Sett vs Darius Matchup Guide

Sett

Sett

Top Lane Juggernaut

The Boss — bruiser with displacement, grit shield, and true-damage Haymaker center

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Darius

Darius

Top Lane Juggernaut

Bleed-stacking juggernaut whose Hemorrhage ticks, edge-of-axe Decimate, and resetting true-damage Noxian Guillotine reward every second an opponent stays in the brawl

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Champ Select Cheat Sheet — Sett vs Darius

Runes
Press the AttackPress the AttackHitting an enemy champion 3 consecutive times deals bonus damage and amplifies your damage until you leave combat with champions. keystone with TriumphTriumphTakedowns restore 5% of your missing health and grant an additional 20 gold., Legend: AlacrityLegend: AlacrityTakedowns on enemies grant permanent Attack Speed., Last StandLast StandDeal more damage to champions while you are low on health. (Precision), per Geishu's Darius row
Secondary: Second WindSecond WindAfter taking damage from an enemy champion heal back some missing health over time., Shield BashShield BashWhenever you gain a shield, your next basic attack against a champion deals bonus adaptive damage. (Resolve); ConquerorConquerorGain stacks of adaptive force when attacking enemy champions. After reaching 12 stacks, heal for a portion of damage you deal to champions. stays the generalist keystone swap when a game trends into long teamfight brawls
Summoners
FlashFlashTeleports you a short distance toward your cursor. + IgniteIgniteDeals true damage over time to target enemy champion and reduces healing effects on them for the duration.
Core Build
Plated Steelcaps, Stridebreaker, Black Cleaver (shred), Overlord's Bloodmail, Sterak's Gage (lifeline), Spear of Shojin
Trade Pattern
AA > Q > AA > W
Return his W-start trades on the spot; the hits you eat load the Haymaker you end on.
Danger Levels
Respect Darius at levels 3, 6, 11

Matchup Dynamics

How This Matchup Works

Geishu rates this lane Medium. Both kits want the same brawl, and Federals1 coaches the Darius side to commit to long fights here because the short ones go to you. Run Press the AttackPress the AttackHitting an enemy champion 3 consecutive times deals bonus damage and amplifies your damage until you leave combat with champions., take the burst trade, bank what he deals as Grit, and cash a center HaymakerW – HaymakerSett passively stores damage he takes as Grit. On cast, Sett expends all stored Grit to gain a shield and punch an area, dealing true damage in the center and physical damage on the sides. before HemorrhageP – HemorrhageDarius' attacks and damaging abilities cause enemies to bleed for physical damage over 5 seconds, stacking up to 5 times. reaches five stacks. Expect him to hold E - ApprehendE – ApprehendDarius hones his axe, passively causing his physical damage to ignore a percentage of his target's Armor. When activated, Darius sweeps up his enemies with his axe's hook and pulls them to him. rather than open with it; his sheet warns that a spent pull leaves him standing inside FacebreakerE – FacebreakerSett pulls in all enemies on opposite sides of him, dealing damage and stunning them. If enemies were only on one side, they are slowed instead of stunned. range. Save The Show StopperR – The Show StopperSett carries an enemy champion through the air and slams them into the ground, dealing damage and slowing all enemies near where they land. for the moment he commits the pull into DecimateQ – DecimateDarius winds up and swings his axe in a wide circle. Enemies struck by the blade take more damage than those struck by the handle..

Early Game (1-5)

Skill Matchup - Level 1 is reactive: W start into his W, punching back every walk-up, or E - FacebreakerE – FacebreakerSett pulls in all enemies on opposite sides of him, dealing damage and stunning them. If enemies were only on one side, they are slowed instead of stunned. into his Q start. Get prio for level 2, keep the bigger wave, and let IgniteIgniteDeals true damage over time to target enemy champion and reduces healing effects on them for the duration. pressure start burning his FlashFlashTeleports you a short distance toward your cursor..

