Darius

Darius middle build

MIDDLE 18%

Stats

Win Rate
53.0%
Role pick rate
18.5%
Games analyzed
10,685
Damage
9,302
Damage breakdown

Lore

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.

Abilities

Hemorrhage (Passive)

Darius's attacks and damaging abilities cause enemies to bleed for physical damage over 5 seconds, stacking up to 5 times.

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.

Crippling Strike

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

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.

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.

Build

Summoner SpellsPick RateWin Rate
Flash
Ghost
66.1%54.5%
Flash
Teleport
23.0%50.6%
Starting ItemsPick RateWin Rate
Doran's Shield
Health Potion
46.9%54.0%
Doran's Blade
Health Potion
37.5%54.8%
TrinketsPick RateWin Rate
Stealth Ward
83.4%51.5%
Farsight Alteration
8.7%60.7%
BootsPick RateWin Rate
Plated Steelcaps
49.5%54.4%
Mercury's Treads
26.6%58.7%
SkillsPick RateWin Rate
Decimate
Q
Apprehend
E
Crippling Strike
W
Decimate
Q
Decimate
Q
Noxian Guillotine
R
Decimate
Q
Apprehend
E
22.5%54.7%
Decimate
Q
Crippling Strike
W
Apprehend
E
Decimate
Q
Decimate
Q
Noxian Guillotine
R
Decimate
Q
Apprehend
E
16.5%57.2%
Build Order

Stridebreaker
P
66%
W
61%

Trinity Force
P
1%
W
57%

Runes

Matchups

ChampionGames Playedsorted descendingWin %KDA DifferenceDamage DifferenceGold Difference
Yasuo
Yasuo
35354%0.81,482360
Yone
Yone
32855%0.4-977184
Zed
Zed
30157%-0.4-2,659-184
Katarina
Katarina
25158%-0.2-3,220-54
Ekko
Ekko
21749%-0.7-696228
Kai'Sa
Kai'Sa
21250%-0.5-286-139
Kassadin
Kassadin
20551%-0.3-588356
Lux
Lux
19755%-0.7-1,1511,224
Diana
Diana
19652%-0.1-2,651412
Irelia
Irelia
19051%0.3-392-538
Jhin
Jhin
18350%-1.1102-71
Ezreal
Ezreal
16657%-0.7-1,438-3
Vladimir
Vladimir
16553%-0.1-2,483405
Lucian
Lucian
16559%0.3-410-28
Twisted Fate
Twisted Fate
16351%-0.2647370
Tristana
Tristana
15747%-1.0-938-803
Anivia
Anivia
15555%-0.9-1,206140
Thresh
Thresh
15355%-1.03,1691,483
Ahri
Ahri
14561%-0.6-2981,015
Fizz
Fizz
14555%-0.6153325
Sylas
Sylas
13860%0.2-476917
Ryze
Ryze
13251%0.2-909105
Orianna
Orianna
12849%-0.21,0381,045
Senna
Senna
12857%-0.4702694
Lulu
Lulu
12750%-1.73,4041,235
Viego
Viego
12754%-0.250,727,578-133
Qiyana
Qiyana
12746%0.1-475671
Hecarim
Hecarim
12653%-1.7787-265
Seraphine
Seraphine
12554%-0.72,4601,338
Vayne
Vayne
11954%-0.9-349-278
Talon
Talon
10759%0.1-1,85440
Viktor
Viktor
10762%0.0-2,748799
Syndra
Syndra
10161%-0.1-1,156754
Galio
Galio
10057%-0.03,1712,274
Akali
Akali
10053%0.11,7181,337
Veigar
Veigar
9959%-0.2601835
Malzahar
Malzahar
9543%-0.4-979374
Vel'Koz
Vel'Koz
9357%-0.6-2,172851
Caitlyn
Caitlyn
9262%-0.6-4397
Pantheon
Pantheon
9259%-0.2-1,725407
Kha'Zix
Kha'Zix
8848%-1.11,64021
Lee Sin
Lee Sin
8641%-0.41,663177
Jinx
Jinx
8448%-1.0-551-440
Leona
Leona
8358%-0.33,4921,612
Shaco
Shaco
8144%-1.01,045200
Zoe
Zoe
8149%-0.6-2,1361,166
LeBlanc
LeBlanc
8061%-1.1-1,607844
Annie
Annie
7958%-0.2-1,2141,230
Xerath
Xerath
7853%-0.9-3,823742
Neeko
Neeko
7756%-0.2451,043
Yuumi
Yuumi
7547%-1.74,1451,661
Morgana
Morgana
7148%-1.11,343918
Master Yi
Master Yi
7059%-0.01,029-165
Karma
Karma
7044%-0.72,2131,547
Kayn
Kayn
7046%-0.71,230-1
Lissandra
Lissandra
6644%-0.7-977654
Nami
Nami
6661%-1.62,8081,439
Cassiopeia
Cassiopeia
6459%0.1-1,635432
Samira
Samira
6453%-0.7-1,832-730
Alistar
Alistar
6042%-1.02,4071,094
Udyr
Udyr
6038%-1.31,958-286
Gragas
Gragas
5848%-1.3-305414
Sett
Sett
5857%0.39891,084
Lillia
Lillia
5850%-0.31,558211
Swain
Swain
5747%-0.6-2,549732
Ashe
Ashe
5655%-0.5-200178
Brand
Brand
5654%0.5-1,5031,188
Nautilus
Nautilus
5657%-0.92,0501,124
Rell
Rell
5555%-0.63,6881,531
Pyke
Pyke
5540%-1.6924-272

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Darius skins are there?

There are 10 skins for Darius. They are Lord Darius, Bioforge Darius, Woad King Darius, Dunkmaster Darius, Academy Darius, Dreadnova Darius, God-King Darius, High Noon Darius, Lunar Beast Darius, and the default skin.

Who counters Darius?

Darius is countered by Ekko, Kai'Sa, Jhin.

Who does Darius counter?

Darius counters Yasuo, Yone, Zed.

How do I play Darius middle?

The exact items that you buy on any champion should differ from game to game, but the most common item build on middle Darius is Stridebreaker first into Sterak's Gage and Dead Man's Plate. Players usually take Plated Steelcaps for boots.

Where should I play Darius?

73% of Darius players play top.