Kayn - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.7%
Pick Rate
3.9%

Kaynvs Darius

AFighterAssassin
Patch26.3
Matches785,220
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedFeb 26, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kayn vs Darius is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Kayn wins with a 79.0% win rate (+57.9%) over Darius based on 19 games. Kayn holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Kayn build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Kayn vs Darius matchup.

Kayn Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Kayn 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.

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Darius - 79.0% win rateDarius(79.0%)
Kayn - 79.0% win rate in this matchup
Kayn
79.0% WR
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Darius vs Kayn matchup - 21.1% win rate
Darius
21.1% WR

Who Wins the Kayn vs Darius Matchup?

Kayn wins the Kayn vs Darius matchup
Winner
Kayn
Matches: 19
79.0%
Win Rate
21.1%
2.4
CS / min
2.6
745
DMG / min
758
14,057
Gold / game
13,963
538
Heal / min
422
954
DMG Mitigated / min
1,227
0.7
CC / min
0.8
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
84.6%
Late Game WR
15.4%

Kayn vs Darius Matchup Summary

The Kayn vs Darius matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 19 recent matches analyzed, Kayn wins with a 79.0% win rate compared to Darius's 21.1%, giving Kayn a 57.9 percentage point advantage. Kayn 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 crowd control, where Darius leads by 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kayn 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.

Kayn vs Darius Laning Phase Breakdown

Darius wins the laning phase against Kayn in League of Legends

Darius is favored during the laning phase against Kayn, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Darius holds advantages in farming, damage, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
2.4Kayn
2.6Darius
Kayn and Darius farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
745Kayn
758Darius
Damage output is virtually even between Kayn and Darius, with only 13 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
14,057Kayn
13,963Darius
Kayn and Darius generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 94 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.7Kayn
0.8Darius
Both Kayn and Darius provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
1,492Kayn
1,649Darius
Darius vastly out-sustains Kayn, healing and mitigating 157 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Darius can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Kayn is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Kayn, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Kayn Build Against Darius

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Darius, providing the mobility and stats Kayn needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kayn against Darius are Voltaic Cyclosword, Death's Dance and Spear of Shojin. This combination gives Kayn an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Darius. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kayn vs Darius matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kayn
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Kayn early game win rateKayn66.7%
Darius early game win rateDarius33.3%
Late Game
Kayn
84.6%
+69.2% advantage
Kayn late game win rateKayn84.6%
Darius late game win rateDarius15.4%

Kayn dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Darius. This lopsided early game means Kayn can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Kayn is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 84.6% win rate — 69.2 points above Darius. Extended games heavily favor Kayn, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Kayn 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 Kayn Runes Against Darius

Domination rune tree - Kayn primary runes vs DariusDomination
Dark Harvest - best Kayn rune vs DariusSudden Impact - best Kayn rune vs DariusGrisly Mementos - best Kayn rune vs DariusTreasure Hunter - best Kayn rune vs Darius
Precision rune tree - Kayn secondary runes vs DariusPrecision
Triumph - best Kayn rune vs DariusCut Down - best Kayn rune vs Darius
100.0% WR

