Darius,the Hand of Noxus

Stats: health: Health652+114, resource: Mana263+58, health regen: Health regen. (per 5s)10+0.95, resource regen: Mana regen. (per 5s)6.6+0.35, armor: Armor39+5.2, attack damage: Attack damage64+5, attack speed: Base AS0.625, gameplay radius: Gameplay radius80, selection radius: Selection radius125, release: 2012-05-23, changed: V13.14, role: Juggernaut, position: Top, rangetype: Melee, adaptivetype: Physical, cost: 450|260

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DariusMainArmored 1Armored 2BareYoungTitlesAlias(es)The Hand of NoxusGeneral DariusCommander DariusCommander General DariusCharacteristicsSpeciesHumanPronoun(s)He/HimTimelineBorn:956 AN - 960 ANWeapon(s)BattleaxeNoxian MightPersonal statusStatusAlivePlace of originBasilich,NoxusCurrent residenceNoxus Prime,NoxusFamilyDraven(Brother)Quilletta Varn†(Spouse)Decius Varn†(Alleged Son)Invetia Varn(Alleged Daughter)Professional statusOccupation(s)Trifarix Leader of MightGeneral of theTrifarian LegionRegion(s)NoxusFaction(s)TrifarixTrifarian LegionReckonersRelated character(s)DravenKatarinaSwainVladimirLeBlancKledSamiraViegoBoram Darkwill

Darius

• Main
• Armored 1
• Armored 2
• Bare
• Young
Titles

Alias(es)

• The Hand of Noxus
• General Darius
• Commander Darius
• Commander General Darius
Characteristics

Species

Pronoun(s)

Timeline

• Born:956 AN - 960 AN
Weapon(s)

• Battleaxe
• Noxian Might
Personal status

Status

Place of origin

Current residence

Family

• Draven(Brother)
• Quilletta Varn†(Spouse)
• Decius Varn†(Alleged Son)
• Invetia Varn(Alleged Daughter)
Professional status

Occupation(s)

• Trifarix Leader of Might
• General of theTrifarian Legion
Region(s)

Faction(s)

• Trifarix
• Trifarian Legion
• Reckoners
Related character(s)

There is no greater symbol of Noxian might thanDarius, the nation's most feared and battle-hardened leader. Rising from humble origins to become the Hand of Noxus, he cleaves through the empire's enemies—many of them Noxians themselves. Knowing that he never doubts his cause is just, and never hesitates once his axe is raised, those who stand against the commander of the Trifarian Legion can expect no mercy.



Contents

• 1Background1.1Childhood1.2In Noxus
• 2Appearance
• 3Personality
• 4Abilities
• 5Relations5.1Swain5.2Sion5.3Garen5.4Draven5.5Family5.6Samira&Viego
• 6Read More6.1Biography6.2Starring Champion6.3Mentioned Champion6.4Alternate Universes
• 7Trivia
• 8References
• 9See also
• 1.1Childhood
• 1.2In Noxus
• 5.1Swain
• 5.2Sion
• 5.3Garen
• 5.4Draven
• 5.5Family
• 5.6Samira&Viego
• 6.1Biography
• 6.2Starring Champion
• 6.3Mentioned Champion
• 6.4Alternate Universes
Background[]

Childhood[]

Born inBasilich, Darius was as an orphan alongside his younger brotherDraven. He struggled hard to provide for both himself and his brother and protected the latter from anyone who tried to harm him, even the city guard. Darius spent a majority of his childhood fighting for survival, with constant fights leaving permanent scars on himself. He and Draven were friends with a girl namedQuilletta Varn, whom saved him from falling off a cliff that they were climbing. Darius developed a relationship with Quilletta, having ambitions to conquer the world alongside her.

When anNoxianarmy led by their captain Cyrus invaded Basilich, the three children hid atop a rooftop. Quilletta was reluctant towards the harsh choice between joining Noxus or being killed, but Darius contemplated paying the consequences since he didn't want to leave Draven behind. To his horror, Draven attempted to throw a knife to fight them but ended up hitting Cyrus' flag, leading to the three to get apprehended by the soldiers. After hearing Draven's boasts, Cyrus invited the kids to ally with Noxus.

