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Darius

the Hand of Noxus

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Darius

the Hand of Noxus

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All About Darius

Champion Overview

Darius, the Hand of Noxus, is a powerful fighter/juggernaut/tank champion in League of Legends who is mostly played in toplane of Summoner's Rift. First released on 2012-05-23 during Patch 1.0.0.140, Darius has become known for their melee playstyle and physical damage output.

With 14 unique skins available, Darius offers plenty of customization options for players who enjoy this champion. Darius has a ton of skins to choose from, so players can really customize their experience with this champion.

As a champion who uses Mana as their resource, Darius brings a unique set of abilities to League of Legends that makes them a great champ for any team comp.

Champion Stats

BE Cost: 225 BE

RP Cost: 260 RP

Role: Fighter, Juggernaut, Tank

Damage: Physical

Attack: Melee

Resource: Mana

Champion ID: 122

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Gameplay Style

Darius is primarily played as a fighter/juggernaut/tank, leveraging their melee combat style to dominate in the toplane. Since their release in Patch 1.0.0.140, players have come up with a bunch of different strategies and builds to maximize Darius's potential.

As a physical-focused champion who uses Mana to cast their abilities, Darius requires players to carefully manage their resources while positioning effectively to deal maximum damage. The champion's design makes them particularly effective against opponents by absorbing damage and disrupting enemy formations with CC.

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.

Darius Skins Collection (14)

Customize your Darius experience with these amazing skins. From the base look to legendary alternatives, each skin offers a unique visual style and sometimes new animations or voice lines. Click on any skin to learn more about its features, release date, and pricing.

Top Darius Players & Streamers

Want to improve your Darius gameplay? Learn from these high elo players who main or play a lot of Darius. All streamers listed are at least Diamond 2 or higher, providing high-quality gameplay to learn from, or just enjoy watching. Click on their names to check out their content.

Raider TWITCH
Raydus TWITCH
余小C DOUYU
Yuuno HUYA
Dragoon TWITCH

Learning Darius

Whether you're just picking up Darius or looking to improve your skills with this fighter/juggernaut/tank champion, understanding their strengths and weaknesses is crucial. This champion thrives in toplane with their unique kit.

Champion Strengths

  • Impressive durability
  • Strong crowd control abilities
  • Good at starting fights
  • Great at frontlining

Champion Weaknesses

  • Limited damage output
  • Can be kited by other champions
  • Vulnerable to percent health damage
  • Reliant on team follow-up

Darius currently costs 225 BE or 260 RP to unlock, making them one of the more cheaper champions for new players. Players looking to master Darius should spend time learning their unique mechanics and optimal build paths for different matchups.