Darius

Darius top build

TOP 73%

Stats

Win Rate
51.8%
Role pick rate
73.5%
Games analyzed
42,440
Damage
19,218
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
67.2%52.5%
Flash
Teleport
22.6%50.1%
Starting ItemsPick RateWin Rate
Doran's Shield
Health Potion
48.6%51.3%
Doran's Blade
Health Potion
36.7%52.8%
TrinketsPick RateWin Rate
Stealth Ward
74.5%50.9%
Oracle Lens
13.0%54.3%
BootsPick RateWin Rate
Plated Steelcaps
63.9%51.2%
Mercury's Treads
34.5%53.2%
SkillsPick RateWin Rate
Decimate
Q
Apprehend
E
Crippling Strike
W
Decimate
Q
Decimate
Q
Noxian Guillotine
R
Decimate
Q
Apprehend
E
27.5%52.6%
Decimate
Q
Crippling Strike
W
Apprehend
E
Decimate
Q
Decimate
Q
Noxian Guillotine
R
Decimate
Q
Apprehend
E
20.4%52.8%
Build Order

Stridebreaker
P
92%
W
52%

Trinity Force
P
2%
W
48%

Runes

Matchups

ChampionGames Playedsorted descendingWin %KDA DifferenceDamage DifferenceGold Difference
Gnar
Gnar
2,99952%0.1-1,656636
Riven
Riven
1,89849%-0.2-1,009-515
Garen
Garen
1,81452%-0.11,459293
Irelia
Irelia
1,66954%0.4-1,260-723
Sett
Sett
1,51251%0.2-1,513379
Fiora
Fiora
1,51052%0.3-1,331-66
Mordekaiser
Mordekaiser
1,43750%0.1-1,775318
Urgot
Urgot
1,43150%0.1-2,242-288
Camille
Camille
1,40052%-0.0-377517
Malphite
Malphite
1,28949%-0.7-611,609
Cho'Gath
Cho'Gath
1,26250%-0.22,719935
Jax
Jax
1,26053%0.6-70523
Shen
Shen
1,22151%-0.84,7122,131
Renekton
Renekton
1,18554%0.33,526348
Volibear
Volibear
1,16251%-0.2445553
Aatrox
Aatrox
1,05053%0.1882606
Wukong
Wukong
1,02542%-0.7-2,568-672
Nasus
Nasus
1,01750%-0.02,091510
Gangplank
Gangplank
84854%0.0-3,548-558
Sion
Sion
82354%0.25,6281,641
Ornn
Ornn
78249%-0.72,1231,304
Yone
Yone
67952%0.4-3,221-232
Gragas
Gragas
66857%0.22,9851,978
Teemo
Teemo
60855%0.5-8,398641
Yasuo
Yasuo
59654%0.81,430276
Illaoi
Illaoi
53353%0.5-4,373195
Tryndamere
Tryndamere
53056%0.72,868-347
Jayce
Jayce
51053%0.2-7,45540
Quinn
Quinn
45845%-0.3-8,341-1,114
Vayne
Vayne
45255%0.5-7,370-895
Kayle
Kayle
45050%0.2-1,983-360
Kled
Kled
40754%-0.32,610613
Yorick
Yorick
38650%0.1-2,370-427
Vladimir
Vladimir
38452%-0.3-4,66497
Viego
Viego
37451%0.5-1,14490
Kennen
Kennen
37253%0.3-2,3521,259
Singed
Singed
35554%0.61,1621,481
Poppy
Poppy
29355%0.12,7151,988
Pantheon
Pantheon
25060%0.0-4,671278
Ryze
Ryze
24154%0.3-3,566-97

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 Riven, Mordekaiser, Malphite.

Who does Darius counter?

Darius counters Gnar, Garen, Irelia.

How do I play Darius top?

The exact items that you buy on any champion should differ from game to game, but the most common item build on top 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.