User blog comment:RoznosicielCiast/Some really important things/myths about Darius/@comment-70.61.75.234-20130226220903

Honeslty, I feel like two major aspects are key to LANE counterplaying Darius. Craptons of ranged poke, or the ability to stack health. Or both.

Jayce level 2 outtrades Darius at range and melee ranges with smart range changing. Empowered  shock blast hits hard, and is easy enough to land if you target the creeps he's going to cs.

It's hard to win a lane against a Darius. But it's not that hard to go even with him. And if you're even with him, one jungler gank makes all the difference.