Talk:Darius/@comment-34510754-20180131025541/@comment-4662876-20180220000051

I don't think resolve is a good primary tree for darius, considering the keystones there are pretty weak for him. You either want Phase rush as your keystone or unsealed spellbook; phase rush because it helps with mobility issues, is easier to proc early game than Stormraider's was (though harder later on in the game); spellbook because it allows you to survive through more difficult lanes (like ranged matchups) and then allows you to swap to ghost in the midgame to be more effective in skirmishes. I also disagree with the notion that BC is a "standard rush" considering that a lot of the time you want to buy Trinity force instead.

I'd advice against going exhaust. Primary issue with Darius is that they won't try to fight you at all and will just disengage if you try to all-in. I'd maybe take it in niche situations if you're vs someone with an even stronger all-in like Trundle or Olaf, AND you're taking spellbook. Otherwise, your midgame is gonna be A LOT worse, which is Darius's strongest point.