Vayne - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.5%
Pick Rate
4.5%

Vaynevs Darius

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

Vayne vs Darius is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Vayne wins with a 57.8% win rate (+15.7%) over Darius based on 102 games. Vayne holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Vayne build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Vayne vs Darius matchup.

Vayne Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Vayne 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 - 57.8% win rateDarius(57.8%)
Vayne - 57.8% win rate in this matchup
Vayne
57.8% WR
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Darius vs Vayne matchup - 42.2% win rate
Darius
42.2% WR

Who Wins the Vayne vs Darius Matchup?

Vayne wins the Vayne vs Darius matchup
Winner
Vayne
Matches: 102
57.8%
Win Rate
42.2%
6.4
CS / min
5.8
918
DMG / min
551
12,422
Gold / game
11,238
239
Heal / min
231
483
DMG Mitigated / min
1,100
0.3
CC / min
0.6
62.5%
Early Game WR
37.5%
53.7%
Late Game WR
46.3%

Vayne vs Darius Matchup Summary

The Vayne vs Darius matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 102 recent matches analyzed, Vayne wins with a 57.8% win rate compared to Darius's 42.2%, giving Vayne a 15.7 percentage point advantage. Vayne 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 609 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Vayne 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.

Vayne vs Darius Laning Phase Breakdown

Vayne wins the laning phase against Darius in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.4Vayne
5.8Darius
Vayne edges out Darius by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 9 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Vayne.
Damage
918Vayne
551Darius
Vayne heavily out-damages Darius by 366 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 Vayne's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,422Vayne
11,238Darius
Vayne generates a commanding 1,184 more gold per game than Darius. This substantial economic advantage means Vayne 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
0.3Vayne
0.6Darius
Both Vayne 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
722Vayne
1,331Darius
Darius vastly out-sustains Vayne, healing and mitigating 609 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Darius can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Vayne is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Vayne, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Vayne Build Against Darius

Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Darius, providing the mobility and stats Vayne needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Vayne against Darius are Terminus, Blade of The Ruined King and Guinsoo's Rageblade. This combination gives Vayne an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 72.7% win rate across 11 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 Vayne vs Darius matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Vayne
62.5%
+25.0% advantage
Vayne early game win rateVayne62.5%
Darius early game win rateDarius37.5%
Late Game
Vayne
53.7%
+7.4% advantage
Vayne late game win rateVayne53.7%
Darius late game win rateDarius46.3%

Vayne dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 62.5% win rate — a 25.0 percentage point lead over Darius. This lopsided early game means Vayne can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Vayne is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 53.7% win rate — 7.4 points above Darius. Extended games heavily favor Vayne, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Vayne 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 Vayne Runes Against Darius

Precision rune tree - Vayne primary runes vs DariusPrecision
Fleet Footwork - best Vayne rune vs DariusAbsorb Life - best Vayne rune vs DariusLegend: Alacrity - best Vayne rune vs DariusCut Down - best Vayne rune vs Darius
Sorcery rune tree - Vayne secondary runes vs DariusSorcery
Celerity - best Vayne rune vs DariusNimbus Cloak - best Vayne rune vs Darius
72.7% WR

