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
Sylas
vs

56.4%
Darius win rate vs Sylas
Darius hard counters Sylas
140
Games Analyzed
56.4%
Darius WR
43.6%
Sylas WR
+514
Avg Gold Diff @15
Darius
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ghost
Sylas
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Darius
Level 1
Darius
Level 3
Sylas
Level 3
Darius
Level 6
Sylas
Level 6
Sylas
1 item
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Darius is strongest early game while Sylas peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Darius deals AD damage while Sylas deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Exploit Sylas's Weakness
Sylas's main weakness: Bad ults to steal, grievous wounds, early poke. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Darius Win Condition
Stack passive in lane, dunk resets in teamfights
Sylas Win Condition
Steal enemy ults, W heal sustain, burst combos
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 Sylas's AP damage and CC

Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Sylas's burst
Sylas

Hextech Rocketbelt
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Darius's AD damage
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