Lee Sinvs Darius
Lee Sin vs Darius is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Lee Sin wins with a 58.3% win rate (+16.7%) over Darius based on 48 games. Darius wins the early laning phase while Lee Sin scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Lee Sin build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Lee Sin vs Darius matchup.
Lee Sin Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Lee Sin 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.
Who Wins the Lee Sin vs Darius Matchup?
Lee Sin vs Darius Matchup Summary
The Lee Sin vs Darius matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 48 recent matches analyzed, Lee Sin wins with a 58.3% win rate compared to Darius's 41.7%, giving Lee Sin a 16.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Darius controls the early laning stage, but Lee Sin outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Darius needs to press advantages before Lee Sin reaches their power spikes, while Lee Sin should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in CS, where Darius leads by 0.2 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Lee Sin 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.
Lee Sin vs Darius Laning Phase Breakdown
Lee Sin is favored during the laning phase against Darius, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Lee Sin holds advantages in damage, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Lee Sin Build Against Darius
Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Darius, providing the mobility and stats Lee Sin needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Lee Sin against Darius are Eclipse, Sundered Sky and Black Cleaver. This combination gives Lee Sin an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% 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 Lee Sin vs Darius matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Lee Sin47.6%
Darius52.4%Lee Sin66.7%Darius33.3%During the early laning phase (first 15 minutes), Darius has a meaningful 52.4% win rate, outperforming Lee Sin by 4.8 percentage points. Darius players should look to press this advantage through aggressive trades, wave priority, and early jungle coordination.
Lee Sin is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Darius. Extended games heavily favor Lee Sin, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Darius must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Lee Sin reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Lee Sin survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.
Best Lee Sin Runes Against Darius
Precision
Domination
Running Precision primary with Domination secondary allows Lee Sin to press their advantage against Darius, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Lee Sin matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Lee Sin'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 Lee Sin build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52.22% | 316 | 0.8 | 658 | 12,325 | 48.3% | 55.6% | |
| 48.03% | 304 | 0.8 | 651 | 12,572 | 52.6% | 44.4% | |
| 45.62% | 274 | 0.8 | 691 | 12,756 | 43.5% | 47.2% | |
| 46.35% | 274 | 0.8 | 654 | 12,566 | 47.9% | 45.2% | |
| 50.00% | 252 | 0.8 | 614 | 12,428 | 49.1% | 50.7% | |
| 57.02% | 235 | 0.9 | 652 | 11,848 | 57.4% | 56.7% | |
| 41.23% | 228 | 0.8 | 672 | 11,759 | 38.7% | 43.6% | |
| 42.86% | 217 | 0.8 | 648 | 12,163 | 36.6% | 47.6% | |
| 53.49% | 215 | 0.8 | 634 | 11,757 | 55.5% | 51.4% | |
| 53.51% | 185 | 0.8 | 648 | 12,905 | 57.5% | 50.9% | |
| 47.71% | 153 | 1.0 | 740 | 12,666 | 54.8% | 41.3% | |
| 55.94% | 143 | 0.8 | 673 | 12,743 | 60.7% | 52.4% | |
| 41.91% | 136 | 0.9 | 646 | 11,680 | 39.0% | 44.2% | |
| 48.89% | 135 | 0.8 | 653 | 12,206 | 48.5% | 49.3% | |
| 53.03% | 132 | 1.0 | 719 | 13,180 | 59.6% | 48.0% | |
| 63.08% | 130 | 0.8 | 745 | 12,684 | 60.7% | 65.2% | |
| 42.74% | 124 | 0.8 | 645 | 12,092 | 45.5% | 40.6% | |
| 41.53% | 118 | 0.9 | 652 | 12,561 | 36.2% | 46.7% | |
| 50.85% | 118 | 0.8 | 691 | 12,548 | 60.0% | 44.1% | |
