Matchup of the Day

Darius vs. Vayne (top Lane)

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

Winrate: 46.1%Patch 15.1976 Matches

Matchup Win Rate

46.1%

Gold Diff @ 15

-61g

Gold Diff @ End

-948g

Average KDA

5/6/4

Master Tier Analysis

Your Win Condition

Land your pull (E). Kill her Level 1 if she allows melee access.

General Strategy

Vayne hard counters Darius and will outscale you regardless of your gold lead. This lane is a 'nightmare'. Play passively and patiently; give up CS that falls under her area of influence. Run D Shield and Second Wind to sustain poke. Stridebreaker is good for the burst combo/slow. If she Condemns (E) you, you must time your E to land just as you are being pushed back; this stuns her on the spot, allowing you to run in with Ghost for the kill.

Trading Patterns

Do not over-force fights; if you are forced to walk up, you will lose HP while she takes none. If you land a pull and have Ghost, you win the all-in.

Wave Management

Do not sacrifice too much health for CS. Wait for the tick of D Shield to maximize health return.

Their Win Condition

Percentage health damage. Kiting Darius constantly while dealing free damage. Using Condemn (E) for disengage/stun.

Build & Rune Breakdown

Darius Build

Starting Items (44.0% WR)

ItemItemItem

Core Items (50.0% WR)

ItemItemItem

Optimal Runes (41.4% 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

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Skill Order

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

Vayne Build

Starting Items (50.0% WR)

ItemItemItem

Core Items (33.3% WR)

ItemItemItem

Optimal Runes (46.8% WR)

Press the AttackLethal TempoFleet FootworkConqueror
Absorb LifeTriumphPresence of Mind
Legend: AlacrityLegend: HasteLegend: Bloodline
Coup de GraceCut DownLast Stand
DemolishFont of LifeShield Bash
ConditioningSecond WindBone Plating
OvergrowthRevitalizeUnflinching

Skill Priority

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Skill Order

Q
1
4
5
7
9
W
2
8
10
12
13
E
3
14
15
17
18
R
6
11
16

Who wins this matchup?

Darius
Vayne

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Match Flow Visualization

Darius

Combat Stats

Vayne
5/6/4KDA6/5/4
34%Kill Participation36%
46%Win Rate54%

Damage Dealt @ 15 min

Darius
3,678
Vayne
6,850

Damage Dealt @ End

Darius
12,858
Vayne
22,333

Damage Taken @ End

Darius
22,333
Vayne
12,858