Darius - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.1%
Pick Rate
4.3%

Dariusvs Volibear

BFighterTank
Patch26.14
Matches226,800
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Darius vs Volibear is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Darius wins with a 56.1% win rate (+12.2%) over Volibear based on 41 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 Volibear 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 - 56.1% win rate in this matchup
Darius
56.1% WR
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Volibear vs Darius matchup - 43.9% win rate
Volibear
43.9% WR

Who Wins the Darius vs Volibear Matchup?

Darius wins the Darius vs Volibear matchup
Winner
Darius
Matches: 41
56.1%
Win Rate
43.9%
6.4
CS / min
6.1
761
DMG / min
811
9,986
Gold / game
9,972
269
Heal / min
280
1,085
DMG Mitigated / min
1,190
0.8
CC / min
0.9
52.4%
Early Game WR
47.6%
60.0%
Late Game WR
40.0%

Darius vs Volibear Matchup Summary

The Darius vs Volibear matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 41 recent matches analyzed, Darius wins with a 56.1% win rate compared to Volibear's 43.9%, giving Darius a 12.2 percentage point advantage. Darius dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Volibear 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 Volibear leads by 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Darius players can confidently pick into Volibear and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Volibear 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 Volibear Laning Phase Breakdown

Volibear wins the laning phase against Darius in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.4Darius
6.1Volibear
Darius edges out Volibear 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
761Darius
811Volibear
Volibear deals 50 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 Volibear's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
9,986Darius
9,972Volibear
Darius and Volibear generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 14 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.8Darius
0.9Volibear
Both Darius and Volibear 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
1,354Darius
1,470Volibear
Volibear heals and mitigates 116 more damage per minute than Darius, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Volibear to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Darius.

Best Darius Build Against Volibear

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Volibear, providing the mobility and stats Darius needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Darius against Volibear 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 performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 2 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Volibear. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Darius vs Volibear matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Darius
52.4%
+4.8% advantage
Darius early game win rateDarius52.4%
Volibear early game win rateVolibear47.6%
Late Game
Darius
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Darius late game win rateDarius60.0%
Volibear late game win rateVolibear40.0%

During the early laning phase (first 15 minutes), Darius has a meaningful 52.4% win rate, outperforming Volibear by 4.8 percentage points. Darius players should look to press this advantage through aggressive trades, wave priority, and early jungle coordination.

Darius is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Volibear. 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. Volibear players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Darius Runes Against Volibear

Precision rune tree - Darius primary runes vs VolibearPrecision
Conqueror - best Darius rune vs VolibearTriumph - best Darius rune vs VolibearLegend: Alacrity - best Darius rune vs VolibearLast Stand - best Darius rune vs Volibear
Sorcery rune tree - Darius secondary runes vs VolibearSorcery
Axiom Arcanist - best Darius rune vs VolibearCelerity - best Darius rune vs Volibear
62.5% WR

Running Precision primary with Sorcery secondary allows Darius to press their advantage against Volibear, 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
43.69%1036.282311,31145.8%41.8%
48.31%896.380310,78448.8%47.8%
39.77%886.681011,62347.2%34.6%
46.88%645.874911,12940.7%51.4%
38.98%596.056910,68135.0%41.0%
54.00%506.082611,58144.4%59.4%
56.25%486.470710,96341.7%70.8%
55.32%476.571411,14937.5%64.5%
50.00%446.378211,33552.9%48.1%
38.10%426.61,06912,20040.0%37.0%
56.10%416.47619,98652.4%60.0%
50.00%406.573711,57356.3%45.8%
56.41%396.479011,92673.3%45.8%
60.53%386.494712,36263.6%59.3%
44.44%366.888512,19750.0%38.9%
47.22%366.278211,11550.0%45.5%
47.22%366.270810,75580.0%23.8%
51.43%356.91,10113,90846.1%54.5%
55.88%346.471512,04063.6%52.2%
48.48%335.665010,73630.8%60.0%
57.58%336.887012,50785.7%36.8%
53.13%325.754712,36680.0%40.9%
65.63%326.571811,81380.0%59.1%
46.88%326.066311,00354.5%42.9%
32.26%315.973010,63921.4%41.2%
58.62%295.865511,76875.0%47.1%
27.59%296.677311,71530.8%25.0%
60.71%286.297511,26561.5%60.0%
46.15%266.392511,51661.5%30.8%
60.00%256.696213,00760.0%60.0%
60.00%256.189611,52555.6%62.5%
44.00%256.279110,81350.0%40.0%
60.00%256.384910,76460.0%60.0%
45.45%225.975311,38660.0%33.3%
75.00%206.96889,85972.7%77.8%
25.00%206.583511,96437.5%16.7%
40.00%206.261110,91440.0%40.0%
55.00%207.382213,57450.0%58.3%
42.11%196.584111,18327.3%62.5%
55.56%182.565111,66960.0%50.0%
55.56%185.880811,79650.0%57.1%
55.56%186.573411,44760.0%53.9%
72.22%186.982611,56275.0%66.7%
58.82%176.495811,67657.1%60.0%
56.25%166.254010,80471.4%44.4%
46.67%154.267611,16137.5%57.1%
60.00%156.870111,15966.7%50.0%
46.15%135.966810,53160.0%37.5%
38.46%135.362912,23833.3%42.9%
66.67%124.975914,12666.7%66.7%
10.00%103.157111,6780.0%14.3%
30.00%101.67199,92816.7%50.0%
70.00%102.373414,03575.0%66.7%
22.22%95.57399,03833.3%16.7%
87.50%81.173014,362100.0%75.0%
71.43%72.677312,4960.0%83.3%
42.86%75.565413,7540.0%50.0%
57.14%76.189413,67433.3%75.0%
28.57%76.96278,17333.3%0.0%
57.14%75.063810,74550.0%66.7%
42.86%75.078311,50950.0%40.0%
50.00%66.063514,237100.0%40.0%
33.33%67.065411,92166.7%0.0%
100.00%62.665713,540100.0%100.0%
33.33%62.580711,9420.0%40.0%
100.00%51.161314,010100.0%100.0%
60.00%52.290512,4330.0%100.0%
80.00%53.670010,13266.7%100.0%
60.00%55.48369,984100.0%33.3%
60.00%53.970012,77466.7%50.0%
40.00%55.75738,70533.3%50.0%

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Darius vs Volibear - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Darius do against Volibear in League of Legends?

Darius wins the Darius vs Volibear matchup with a 56.1% win rate compared to Volibear's 43.9%, a 12.2 percentage point difference. This data is based on 41 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Darius do against Volibear in the early game?

In the early game, Darius has the advantage against Volibear with a 52.4% win rate versus 47.6%. 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 Volibear in the late game?

In the late game, Darius takes over the Darius vs Volibear matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Darius scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Darius vs Volibear matchup?

Darius wins the matchup against Volibear with a 56.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 12.2 percentage point advantage means Darius is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 41 games analyzed.

What is the best Darius build against Volibear?

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

The best Darius runes against Volibear use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 62.5% win rate in the Darius vs Volibear matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Darius counter Volibear?

Yes, Darius has a favorable matchup against Volibear with a 56.1% win rate. Darius strongly counters Volibear in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Darius against Volibear?

When playing Darius against Volibear, 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.