DariusRunes
Best Darius runes for LoL Patch 26.12 - Conqueror from the Precision tree with Sorcery secondary (87.5% WR, 1.8% pick rate). Darius's optimal primary runes are Conqueror, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity, Last Stand. Secondary tree: Nimbus Cloak, Celerity.
Primary Tree
Precision
ConquerorBasic attacks or spells that deal damage to an enemy champion grant 2 stacks of Conqueror for 5s, gaining 1.8-4
When fully stacked, heal for 8% of the damage you deal to champions (5% for ranged champions).
TriumphTakedowns restore 5% of your missing health, 2.5% of your max health, and grant an additional 20 gold.
'The most dangerous game brings the greatest glory.'
—Noxian Reckoner
Legend: AlacrityGain 3% attack speed plus an additional 1.5% for every Legend stack (
Earn progress toward Legend stacks for every champion takedown, epic monster takedown, large monster kill, and minion kill.
Last StandDeal 5% - 11% increased damage to champions while you are below 60% health. Max damage gained at 30% health.
Nimbus CloakAfter casting a Summoner Spell, gain a
Increase:
CelerityAll movement bonuses are 7% more effective on you and gain
Primary Tree
Sorcery
Stormraider's SurgeDealing 25% of a champion's maximum health within 3s grants
Cooldown: 20s - 10s
Nimbus CloakAfter casting a Summoner Spell, gain a
Increase:
CelerityAll movement bonuses are 7% more effective on you and gain
Gathering StormEvery 10 min gain AP or AD,
10 min: + 8 AP or 5 AD
20 min: + 24 AP or 14 AD
30 min: + 48 AP or 29 AD
40 min: + 80 AP or 48 AD
50 min: + 120 AP or 72 AD
60 min: + 168 AP or 101 AD
etc...
Legend: AlacrityGain 3% attack speed plus an additional 1.5% for every Legend stack (
Earn progress toward Legend stacks for every champion takedown, epic monster takedown, large monster kill, and minion kill.
TriumphTakedowns restore 5% of your missing health, 2.5% of your max health, and grant an additional 20 gold.
'The most dangerous game brings the greatest glory.'
—Noxian Reckoner
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Darius Runes - Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best Darius runes in patch 26.12?
The best Darius runes in patch 26.12 use the Precision tree with Conqueror, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity, and Last Stand, and the Sorcery tree with Nimbus Cloak and Celerity. This rune setup achieves a 87.5% win rate with a 1.8% pick rate.
What is the win rate for Darius's best rune page?
Darius's best rune page has a 87.5% win rate in patch 26.12, which is +40.3% compared to Darius's average win rate. This rune setup has a 1.8% pick rate among Darius players.
What keystone should I use on Darius?
Conqueror from the Precision tree is the best keystone rune for Darius in patch 26.12. This keystone synergizes well with Darius's kit and provides a 87.5% win rate.
What is Darius's primary rune tree?
Darius's primary rune tree is Precision. The optimal Precision runes for Darius are Conqueror, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity, and Last Stand, with Conqueror being the keystone of choice.
What is Darius's secondary rune tree?
Darius's best secondary rune tree is Sorcery. The recommended Sorcery runes are Nimbus Cloak and Celerity, which complement Darius's Precision primary tree.
What are alternative rune setups for Darius?
An alternative Darius rune setup uses Stormraider's Surge from the Sorcery tree. This alternate build may be preferred in certain matchups or playstyles. Check the alternative rune page above for full details including win rate and pick rate.
How popular are Darius's runes?
Darius's top rune page has a 1.8% pick rate in patch 26.12. This indicates that 1.8% of Darius players use the Conqueror setup with Precision and Sorcery trees.