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
Malphite
vs

48.3%
Darius win rate vs Malphite
Skill matchup — could go either way
1,344
Games Analyzed
48.3%
Darius WR
51.7%
Malphite WR
-136
Avg Gold Diff @15
Darius
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ghost
Malphite
DamageMixed
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Darius
Level 1
Darius
Level 3
Darius
Level 6
Malphite
Level 6
Malphite
1 item
Malphite
Teamfights
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Darius is strongest early game while Malphite peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Darius deals AD damage while Malphite deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Exploit Darius's Weakness
Darius's main weakness: Kiting, ranged poke, getting behind early. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Darius Win Condition
Stack passive in lane, dunk resets in teamfights
Malphite Win Condition
R into backline for AoE knockup, stack armor vs AD
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
Malphite

Frozen Heart
Core
Build every game

Thornmail
Core
Build every game

Gargoyle Stoneplate
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Darius's AD damage
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