| 50.91% | 110 | 1.0 | 735 | 12,714 | 56.6% | 45.6% | |
| 50.00% | 108 | 0.8 | 668 | 12,203 | 46.0% | 53.5% | |
| 53.40% | 103 | 0.8 | 658 | 12,477 | 58.7% | 49.1% | |
| 43.82% | 89 | 0.8 | 642 | 11,761 | 50.0% | 39.6% | |
| 47.73% | 88 | 0.9 | 637 | 12,449 | 48.6% | 47.2% | |
| 49.43% | 87 | 0.7 | 631 | 12,244 | 54.8% | 44.4% | |
| 48.81% | 84 | 0.9 | 664 | 12,461 | 45.0% | 52.3% | |
| 53.09% | 81 | 0.8 | 610 | 12,097 | 53.2% | 52.9% | |
| 46.25% | 80 | 0.8 | 692 | 12,499 | 52.9% | 41.3% | |
| 35.00% | 80 | 1.1 | 616 | 10,951 | 35.1% | 34.9% | |
| 43.84% | 73 | 0.8 | 643 | 12,535 | 42.4% | 45.0% | |
| 44.29% | 70 | 0.8 | 718 | 13,123 | 51.9% | 39.5% | |
| 55.88% | 68 | 0.7 | 664 | 12,588 | 45.8% | 61.4% | |
| 40.91% | 66 | 0.8 | 671 | 12,558 | 44.8% | 37.8% | |
| 50.00% | 64 | 0.8 | 699 | 12,186 | 45.5% | 54.8% | |
| 56.36% | 55 | 1.2 | 686 | 11,897 | 51.7% | 61.5% | |
| 54.90% | 51 | 1.0 | 666 | 13,041 | 68.2% | 44.8% | |
| 58.00% | 50 | 1.4 | 753 | 12,667 | 60.9% | 55.6% | |
| 56.25% | 48 | 0.8 | 697 | 11,909 | 50.0% | 65.0% | |
| 58.33% | 48 | 1.6 | 741 | 13,030 | 47.6% | 66.7% | |
| 47.92% | 48 | 0.6 | 571 | 11,214 | 53.9% | 40.9% | |
| 51.06% | 47 | 0.9 | 717 | 13,480 | 64.3% | 45.5% | |
| 40.00% | 45 | 0.7 | 691 | 11,375 | 34.8% | 45.5% | |
| 45.45% | 44 | 0.9 | 560 | 11,948 | 40.9% | 50.0% | |
| 41.46% | 41 | 1.8 | 559 | 11,963 | 50.0% | 34.8% | |
| 56.41% | 39 | 0.8 | 659 | 13,095 | 63.6% | 53.6% | |
| 59.46% | 37 | 1.0 | 740 | 13,798 | 53.9% | 62.5% | |
| 54.05% | 37 | 2.2 | 580 | 11,723 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 48.28% | 29 | 1.2 | 643 | 11,406 | 42.9% | 53.3% | |
| 55.17% | 29 | 2.1 | 770 | 13,051 | 58.3% | 52.9% | |
| 65.38% | 26 | 1.8 | 712 | 11,982 | 69.2% | 61.5% | |
| 46.15% | 26 | 1.5 | 741 | 12,855 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 65.38% | 26 | 1.4 | 674 | 11,459 | 57.1% | 75.0% | |
| 40.00% | 25 | 1.7 | 777 | 13,601 | 62.5% | 29.4% | |
| 54.17% | 24 | 1.6 | 709 | 13,018 | 70.0% | 42.9% | |
| 41.67% | 24 | 1.1 | 707 | 14,348 | 33.3% | 44.4% | |
| 43.48% | 23 | 1.1 | 625 | 12,427 | 57.1% | 37.5% | |
| 59.09% | 22 | 1.2 | 603 | 11,298 | 75.0% | 40.0% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 1.7 | 630 | 12,407 | 38.5% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 1.1 | 689 | 13,754 | 42.9% | 42.9% | |
| 52.38% | 21 | 1.0 | 690 | 13,766 | 50.0% | 53.9% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 2.9 | 733 | 11,643 | 45.5% | 33.3% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 3.3 | 609 | 10,147 | 46.1% | 40.0% | |
| 22.22% | 18 | 2.4 | 571 | 12,334 | 42.9% | 9.1% | |
| 33.33% | 18 | 1.9 | 737 | 13,429 | 25.0% | 35.7% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 1.9 | 876 | 12,696 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 1.4 | 697 | 12,791 | 85.7% | 36.4% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 1.9 | 697 | 11,743 | 30.0% | 71.4% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 2.5 | 878 | 15,015 | 66.7% | 46.1% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 5.2 | 880 | 13,562 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 2.3 | 571 | 12,191 | 20.0% | 55.6% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 1.3 | 821 | 13,051 | 75.0% | 55.6% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 5.0 | 631 | 9,050 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 1.2 | 506 | 9,065 | 20.0% | 42.9% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 1.9 | 780 | 11,786 | 100.0% | 42.9% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 1.1 | 896 | 13,502 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 0.9 | 662 | 12,747 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 4.5 | 664 | 10,575 | 25.0% | 28.6% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 3.2 | 734 | 12,249 | 50.0% | 16.7% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 5.3 | 665 | 10,754 | 80.0% | 20.