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


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

Vayne 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
49.65%5765.984113,50445.4%52.9%
50.29%5116.182312,97951.4%49.2%
46.59%4555.880513,18046.9%46.4%
48.01%3776.286913,99347.3%48.6%
52.58%3296.489313,53652.8%52.4%
53.63%2896.083313,29954.7%52.6%
52.19%2746.290213,24249.6%54.6%
48.02%2526.396014,80353.7%43.8%
59.04%1886.589913,71963.4%54.0%
52.69%1866.188913,67452.4%52.9%
51.14%1766.284913,31156.7%45.4%
47.37%1525.990413,26948.0%46.8%
54.01%1375.981012,36348.6%60.3%
57.89%1336.390214,12354.1%61.1%
46.56%1316.086413,83937.3%54.2%
56.59%1296.490713,68550.0%62.3%
53.33%1056.086113,60653.2%53.5%
57.84%1026.491812,42262.5%53.7%
55.70%796.189313,04646.1%65.0%
53.33%756.286213,10346.1%61.1%
43.24%745.887112,76138.2%47.5%
60.87%696.085011,26654.5%66.7%
40.30%676.484812,41238.5%42.9%
47.76%676.192013,00151.5%44.1%
46.03%636.498012,23455.2%38.2%
62.30%616.393313,60565.6%58.6%
34.48%585.565111,51931.6%35.9%
56.90%586.497714,73960.0%54.5%
39.29%565.975111,28725.0%58.3%
56.36%556.388714,11354.2%58.1%
36.36%555.562311,29933.3%38.7%
54.55%556.21,09812,76755.6%53.6%
50.00%546.290812,77157.7%42.9%
46.94%495.976511,45256.0%37.5%
41.30%466.11,09313,55130.8%45.5%
46.67%456.21,25411,29454.5%39.1%
45.24%426.495811,87745.0%45.5%
51.22%416.293810,29941.7%64.7%
52.50%405.91,04912,66541.2%60.9%
48.65%375.887313,39058.8%40.0%
44.44%366.083312,64735.3%52.6%
28.57%355.775711,33412.5%42.1%
51.43%356.092613,52266.7%40.0%
54.29%356.493813,37066.7%47.8%
59.38%326.298713,29181.8%47.6%
43.75%326.71,21214,05250.0%40.9%
62.07%296.297414,02372.7%55.6%
57.14%286.288313,51066.7%50.0%
60.71%286.191412,72255.6%63.2%
60.71%285.91,04713,26855.6%63.2%
48.15%276.91,00613,44366.7%33.3%
53.85%266.31,04714,19655.6%52.9%
61.54%266.291812,75764.3%58.3%
52.00%255.871711,14953.3%50.0%
40.00%256.082812,28253.9%25.0%
50.00%246.092514,32637.5%56.3%
43.48%236.185112,67150.0%40.0%
59.09%225.886812,29244.4%69.2%
59.09%226.281611,36853.9%66.7%
47.62%216.688012,95030.0%63.6%
55.00%205.986110,50550.0%66.7%
45.00%205.899812,84971.4%30.8%
52.63%195.692912,02950.0%53.9%
68.42%196.493314,17666.7%69.2%
38.89%186.279812,68740.0%37.5%
50.00%186.673412,19925.0%70.0%
35.29%175.984513,84511.1%62.5%
68.75%166.570712,64862.5%75.0%
46.67%155.881814,1060.0%70.0%
46.67%156.699314,10662.5%28.6%
46.67%155.079310,58762.5%28.6%
14.29%145.970810,5370.0%33.3%
35.71%143.693914,09140.0%33.3%
64.29%146.586912,43560.0%75.0%
76.92%136.71,02714,510100.0%70.0%
53.85%136.389412,36460.0%50.0%
53.85%136.288711,91542.9%66.7%
33.33%126.073711,33428.6%40.0%
81.82%115.886913,91975.0%85.7%
54.55%115.989414,63550.0%57.1%
27.27%115.579010,96233.3%20.0%
36.36%115.874913,94033.3%37.5%
72.73%115.91,15112,72760.0%83.3%
80.00%106.790913,11150.0%100.0%
50.00%105.51,00015,1240.0%55.6%
11.11%93.08299,33525.0%0.0%
55.56%95.087513,33840.0%75.0%
44.44%96.11,00012,34440.0%50.0%
55.56%95.652510,34866.7%33.3%
75.00%84.96649,71180.0%66.7%
50.00%85.576211,49433.3%60.0%
12.50%86.182111,1130.0%20.0%
0.00%85.76187,8120.0%0.0%
14.29%75.988110,6230.0%33.3%
85.71%75.688114,579100.0%80.0%
83.33%62.26799,78683.3%0.0%
33.33%64.983412,72725.0%50.0%
83.33%64.475612,109100.0%50.0%
66.67%66.386411,72933.3%100.0%
60.00%56.71,13417,090100.0%50.0%
20.00%56.186012,8840.0%33.3%
20.00%51.06059,8950.0%50.0%
20.00%56.098613,5300.0%50.0%
0.00%53.891913,3800.0%0.0%
40.00%54.26279,29325.0%100.0%
60.00%56.61,20214,96833.3%100.0%
80.00%57.51,17215,04566.7%100.0%
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Vayne vs Darius - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Vayne do against Darius in League of Legends?

Vayne wins the Vayne vs Darius matchup with a 57.8% win rate compared to Darius's 42.2%, a 15.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 102 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.

How does Vayne do against Darius in the early game?

In the early game, Vayne has the advantage against Darius with a 62.5% win rate versus 37.5%. Vayne players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Vayne do against Darius in the late game?

In the late game, Vayne takes over the Vayne vs Darius matchup with a 53.7% win rate compared to 46.3%. Vayne scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Vayne vs Darius matchup?

Vayne wins the matchup against Darius with a 57.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 15.7 percentage point advantage means Vayne is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 102 games analyzed.

What is the best Vayne build against Darius?

The best Vayne build against Darius includes Terminus, Blade of The Ruined King, Guinsoo's Rageblade with Boots of Swiftness. This build achieves a 72.7% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Vayne runes against Darius?

The best Vayne runes against Darius use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 72.7% win rate in the Vayne vs Darius matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Vayne counter Darius?

Yes, Vayne has a favorable matchup against Darius with a 57.8% win rate. Vayne strongly counters Darius in lane based on current patch 26.3 data.

How do I play Vayne against Darius?

When playing Vayne 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.