In Noxus[]

Growing to adulthood in Noxus, Darius married Quilletta and became a father to two: Decius andInvetia. He and Draven served as soldiers under Cyrus' warhost, engaging in many war campaigns and stopping rebellions againstBoram Darkwill's throne. Darius quickly rose through the ranks, embodying the values of Noxus through his aggression, bravery and patriotism. In one battle, after a general ordered a retreat, Darius saw him as a coward and beheaded him out of defiance, rallying the fearful troops and securing a victory. He was rewarded by being promoted to senior commander, which attracted many Noxians to join his army but he only accepted those with the greatest strength and discipline. Feared to the point where cities surrendered at the sight of Darius' banners, his victory against the Varju got him promoted to the Hand of Noxus by Darkwill himself.

As the new Hand of Noxus, Darius and his army were sent to the Freljord to conquer it, enduring countless assassination attempts and a capture from theWinter's Clawbefore ending in a stalemate after a long, grueling conflict. He headed back to Noxus to request a reconsolidation of the military, but found that Darkwill had been assassinated and usurped byJericho Swain, as part of his coup which even Draven had backed. Darius began to respect Swain's accomplishments and was prepared to serve him, but he gave Darius a place in theTrifarian Legion, representing the Noxian principle of Might alongside Swain as Vision and the Faceless as Guile.

However, Quilletta was starting to become disillusioned towards Noxus after witnessing the horrific aftermath ofSinged's chemical bomb in Ionia, which caused her arm to be amputated as a result of the poison, and their son Decius dying in the campaign against the Freljord. Quilletta expressed her worries to Darius, but he dismissed her saying that Noxus required mercilessness and sacrifice because the empire had to conquer and losing one city would be severely detrimental. Finally having enough, Quilletta snapped from her grief towards Decius' death only to be killed Invetia, believing her to be weak. Horrified, Darius asked Invetia about her merciless act, and she cited the Noxian philosophy and how she learned it from him.

Appearance[]

Darius is a large, bulky man with a serious, intense face and middle-aged features. He has fair skin, green eyes, and swept-back black hair with a gray streak. He also has a long, straight scar over his left eye.

Darius wears heavy full plate armor that leaves only his head and his upper arms exposed. It is dark gray, intricately crafted, and accentuated with spikes around the shoulders and thighs. It also features a long cape and loin cloth, both blood red, symbolizing Noxus.

His weapon of choice is a massive two-handed ax, viciously curved and forged with a symbol of a skull where the blade meets the handle.

Personality[]

Stern and warlike, Darius is unwaveringly dedicated to Noxus and its ideals. He is a soldier without parallel, balancing ruthless mettle with sound strategy. He stands confident and firm, showing no tolerance for weakness or cowardice. Despite his intimidating demeanor, however, Darius is also deeply committed to fostering the strength of others wherever he can find it, elevating those he finds deserving and crushing those whom have not earned their status.

Abilities[]

(TBA)

Relations[]

Swain[]

Darius was accoladed by Darkwill, but allied withSwainbecause he sees in the Master Tactician someone who can make Noxus rise.

Sion[]

In Darius' eyesnecromancyis cheating death to justify one's undeserved continued survival.[1]Yet for him,Sion'slegacy is an example. Though when he gazes upon the Undead Juggernaut, he sees what might become of himself should he no longer be useful to the empire (or rather, too useful, should death come knocking).[2]

Garen[]

Darius holds no grudge againstGaren. However, he considers him a fool bound by a meaningless code of "honor." Despite this, he would relish killingGarensimply to proveNoxian Mightcrushes all, even DemacianPerseverance,Courage, andJustice—especially a paragon of said values.[3]

Draven[]

Darius and his younger brotherDravenare renowned as the "Blood Brothers." Family ties are strong and can serve as the basis for one's strength, yet Darius sees self-serving aristocrats using theirs as a crutch for their weakness, and as a result, the perpetuation of stagnant leadership that needs to be removed and replaced. With this in mind, one cannot tell if Darius providing and caring forDravenduring their childhood came out of love or even mere pragmatism. The comicBlood of Noxusseems to imply the former.

Family[]

He has 2 children (Decius andInvetia Varn) mothered by his former lover,Quilletta Varn. They never married given the pragmatism of Noxus, and knowing the likely trajectory of their lives at war.[4]She was murdered by their daughterInvetiaduring theBattle of Basilich.

While it was never explicitly confirmed that they are his children, it was heavily implied due to the relationship between Darius and Quilletta as well as some localizations using terms indicative of blood relation.

Seeing the approval of the slaughtering of innocents bySingedand Emystan madeQuilletta Varngrow more disillusioned about the empire's ambitions, which led her to rebel against the empire, among the other events of the story.

