Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
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Champion 1
Darius
VS
Champion 2
Zed
vs

42.5%
Darius win rate vs Zed
Zed hard counters Darius
252
Games Analyzed
42.5%
Darius WR
57.5%
Zed WR
-603
Avg Gold Diff @15
Darius
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ghost
Zed
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Sorcery
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Darius
Level 1
Darius
Level 3
Zed
Level 3
Darius
Level 6
Zed
Level 6
Zed
1 item
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Darius is strongest early game while Zed 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 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
Zed Win Condition
Assassinate squishies with R combo, splitpush side lanes
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 Zed's AD damage

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

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
Darius's Worst Matchups
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