Akali vs Darius
Top Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You lose early trades pre-6 due to Darius's superior base damage and sustain from Q healing.
- Post-6 you gain kill pressure with R but must respect his ghost/flash all-in potential since he can still run you down if you misposition.
How to Trade
- Your optimal trading pattern involves Q poke from max range, then immediately backing off to avoid his Q outer ring or E pull.
- When energy allows, you can Q-auto-W to shroud his retaliation, but never commit to extended trades without your R available.
Wave Control
- You want to maintain a slow push or freeze near your tower to deny him easy all-ins while farming safely with Q.
- Avoid hard shoving unless you have vision and can recall, as Darius excels at punishing overextended Akalis in long lanes.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Never fight him in his minion wave early game as his Q healing becomes overwhelming with wave damage amplifying the trade.
- Don't waste W defensively for minor poke trades since you need it to escape his E-W combo when he commits with ghost.
Created on 01/08/2026
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