Samira&Viego[]

During a Black Mist attack caused byViegoatThe Immortal Bastion, Darius was temporarily possessed and foughtSamirabefore the Mist retreated.

Read More

Biography



Biography

The Hand of Noxus

ByAnthony Reynolds Lenné

Starring:Darius

Mentioned:Boram Darkwill,Draven,Swain

Starring Champion



Video

After Victory

Darius and his victorious warhosts demand that the king of Urtis surrender his throne, offering every citizen—from the highest noble to the lowliest servant—a place in the Noxian empire.

Starring:Darius,Farron



Comic

Blood of Noxus

ByGraham McNeill

In all Runeterra, there is no army more feared than that of the Noxian empire. In all Noxus, there is no soldier more respected than Darius. Of all the commandments that have kept Noxus strong, one rule stands above all others: Loyalty is everything.

Starring:Darius,Draven,Invetia Varn,Quilletta Varn,Tamara

Mentioned:Singed



Video

Fear

The wolves of the Freljord are savage predators. But they've never encountered a man like this.

Starring:Darius



Comic

Noxian Brotherhood

ByJared Rosen

Draven - Another victory for the Glorious Executioner.

Starring:Darius,Draven,Swain



Short Story

Proclamation of the Trifarix

ByLaurie Goulding

Citizens of Noxus, I bring word from the capital!

Starring:Darius,Swain

Mentioned:Boram Darkwill



Video

Ruination (Video)

A king returns. All he touches turns to ruin.

Starring:Darius,Karma,Lucian,Poppy,Samira,Senna,Vayne,Viego



Video

The Hand of Noxus (Video)



Starring:Darius



Short Story • 17 Minute Read

The Principles of Strength

ByAnthony Reynolds Lenné

My name is Alyssa Roshka Gloriana val-Lokan. For almost two millennia, my ancestors ruled the Delverhold as kings.

Starring:Darius,Swain

Mentioned:Boram Darkwill,Irelia,Kindred



Short Story

The Winterspike Road

ByLaura Michet



Starring:Darius

Mentioned Champion



Game

CONV/RGENCE

ByDouble Stallion Games

Rewind the Past, Control the Future - Explore and traverse through the spectacular city of Zaun as Ekko, a young inventor with an ingenious device to manipulate time, in this story-driven action platformer. Play as a young Ekko and realize the full potential of one of League’s fan-favorite Champions.

Starring:Aximander,Camille,Chadd,Corin Reveck,Corina Veraza,Drake Poingdestre,Ekko,Elie,Inna,Jinx,Lem,Red,Rungs,Vale Poingdestre,Warwick,Wyeth,Zarkon Poingdestre

Mentioned:Ashlesh,Azir,Blitzcrank,Darius,Dr. Mundo,Eramis,Evil Kay,Farron,Fiddlesticks,Janna,Jayce,Kay,Nasus,Orianna,Renata Glasc,Seraphine,Shomi,Singed,Twitch,Urgot,Vi,Viktor,Zac,Zeri,Ziggs



Video

League Animation Workshop



Starring: N/A

Mentioned:Darius,Lux,Miss Fortune,Zed



Video

Tales of Runeterra



Starring: N/A

Mentioned:Akali,Braum,Corki,Darius,Diana,Ekko,Fiora,Garen,Graves,Heimerdinger,Jinx,Leona,Lulu,Miss Fortune,Shen,Teemo,Thresh,Tristana,Twisted Fate



Biography

The Glorious Executioner

ByAnthony Reynolds Lenné

Starring:Draven

Mentioned:Boram Darkwill,Darius,Swain



Short Story

The Whispering Doodad

ByGraham McNeill

“Here, doodad,” she whispers to the grass. “Pretty please, with sprinkles on top! I'll let you take us somewhere you want to go next.” The doodad—or whatever it's really called—doesn't respond, but I sense it rolling away from Lulu. Well, not really rolling, as such, more making itself be where she isn't.

Starring:Draven,Lulu,Tamara,Tristana

Mentioned:Darius,Heimerdinger,Janna,Poppy



Short Story

Thorns of the Black Rose

ByLaurie Goulding

I smile, playing my part. “It is the simplest of things,” I tell him, “to hide in plain sight.”

Starring:Brannin Granth,LeBlanc

Mentioned:Boram Darkwill,Darius,Mordekaiser,Swain

Alternate Universes



Comic

A Fireside Frightener

ByLuchador Teemo,ZeOcelot



Starring:Darius,Draven,Jinx,Lucian,Tristana,Vi

Mentioned:Fiddlesticks,Hecarim,Karthus



Video

A New Dawn

Day breaks over a landscape consecrated by blood and steel. A battle begins as a new dawn rises.

