%57.1%
46.15%136.372713,24120.0%62.5%
69.23%132.377014,00975.0%66.7%
53.85%131.265214,66580.0%37.5%
61.54%133.971211,45166.7%57.1%
50.00%121.147710,71666.7%33.3%
41.67%126.362711,02660.0%28.6%
45.45%111.160313,43933.3%50.0%
27.27%112.675513,42033.3%25.0%
54.55%114.675212,6060.0%66.7%
63.64%112.462613,92375.0%57.1%
50.00%105.560311,50633.3%75.0%
50.00%106.871411,12766.7%25.0%
40.00%105.152110,59040.0%40.0%
50.00%102.555611,874100.0%16.7%
30.00%101.254912,27925.0%33.3%
40.00%105.079512,16725.0%50.0%
60.00%102.577916,428100.0%55.6%
60.00%101.470713,42340.0%80.0%
80.00%106.756911,67971.4%100.0%
55.56%93.095113,81366.7%50.0%
0.00%93.55419,0660.0%0.0%
66.67%91.261314,494100.0%57.1%
66.67%97.095113,74933.3%83.3%
50.00%82.84949,30825.0%75.0%
37.50%85.367213,26433.3%40.0%
57.14%76.381113,8570.0%66.7%
42.86%76.577311,95933.3%50.0%
42.86%74.175912,76650.0%40.0%
28.57%75.751710,1830.0%66.7%
66.67%65.186813,297100.0%0.0%
66.67%65.366812,13975.0%50.0%
16.67%66.251813,9850.0%16.7%
40.00%56.566314,1290.0%40.0%
60.00%55.359610,86675.0%0.0%
20.00%54.673112,3460.0%20.0%
80.00%57.581614,180100.0%50.0%

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Darius vs Sylas - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Darius do against Sylas in League of Legends?

Sylas wins the Darius vs Sylas matchup with a 54.2% win rate compared to Darius's 45.8%, a 8.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 24 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Darius do against Sylas in the early game?

In the early game, Sylas has the advantage against Darius with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Sylas players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Darius do against Sylas in the late game?

In the late game, Darius takes over the Darius vs Sylas matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Darius scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Darius vs Sylas matchup?

Sylas wins the matchup against Darius with a 54.2% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 8.3 percentage point advantage means Sylas is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 24 games analyzed.

What is the best Darius build against Sylas?

The best Darius build against Sylas includes Death's Dance, Force of Nature, Dead Man's Plate with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 66.7% 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 Sylas?

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

Does Darius counter Sylas?

No, Darius struggles against Sylas with only a 45.8% win rate. Sylas has the advantage in this matchup. Darius players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Sylas's lead.

How do I play Darius against Sylas?

When playing Darius against Sylas, play cautiously and avoid Sylas's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Sylas in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.