Darius support build
Stats
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
Darius's attacks and damaging abilities cause enemies to bleed for physical damage over 5 seconds, stacking up to 5 times.
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.
Darius's next attack strikes an enemy's crucial artery. As they bleed out, their Movement Speed is slowed.
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.
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 Spells | Pick Rate | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|
  | 38.5% | 50.0% |
 | 38.5% | 40.0% |
| Starting Items | Pick Rate | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|
  | 59.6% | 32.3% |
| Trinkets | Pick Rate | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|
 | 59.6% | 41.9% |
 | 36.5% | 52.6% |
| Boots | Pick Rate | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|
 | 57.7% | 43.3% |
 | 25.0% | 46.2% |
| Skills | Pick Rate | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|
 Q  E  W Q Q  R Q E | 25.0% | 38.5% |
Q W E Q Q R Q E | 11.5% | 33.3% |
Runes
Matchups
| Champion | Games Played | Win % | KDA Difference | Damage Difference | Gold Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Thresh | 6 | 33% | -2.3 | 1,531 | 625 |
 Seraphine | 5 | 40% | -1.2 | -473 | -246 |
 Alistar | 4 | 75% | -2.0 | 639 | 772 |
 Brand | 4 | 50% | -0.2 | -14,274 | -578 |
 Leona | 3 | 67% | -3.0 | 1,558 | -328 |
 Lulu | 3 | 67% | -1.6 | 6,231 | 1,550 |
 Senna | 3 | 33% | -2.0 | -5,644 | -2,725 |
 Lux | 2 | 50% | -0.9 | -6,034 | -1,126 |
 Nautilus | 2 | 0% | -5.0 | -4,281 | -1,907 |
 Nami | 2 | 50% | -0.1 | 4,472 | 2,831 |
 Pyke | 2 | 50% | -0.1 | 5,081 | -1,367 |
 Sett | 2 | 100% | -0.4 | 7,244 | 2,808 |
 Galio | 1 | 0% | -13.8 | -3,819 | -3,048 |
 Nunu & Willump | 1 | 0% | -1.9 | 6,981 | 1,592 |
 Morgana | 1 | 100% | 2.3 | -628 | 1,705 |
 Zilean | 1 | 0% | -3.7 | -3,810 | 941 |
 Dr. Mundo | 1 | 100% | 0.4 | -11,515 | -742 |
 Janna | 1 | 0% | -1.6 | 143 | 991 |
 Karma | 1 | 0% | -0.5 | -7,742 | -1,928 |
 Swain | 1 | 0% | -4.5 | -15,163 | -3,453 |
 Blitzcrank | 1 | 0% | -1.3 | -2,099 | -287 |
 Pantheon | 1 | 100% | 4.6 | 9,807 | 6,292 |
 Lissandra | 1 | 0% | -0.8 | 3,007 | 255 |
 Yuumi | 1 | 0% | -1.5 | 3,943 | 4,842 |
 Rakan | 1 | 0% | -10.9 | -306 | -2,083 |
 Rell | 1 | 100% | 0.4 | 4,706 | 1,995 |
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 Thresh, Seraphine, Brand.
Who does Darius counter?
Darius counters Alistar, Leona, Lulu.
How do I play Darius support?
The exact items that you buy on any champion should differ from game to game, but the most common item build on support Darius is Stridebreaker first into Sterak's Gage and Thornmail. Players usually take Plated Steelcaps for boots.
Where should I play Darius?
73% of Darius players play top.