Darius the Hand of Noxus
There is no greater symbol of Noxian might than Darius, the nation's most feared and battle-hardened commander. Rising from humble origins to become the Hand of Noxus, he cleaves through the empire's enemies—many of them Noxians themselves. Knowing that he never doubts his cause is just, and never hesitates once his axe is raised, those who stand against the leader of the Trifarian Legion can expect no mercy.
Hemorrhage
Darius' attacks and damaging abilities cause enemies to bleed for physical damage over 5 seconds, stacking up to 5 times. Darius enrages and gains massive Attack Damage when his target reaches max stacks.
Decimate
Darius winds up and swings his axe in a wide circle. Enemies struck by the blade take more damage than those struck by the handle. Darius heals based on enemy champions and large monsters hit by the blade.
Cost:- 25/
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- 45
Cooldown:- 9/
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Range:- 1
Crippling Strike
Darius's next attack strikes an enemy's crucial artery. As they bleed out, their Move Speed is slowed.
Cost:- 40
Cooldown:- 5
Range:- 300
Apprehend
Darius hones his axe, passively causing his physical damage to ignore a percentage of his target's Armor. When activated, Darius sweeps up his enemies with his axe's hook and pulls them to him.
Cost:- 70/
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Cooldown:- 26/
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Range:- 535
Noxian Guillotine
Darius leaps to an enemy champion and strikes a lethal blow, dealing true damage. This damage is increased for each stack of Hemorrhage on the target. If Noxian Guillotine is a killing blow, its cooldown is refreshed for a brief duration.
Cost:- 100/
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- 0
Cooldown:- 120/
- 100/
- 80
Range:- 460
- Fighter,
- Tank
Patch 26.1 Darius Changes
Quick overview of Darius's optimal setup in League of Legends. Darius's top build includes Boots of Swiftness, Stridebreaker, Dead Man's Plate, using Conqueror, Triumph, Legend: Haste for maximum effectiveness. Darius performs well against Olaf, Shen, Ambessa but struggles against Singed, Vayne, Gangplank.
- Darius's Top Build
- Darius's Best Runes
- Darius's Top Matchups
- Darius's Counters
Darius's base statistics in League of Legends. Darius has 652 base health, 64 attack damage, 37 armor, and 32 magic resist. Understanding Darius's stats is crucial for maximizing Darius's effectiveness in lane and team fights. Compare Darius's stats against other champions to see how Darius ranks.
AP:0
AD:64(5 per level)
AS:0(1 per level)
Crit Chance:0%
Mana:263(58 per level)
Mana Regen:6(0.35 per level)
Health:652(114 per level)
Health Regen:10(0.95 per level)
Armor:37(5.2 per level)
MR:32(2.05 per level)
Speed:340
Attack Range:175(175 per level)
Darius Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Darius Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 52.96% win rate in 45 minute games, while performing lowest at 46.05% in 30 minute games. Understanding Darius Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
Darius's performance across key metrics in League of Legends. Early Game: 17.4%, Late Game: 37.8%, Objective Control: 69.8%, Supportive Strength: 57.7%, Creep Farming: 68.6%, Damage: 42.4%. These percentile rankings show how Darius compares to other champions in each category.
Darius demonstrates unique performance characteristics, with win rates showing a 1.5% decrease from Iron to Diamond tiers. This pattern suggests that Darius may be more accessible for newer players while facing increased difficulty against higher-skilled opponents. In Iron tier, Darius achieves a 48.0% win rate, which gradually declines to 46.5% in Diamond. This trend often indicates that Darius's strengths can be more effectively countered by experienced players who understand the champion's weaknesses and trading patterns. The declining performance (Iron (48.0%), Bronze (44.7%), Silver (48.8%), Gold (49.8%), Platinum (50.1%)) suggests that while Darius can be effective in lower ranks where opponents may not exploit vulnerabilities, higher-tier players are better equipped to neutralize Darius's advantages. However, this doesn't mean Darius is unviable at higher ranks - rather, it requires more sophisticated strategies, better macro play, and careful matchup selection. Players at higher elos should focus on understanding when to pick Darius, how to play around counters, and maximizing value in favorable matchups. Success with Darius at higher levels demands strong game sense, positioning, and the ability to adapt playstyle based on team compositions and enemy picks.
When to Pick Darius
Strengths
- Rewarding champion when mastered properly
- Strong matchups against Olaf and Shen
- Optimal rune setup achieves 68.8% win rate
- Consistent performance throughout all game phases
Weaknesses
- Struggles against Singed (40.0% enemy WR)
- Requires safe laning to reach power spikes
- Below average win rate suggests high skill floor
- Can be punished by coordinated team play
Strategic Tips
Pick Darius into favorable matchups like Olaf where you can dominate lane and snowball your lead.
Use the optimal $Precision + $Sorcery rune setup for a $68.8% win rate.
Learn your champion's key item and level power spikes to maximize fight potential.
Darius Overview - Frequently Asked Questions
What tier is Darius in League of Legends?
Darius is currently F tier in League of Legends patch 26.1. Darius ranks among the top champions in the current meta.
What is Darius's win rate?
Darius has a 48.32% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.1. This win rate is calculated across all ranks and reflects Darius's overall performance in ranked games.
Which champions are similar to Darius?
Champions similar to Darius include Naafiri, Volibear, and Yone. These champions share similar playstyles, abilities, or roles as Darius in League of Legends.
How does Darius perform during different match durations?
Darius's performance varies throughout the game. Early game strength, mid game power spikes, and late game scaling all contribute to Darius's overall effectiveness. Check the match duration win rate chart to see Darius's performance at different game lengths.