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Jax vs Darius

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

This is a scaling duelist matchup where Jax must survive Darius's early lane pressure and reach item spikes to win extended fights.
Jax should avoid giving Darius passive lane states by contesting farm safely and using (E) to deny Darius's all-in attempts.

Trading pattern

Bait Darius's auto-attacks into (E) to stun and trade back with (W) empowered attacks.
Use (Q) to close distance only when (E) is on cooldown or after he wastes his pull.
Avoid extended trades before your item spikes and only commit to long fights when (E) and (R) are available.

Danger windows

Respect (E) pull threat early and avoid stepping too close without (E) ready to counter.
Be cautious of Darius's level 6 execute resets; disengage before he stacks five passive bleeds.
Avoid fighting when your (E) is down, as you lose your main defensive tool against his all-in.

Early game

Use (E) to block Darius's auto-attacks and punish him immediately after (E) expires to avoid his passive stacks.
Avoid trading when (E) is down or when (E) pull is available to prevent being locked down.
Focus on farming safely and using (Q) only when (E) is ready to follow up or escape.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to increase durability and confidently take extended trades when (E) is ready or enemy cooldowns are down.
After your two-item spike, force side-lane duels where your scaling damage outmatches Darius.
Respect Darius's level 6 (R) execute window by avoiding extended trades near low health and punishing missed (E) pulls.

Win conditions

Survive early trades by using (E) to negate Darius's damage and scale into your item spikes.
Force isolated side-lane fights after your two-item spike to leverage your superior sustained damage.
Use (Q) and (E) combo to punish Darius when he misuses (E) or overcommits, denying his passive stacks and all-in potential.