Rune choice
This setup pairs Precision with Sorcery and uses Conqueror as its keystone. The highlighted runes and shards belong to this imported setup; inspect an icon to read its effect.
Build Darius Top
Runes, items & skill order
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Patch 16.20
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All servers · Patch 16.20 · 2026-10-13 00:00 UTC · Data sources
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Darius Runes
Darius Top Build
48.67% WR
Precision
Primary
Conqueror
Sorcery
Secondary
Stat Shards
Offense
Attack Speed
Flex
Adaptive Force
Defense
Health Scaling
Summoner Spells
48.67%
Flash
Ghost
Items
Starting items
49.08% WR
192,006 matches
Most popular starting combination
Core items
57.53% WR
22,647 matches
Popular core combination
Fourth item options
Death's Dance
57.86% WR
15,208 matches
Force of Nature
57.20% WR
14,647 matches
Sterak's Gage
59.33% WR
13,793 matches
Randuin's Omen
52.38% WR
8,497 matches
Dead Man's Plate
58.02% WR
7,449 matches
Fifth item options
Sterak's Gage
58.94% WR
3,816 matches
Randuin's Omen
53.49% WR
3,350 matches
Death's Dance
56.54% WR
2,768 matches
Force of Nature
56.35% WR
2,504 matches
Thornmail
52.49% WR
1,949 matches
Sixth item options
Guardian Angel
51.59% WR
126 matches
Force of Nature
47.57% WR
103 matches
Sterak's Gage
45.16% WR
93 matches
Dead Man's Plate
56.52% WR
92 matches
Randuin's Omen
51.25% WR
80 matches
Skill priority
48.67% WR
Skill order
Most popular ability leveling order · source levels 1–15Levels 1–5
| Ability | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q |
· | Q | · | Q | Q |
| W |
W | · | · | · | · |
| E |
· | · | E | · | · |
 R |
· | · | · | · | · |
Levels 6–10
| Ability | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q |
· | Q | · | Q | · |
| W |
· | · | · | · | · |
| E |
· | · | E | · | E |
| R |
R | · | · | · | · |
Levels 11–15
| Ability | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q |
· | · | · | · | · |
| W |
· | · | · | W | W |
| E |
· | E | E | · | · |
| R |
R | · | · | · | · |
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9
1
14
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3
8
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6
11
Champion win rate against each opponent, for the selected role and rank. Small samples are less reliable.
Darius Top build guide: runes, items and skill order
This Darius Top build covers League of Legends patch 16.20. Compare the selected runes, starting items and core purchases before the match, then adapt your later purchases to enemy damage and defenses. The source recommendations use the All ranks filter across all servers.
For Darius runes, this setup uses Conqueror with Sorcery as the secondary path. Check the highlighted stat shards as well: they are part of the rune page, not extra items. Hover or tap a rune to read its effect before deciding whether it suits your matchup.
The displayed Darius skill order starts with W and prioritizes Q → E → W. The level-by-level grid covers the first 15 levels supplied by the source. Follow that sequence as a reference while accounting for what your lane or team needs. Item win rates describe completed purchases and should be read alongside their game counts.
Which items should you build on Darius Top?
The most popular core items in this Darius Top build are Youmuu's Ghostblade → Dead Man's Plate → Death's Dance. Check starting items and boots separately, then compare later item options against the enemy team. This is a reference for patch 16.20, not a fixed purchase order for every match.
Which runes should you choose for Darius Top?
For the selected All ranks rank filter, the rune page uses Conqueror with Sorcery. Review each rune tooltip and the selected stat shards before entering champion select.
How do you compare Darius builds by rank?
Use the rank selector to view a separate build and win rate for Iron, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Emerald, Diamond, Master, Grandmaster or Challenger. Keep the same role when comparing. A small sample is less reliable, and a higher win rate alone does not prove a better build.
How this build works
Core purchases
The most popular core combination in the source is Youmuu's Ghostblade → Dead Man's Plate → Death's Dance. Treat it as a starting point: choose defensive or penetration options for the opponents you are facing.
Read the sample
The core combination has an observed win rate of 57.53% across 22,647 games. These are games that reached this purchase combination, not all games played by the champion. A completed build can appear stronger because winning players can afford more items.
How to play Darius: combos, tips and builds
Learn Darius abilities and prepare your first games. Find builds for each supported role.
Read the guideAbout Darius
There is no greater symbol of Noxian might than Darius, the nation's most feared and battle-hardened commander. Rising from humble origins to become the Hand of Noxus, he cleaves through the empire's enemies—many of them Noxians themselves. Knowing that he never doubts his cause is just, and never hesitates once his axe is raised, those who stand against the leader of the Trifarian Legion can expect no mercy.