Starring:Ahri,Darius,Draven,Graves,Jax,Katarina,Leona,Nautilus,Rengar,Zyra



Comic

Academy Adventures: Series 1

ByGutter Rat



Starring:Ahri,Darius,Ekko,Vladimir

Mentioned:Akali,Amumu,Anivia,Azir,Bard,Blitzcrank,Braum,Cho'Gath,Elise,Ezreal,Fiddlesticks,Fiora,Gnar,Heimerdinger,Ivern,Jhin,Jinx,Karthus,Kog'Maw,Lulu,Lux,Malzahar,Miss Fortune,Nidalee,Olaf,Poppy,Rek'Sai,Renekton,Rumble,Ryze,Shaco,Shen,Sion,Sona,Soraka,Talon,Taric,Teemo,Tristana,Trundle,Twitch,Urgot,Varus,Veigar,Vel'Koz,Vi,Yorick,Zed,Ziggs,Zyra



Comic

Academy Adventures: Series 2

ByGutter Rat



Starring:Ahri,Darius,Ekko,Vladimir

Mentioned:Amumu,Anivia,Annie,Ashe,Aurelion Sol,Braum,Caitlyn,Cho'Gath,Dr. Mundo,Draven,Elise,Ezreal,Fiddlesticks,Fizz,Galio,Gnar,Heimerdinger,Janna,Jhin,Jinx,Kog'Maw,Lulu,Lux,Malphite,Malzahar,Miss Fortune,Nami,Nasus,Olaf,Poppy,Rakan,Rammus,Rek'Sai,Riven,Rumble,Ryze,Shaco,Singed,Sona,Soraka,Syndra,Taliyah,Talon,Taric,Teemo,Thresh,Tibbers,Tristana,Twitch,Urgot,Varus,Veigar,Volibear,Warwick,Wukong,Xayah,Yasuo,Yorick,Zac,Zed,Ziggs,Zyra



Comic

Academy Adventures: Series 3

ByGutter Rat



Starring:Ahri,Darius,Ekko,Vladimir

Mentioned:Akali,Amumu,Bard,Blitzcrank,Draven,Elise,Evelynn,Ezreal,Fiddlesticks,Fiora,Fizz,Galio,Gnar,Jayce,Jhin,Kayn,Kog'Maw,LeBlanc,Lulu,Lux,Malzahar,Nasus,Nunu,Poppy,Rakan,Rammus,Rek'Sai,Renekton,Rhaast,Rumble,Ryze,Shaco,Singed,Sivir,Sona,Taliyah,Talon,Teemo,Tristana,Trundle,Twitch,Varus,Veigar,Warwick,Xayah,Zed,Ziggs,Zoe,Zyra



Video

Battle of the God-Kings



Starring:Darius,Garen



Music Video

Breathe

By Numerous creators

It’s your time to be legendary.

Starring:Cithria,Darius,Zed



Music Video

IGNITE

By Numerous creators

Since its inception, Worlds has grown and evolved. Each unbelievable play and phenomenal match created moments and memories that will never be forgotten. In these iconic moments, players and teams reached for something incredible within themselves and brought it to life on the Summoner’s Rift...

Starring:Aatrox,Ahri,Alistar,Anivia,Annie,Ashe,Brand,Caitlyn,Darius,Draven,Elise,Ezreal,Gnar,Janna,Jax,Jayce,Jinx,Kassadin,Katarina,Kennen,Kha'Zix,Lulu,Orianna,Rek'Sai,Rengar,Rumble,Ryze,Shen,Sivir,Tahm Kench,Teemo,Twisted Fate,Yasuo,Ziggs



Entries

Journal of Justice

ByInstitute of War

Formare veneficum est formare fatum.

Starring:Akali,Alistar,Amumu,Anivia,Annie,Ashe,Blitzcrank,Brand,Cassiopeia,Cho'Gath,Corki,Darius,Dr. Mundo,Evelynn,Ezreal,Fiddlesticks,Gangplank,Garen,Gragas,Heimerdinger,Irelia,Janna,Jarvan IV,Jax,Karma,Karthus,Kassadin,Katarina,Kayle,Kennen,Kog'Maw,Lee Sin,Leona,Lissandra,Lux,Malzahar,Maokai,Master Yi,Mordekaiser,Morgana,Nasus,Nidalee,Nocturne,Nunu,Olaf,Pantheon,Poppy,Rammus,Renekton,Riven,Rumble,Ryze,Sejuani,Shaco,Shen,Singed,Sion,Sivir,Skarner,Sona,Soraka,Swain,Talon,Taric,Teemo,Tibbers,Tristana,Trundle,Tryndamere,Twisted Fate,Twitch,Udyr,Urgot,Veigar,Vladimir,Warwick,Willump,Wukong,Xin Zhao,Yorick,Zilean



Video

Just One More

Every League of Legends player knows what it's like to chase the next win. Inspired by the true story of the five North American League of Legends players with the longest losing streak in one sitting. It's On.