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


Kayn matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.3. The table below shows Kayn'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 Kayn build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Kayn matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.3
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
49.34%4561.174413,11352.1%47.4%
48.13%2681.177013,10247.9%48.3%
45.90%2441.179013,00741.9%48.9%
57.34%2181.380513,40257.3%57.4%
46.01%2131.270012,06441.9%50.0%
51.26%1991.073113,13750.6%51.8%
47.42%1941.072713,26544.4%49.2%
50.90%1671.177013,54546.4%54.1%
48.23%1411.81,02812,82646.8%49.4%
51.08%1391.279313,58552.8%50.0%
59.56%1361.176513,57961.7%57.9%
52.59%1351.677312,38556.2%48.4%
51.11%1351.180312,97049.3%53.0%
43.20%1261.180813,66442.5%43.6%
50.40%1251.173012,79141.7%58.5%
45.90%1221.175213,31845.5%46.3%
47.90%1191.173612,27446.4%50.0%
42.34%1111.183512,80741.4%43.4%
52.25%1111.378613,54450.0%53.9%
42.20%1091.177012,93728.6%53.3%
54.63%1081.177912,86656.3%53.3%
56.19%1051.278313,64965.2%49.1%
55.32%941.182813,57854.0%56.1%
50.00%921.177413,40944.7%53.7%
44.44%901.379012,61544.4%44.4%
50.00%881.378612,99542.1%56.0%
53.09%811.075712,60959.5%47.7%
48.05%771.175812,41748.5%47.7%
45.95%741.682814,33044.0%46.9%
50.77%651.173314,05652.2%50.0%
53.97%631.275212,40363.3%45.5%
50.79%631.372513,31350.0%51.2%
58.06%621.077712,67650.0%65.6%
60.66%611.073813,23857.1%63.6%
53.45%581.270212,77955.6%51.6%
48.15%541.280912,78350.0%46.9%
60.38%531.168913,36779.2%44.8%
39.22%511.378513,40045.5%34.5%
49.02%511.277113,53952.4%46.7%
40.00%501.988214,07033.3%42.9%
50.00%482.174313,26237.5%56.3%
47.83%461.281412,75545.5%50.0%
47.73%441.792313,52750.0%46.7%
43.90%411.175712,70331.8%57.9%
56.76%381.062612,04653.3%59.1%
56.76%370.974713,48560.0%54.5%
57.14%351.079014,49069.2%50.0%
50.00%321.274714,44958.3%45.0%
34.38%321.560911,62720.0%47.1%
53.13%322.089914,35554.5%52.4%
61.29%312.378212,90062.5%60.0%
54.84%313.01,02812,99353.9%55.6%
37.93%292.685514,62737.5%38.1%
62.07%291.183513,99446.1%75.0%
64.29%281.980212,41457.1%71.4%
47.83%231.177913,31840.0%53.9%
54.55%221.470013,95666.7%50.0%
78.95%192.474514,05766.7%84.6%
77.78%181.371513,07771.4%81.8%
38.89%184.188113,29925.0%50.0%
58.82%174.487510,70762.5%55.6%
47.06%175.078313,13471.4%30.0%
50.00%161.890715,17650.0%50.0%
75.00%161.173814,15583.3%70.0%
53.33%151.078313,99975.0%28.6%
53.85%131.170713,924100.0%40.0%
41.67%124.894814,48350.0%37.5%
58.33%121.671413,17350.0%60.0%
66.67%121.665611,98757.1%80.0%
36.36%110.964111,58950.0%0.0%
45.45%111.788613,92125.0%57.1%
66.67%93.067011,98766.7%66.7%
44.44%95.469711,41220.0%75.0%
62.50%86.31,20711,57450.0%66.7%
50.00%87.280813,88750.0%50.0%
28.57%75.867110,80325.0%33.3%
100.00%62.568515,491100.0%100.0%
66.67%60.857910,77766.7%66.7%
50.00%61.970715,5580.0%50.0%
60.00%50.983516,3040.0%75.0%
80.00%51.355110,744100.0%50.0%
60.00%53.780812,705100.0%50.0%
20.00%56.073510,4070.0%33.3%
60.00%56.293913,501100.0%50.0%
40.00%56.671310,8390.0%66.7%
40.00%55.083711,80350.0%33.3%
60.00%51.081513,11350.0%100.0%
100.00%53.178516,126100.0%100.0%
80.00%56.91,06115,9680.0%80.0%
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Kayn vs Darius - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kayn do against Darius in League of Legends?

Kayn wins the Kayn vs Darius matchup with a 79.0% win rate compared to Darius's 21.0%, a 57.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 19 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.

How does Kayn do against Darius in the early game?

In the early game, Kayn has the advantage against Darius with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Kayn players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Kayn do against Darius in the late game?

In the late game, Kayn takes over the Kayn vs Darius matchup with a 84.6% win rate compared to 15.4%. Kayn scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kayn vs Darius matchup?

Kayn wins the matchup against Darius with a 79.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 57.9 percentage point advantage means Kayn is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 19 games analyzed.

What is the best Kayn build against Darius?

The best Kayn build against Darius includes Voltaic Cyclosword, Death's Dance, Spear of Shojin with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Kayn runes against Darius?

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

Does Kayn counter Darius?

Yes, Kayn has a favorable matchup against Darius with a 79.0% win rate. Kayn strongly counters Darius in lane based on current patch 26.3 data.

How do I play Kayn against Darius?

When playing Kayn 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.