Darius - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.8%
Pick Rate
4.4%

Dariusvs Vi

FFighterTank
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 2, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Darius vs Vi is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Darius wins with a 55.9% win rate (+11.8%) over Vi based on 34 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 Vi 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 - 55.9% win rate in this matchup
Darius
55.9% WR
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Vi vs Darius matchup - 44.1% win rate
Vi
44.1% WR

Who Wins the Darius vs Vi Matchup?

Darius wins the Darius vs Vi matchup
Winner
Darius
Matches: 34
55.9%
Win Rate
44.1%
1.7
CS / min
1.4
677
DMG / min
690
13,034
Gold / game
12,380
430
Heal / min
269
1,187
DMG Mitigated / min
1,014
0.7
CC / min
1.0
55.6%
Early Game WR
44.4%
56.3%
Late Game WR
43.8%

Darius vs Vi Matchup Summary

The Darius vs Vi matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 34 recent matches analyzed, Darius wins with a 55.9% win rate compared to Vi's 44.1%, giving Darius a 11.8 percentage point advantage. Darius dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Vi players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Vi leads by 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Darius players can confidently pick into Vi and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Vi 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 Vi Laning Phase Breakdown

Darius wins the laning phase against Vi in League of Legends

Darius is favored during the laning phase against Vi, 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
1.7Darius
1.4Vi
Darius edges out Vi by 0.3 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Darius.
Damage
677Darius
690Vi
Damage output is virtually even between Darius and Vi, with only 13 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
13,034Darius
12,380Vi
Darius earns 654 more gold per game than Vi, 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
0.7Darius
1.0Vi
Both Darius and Vi provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
1,617Darius
1,282Vi
Darius vastly out-sustains Vi, healing and mitigating 334 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Darius can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Vi is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Vi, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Darius Build Against Vi

Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Vi, providing the mobility and stats Darius needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Darius against Vi are Force of Nature, Dead Man's Plate and Youmuu's Ghostblade. This combination gives Darius an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 4 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Vi. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Darius vs Vi matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Darius
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Darius early game win rateDarius55.6%
Vi early game win rateVi44.4%
Late Game
Darius
56.3%
+12.5% advantage
Darius late game win rateDarius56.3%
Vi late game win rateVi43.8%

Darius dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 55.6% win rate — a 11.1 percentage point lead over Vi. 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 56.3% win rate — 12.5 points above Vi. 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. Vi players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Darius Runes Against Vi

Precision rune tree - Darius primary runes vs ViPrecision
Conqueror - best Darius rune vs ViTriumph - best Darius rune vs ViLegend: Alacrity - best Darius rune vs ViLast Stand - best Darius rune vs Vi
Sorcery rune tree - Darius secondary runes vs ViSorcery
Nimbus Cloak - best Darius rune vs ViCelerity - best Darius rune vs Vi
100.0% WR

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


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 Vi - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Darius do against Vi in League of Legends?

Darius wins the Darius vs Vi matchup with a 55.9% win rate compared to Vi's 44.1%, a 11.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 34 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Darius do against Vi in the early game?

In the early game, Darius has the advantage against Vi with a 55.6% win rate versus 44.4%. 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 Vi in the late game?

In the late game, Darius takes over the Darius vs Vi matchup with a 56.3% win rate compared to 43.8%. Darius scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Darius vs Vi matchup?

Darius wins the matchup against Vi with a 55.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 11.8 percentage point advantage means Darius is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 34 games analyzed.

What is the best Darius build against Vi?

The best Darius build against Vi includes Force of Nature, Dead Man's Plate, Youmuu's Ghostblade 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 Darius runes against Vi?

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

Does Darius counter Vi?

Yes, Darius has a favorable matchup against Vi with a 55.9% win rate. Darius strongly counters Vi in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Darius against Vi?

When playing Darius against Vi, 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.