Matchup of the Day

Darius vs. Heimerdinger (top Lane)

A detailed breakdown of the lane, from early game to late.

Winrate: 41.8%Patch 15.1979 Matches

Matchup Win Rate

41.8%

Gold Diff @ 15

-803g

Gold Diff @ End

-738g

Average KDA

6/6/4

Darius Win Condition

Kill him instantly if he misses Stun Grenade (E).

Heimerdinger Win Condition

Landing Stun Grenade (E). Using Heimerdinger RR turret + Zhonya's. Setting up perimeter with turrets, making ganks ineffective.

General Strategy

If Heimerdinger is competent, this is an impossible matchup. Darius has to do 'so much stuff just to stay inside the lane'. Hide behind minions to avoid full Darius WW (Missiles) damage.

Rush Negatron Cloak (900 gold for 50 MR) immediately. Specter's Cowl/Spirit Visage healing helps survive turret poke.

Trading Patterns

If he misses Darius EE, run up and kill him in one combo. Avoid fighting into his ultimate Darius QQ (Darius RR) + Zhonya's Hourglass setup.

Wave Management

Build & Rune Breakdown

Darius Build

Starting Items (33.3% WR)

ItemItem

Core Items (33.3% WR)

ItemItemItem

Optimal Runes (48.3% WR)

Press the AttackLethal TempoFleet FootworkConqueror
Absorb LifeTriumphPresence of Mind
Legend: AlacrityLegend: HasteLegend: Bloodline
Coup de GraceCut DownLast Stand
Axiom ArcanistManaflow BandNimbus Cloak
TranscendenceCelerityAbsolute Focus
ScorchWaterwalkingGathering Storm

Skill Priority

"q"Q
>
eE
>
w"W"

Skill Order

Q
1
4
5
7
9
W
3
14
15
17
E
2
8
10
12
13
R
6
11
16

Heimerdinger Build

Starting Items (51.6% WR)

ItemItemItem

Core Items

ItemItemItem

Optimal Runes (58.0% WR)

Press the AttackLethal TempoFleet FootworkConqueror
Absorb LifeTriumphPresence of Mind
Legend: AlacrityLegend: HasteLegend: Bloodline
Coup de GraceCut DownLast Stand
Axiom ArcanistManaflow BandNimbus Cloak
TranscendenceCelerityAbsolute Focus
ScorchWaterwalkingGathering Storm

Skill Priority

"q"Q
>
wW
>
e"E"

Skill Order

Q
1
4
5
7
9
W
3
8
10
E
2
R
6

Who wins this matchup?

Darius
Heimerdinger

Match Flow Visualization

Darius

Combat Stats

Heimerdinger
6/6/4KDA6/7/5
33%Kill Participation36%
42%Win Rate58%

Damage Dealt @ 15 min

Darius
3,674
Heimerdinger
9,776

Damage Dealt @ End

Darius
16,119
Heimerdinger
32,437

Damage Taken @ End

Darius
32,437
Heimerdinger
16,119

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