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Darius

The Hand of Noxus

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About Darius

Darius, The Hand of Noxus, is a fighter, juggernaut, and tank champion in League of Legends played in toplane on Summoner's Rift. Riot released Darius on May 23, 2012 in Patch 1.0.0.140. Darius uses melee attacks and deals physical damage.

Darius has 15 skins in 14 skin lines. Darius has waited 373 days for a new skin, the 72nd longest wait of 173 champions. See every champion's wait

Gameplay style

Darius fills the fighter/juggernaut/tank role with melee attacks, mostly in toplane.

Darius deals physical damage and spends Mana to cast abilities. Tanks like Darius soak damage at the front of fights and lock enemies down with crowd control.

Darius's story

There is no greater symbol of Noxian might than Darius, the nation's most feared and battle-hardened commander. Rising from humble origins to become the Hand of Noxus, he cleaves through the empire's enemies—many of them Noxians themselves. Knowing that he never doubts his cause is just, and never hesitates once his axe is raised, those who stand against the leader of the Trifarian Legion can expect no mercy.

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Official Champion Spotlight

See Darius's abilities and gameplay in the official League of Legends Champion Spotlight.

Learning Darius

Here is what Darius does well and where this fighter, juggernaut, and tank champion struggles.

Champion strengths

  • Good balance of damage and durability
  • Tough to kill in fights
  • Strong dueling potential
  • Strong crowd control abilities

Champion weaknesses

  • Can be kited by ranged champions
  • Limited damage output
  • May struggle against true tanks
  • Can be kited by other champions

Darius costs 225 BE or 260 RP. Darius sits in Riot's lowest price tier, which Riot keeps for older champions that suit new players.

Darius has not been on sale since March 1, 2026.

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