Pantheon vs Darius
Top Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You win levels 1-3 through Q poke and W-auto-Q trades while maintaining distance from Darius's Q outer ring.
- At level 6, Darius becomes significantly stronger due to his R execute potential and improved all-in capability with ghost/flash.
How to Trade
- Your optimal trading pattern is Q poke from max range, then W-auto-Q when Darius uses abilities on minions or misses Q.
- Always disengage immediately after your combo to avoid extended trades where his passive stacks become dangerous.
Wave Control
- Push early levels to establish lane priority and roam timing, but transition to freezing near your tower once Darius hits level 6.
- This forces him to overextend for CS while keeping you safe from his ghost-powered all-ins.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Never stay in melee range after your W-auto-Q combo, as Darius will stack his passive and run you down with ghost.
- Avoid using E defensively against his E pull since the channel time often results in you taking his full combo anyway.
Created on 11/28/2025
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