- Win Rate
- 47.8%
- Pick Rate
- 3.9%
- Ban Rate
- 16.0%
Darius Top Runes: Keystone & Shards
- Patch
- 26.19
- Games
- 3,513
- Lane
- Top
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Oct 5, 2026 UTC
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
Best Top Darius runes for LoL Patch 26.19 - Conqueror from the Precision tree with Sorcery secondary (49.8% WR, 24.5% pick rate). Darius's optimal primary runes are Conqueror, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity, Last Stand. Secondary tree: Axiom Arcanist, 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.
Axiom ArcanistYour Ultimate has 12% increased damage, healing, and shielding.
(AoE damage is reduced to a 8% increase)
Scoring a takedown on an enemy champion reduces your Ultimate's current cooldown by 7%.
CelerityAll movement bonuses are 7% more effective on you and gain
Primary Tree
PrecisionConquerorBasic 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
Every Darius Top Keystone and Secondary Tree (Patch 26.19)
7,332 gamesDarius Top runs Conqueror in 62% of games, with a 48.3% win rate. Sorcery is the usual secondary tree (33%). Standard stat shards: Attack Speed (offense), Adaptive Force (flex), Health Scaling (defense).
Keystones
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| ConquerorMost played | 62.4% | 48.3% | 4,575 |
 Stormraider's Surge | 34.9% | 49.2% | 2,558 |
 Hail of Blades | 1.2% | 38.5% | 91 |
Secondary trees
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
 SorceryMost played | 33.2% | 49.7% | 2,433 |
| Precision | 32.7% | 48.8% | 2,398 |
 Resolve | 32.1% | 46.7% | 2,353 |
 Inspiration | 1.5% | 54.0% | 113 |
Pick rate is the share of Darius games in this lane that used the rune; options under 40 games are left out. A higher win rate on a rarely picked rune is usually a matchup-specific choice, not a general upgrade.
Darius Minor Runes by Tree
Every minor rune Darius players take, grouped by rune tree, with how often it is picked and how often it wins.
Precision
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| TriumphMost played | 93.3% | 48.4% | 6,838 |
| Legend: Alacrity | 70.3% | 49.2% | 5,154 |
| Last Stand | 61.5% | 48.5% | 4,510 |
 Legend: Haste | 23.9% | 46.3% | 1,755 |
 Coup de Grace | 2.7% | 43.9% | 196 |
 Cut Down | 1.6% | 54.3% | 116 |
Sorcery
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| CelerityMost played | 66.5% | 49.5% | 4,873 |
| Nimbus Cloak | 37.1% | 49.1% | 2,718 |
 Gathering Storm | 34.1% | 49.1% | 2,501 |
| Axiom Arcanist | 30.5% | 50.2% | 2,233 |
 Scorch | 1.6% | 47.0% | 115 |
 Transcendence | 0.8% | 44.8% | 58 |
Resolve
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
 Bone PlatingMost played | 27.3% | 46.2% | 1,999 |
 Unflinching | 24.2% | 45.8% | 1,772 |
 Overgrowth | 4.0% | 51.4% | 290 |
 Second Wind | 3.5% | 51.6% | 258 |
 Demolish | 2.7% | 54.5% | 198 |
 Revitalize | 2.4% | 41.9% | 179 |
Inspiration
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
 Cosmic InsightMost played | 1.1% | 56.4% | 78 |
 Hextech Flashtraption | 0.7% | 45.8% | 48 |
Domination
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
 Grisly MementosMost played | 0.9% | 31.9% | 69 |
 Cheap Shot | 0.9% | 43.3% | 67 |
 Ultimate Hunter | 0.9% | 38.1% | 63 |
 Taste of Blood | 0.8% | 30.6% | 62 |
 Relentless Hunter | 0.7% | 43.1% | 51 |
Darius Stat Shards
Which stat shards Darius players choose in each of the three shard rows, and the win rate of each.
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
 Adaptive Force (flex)Most played | 95.6% | 48.4% | 7,012 |
 Attack Speed (offense) | 95.6% | 48.5% | 7,011 |
 Health Scaling (defense) | 85.7% | 48.2% | 6,284 |
| Health (defense) | 8.0% | 49.3% | 588 |
 Tenacity and Slow Resist (defense) | 6.3% | 50.2% | 460 |
| Adaptive Force (offense) | 3.7% | 48.5% | 274 |
 Move Speed (flex) | 3.6% | 47.3% | 262 |
| Health Scaling (flex) | 0.8% | 55.2% | 58 |
 Ability Haste (offense) | 0.6% | 44.7% | 47 |
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Darius Runes FAQ - Patch 26.19
What is the best keystone for Darius Top?
Conqueror: Darius Top takes it in 62% of ranked games and wins 48.3% of 4,575 games. Alternatives: Stormraider's Surge (35%, 49.2%), Hail of Blades (1%, 38.5%).
What stat shards should Darius take?
Most Darius players take Attack Speed (offense), Adaptive Force (flex), Health Scaling (defense) — one from each shard row.
What are the best Darius runes in patch 26.19?
The best Darius runes in patch 26.19 use the Precision tree with Conqueror, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity, and Last Stand, and the Sorcery tree with Axiom Arcanist and Celerity. This rune setup achieves a 49.8% win rate with a 24.5% pick rate.
What is the win rate for Darius's best rune page?
Darius's best rune page has a 49.8% win rate in patch 26.19, which is +2.0% compared to Darius's average win rate. This rune setup has a 24.5% 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 26.19. This keystone synergizes well with Darius's kit and provides a 49.8% 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 Axiom Arcanist and Celerity, which complement Darius's Precision primary tree.
What are alternative rune setups for Darius?
An alternative Darius rune setup uses Conqueror from the Precision 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 24.5% pick rate in patch 26.19. This indicates that 24.5% of Darius players use the Conqueror setup with Precision and Sorcery trees.