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
Naafiri
vs

60.3%
Darius win rate vs Naafiri
Darius hard counters Naafiri
131
Games Analyzed
60.3%
Darius WR
39.7%
Naafiri WR
+824
Avg Gold Diff @15
Darius
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ghost
Naafiri
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Darius
Level 1
Darius
Level 3
Naafiri
Level 3
Darius
Level 6
Naafiri
Level 6
Naafiri
1 item
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Darius is strongest early game while Naafiri 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 Naafiri's Weakness
Naafiri's main weakness: Hard CC, tanks, grouped enemies. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Darius Win Condition
Stack passive in lane, dunk resets in teamfights
Naafiri Win Condition
R dash engage, packmate damage, simple assassin
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 Naafiri's AD damage

Death's Dance
Defensive
Bleed passive reduces burst, heal on takedown
Naafiri

Eclipse
Core
Build every game

Youmuu's Ghostblade
Core
Build every game

Serylda's Grudge
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Darius's AD damage
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