Starring:Blitzcrank,Darius,Fizz,Jinx,Karthus,Kayn,Lux,Vi,Viktor



Video

LoL School



Starring:Ahri,Darius,Ekko,Fiora,Vladimir



Video

Save the Celebration

Honor the past, protect the future. Every year, a beast of legend arrives to threaten the Lunar New Year, and every year, a team of heroes is chosen to stand as guardians over the celebration.

Starring:Alistar,Annie,Darius,Fiora,Jarvan IV



Video

Solo Darius

It's easy crushing top lane when you're SoloRenektonOnly. It’s On.

Starring:Darius,Kayn,Thresh,Vi



Short Story

With Hell Before Them

ByJared Rosen

June 7th, 1868

Starring:Ashe,Darius,Hecarim

Mentioned:Lucian,Thresh



Comic

Olaf vs Everything: Series 2

ByTom Barton



Starring:Olaf

Mentioned:Ahri,Aurelion Sol,Brand,Cassiopeia,Cho'Gath,Darius,Dr. Mundo,Ekko,Gnar,Illaoi,Karthus,Kog'Maw,Lee Sin,Nagakabouros,Ornn,Renekton,Skarner,Teemo,Tryndamere,Urgot,Vel'Koz,Vi,Viktor,Vladimir,Warwick,Zyra



Comic

Playtime with Gnar: Series 1

ByRachel J. Corey



Starring:Gnar

Mentioned:Amumu,Cassiopeia,Cho'Gath,Darius,Draven,Karthus,Kha'Zix,Lee Sin,Leona,Malzahar,Nocturne,Nunu,Rengar,Twisted Fate,Willump



Comic

Playtime with Gnar: Series 2

ByRachel J. Corey



Starring:Gnar

Mentioned:Ahri,Azir,Braum,Caitlyn,Darius,Draven,Fiddlesticks,Lux,Soraka,Vi,Viktor,Warwick



Comic

Punches and Plants: Series 1

ByRisu



Starring:Vi,Zyra

Mentioned:Ahri,Alistar,Annie,Ashe,Blitzcrank,Brand,Braum,Caitlyn,Darius,Diana,Dr. Mundo,Ekko,Evelynn,Ezreal,Gangplank,Garen,Gnar,Gragas,Graves,Heimerdinger,Janna,Jinx,Karma,Katarina,Leona,Lucian,Malzahar,Miss Fortune,Nami,Nasus,Nunu,Quinn,Renekton,Rumble,Ryze,Sejuani,Sivir,Sona,Soraka,Tahm Kench,Taliyah,Taric,Teemo,Tibbers,Trundle,Tryndamere,Twisted Fate,Twitch,Valor,Varus,Vel'Koz,Vladimir,Volibear,Warwick,Willump,Wukong,Zac,Ziggs



Music Video

RISE

By Numerous creators

Reaching the peak takes more than skill. Only those with the ambition to RISE above all others will know its height.

Starring: N/A

Mentioned:Akali,Ashe,Braum,Darius,Ekko,Ezreal,Fiora,Garen,Gnar,Jarvan IV,Jax,Jinx,Kalista,Kennen,Kha'Zix,Leona,Lux,Master Yi,Olaf,Poppy,Rakan,Riven,Ryze,Sejuani,Swain,Taliyah,Thresh,Tryndamere,Vayne,Xayah,Yasuo,Zed,Ziggs



Video

Represent

13 regional champions will compete at the 2019 Mid-Season Invitational, but there can be only one winner. Who will lift the trophy? Who will represent?

