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Darius Deck Guide 2026: Build Data + Standard Decklist
Subject of Legend Research #12 (2026-09-16): 2 records, modest results so far (best 65th) — but the most "let's fight immediately" build of the series.
Direct answer
Darius is the highest frontline-density Fury+Order deck in Riftbound: eleven core cards, all full 3-ofs (Noxian Allegiant, Dizzy, Daring Poro...), with Draven - Showboat as the fixed partner. Runes 7 Order / 5 Fury — the only small-sample legend not on a 6:6 split.
Source: research post (2026-09-16) · Data: TopCut HK Hong Kong event deck records
Build data: core cards
- A full eleven cards at 100% — every one a 3-of: Noxian Allegiant, Dizzy, Daring Poro, Vanguard Captain, Phantom Warden, Bait Hook, Sigil of Unity...
- The "Poro Legion" plan — the highest frontline density in the series
Flex slots and findings
- Draven - Showboat averages 2.5 — Darius's fixed partner
- Darius - Trefilian himself is just a 1-of — like Jinx, the legend commands while the brother fights
- Sleeve Dagger averages 2.5
Runes and battlefields
Runes are unusual: 7 Order / 5 Fury — the only small-sample legend not on 6:6 (like Viktor, a rune divergence). Battlefields: Candlelight Sanctum, Trefilian Barracks, Zaun Subway one vote each.
Sideboard
Scavenge, Sleeve Dagger and Retreat remain the iron triangle. Zero banlist impact.
Domain pair
Fury
FuryTempo offense. The most Action and Legion cards in the pool, with Accelerate to deploy units ready. The game plan is to seize battlefields first and force reactions. Above-average Might on a slightly expensive curve — convert resources into pressure every turn.
Order
OrderGo-wide synergy. The largest pool (58 cards), with Action and Legion throughout, and Deathknell so losses still pay out. Wins on numbers and synergy — the army gets stronger together, and the opponent’s removal is never enough.
Champion units (2 versions)
Matchup notes (data observations)
Derived from our card-pool domain statistics — observations, not win-rate predictions.
CalmAvg Might even (4.3)ReactionActionShieldTankTools in your colors: Accelerate / Legion / Deathknell / Reaction
MindAvg Might even (3.9)HiddenReactionActionVisionTools in your colors: Accelerate / Legion / Deathknell / Reaction
BodyTheir avg Might is higher (5.1)ActionReactionGankingAccelerateTools in your colors: Accelerate / Legion / Deathknell / Reaction
ChaosAvg Might even (3.8)ActionHiddenGankingVisionTools in your colors: Accelerate / Legion / Deathknell / Reaction
Hong Kong data: research and event reports
All posts below were published on TopCut HK; deck data comes from Hong Kong / Traditional-Chinese event archives.
Standard and public decklists
"Standard" lists were built from event data in the research posts; the rest are public decks sorted by likes.
FAQ
Is Darius good?
Modest so far (best 65th), but the build has a clear identity: eleven core cards all at 3 copies, the series' highest frontline density — a "fight now" deck. Try it if you like aggressive tempo.
What are Darius's core cards?
Eleven cards at 100%, all 3-ofs: Noxian Allegiant, Dizzy, Daring Poro, Vanguard Captain, Phantom Warden, Bait Hook, Sigil of Unity... — the "Poro Legion" plan.
Which runes and battlefields?
7 Order / 5 Fury — the only small-sample legend off 6:6. Battlefields one vote each (Candlelight Sanctum, Trefilian Barracks, Zaun Subway); no consensus.
Why does the deck run Draven?
Draven - Showboat averages 2.5 as the fixed partner; Darius - Trefilian himself is a 1-of — the legend commands while the brother fights, much like Jinx's captain plan.
Content updated: 2026-10-13 · Data current as of each cited post. Unofficial fan community — not affiliated with Riot Games; check card numbers against your physical cards.