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Darius Runes

The top Darius runes in LoL patch 25.23 are Conqueror, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity, Last Stand for Darius's primary runes. Darius's runes in his secondary tree best utilizes Nimbus Cloak and Transcendence. These Darius rune choices provide the best Darius rune build for ranked.

  • Darius passive ability - Hemorrhage - League of Legends
    Hemorrhage

    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.

  • Darius Q ability - Decimate - League of Legends
    Decimate

    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/
    • 30/
    • 35/
    • 40/
    • 45
    Cooldown:
    • 9/
    • 8/
    • 7/
    • 6/
    • 5
    Range:
    • 1
  • Darius W ability - Crippling Strike - League of Legends
    Crippling Strike

    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
  • Darius E ability - Apprehend - League of Legends
    Apprehend

    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/
    • 60/
    • 50/
    • 40/
    • 30
    Cooldown:
    • 26/
    • 24/
    • 21/
    • 19/
    • 16
    Range:
    • 535
  • Darius R ultimate ability - Noxian Guillotine - League of Legends
    Noxian Guillotine

    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/
    • 100/
    • 0
    Cooldown:
    • 120/
    • 100/
    • 80
    Range:
    • 460
Classes:
  • Fighter,
  • Tank
49.73%Win Rate
Darius C tier

Darius performs best with Conqueror as the keystone rune. The optimal primary runes for Darius include Conqueror, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity. This rune setup achieves a 1.00% win rate across 2 Darius games.

This alternative Darius rune build uses Hail of Blades as the keystone. This setup provides a different playstyle for Darius and achieves a 1.00% win rate. Consider this rune page when facing specific matchups or team compositions.

Darius Runes - Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best Darius runes?

The best Darius runes in patch 25.23 are Conqueror, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity, and Last Stand for the primary tree, and Nimbus Cloak and Transcendence for the secondary tree. These runes provide optimal performance for Darius.

What keystone should I use on Darius?

Conqueror is the best keystone rune for Darius. This keystone synergizes well with Darius's abilities and provides maximum value in most matchups.

What are Darius's secondary runes?

Darius's best secondary runes are Nimbus Cloak and Transcendence. These secondary runes complement Darius's primary rune choices and enhance overall effectiveness.

Can I use different rune setups on Darius?

Yes, Darius can utilize different rune setups depending on matchup and playstyle. While Conqueror is most popular, alternative keystones may work better in specific situations.