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
Darius
VS
Champion 2
Aurora
vs

52.4%
Darius win rate vs Aurora
Darius has the edge
231
Games Analyzed
52.4%
Darius WR
47.6%
Aurora WR
+190
Avg Gold Diff @15
Darius
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ghost
Aurora
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Darius
Level 1
Darius
Level 3
Darius
Level 6
Aurora
Level 6
Aurora
1 item
Aurora
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Darius is strongest early game while Aurora peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Darius deals AD damage while Aurora deals AP. 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 Aurora's Weakness
Aurora's main weakness: Hard CC, tanky targets, missing R. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Darius Win Condition
Stack passive in lane, dunk resets in teamfights
Aurora Win Condition
R zone trap, burst with passive procs
Ghost Threat
Darius runs Ghost  they can run you down in extended chases. Respect their movement speed and don't overstay in trades.
Recommended Items
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
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
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Aurora's Worst Matchups
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