Darius Top struggles against Nasus (49.0% win rate) based on 817 games. This matchup can be tricky for Darius players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Darius Top vs Nasus Top in patch 15.24 (25.24), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 61.3% in this matchup.
Darius dominates the meta (3rd most popular, 7.3% pick rate) and regularly clashes with Nasus (3.4% pick rate). Understanding this common matchup forms the foundation of consistent gameplay for one of top lane's current powerhouses. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Conqueror + Triumph combination (64.6% win rate) plus optimal itemization Trinity Force, Sterak's Gage, Dead Man's Plate, and Plated Steelcaps boosts your chances from 49.0% to 61.3% - potentially game-changing.
Survive and scale: Darius faces both matchup (49.00%) and farming disadvantages (6.39 vs 7.09/min). With a 0.70 CS/min deficit, prioritize safe farming and jungle assistance. Damage doesn't equal wins: Darius outputs more damage (714 vs 661/min, 2nd place) but still loses the matchup. The issue likely lies in survivability, mobility, or damage timing rather than raw output. Complete dominance by Nasus: leads in both matchup win rate (51.0%) and KDA (1.90 vs 1.80, 33rd vs 42nd place). Darius players need exceptional preparation to overcome this counter-pick.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| B+ | Tier | A |
| 49.0% | Matchup Winrate | 51.0% |
| 49.66% | Role Winrate | 50.31% |
| #39 | Winrate Rank | #26 |
| 7.3% | Pickrate | 3.4% |
| 1.8 | Average KDA | 1.9 |
| 405 | Gold per Minute | 407 |
| 6.39 | CS/Min | 7.09 |
| 0.26 | Wards per Minute | 0.25 |
| 714 | Damage per Minute | 661 |
Despite the slight difference in effectiveness, in the Darius versus Nasus matchup in the top lane, neither champion has an overwhelming advantage. The winner is determined by player skill and understanding the intricacies of the confrontation. Studying this guide will improve your chances of success.
Except for rare builds, Darius deals physical damage. Focus on eliminating enemy carries. Nasus deals mainly physical damage (72.86%), additional items against this damage type may be required against snowballing or aggressive play.
Consider the farming superiority demonstrated by Nasus, ranking 13th (versus 38th for Darius) in farming efficiency among champions in this role. This means the opponent can build gold advantages more quickly. Meanwhile, their higher KDA (1.9 versus 1.8) suggests they participate more effectively in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Darius player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Nasus player, as the matchup requires a patient and calculated approach. Extended trades without clear tactical advantage often lead to unfavorable consequences, and ignoring opportunities to receive team support can be a fatal mistake for game progression.
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Gain 3% attack speed plus an additional 1.5% for every Legend stack (max 10 sta…
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All movement bonuses are 7% more effective on you and gain 1% Move Speed.
Increases attack speed by 10%
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
Basic attacks or spells that deal damage to an enemy champion grant 2 stacks of Conqueror…
Takedowns restore 5% of your missing health, 2.5% of your max health, and grant…
Gain 3% attack speed plus an additional 1.5% for every Legend stack (max 10 sta…
Deal 5% - 11% increased damage to champions while you are below 60% health. Max…
Biscuit Delivery: Gain a Total Biscuit of Everlasting Will every 2 mins, until …
+18 Summoner Spell Haste+10 Item Haste
Increases attack speed by 10%
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
