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
Illaoi
vs

53.2%
Darius win rate vs Illaoi
Darius has the edge
643
Games Analyzed
53.2%
Darius WR
46.8%
Illaoi WR
+255
Avg Gold Diff @15
Darius
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ghost
Illaoi
DamageAD
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Darius
Level 1
Darius
Level 3
Darius
Level 6
Illaoi
Level 6
Illaoi
1 item
Illaoi
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Darius is strongest early game while Illaoi peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Armor Rush
Both champions deal physical damage. Whoever builds armor first (Plated Steelcaps, Bramble Vest) gets a huge advantage in trades.
Exploit Illaoi's Weakness
Illaoi's main weakness: Dodging E, kiting, not fighting in her zone. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Darius Win Condition
Stack passive in lane, dunk resets in teamfights
Illaoi Win Condition
Land E, force fights in tentacle zones, R in 2v1s
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

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Illaoi's AD damage

Bramble Vest
Counter
Grievous wounds + armor vs Illaoi's sustain/autos
Illaoi

Eclipse
Core
Build every game

Black Cleaver
Core
Build every game

Sterak's Gage
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Darius's AD damage
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