Darius vs Diana JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Darius vs Diana

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Darius must leverage his early dueling strength to pressure Diana's jungle path and contest river control before she hits level 6.
Prioritize denying Diana's fast clear tempo and avoid direct fights when her (E) mobility and burst combo are ready to punish.

Jungle Plan

Full clear early to reach level 3 and then look for counter-invades when (Q) or (E) are on cooldown.
Fight for river control and first Scuttle when your lanes have priority and Diana is pathing away from objectives.
Use your dueling strength to deny Diana's access to dragon and Rift Herald by counter-jungling when she commits to farming safely.

Danger windows

Avoid river fights when (E) is up and can reset on Moonlight marks, as she can disengage or counter-attack effectively.
Be cautious contesting objectives when Diana has lane priority and can roam with her ultimate for picks or teamfights.
Low-health clears or forced smite fights near dragon are risky if Diana’s burst combo and shield are available.

Early game

Start with a three-camp clear that allows early river Scuttle contest when nearby lanes have priority.
Avoid invading Diana before level 3 as her burst combo and shield can punish early mistakes.
Focus on securing first Scuttle only if your lanes can support counter-ganks to mitigate Diana's mid-game roam threat.

Power spikes

Level 6 unlocks your (R) execute, enabling lethal all-ins after stacking passive bleed in extended fights.
First completed bruiser item increases your durability and damage, allowing you to force longer skirmishes and survive Diana’s burst.
Diana’s level 3 burst combo and level 6 (R) require you to respect her all-in windows and avoid isolated fights without vision.

Win conditions

Convert jungle tempo into objective control by contesting Scuttle and dragon when Diana is forced to farm or reset.
Use your superior dueling and extended fight potential to counter-jungle Diana and deny her scaling access.
Coordinate with lanes to secure vision and ganks that capitalize on Diana’s predictable all-in pattern and cooldown windows.