Naafiri vs Darius

Naafiri
You
VS
Darius

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Scuttle Contest

  • You lose scuttle fights at level 3 due to Darius's superior base damage and sustain from Q healing.
  • From level 6, you can only win 1v1s if you dodge his Q outer ring with your R dash and burst him before he gets 5 stacks - requires perfect execution and him being below 70% HP.
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Predicted Jungle Path

  • Darius will likely start bot side for a safer leash and path toward top side, doing a full clear into scuttle contest.
  • He may also opt for a 3-camp clear (buff-gromp-buff) to reach level 3 faster and contest scuttle with his strong early game.

Invade or Not

  • Avoid invading Darius early as he wins most 1v1 encounters until you have R and significant item advantage.
  • If you must invade, do it at his second buff around 3:15 when he's low from clearing, but only if you have vision of enemy laners and can escape quickly.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't try to trade autos with Darius in extended fights as his passive stacks will overwhelm you.
  • Avoid fighting him in jungle choke points where you can't utilize your mobility effectively - you need open space to kite and reposition.
Created on 04/06/2026
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