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
Pantheon
vs

46.9%
Darius win rate vs Pantheon
Pantheon has the edge
610
Games Analyzed
46.9%
Darius WR
53.1%
Pantheon WR
-248
Avg Gold Diff @15
Darius
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ghost
Pantheon
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Darius
Level 1
Darius
Level 3
Pantheon
Level 3
Darius
Level 6
Pantheon
Level 6
Pantheon
1 item
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Darius is strongest early game while Pantheon peaks early 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 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
Pantheon Win Condition
W point-click stun, empowered Q poke, R global roam
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 Pantheon's AD damage

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

Eclipse
Core
Build every game

Black Cleaver
Core
Build every game

Death's Dance
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Darius's AD damage
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