Gragas vs Darius TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Gragas vs Darius

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Control the lane by using short trades and passive sustain to deny Darius extended fights where he stacks passive.
Avoid giving Darius long melee trades and respect his (E) pull threat to prevent his all-in windows.
This is a control vs snowball matchup where Gragas must manage spacing and cooldowns to prevent Darius from snowballing.

Trading pattern

Initiate short burst trades with (W) and (E) when Darius commits or wastes his (E) pull.
Use (Q) to slow and zone before engaging, then disengage quickly to avoid passive stack buildup.
Avoid extended trades after your passive or (E) cooldowns are down to deny Darius his lethal passive stacks.

Danger windows

Respect (E) pull as both engage and escape; avoid stepping too close without (E) ready.
Beware of extended trades when Darius has 3+ passive stacks and (R) execute available; disengage early.
Avoid using (E) aggressively into a losing wave or when (E) is up to prevent getting pulled and locked down.

Early game

Use (Q) to zone and slow Darius early to prevent him from safely engaging with (E).
Take short trades around your passive healing and (W) damage reduction to chip Darius without committing to long fights.
Hold (E) to interrupt (E) engage or punish his overextension after he misses (E).

Power spikes

At level 3, use your full kit to perform short trades with (Q), (W), and (E) while maintaining passive sustain.
At level 6, leverage (R) displacement to isolate Darius or disengage his all-ins; respect his execute window by disengaging before 5 passive stacks.
After your first AP or tank item, trade confidently around your increased burst or durability to pressure Darius without overcommitting.

Win conditions

Win by controlling short trades with your passive sustain and (W) damage reduction, denying Darius passive stack buildup.
Punish missed (E) pulls with quick burst trades and use (R) to isolate or disengage during all-ins.
Maintain lane control to prevent Darius from snowballing, then leverage your displacement and burst to influence teamfights effectively.