Who Wins
- You win pre-6 through superior range and poke, but must respect Darius's level 1-2 all-in potential if he starts E.
- Post-6 you maintain advantage through kiting and burst, but his R execute becomes dangerous if you misposition.
How to Trade
- Your optimal trading is Q-E combo from max range in cannon form, then immediately swap to hammer for W auto-reset if he tries to engage.
- Always maintain distance after trades and use acceleration gate to kite backwards.
Wave Control
- You want to maintain a slow push or freeze near your tower to deny Darius farm while staying safe from ganks.
- Avoid hard shoving unless you can recall, as Darius excels at running you down in long lanes.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Never fight Darius in melee range without a clear escape plan, as his passive stacks and W slow will kill you.
- Don't waste your E knockback defensively unless absolutely necessary - it's your only disengage tool.
Created on 12/26/2025
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