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Sett vs Darius

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

This is a high-pressure melee brawl lane where Sett must force close trades to build grit and leverage (W) damage.
Sett should control the wave and deny Darius extended trades to prevent passive stacks and healing.

Trading pattern

Initiate trades with autos and (E) to keep Darius close, then spend grit on centered (W) for max damage and shield.
Punish Darius if he misses (E) by stepping up aggressively before he can re-engage.
Avoid using (W) when Darius can sidestep the center or when grit is low to prevent weak trades.

Danger windows

Beware when Darius has (E) ready to pull you into extended trades where he can stack passive.
Avoid prolonged fights after Darius stacks five passive bleeds and has (R) available for execute.
Be cautious if you miss (E) as your catch and stun threat drops, leaving you vulnerable to Darius pressure.

Early game

Use early levels to engage with autos and (E) pulls when Darius stands near minions to set up stuns.
Avoid prolonged trades where Darius can stack his passive and heal from (Q) outer edge.
Pressure the wave to force Darius into risky (E) pulls or miss farm.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to reposition Darius into your team or away from minions for strong all-in setups.
After first bruiser item, leverage increased durability and damage to force Darius into unfavorable brawls.
Respect Darius's level 6 (R) execute window; avoid extended trades near low health to deny his reset potential.

Win conditions

Win lane by forcing melee trades that build grit and landing centered (W) damage before Darius can disengage.
Use (R) after Darius commits to pull him into your team or disrupt his positioning for kills.
Control wave state to deny Darius safe farming and force him into risky (E) pulls you can punish.