Mid Game (6-11)

Skill Matchup - Levels 11-13 are his hardest window of the game, with rank 2 Noxian GuillotineR – Noxian GuillotineDarius leaps to an enemy champion and strikes a lethal blow, dealing true damage. This damage is increased for each stack of Hemorrhage on the target. and maxed ApprehendE – ApprehendDarius hones his axe, passively causing his physical damage to ignore a percentage of his target's Armor. When activated, Darius sweeps up his enemies with his axe's hook and pulls them to him. armor pen landing together. Fight on FacebreakerE – FacebreakerSett pulls in all enemies on opposite sides of him, dealing damage and stunning them. If enemies were only on one side, they are slowed instead of stunned. stun windows before that stretch, and only with Grit banked during it.

Late Game (12+)

Skill Matchup - He cannot join fights without FlashFlashTeleports you a short distance toward your cursor. and GhostGhostGain Move Speed and ignore unit collision for the duration. up, and your 1v1 thins without Blade of the Ruined KingBlade of The Ruined KingDeals damage based on target's Health, can steal Move Speed; group, counter-R the first dive, and spend Grit on clumps rather than hunting him in a side lane.

Key Interactions

  • E - FacebreakerE – FacebreakerSett pulls in all enemies on opposite sides of him, dealing damage and stunning them. If enemies were only on one side, they are slowed instead of stunned. beats the held ApprehendE – ApprehendDarius hones his axe, passively causing his physical damage to ignore a percentage of his target's Armor. When activated, Darius sweeps up his enemies with his axe's hook and pulls them to him.: Federals1 tells him to save the pull for mid-fight because a spent ApprehendE – ApprehendDarius hones his axe, passively causing his physical damage to ignore a percentage of his target's Armor. When activated, Darius sweeps up his enemies with his axe's hook and pulls them to him. cannot kite clear of your grab. Step to him on cooldown; a both-sided FacebreakerE – FacebreakerSett pulls in all enemies on opposite sides of him, dealing damage and stunning them. If enemies were only on one side, they are slowed instead of stunned. stuns for a full second and opens the whole pattern.
  • W - HaymakerW – HaymakerSett passively stores damage he takes as Grit. On cast, Sett expends all stored Grit to gain a shield and punch an area, dealing true damage in the center and physical damage on the sides. feeds on his bleed: HemorrhageP – HemorrhageDarius' attacks and damaging abilities cause enemies to bleed for physical damage over 5 seconds, stacking up to 5 times. ticks, DecimateQ – DecimateDarius winds up and swings his axe in a wide circle. Enemies struck by the blade take more damage than those struck by the handle., and Crippling StrikeW – Crippling StrikeDarius's next attack strikes an enemy's crucial artery. As they bleed out, their Move Speed is slowed. all load Grit, up to half your max HP worth. Cash the center cone as true damage before the four-second decay empties the tank.
  • R - The Show StopperR – The Show StopperSett carries an enemy champion through the air and slams them into the ground, dealing damage and slowing all enemies near where they land. cancels his commit: The moment he casts ApprehendE – ApprehendDarius hones his axe, passively causing his physical damage to ignore a percentage of his target's Armor. When activated, Darius sweeps up his enemies with his axe's hook and pulls them to him. into DecimateQ – DecimateDarius winds up and swings his axe in a wide circle. Enemies struck by the blade take more damage than those struck by the handle., ult him; the suppression cuts off the follow-up, and Geishu's line finishes with autos into both Knuckle DownQ – Knuckle DownSett's next two attacks deal additional damage based off of the target's max health. Sett also gains Move Speed while moving towards enemy champions. punches on landing.
  • Turret bleed bait into the suplex: When he bullies you under your own turret, eat the stacks and let the damage load Grit, then grab with FacebreakerE – FacebreakerSett pulls in all enemies on opposite sides of him, dealing damage and stunning them. If enemies were only on one side, they are slowed instead of stunned. and FlashFlashTeleports you a short distance toward your cursor. plus The Show StopperR – The Show StopperSett carries an enemy champion through the air and slams them into the ground, dealing damage and slowing all enemies near where they land. to pin him in tower range.

