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
Maokai
vs
44.4%
Darius win rate vs Maokai
Maokai hard counters Darius
322
Games Analyzed
44.4%
Darius WR
55.6%
Maokai WR
-447
Avg Gold Diff @15
Darius
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ghost
Maokai
DamageAP
StyleUtility
RangeMelee
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesAftershock / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Darius
Level 1
Darius
Level 3
Maokai
Level 3
Darius
Level 6
Maokai
Level 6
Maokai
1 item
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Darius is strongest early game while Maokai peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Darius deals AD damage while Maokai deals AP. 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
Maokai Win Condition
R root wave engage, sapling vision, tanky CC bot
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 Maokai's AP damage and CC
Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Maokai's burst
Maokai
Sunfire Aegis
Core
Build every game
Thornmail
Core
Build every game
Spirit Visage
Core
Build every game
Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Darius's AD damage
Darius's Worst Matchups
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