Warwick vs Darius JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Warwick vs Darius

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Warwick's early jungle pressure and sustain let him contest river and punish Darius's slower jungle clears.
Prioritize early dueling and use (W) to track low-health targets for picks or counter-ganks.
This matchup favors Warwick's snowball potential through sustained fights and suppression picks before Darius scales.

Jungle Plan

Path toward lanes with low-health enemies and priority to use (W) for effective ganks and counter-ganks.
Fight for river control and Scuttle when your lanes can pressure, denying Darius safe access to objectives.
Invade Darius's jungle early if you spot him on opposite side or after his first clear to exploit his lower sustain and mobility.

Danger windows

Respect (E) pull cooldown; engaging while it's up risks being caught and losing fights.
Avoid isolated river fights early where Darius can leverage his passive stacks and (Q) healing.
Be cautious contesting objectives if low on health or if lanes lack priority to support counter-ganks.

Early game

Start on your strong side for a healthy level 3 full clear to hit your power spike quickly.
Contest first Scuttle when nearby lanes have priority to leverage your sustain and dueling.
Avoid extended fights early if Darius is nearby and has (E) ready, as his pull can set up lethal trades.

Power spikes

Level 3 unlocks your full kit; use (E) to absorb burst and (Q) to sustain in extended duels against Darius.
Level 6 grants (R) suppression, enabling you to lock down Darius or low-health targets for kills or objectives.
First dueling or tank item increases your durability in fights, allowing you to outlast Darius in skirmishes.

Win conditions

Use your early sustain and dueling strength to force Darius off camps and secure early dragon or Rift Herald.
Track Darius's position with (W) to set up picks or counter-ganks, converting jungle pressure into objectives.
Deny Darius scaling by controlling river vision and tempo, then use (R) suppression to initiate fights and secure kills.