Ryze - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
45.5%
Pick Rate
1.4%

Ryzevs Darius

FMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 19, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ryze vs Darius is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Ryze wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Darius based on 7 games. Ryze holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Ryze build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ryze vs Darius matchup.

Ryze Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Ryze 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 - 57.1% win rateDarius(57.1%)
Ryze - 57.1% win rate in this matchup
Ryze
57.1% WR
VS
Darius vs Ryze matchup - 42.9% win rate
Darius
42.9% WR

Who Wins the Ryze vs Darius Matchup?

Ryze wins the Ryze vs Darius matchup
Winner
Ryze
Matches: 7
57.1%
Win Rate
42.9%
7.5
CS / min
6.4
935
DMG / min
485
12,861
Gold / game
11,600
149
Heal / min
237
531
DMG Mitigated / min
967
1.1
CC / min
0.6
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Ryze vs Darius Matchup Summary

The Ryze vs Darius matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Ryze wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Darius's 42.9%, giving Ryze a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Ryze 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 damage output, where Ryze leads by 450 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ryze 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.

Ryze vs Darius Laning Phase Breakdown

Ryze wins the laning phase against Darius in League of Legends

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

Farming
7.5Ryze
6.4Darius
Ryze significantly out-farms Darius by 1.1 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 16 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Ryze a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Darius players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
935Ryze
485Darius
Ryze heavily out-damages Darius by 450 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Darius should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Ryze's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,861Ryze
11,600Darius
Ryze generates a commanding 1,260 more gold per game than Darius. This substantial economic advantage means Ryze consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Darius should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.1Ryze
0.6Darius
Ryze provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Darius, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Ryze coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
679Ryze
1,204Darius
Darius vastly out-sustains Ryze, healing and mitigating 525 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Darius can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Ryze is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Ryze, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Ryze Build Against Darius

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Darius, providing the mobility and stats Ryze needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ryze against Darius are Rod of Ages, Seraph's Embrace and Actualizer. This combination gives Ryze an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Darius. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Ryze vs Darius matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ryze
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Ryze early game win rateRyze66.7%
Darius early game win rateDarius33.3%
Late Game
Ryze
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Ryze late game win rateRyze50.0%
Darius late game win rateDarius50.0%

Ryze 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 Ryze 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 Ryze 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.

Ryze 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 Ryze Runes Against Darius

Sorcery rune tree - Ryze primary runes vs DariusSorcery
Phase Rush - best Ryze rune vs DariusManaflow Band - best Ryze rune vs DariusTranscendence - best Ryze rune vs DariusGathering Storm - best Ryze rune vs Darius
Resolve rune tree - Ryze secondary runes vs DariusResolve
Bone Plating - best Ryze rune vs DariusOvergrowth - best Ryze rune vs Darius
100.0% WR

Running Sorcery primary with Resolve secondary allows Ryze to press their advantage against Darius, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Ryze matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Ryze'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 Ryze build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Ryze matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
43.24%747.476711,08046.1%40.0%
42.37%597.473011,83134.6%48.5%
46.30%547.375111,56246.1%46.4%
47.83%467.484811,88950.0%46.1%
45.45%447.786712,75450.0%42.3%
48.72%397.290412,80847.1%50.0%
42.11%387.289011,46845.0%38.9%
47.37%387.487712,04036.8%57.9%
47.22%367.174512,29857.1%40.9%
44.12%346.981912,28833.3%50.0%
35.48%317.179111,68650.0%26.3%
45.16%317.389011,87847.4%41.7%
26.67%307.682213,10537.5%22.7%
36.67%308.081111,64123.5%53.9%
44.44%277.176511,56638.5%50.0%
33.33%247.373210,83625.0%41.7%
37.50%247.291011,71323.1%54.5%
47.83%237.592911,89723.1%80.0%
52.17%237.990912,70240.0%61.5%
45.45%227.385113,11237.5%50.0%
63.64%227.51,05712,55258.3%70.0%
38.10%218.086113,83040.0%36.4%
52.38%217.789612,23950.0%54.5%
57.14%217.299412,39766.7%50.0%
55.00%207.683712,09240.0%70.0%
47.37%197.51,00212,32037.5%54.5%
42.11%197.173810,84827.3%62.5%
47.37%197.086411,49450.0%44.4%
44.44%187.478511,05914.3%63.6%
50.00%187.81,00111,69537.5%60.0%
58.82%177.288111,95075.0%44.4%
43.75%167.41,01012,64916.7%60.0%
56.25%167.866411,02650.0%66.7%
56.25%167.174111,60844.4%71.4%
33.33%156.767312,48950.0%30.8%
53.33%156.985411,68742.9%62.5%
33.33%157.288813,5390.0%45.5%
26.67%157.087611,90125.0%28.6%
78.57%147.388313,09066.7%87.5%
35.71%148.194210,54625.0%50.0%
50.00%147.092411,51842.9%57.1%
42.86%147.073511,65060.0%33.3%
38.46%137.21,15713,19466.7%14.3%
27.27%115.279210,71637.5%0.0%
54.55%117.587612,30375.0%42.9%
27.27%118.077611,21933.3%0.0%
50.00%108.172811,53450.0%50.0%
60.00%106.893712,34533.3%71.4%
55.56%97.493114,38133.3%66.7%
22.22%96.876511,00220.0%25.0%
33.33%98.21,25613,31740.0%25.0%
37.50%86.973812,3000.0%50.0%
50.00%86.985214,35766.7%40.0%
37.50%87.890514,14466.7%20.0%
57.14%77.593512,86166.7%50.0%
66.67%67.61,08714,3820.0%80.0%
33.33%67.185310,47850.0%0.0%
16.67%66.07158,2280.0%50.0%
66.67%68.51,15015,495100.0%60.0%
16.67%67.171711,1250.0%25.0%
33.33%66.790912,31433.3%33.3%
66.67%68.483610,33980.0%0.0%
16.67%67.167712,470100.0%0.0%
33.33%67.81,42612,7640.0%100.0%
33.33%67.279910,7870.0%50.0%
33.33%67.286814,1050.0%50.0%
80.00%57.480812,07950.0%100.0%
60.00%56.387910,72850.0%66.7%
80.00%58.21,04812,20866.7%100.0%
60.00%57.71,04312,76550.0%100.0%
40.00%53.162910,37933.3%50.0%
80.00%57.766710,682100.0%0.0%
20.00%55.494212,2910.0%25.0%

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Ryze vs Darius - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ryze do against Darius in League of Legends?

Ryze wins the Ryze vs Darius matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Darius's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Ryze do against Darius in the early game?

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

How does Ryze do against Darius in the late game?

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

Who wins the Ryze vs Darius matchup?

Ryze wins the matchup against Darius with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Ryze is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Ryze build against Darius?

The best Ryze build against Darius includes Rod of Ages, Seraph's Embrace, Actualizer with Sorcerer's Shoes. This build achieves a 50.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Ryze runes against Darius?

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

Does Ryze counter Darius?

Yes, Ryze has a favorable matchup against Darius with a 57.1% win rate. Ryze strongly counters Darius in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Ryze against Darius?

When playing Ryze 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.