Nautilus vs Darius
Top Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You lose early 1v1s levels 1-3 due to Darius's superior damage output and ability to stack Hemorrhage for lethal trades.
- At level 6, you still lose the all-in since Darius R executes through your shield and his sustained damage outpaces your burst.
How to Trade
- Your best trading pattern involves using Q to engage when Darius wastes his Q or E, then immediately W for the shield and auto-attack for your passive root.
- Follow up with E damage and disengage before he can stack multiple Hemorrhage stacks on you.
Wave Control
- Focus on freezing the wave near your tower to force Darius to overextend for CS, making him vulnerable to jungle ganks.
- Avoid pushing early as Darius excels at running you down in extended lanes with his E pull and movement speed from Hemorrhage stacks.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Never trade when Darius has his Q available, as he can heal significantly while dealing massive damage to you in the outer ring.
- Avoid staying in melee range after your initial combo, as extended trades heavily favor Darius due to his passive damage scaling.
Created on 11/24/2025
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