Locke vs Darius JUNGLE Matchup Guide

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Overview

Look to gank lanes where Darius's low mobility and pull cooldown create windows.
Use to mark targets before committing with and for follow-up.
Prioritize objective control post-level 6 by using execute pressure to force fights around Dragon or Rift Herald.

Respect Darius's pull cooldown; avoid committing when it's available.
Avoid isolated river fights where Darius can force extended trades with passive stacks.
Be cautious during low-health clears or forced smite fights where Darius can punish your health drain from .

Start full clear and avoid early river fights unless your lanes have priority and vision.
Contest Scuttle only if nearby lanes can move first to support and counter-gank.
Avoid invading early without lane priority; focus on clean clears and tracking Darius's pathing.

At level 3, unlock full combo with , , and for strong skirmishes.
Level 6 greatly increases execute threat; chip enemies first to maximize kill potential.
First assassin or AP skirmish item enhances your burst and reset potential on marked targets.

Convert jungle tempo into objectives by leveraging execute pressure on low-health targets.
Use ganks and resets from to snowball lanes and deny Darius farm and scaling.
Control river vision to contest Dragon and Rift Herald, forcing Darius into unfavorable fights.

Tactical tip

For Locke vs Darius, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Jungle lane check.