User blog comment:Nuclrdmntr/How to beat Darius AKA Dunkmaster D/@comment-6061249-20130123150332

Finally someone said something better than just QQing about him, though some things are true - even counters sometimes fall because of his damage output.

Personally i think that some other things can make his life harder too, like:

- Exhaust instead of ignite. People just can't deal with fact that ignite is actually not good pick in 50% of games. And it's not made just for supports.

- Bonus mobility. Any amount that is higher than his movement makes you safe in most situations.

- Health potions(in early game). I know that it's some money wasted, but when i play against Darius, i usually spend +/- 500 gold on health potions before 15th minute. And it works good.

Also, i would suggest some more counters:

- Nasus built as AD offtank. Can just, simply, rape him in early game. Even if Darius has some armor. It's easy: WEQAA. Just keep on farming with Q. Slow is incredible deadly for him and can zone him before 6 level. Then, you just have to keep your ultimate against his ultimate. If he will loose before 10-15 minutes, it's done.

- Galio, though you have to keep playing safely as hell. Poking with Q is just simple thing. E for escaping every time and the most awesome thing: his passive is likely a boost for you. Just throw W on yourself to gain free health. Keep your ultimate for ganks.

By the way, Teemo in my opinion is not enough good counter. Range is not safe point here, seriously. And, Garen and Malphite can still fall in early game, though safe farming is enough to do.