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Darius the Hand of Noxus

There is no greater symbol of Noxian might than Darius, the nation's most feared and battle-hardened commander. Rising from humble origins to become the Hand of Noxus, he cleaves through the empire's enemies—many of them Noxians themselves. Knowing that he never doubts his cause is just, and never hesitates once his axe is raised, those who stand against the leader of the Trifarian Legion can expect no mercy.

  • [object Object] P spell

    Hemorrhage

    Darius' attacks and damaging abilities cause enemies to bleed for physical damage over 5 seconds, stacking up to 5 times. Darius enrages and gains massive Attack Damage when his target reaches max stacks.

  • [object Object] Q spell

    Decimate

    Darius winds up and swings his axe in a wide circle. Enemies struck by the blade take more damage than those struck by the handle. Darius heals based on enemy champions and large monsters hit by the blade.

    Cost:
    • 25/
    • 30/
    • 35/
    • 40/
    • 45
    Cooldown:
    • 9/
    • 8/
    • 7/
    • 6/
    • 5
    Range:
    • 1
  • [object Object] W spell

    Crippling Strike

    Darius's next attack strikes an enemy's crucial artery. As they bleed out, their Move Speed is slowed.

    Cost:
    • 40
    Cooldown:
    • 5
    Range:
    • 300
  • [object Object] E spell

    Apprehend

    Darius hones his axe, passively causing his physical damage to ignore a percentage of his target's Armor. When activated, Darius sweeps up his enemies with his axe's hook and pulls them to him.

    Cost:
    • 70/
    • 60/
    • 50/
    • 40/
    • 30
    Cooldown:
    • 24/
    • 22/
    • 19/
    • 17/
    • 14
    Range:
    • 535
  • [object Object] R spell

    Noxian Guillotine

    Darius leaps to an enemy champion and strikes a lethal blow, dealing true damage. This damage is increased for each stack of Hemorrhage on the target. If Noxian Guillotine is a killing blow, its cooldown is refreshed for a brief duration.

    Cost:
    • 100/
    • 100/
    • 0
    Cooldown:
    • 120/
    • 100/
    • 80
    Range:
    • 460
Classes:
  • Fighter,
  • Tank
48.41%Win Rate
[object Object] champion tier

Champion Base Stats

  • Champion Health Icon Ability Power:0
  • Champion Health Icon Attack Damage:64(5 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Attack Speed:0(1 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Crit Chance:0%
  • Champion Health Icon Mana:263(58 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Mana Regen:6(0.35 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Health:652(114 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Health Regen:10(0.95 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Armor:39(5.2 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Magic Resist:32(2.05 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Movement Speed:340
  • Champion Health Icon Attack Range:175(175 per level)
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MetaBot Tips

  • Darius tends to have a lower vision score than other champions. Make sure you are working to place wards and clear enemy wards.
  • Darius has a low base movespeed compared to many other champions. Play back towards your tower in lane, and consider early game boots when fighting skillshot-based laners.
  • Darius has more mana regen than most champions, making their playstyle optimal for aggressive trades in lane.

Best Rune Build

Primary Tree

PrecisionPrecision
Press the AttackPress the Attack
Lethal TempoLethal Tempo
Fleet FootworkFleet Footwork
ConquerorConqueror
Absorb LifeAbsorb Life
TriumphTriumph
Presence of MindPresence of Mind
Legend: AlacrityLegend: Alacrity
Legend: HasteLegend: Haste
Legend: BloodlineLegend: Bloodline
Coup de GraceCoup de Grace
Cut DownCut Down
Last StandLast Stand

Secondary Tree

SorcerySorcery
Summon AerySummon Aery
Arcane CometArcane Comet
Phase RushPhase Rush
Axiom ArcanistAxiom Arcanist
Manaflow BandManaflow Band
Nimbus CloakNimbus Cloak
TranscendenceTranscendence
CelerityCelerity
Absolute FocusAbsolute Focus
ScorchScorch
WaterwalkingWaterwalking
Gathering StormGathering Storm

Gameplay Tips

Playing Darius

  • Decimate is a powerful harassment ability. Strike an enemy from maximum range for the greatest effect.
  • Noxian Guillotine does more damage the more attacks you can land prior to it. Use Noxian Might to deal maximum damage.
  • Darius benefits greatly from enhanced survivability. The longer you can prolong a fight, the more powerful he becomes.

Playing Against Darius

  • When Darius's axe grab is on cooldown, he is vulnerable to harassment attacks.
  • Darius's ability to escape from fights is limited. If you have an advantage against him, press your lead.

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