Starring: N/A

Mentioned:Aatrox,Aurelion Sol,Darius,Garen,Kayn,Leona,Poppy



Comic

The Roadtrip

ByCassie Parkes,Marvin Clifford



Starring:Caitlyn,Gangplank,Zoe

Mentioned:Ahri,Ashe,Azir,Bard,Braum,Darius,Fiddlesticks,Garen,Gnar,Gragas,Graves,Irelia,Jinx,Kalista,Katarina,Kog'Maw,Lee Sin,Lulu,Master Yi,Nami,Poppy,Rakan,Shaco,Sona,Swain,Taric,Teemo,Twisted Fate,Varus,Xayah,Yasuo,Zilean



Comic

The Tale of the Poro King

By Numerous creators



Starring: N/A

Mentioned:Aatrox,Akali,Ashe,Aurelion Sol,Azir,Braum,Caitlyn,Cho'Gath,Darius,Diana,Draven,Ezreal,Gnar,Illaoi,Janna,Jarvan IV,Jayce,Kai'Sa,Karma,Karthus,Katarina,Kayle,Kayn,Kennen,Kha'Zix,Lee Sin,Leona,Lulu,Lux,Malzahar,Miss Fortune,Nunu,Ornn,Pantheon,Pyke,Rammus,Rek'Sai,Rhaast,Ryze,Sejuani,Shen,Sion,Sivir,Soraka,Sylas,Syndra,Taliyah,Talon,Taric,Thresh,Tristana,Trundle,Udyr,Vi,Volibear,Willump,Yasuo,Zed,Ziggs,Zoe



Game

Tournament of Souls: Wild Rift Edition

ByKristina Atanasoski

Be careful what you wish for—and what youfightfor. Draven entered the Tournament of Souls to make a name for himself, but when the results don't live up to expectations, it's time for some quiet introspection. ...Aww, who are we kidding?! It's time to double down and carve through the competition! Join Draven on his winding path to glory in the League of Legends: Wild Rift's Soul Fighter Event!

Starring:Draven,Irelia,Nilah,Xin Zhao,Yasuo

Mentioned:Darius,Swain,Yone



Music Video

WARRIORS

By Numerous creators

The battle begins, and sixteen teams across the globe are fighting towards one goal – to win the League of Legends World Championship.

Starring: N/A

Mentioned:Ashe,Darius,Draven,Garen,Jax,Jayce,Jinx,Leona,Lissandra,Nasus,Renekton,Riven,Ryze,Vi,Yasuo

Trivia[]

• He is between his mid and late 30s.
• Darius,Draven,Invetia, andQuilletta Varnwere all born inBasilich.
• Darius isn't a crazed, bloodthirsty maniac but more of a cold-blooded killer moving through the battlefield with powerful, precise movements and striking with deadly force where it matters most. He takes pride in combat, but there's no primal bloodlust needing to be sated. Unpredictable sadists don't always make for the best commanders." —Harrow, narrative writer for Riot.[5]
• Darius'sTrifarian Legionis probably based on theTriarii, the elite unit in theRoman Republic's early period ​legions​s;The stemTrifar-is possibly based onLatintrifārius"in three parts~places" (cf. Sanskrit cognate त्रिधाtridhā), from PIE*tri-dʰóh₁-.[6]
• Having been raised as an orphan, Darius doesn't care for titles or privileges—only to serve his empire throughNoxian Might.[7]
• His armor and axe were likely made with ore from theDelverholdof theIronspike Mountains.[8]
• The stemTrifar-is possibly based onLatintrifārius"in three parts~places" (cf. Sanskrit cognate त्रिधाtridhā), from PIE*tri-dʰóh₁-.[6]
References[]

See also[]

Passive ability — Name: Hemorrhage, Description: Innate: Darius' damaging basic attacks and abilities apply a stack of Hemorrhage to enemies for 5 seconds, refreshing on subsequent applications and stacking up to 5 times. Hemorrhage: For each stack, the target is dealt 「 13 − 30 (based on level) (+ 30% bonus AD) total physical damage over the duration, 」 「 3. 25 − 7. 5 (based on level) (+ 7. 5 % bonus AD) physical damage every 1. 25 seconds over the duration, 」 up to a maximum of 「 65 − 150 (based on level) (+ 150% bonus AD) total physical damage over the duration. 」 「 16. 25 − 37. 5 (based on level) (+ 37. 5 % bonus AD) physical damage with each tick. 」 Hemorrhage deals 300% damage against monsters . When Darius kills a champion with Noxian Guillotine , or applies 5 stacks on an enemy champion , he becomes empowered with Noxian Might for 5 seconds. Noxian Might: Darius gains 30 − 230 (based on level) bonus attack damage and instantly applies 5 Hemorrhage stacks through his usual means. Link ▶️ "Witness true strength.", {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputPassive', 'damage_type': 'Physical', 'spell_shield': 'See Notes', 'parries': 'Blocked', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', 'Video', "If Hemorrhage'stotalpost-mitigationdamage is higher than thetarget'scurrenthealth, a small area ofsightis granted around the target for the duration of Hemorrhage and for another 2 seconds after it ends.", 'Hemorrhagedoes not apply tostructuresnorwards.', "Darius'attacks and abilities have to deal damage to applyHemorrhage.Hemorrhagecannot be applied to/refreshed againstinvulnerabletargets.Hemorrhagecanbe applied to and refreshed againstshieldedtargets.Hemorrhagecan also be appliedon-hit, but will specifically not do so if the target is invulnerable.", 'Hemorrhagecannot be applied to/refreshed againstinvulnerabletargets.', 'Hemorrhagecanbe applied to and refreshed againstshieldedtargets.', 'Hemorrhagecan also be appliedon-hit, but will specifically not do so if the target is invulnerable.', "Spell shieldpreventsHemorrhage'sapplication from abilities only."]}

