Darius Top has trouble against Pantheon (48.1% win rate) based on 500 games. This is a tough matchup for Darius players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Darius Top vs Pantheon Top in patch 15.17 (25.17), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 62.3% in this matchup.
Darius dominates the meta (4th most popular, 7.2% pick rate) and regularly clashes with Pantheon (2.2% pick rate). Understanding this common matchup forms the foundation of consistent gameplay for one of top lane's current powerhouses. Surprising upset: Despite Darius's higher tier rating, Pantheon wins 51.9% of encounters. This suggests Pantheon's kit specifically counters Darius's playstyle, overriding general meta strength - approach this matchup with extra caution. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Conqueror + Triumph combination (50.7% win rate) plus optimal itemization Trinity Force, Sterak's Gage, Dead Man's Plate, and Plated Steelcaps boosts your chances from 48.1% to 62.3% - potentially game-changing.
Farm your way back: Darius's superior farming (6.30 vs 5.89/min, 40th among Top) offers a comeback path. Focus on safe CSing and capitalize on your 0.41 CS/min natural advantage. Outclassed across the board: Pantheon leads in both matchup win rate (51.9%) and damage (939 vs 714/min). Darius must seek alternative win conditions through macro play and team coordination. Complete dominance by Pantheon: leads in both matchup win rate (51.9%) and KDA (2.00 vs 1.80, 15th vs 40th place). Darius players need exceptional preparation to overcome this counter-pick.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| B+ | Tier | B |
| 48.1% | Matchup Winrate | 51.9% |
| 50.06% | Role Winrate | 50.13% |
| #40 | Winrate Rank | #38 |
| 7.2% | Pickrate | 2.2% |
| 1.8 | Average KDA | 2.0 |
| 441 | Gold per Minute | 405 |
| 6.30 | CS/Min | 5.89 |
| 0.30 | Wards per Minute | 0.29 |
| 714 | Damage per Minute | 939 |
Despite the slight difference in effectiveness, in the Darius versus Pantheon 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. Pantheon deals mainly physical damage (89.47%), additional items against this damage type may be required against snowballing or aggressive play.
An important advantage of Darius is higher farming statistics (ranked 40th among role champions) (versus 50th for Pantheon), which provides a stable gold advantage in extended games and allows faster access to key items. Meanwhile, their higher KDA (2.0 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 Pantheon 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.
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 1.5 basic ability haste for every Legend stack (max 10 stacks).Earn progre…
Deal 5% - 11% increased damage to champions while you are below 60% health. Max…
After taking damage from an enemy champion, the next 3 spells or attacks you re…
Gain 6 - 12 (level scaling) Armor and Magic Resist when crowd controlled and fo…
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…
Your Ultimate has 12% increased damage, healing, and shielding. (AoE damage is …
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
