Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Aurora
VS
Champion 2
Darius
vs

51.3%
Aurora win rate vs Darius
Skill matchup — could go either way
226
Games Analyzed
51.3%
Aurora WR
48.7%
Darius WR
+106
Avg Gold Diff @15
Aurora
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Darius
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ghost
Power Spike Timeline
Darius
Level 1
Darius
Level 3
Aurora
Level 6
Darius
Level 6
Aurora
1 item
Aurora
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Aurora is strongest mid game while Darius peaks early game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Aurora deals AP damage while Darius deals AD. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Aurora has range advantage. Darius should look for short trades when Aurora uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Darius's Weakness
Darius's main weakness: Kiting, ranged poke, getting behind early. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Aurora Win Condition
R zone trap, burst with passive procs
Darius Win Condition
Stack passive in lane, dunk resets in teamfights
Recommended Items
Aurora

Hextech Rocketbelt
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Darius's AD damage
Darius

Trinity Force
Core
Build every game

Sterak's Gage
Core
Build every game

Dead Man's Plate
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Aurora's AP damage and CC

Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Aurora's burst
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Darius's Worst Matchups
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