Darius, League of Legends champion
Win Rate
47.8%
Pick Rate
3.9%
Ban Rate
16.0%

Darius Top Win Rate & Tier

Darius F TierFighterTank
Patch
26.19
Games
3,513
Lane
Top
Tier
All Tiers
Last Updated
Oct 5, 2026 UTC
Methodology
Data Methodology

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.

Is Darius Good in Patch 26.19?

Darius is weak in Patch 26.19: F tier as Top — pick it for comfort, not for the meta. Darius's 47.8% win rate ranks #39 of 48 Top champions, and its pick rate ranks #5. That is down 0.9 points from Patch 26.18. Darius is banned in 16.0% of games and present (picked or banned) in 25.1%.

Tier
F
Win Rate
47.8%#39 of 48 Top
Pick Rate
3.9%#5 of 48 Top
Ban Rate
16.0%
Win rate change
−0.9vs Patch 26.18

Win rate over the last patches (Top)

Full patch history, ban rate by rank and base stats for Darius →

Darius Roles

Darius goes Top in 86% of ranked games this patch. Each lane has its own build, runes and counters — pick the lane to switch every tab.

Share of the champion's ranked games played in each lane, with the win rate in that lane.

Patch 26.19 Darius Changes

Win Rate
Patch 26.1848.64%
Patch 26.1948.22%
-0.42%
Pick Rate
Patch 26.184.54%
Patch 26.194.54%
0.00%

Quick overview of Darius's optimal setup in League of Legends. Darius's top build includes Boots of Swiftness, Force of Nature, Dead Man's Plate, using Conqueror, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity for maximum effectiveness. Darius performs well against Sion, DrMundo, Zaahen but struggles against Shen, Sett, Kayle.

Darius Strengths and Weaknesses

Where Darius stands against every champion this patch, from ranked game stats per minute.

Strengths

  • Damage to buildings: better than 82% of champions
  • Damage mitigated: better than 76% of champions

Weaknesses

Nothing stands out — close to average.

Darius ranks in the 20.8 percentile for early game strength, 20.8 percentile for late game scaling, 44.0 percentile for objective control, 52.4 percentile for support strength, 47.2 percentile for creep farming, and 17.0 percentile for damage output.

Darius demonstrates unique performance characteristics, with win rates showing a 52.3% decrease from Iron to Chal 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 52.3% win rate, which gradually declines to 0.0% in Chal. 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 (52.3%), Bronze (51.4%), Silver (42.6%), Gold (45.2%), Platinum (47.2%)) 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.

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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 49.67% win rate in 25 minute games, while performing lowest at 44.24% in 20 minute games. Understanding Darius Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.

Champions similar to Darius include Irelia, Yone, Bel'Veth. These champions share similar playstyles, ability kits, or strategic roles as Darius in League of Legends. If you enjoy playing Darius, consider trying these champions to expand your champion pool while maintaining a familiar playstyle.
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Is Darius Good? FAQ - Patch 26.19

Is Darius good in Patch 26.19?

Not this patch: Darius is F tier as Top with a 47.8% win rate. That win rate ranks #39 of 48 Top champions.

What lane is Darius played in?

Mostly Top (86% of ranked games), also Jungle (11%).

How often is Darius banned?

Darius is banned in 16.0% of ranked games in Patch 26.19 and picked or banned in 25.1%.

What is Darius good at?

Compared with every champion this patch, Darius stands out for Damage to buildings (82/100), Damage mitigated (76/100).

Which champions are similar to Darius?

Champions that play like Darius: Irelia, Yone, Bel'Veth.