Elise - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.9%
Pick Rate
1.1%

Elisevs Darius

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Patch26.9
Matches514,344
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 10, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Elise vs Darius is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Elise wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Darius based on 6 games. Elise holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Elise build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Elise vs Darius matchup.

Elise Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Elise performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

Compare against an opponent
Darius - 66.7% win rateDarius(66.7%)
Elise - 66.7% win rate in this matchup
Elise
66.7% WR
VS
Darius vs Elise matchup - 33.3% win rate
Darius
33.3% WR

Who Wins the Elise vs Darius Matchup?

Elise wins the Elise vs Darius matchup
Winner
Elise
Matches: 6
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
3.2
CS / min
3.6
788
DMG / min
784
12,175
Gold / game
12,303
350
Heal / min
432
498
DMG Mitigated / min
1,235
1.1
CC / min
0.8
75.0%
Early Game WR
25.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Elise vs Darius Matchup Summary

The Elise vs Darius matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Elise wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Darius's 33.3%, giving Elise a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Elise dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Darius players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Darius leads by 819 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Elise players can confidently pick into Darius and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Darius away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Elise vs Darius Laning Phase Breakdown

Darius wins the laning phase against Elise in League of Legends

Darius is favored during the laning phase against Elise, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Darius holds advantages in farming, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
3.2Elise
3.6Darius
Darius edges out Elise by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Darius.
Damage
788Elise
784Darius
Damage output is virtually even between Elise and Darius, with only 4 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
12,175Elise
12,303Darius
Elise and Darius generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 129 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.1Elise
0.8Darius
Both Elise and Darius provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
848Elise
1,667Darius
Darius vastly out-sustains Elise, healing and mitigating 819 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Darius can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Elise is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Elise, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Elise Build Against Darius

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Darius, providing the mobility and stats Elise needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Elise against Darius are Stormsurge, Shadowflame and Zhonya's Hourglass. This combination gives Elise an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Elise vs Darius matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Elise
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Elise early game win rateElise75.0%
Darius early game win rateDarius25.0%
Late Game
Elise
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Elise late game win rateElise50.0%
Darius late game win rateDarius50.0%

Elise dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Darius. This lopsided early game means Elise can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Elise at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Darius. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

Elise holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Darius players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Elise Runes Against Darius

Precision rune tree - Elise primary runes vs DariusPrecision
Press the Attack - best Elise rune vs DariusTriumph - best Elise rune vs DariusLegend: Alacrity - best Elise rune vs DariusCoup de Grace - best Elise rune vs Darius
Domination rune tree - Elise secondary runes vs DariusDomination
Sudden Impact - best Elise rune vs DariusTreasure Hunter - best Elise rune vs Darius
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Domination secondary allows Elise to press their advantage against Darius, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Elise matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. The table below shows Elise's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Elise build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Elise matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.9
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
57.14%420.868713,01068.8%50.0%
51.28%390.878013,85153.9%50.0%
48.72%391.070312,43558.8%40.9%
57.14%350.972112,06476.5%38.9%
48.48%330.873711,50445.0%53.9%
40.63%321.073812,57631.3%50.0%
58.62%290.976312,32338.5%75.0%
57.69%260.864911,74646.1%69.2%
37.50%241.174110,83435.7%40.0%
52.17%230.968511,51261.5%40.0%
56.52%231.26129,97053.9%60.0%
27.27%221.164811,61730.0%25.0%
50.00%220.768612,30145.5%54.5%
59.09%221.076013,22166.7%56.3%
42.86%210.871512,65322.2%58.3%
45.00%201.46009,92742.9%46.1%
45.00%200.968212,37141.7%50.0%
35.00%201.067512,88814.3%46.1%
50.00%180.968412,20114.3%72.7%
33.33%180.982913,71320.0%38.5%
61.11%180.969913,98971.4%54.5%
56.25%161.254110,11857.1%55.6%
56.25%161.370110,22257.1%55.6%
62.50%160.878513,72450.0%70.0%
26.67%151.459610,75942.9%12.5%
40.00%151.460210,08414.3%62.5%
64.29%141.661511,64683.3%50.0%
42.86%140.865212,32157.1%28.6%
57.14%141.15758,84450.0%66.7%
42.86%142.059610,54450.0%37.5%
57.14%141.36177,28455.6%60.0%
30.77%130.858910,93737.5%20.0%
50.00%121.286412,41680.0%28.6%
33.33%121.45769,2860.0%50.0%
50.00%122.095412,52950.0%50.0%
54.55%110.869812,17350.0%60.0%
54.55%111.178713,72457.1%50.0%
72.73%112.571310,72780.0%66.7%
72.73%111.165210,07475.0%71.4%
45.45%111.278012,29650.0%42.9%
45.45%111.362710,38837.5%66.7%
60.00%100.762811,58375.0%50.0%
60.00%101.186513,959100.0%50.0%
30.00%101.468810,91366.7%14.3%
60.00%101.376610,80150.0%75.0%
60.00%100.967613,73580.0%40.0%
40.00%101.966311,48920.0%60.0%
77.78%91.461810,44180.0%75.0%
44.44%91.282313,81066.7%33.3%
33.33%91.35829,31028.6%50.0%
55.56%91.482014,39150.0%57.1%
33.33%90.986511,59450.0%20.0%
77.78%91.573413,05975.0%80.0%
44.44%91.358510,25250.0%40.0%
62.50%81.373211,91850.0%75.0%
62.50%80.969012,70766.7%60.0%
37.50%82.081211,2550.0%60.0%
50.00%81.46499,99675.0%25.0%
62.50%81.562710,21140.0%100.0%
57.14%71.268112,06866.7%50.0%
71.43%70.884312,95550.0%80.0%
71.43%70.962612,81150.0%80.0%
57.14%71.35038,47650.0%66.7%
50.00%63.377711,07625.0%100.0%
16.67%61.84969,86450.0%0.0%
50.00%61.568311,24533.3%66.7%
66.67%63.278812,17575.0%50.0%
100.00%52.178413,033100.0%100.0%
20.00%50.959812,13650.0%0.0%
40.00%50.758511,8420.0%66.7%
80.00%50.872512,843100.0%50.0%

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Elise vs Darius - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Elise do against Darius in League of Legends?

Elise wins the Elise vs Darius matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Darius's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.

How does Elise do against Darius in the early game?

In the early game, Elise has the advantage against Darius with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. Elise players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Elise do against Darius in the late game?

In the late game, Elise takes over the Elise vs Darius matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Elise scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Elise vs Darius matchup?

Elise wins the matchup against Darius with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Elise is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Elise build against Darius?

The best Elise build against Darius includes Stormsurge, Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass with Sorcerer's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Elise runes against Darius?

The best Elise runes against Darius use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Elise vs Darius matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Elise counter Darius?

Yes, Elise has a favorable matchup against Darius with a 66.7% win rate. Elise strongly counters Darius in lane based on current patch 26.9 data.

How do I play Elise against Darius?

When playing Elise against Darius, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.