Who Wins
- You win early trades levels 1-3 with W passive and Q pull, but Darius becomes stronger post-6 with his ultimate execute potential.
- Your dismounted state becomes more dangerous against his R reset capability, though your bonus resistances help survive his burst.
How to Trade
- Engage with E dash into W auto attacks, then Q to maintain distance and pull him back if he tries to disengage.
- Avoid extended trades where his passive bleeding stacks up - use your mobility to dictate short burst windows.
Wave Control
- Push early levels to establish priority, then look for roam timings with R when Darius is stuck farming under tower.
- Maintain wave control to prevent him from freezing, as you need minion access for Courage generation if dismounted.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't fight when dismounted unless you're close to remounting, as Darius can easily execute you with R or chase you down with his superior sustained damage.
- Avoid trading when his W reset is available, as the slow makes it difficult to escape his damage zone.
Created on 02/01/2026
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