Q ability — Name: Decimate, Description: Active: Darius hefts his axe for 0. 75 seconds, and then swings it around himself, dealing physical damage to nearby enemies, reduced to 35% against enemies hit by the inner radius. Physical Damage: 50 / 80 / 110 / 140 / 170 (+ 100 / 110 / 120 / 130 / 140% AD) Reduced Damage: 17. 5 / 28 / 38. 5 / 49 / 59. 5 (+ 35 / 38. 5 / 42 / 45. 5 / 49% AD) Against champions and large monsters hit, Darius heals for 13% − 39% (based on enemy champions hit by the outer radius) of his missing health . Enemies hit by the inner radius do not refresh the duration of or gain a new stack of Hemorrhage . Darius is unable to declare basic attacks or cast Apprehend or Noxian Guillotine during Decimate., {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputAuto', 'damage_type': 'Physical', 'spell_shield': 'Blocked', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', 'Video', 'Decimatewill cancel ifDariusentersstasisor usesDashduring the delay.After the delay,Decimatewill be placed on a 1-second cooldown.', 'After the delay,Decimatewill be placed on a 1-second cooldown.']}

W ability — Name: Crippling Strike, Description: Active: Darius empowers his next basic attack within 4 seconds to have an uncancellable windup , gain 25 bonus range , deal modified physical damage and slow the target by 90% for 1 second. Physical Damage: 140 / 145 / 150 / 155 / 160% AD If this attack kills the target, half of Crippling Strike's cooldown is reduced and its mana cost is refunded. Crippling Strike's total damage is affected by critical strike modifiers. Crippling Strike resets Darius' basic attack timer., {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputAuto', 'damage_type': 'Physical', 'spell_shield': 'See Notes', 'parries': 'Blocked', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', 'Video', 'Spell shieldwill not block the damage.', "The attack's animation can be cancelled by castingDecimate, but the attack will still land.", "Crippling Strikewill triggerManaflow Band,Tear of the Goddess'Mana Chargeandspell effects.", 'Despite its name,Crippling Strikedoes notcrippleanymore.']}

E ability — Name: Apprehend, Description: Passive: Darius gains armor penetration . Armor Penetration: 15 / 20 / 25 / 30 / 35% Active: Darius sweeps his axe in a cone in the target direction, granting sight of the area for 1 second while pulling enemies hit towards him. Upon arrival, they rebound 150 units off of him, remaining airborne and becoming slowed by 40% for 1 second. Darius is unable to move or cast Decimate or Noxian Guillotine for 0. 4 seconds after Apprehend's cast time., {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputDirection', 'spell_shield': 'Blocked', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', 'Video', "Enemies hit byApprehendwill quickly be dragged toDariusbefore rebounding over a longer period.Theslowduration starts as soon as the target rebounds off ofDarius.PENDING FOR TEST:: The rebound location is determined when the target reachesDarius'location.The rebound's forced movement's duration is roughly 0.5seconds, finishing before theairborneduration ends.PENDING FOR TEST:: There is nostunapplied for the same duration of theairborne, meaningbrittlecannot extend the disable duration. It will not increase theslowduration in most situations because of the negative tenacity falling off before the slow is applied.", 'Theslowduration starts as soon as the target rebounds off ofDarius.', "PENDING FOR TEST:: The rebound location is determined when the target reachesDarius'location.", "The rebound's forced movement's duration is roughly 0.5seconds, finishing before theairborneduration ends.", 'PENDING FOR TEST:: There is nostunapplied for the same duration of theairborne, meaningbrittlecannot extend the disable duration. It will not increase theslowduration in most situations because of the negative tenacity falling off before the slow is applied.', 'After the pull,Dariuswill attempt to basic attack the closest pulled target, prioritizing enemy champions.', 'The armor penetrationstacks multiplicativelywith other forms ofpercentage armor penetration.', 'This ability will cast from wherever the caster is at the end of the cast time.', 'Death, unless protected byResurrection']}