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 3.1 | 736 | 12,808 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 4.3 | 906 | 13,898 | 0.0% | 62.5% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.7 | 668 | 12,706 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.7 | 630 | 9,687 | 25.0% | 80.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 4.8 | 762 | 9,756 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.5 | 533 | 11,055 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.2 | 700 | 13,991 | 100.0% | 28.6% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 4.0 | 804 | 11,281 | 60.0% | 0.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 2.9 | 567 | 10,549 | 25.0% | 66.7% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 1.7 | 593 | 9,520 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 5.5 | 814 | 13,852 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 4.5 | 634 | 11,944 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 3.0 | 814 | 12,683 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.4 | 465 | 7,840 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 2.4 | 640 | 13,144 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.5 | 518 | 12,108 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.8 | 838 | 11,808 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 4.6 | 396 | 8,863 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 2.4 | 683 | 11,319 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.3 | 843 | 12,275 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 5.2 | 756 | 12,300 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 6.8 | 908 | 11,780 | 75.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 3.3 | 600 | 9,853 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 3.6 | 640 | 10,516 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.4 | 949 | 10,028 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 4.3 | 856 | 16,876 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 4.9 | 815 | 10,222 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.1 | 708 | 10,195 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.8 | 626 | 10,350 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 1.3 | 687 | 8,028 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
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Lee Sin vs Darius - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Lee Sin do against Darius in League of Legends?
Lee Sin wins the Lee Sin vs Darius matchup with a 58.3% win rate compared to Darius's 41.7%, a 16.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 48 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.
How does Lee Sin do against Darius in the early game?
In the early game, Darius has the advantage against Lee Sin with a 52.4% win rate versus 47.6%. Darius players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Lee Sin do against Darius in the late game?
In the late game, Lee Sin takes over the Lee Sin vs Darius matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Lee Sin scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Lee Sin vs Darius matchup?
Lee Sin wins the matchup against Darius with a 58.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 16.7 percentage point advantage means Lee Sin is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 48 games analyzed.
What is the best Lee Sin build against Darius?
The best Lee Sin build against Darius includes Eclipse, Sundered Sky, Black Cleaver with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 66.7% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Lee Sin runes against Darius?
The best Lee Sin runes against Darius use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 71.4% win rate in the Lee Sin vs Darius matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Lee Sin counter Darius?
Yes, Lee Sin has a favorable matchup against Darius with a 58.3% win rate. Lee Sin strongly counters Darius in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.
How do I play Lee Sin against Darius?
When playing Lee Sin against Darius, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Darius. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.