Darius

S-TierfightertopMedium

The Hand of Noxus is a dominant lane bully. His passive Hemorrhage stacks bleed, and at 5 stacks his ultimate Noxian Guillotine deals true damage and resets on kill.

PVP Rating

★★★★★

Key Abilities

Decimate (Q), Apprehend (E), Noxian Guillotine (R)

Recommended Runes

Conqueror

Core Items

Trinity ForceSterak's GageDead Man's Plate

Strengths

+Dominant laning phase
+True damage execute resets in teamfights
+Strong 1v2 potential

Weaknesses

-No mobility or gap-closers
-Kitable by ranged champions
-Struggles if behind early

Countered By

Vayne Kayn Cassiopeia

Synergies

Thresh Nautilus Blitzcrank

Best Items

Trinity ForceSterak's GageDead Man's PlateDeath's Dance

Tips & Strategy

1Stack passive to 5 before ulting for max damage
2Heal with Q outer edge in teamfights
3E has armor penetration passive