R ability — Name: Noxian Guillotine, Description: Active: Darius attempts to execute the target enemy champion , leaping towards them to deal true damage , increased by 0% − 100% (based on Hemorrhage stacks) , and granting sight of the area around them for 2. 5 seconds from the start of the cast time. True Damage: 125 / 250 / 375 (+ 75% bonus AD) Bonus Damage Per Stack: 25 / 50 / 75 (+ 15% bonus AD) Maximum True Damage: 250 / 500 / 750 (+ 150% bonus AD) If the target dies within 0. 15 seconds after being hit by Noxian Guillotine , Darius fears nearby minions and monsters for 3 seconds, during which they are gradually slowed by up to 99% over the duration. He can also recast the ability within 20 seconds at no cost, which refreshes on further executions. At rank 3, Noxian Guillotine has no mana cost and recast timer. Darius is unable to cast Decimate or Apprehend for 0. 25 seconds after Noxian Guillotine's cast time., {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputUnit', 'damage_type': 'True', 'spell_shield': 'Blocked', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', 'Video', "Noxian Guillotine'scooldown after the recast or recast window is calculated by taking the values at the end, and using this formula: (Noxian Guillotine'sCooldown - time since first cast)\xa0×\xa0100\xa0÷\xa0(100 +AH).", 'Noxian GuillotineappliesHemorrhageafter the damage.', 'Dariuswill only leap towards the target if it is at range, or leap backwards if it is very close.This leap can pass very thin terrain and will otherwise not be able to. In any case,Dariuswill still hit the target.The ability is disabled whilegroundedorrootedeven ifDariusis in the range in which he does not leap.', 'This leap can pass very thin terrain and will otherwise not be able to. In any case,Dariuswill still hit the target.', 'The ability is disabled whilegroundedorrootedeven ifDariusis in the range in which he does not leap.', 'Noxian Guillotinewill not reset nor triggerNoxian Mightif used to kill acloneor a target protected byresurrection.', 'Noxian Guillotinewill reset but not triggerNoxian Mightif it finishes off a target that is in azombie state.', 'If the target becomesuntargetable,dies, or is too far away or no longer insightduring the cast time, this ability will cancel but does not go oncooldownnor pay its cost (if applicable).']}

Trivia:
Dariusis one of 20 champions without a singleability powerratio on any ability:Aatrox,Camille,Dr. Mundo,Draven,Garen,Kayn,Kled,Naafiri,Nilah,Olaf,Pyke,Riven,Samira,Sett,Talon,Urgot,Xayah,Yone, andZed.
Darius -Dravenis one of seven pairs of sibling champions (the others beingCassiopeia-Katarina,Kayle-Morgana,Garen-Lux,Nasus-Renekton,Yasuo-Yone, andVi-Jinx).Though not a pair,Anivia,Ornn, andVolibearare also siblings.
Darius is 6 feet 5 inches (1.96 meters) tall and weighs 266 lbs (121 kilograms).[2]
Darius was the first champion to have an autonomousRecall/Teleportanimation.He and his brotherDravenare the first related champions to be released back to back.
Darius was the first champion to receiveChromapacks for 2 of his skins, namelyClassicandDunkmaster.
Tahm Kenchsays Darius' strength is 'waning' and that he could 'help him slow time's regress'.This and the strands of gray hair on his head suggest Darius either is of advanced age or ages prematurely after years of exertion & combat stress.
Dariusis Latin transliteration, through Greek Δαρεῖος, of Old PersianDārayauš"Upholder of Good".[3][4]His new background referencesDarius I.[5]By coincidence,DariussharesPIEroot*dʰer-withDarha, the birth name ofKarmain her updated lore.[6]
Darius' abilities had different names during development:Hemorrhageused to have a movement speed buff calledAggression.It read:"The carnage of war enlivens Darius, increasing his movement speed."Hamstring / Noxian TacticsSudden DeathNoxian Mightwas originally calledBlood Ragebut was renamed by player request to better reflect his personality.[7]