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Yone vs Darius

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

This is a snowball matchup where Yone must use his mobility and (E)+(Q) combo to avoid Darius's extended passive stack trades.
Yone should avoid giving Darius long melee trades and instead look to force quick, controlled engagements with planned exits.

Trading pattern

Stack (Q) to set up knockup, then use (E) + second (Q) to gap close and snap back to safety.
Punish Darius when he misses (E) pull or outer (Q) to avoid his sustain and damage.
Avoid extended trades after Darius reaches 5 passive stacks; disengage immediately to prevent lethal damage.

Danger windows

Darius is dangerous when (E) pull is up; avoid stepping into pull range without a clear escape.
Extended trades after Darius stacks 5 passive bleeds are lethal; exit trades quickly before this threshold.
Level 6 execute (R) can instantly turn fights; respect low-health windows and avoid committing if vulnerable.

Early game

Prioritize reaching level 3 to unlock (Q)-(W)-(E) combo for safer trades.
Use (E) to engage and disengage trades quickly, avoiding prolonged fights where Darius stacks his passive.
Avoid pushing too far without vision to prevent getting caught by Darius's low mobility and pull (E).

Power spikes

Level 3 unlocks (Q)-(W)-(E) combo; use this to force trades with planned exits.
First attack-speed item back increases Yone's damage and trade reliability; pressure waves and trades more confidently.
Respect Darius's level 6 (R) execute; avoid extended trades near execute thresholds and disengage before 5 passive stacks.

Win conditions

Use (E)+(Q) combo to force trades with planned exits, denying Darius long passive stack fights.
Exploit windows when Darius misses (E) or outer (Q) to punish his lack of reach and sustain.
Scale through safe trades and item spikes to pressure side lanes and engage teamfights with (R) knockup for impactful plays.