Sett

Strengths

  • Short Press the AttackPress the AttackHitting an enemy champion 3 consecutive times deals bonus damage and amplifies your damage until you leave combat with champions. trades cash out before his bleed math catches up, and the Darius sheet concedes that window to you
  • Every HemorrhageP – HemorrhageDarius' attacks and damaging abilities cause enemies to bleed for physical damage over 5 seconds, stacking up to 5 times. tick he lands comes back through Grit as center-HaymakerW – HaymakerSett passively stores damage he takes as Grit. On cast, Sett expends all stored Grit to gain a shield and punch an area, dealing true damage in the center and physical damage on the sides. true damage
  • The Show StopperR – The Show StopperSett carries an enemy champion through the air and slams them into the ground, dealing damage and slowing all enemies near where they land. cancels his ApprehendE – ApprehendDarius hones his axe, passively causing his physical damage to ignore a percentage of his target's Armor. When activated, Darius sweeps up his enemies with his axe's hook and pulls them to him.-into-DecimateQ – DecimateDarius winds up and swings his axe in a wide circle. Enemies struck by the blade take more damage than those struck by the handle. commit and carries him under your turret at 6

Weaknesses

  • No dash, so a Darius who trades and walks away before Grit decays gives you nothing to cash
  • GhostGhostGain Move Speed and ignore unit collision for the duration. chases beat you in open lane; he is coached to run down anyone contesting his freeze
  • 1v1 power thins out late without Blade of the Ruined KingBlade of The Ruined KingDeals damage based on target's Health, can steal Move Speed in the build

Darius

Strengths

  • Five bleed stacks add bonus AD and prime Noxian Guillotine's stack-scaled true damage
  • DecimateQ – DecimateDarius winds up and swings his axe in a wide circle. Enemies struck by the blade take more damage than those struck by the handle. hits hardest at the blade's edge, and his StridebreakerStridebreaker40 Attack Damage25% Attack Speed450 HealthCleaveAttacks deal physical damage to nearby enemies.Breaking ShockwaveDeal physical damage and Slow nearby enemies by 35%.Gain 35% decaying Move Speed per ch... slow is picked to keep targets sitting in it
  • Noxian GuillotineR – Noxian GuillotineDarius leaps to an enemy champion and strikes a lethal blow, dealing true damage. This damage is increased for each stack of Hemorrhage on the target. resets on kills, so one pick can roll through a whole skirmish

Weaknesses

  • Coached to hold ApprehendE – ApprehendDarius hones his axe, passively causing his physical damage to ignore a percentage of his target's Armor. When activated, Darius sweeps up his enemies with his axe's hook and pulls them to him., which leaves his opener as a walk-up Q and W you can space or tank into Grit
  • Teamfights without FlashFlashTeleports you a short distance toward your cursor. and GhostGhostGain Move Speed and ignore unit collision for the duration. are a write-off by his coach's read; he sidelanes instead when they are down
  • Short trades go to Sett by his sheet's reckoning, and his answer costs a full commitment every time

Power Curve Comparison EXPERIMENTAL

Power Curve Visualization

Win Conditions

Sett's Win Condition

  • Mirror his start: W into his W with the trade returned on the spot, FacebreakerE – FacebreakerSett pulls in all enemies on opposite sides of him, dealing damage and stunning them. If enemies were only on one side, they are slowed instead of stunned. into his Q with a grab once he steps up
  • Fight with the bigger wave; by Geishu's read the all-in stops working for him once your minion count is higher
  • Cash the kill window when he hits 60% HP: FacebreakerE – FacebreakerSett pulls in all enemies on opposite sides of him, dealing damage and stunning them. If enemies were only on one side, they are slowed instead of stunned. stun, autos through both Knuckle DownQ – Knuckle DownSett's next two attacks deal additional damage based off of the target's max health. Sett also gains Move Speed while moving towards enemy champions. hits, IgniteIgniteDeals true damage over time to target enemy champion and reduces healing effects on them for the duration., then the suplex
  • Bank his tower-side bullying as Grit, then FacebreakerE – FacebreakerSett pulls in all enemies on opposite sides of him, dealing damage and stunning them. If enemies were only on one side, they are slowed instead of stunned. into FlashFlashTeleports you a short distance toward your cursor.-R pins him under your turret

Darius's Win Condition

  • Commits to full-length brawls; his sheet reads the short exchange as Sett-favored and tells him to stop fishing for it
  • Holds ApprehendE – ApprehendDarius hones his axe, passively causing his physical damage to ignore a percentage of his target's Armor. When activated, Darius sweeps up his enemies with his axe's hook and pulls them to him. through the opener, saving the pull to cancel a disengage mid-fight
  • Times his damage around HaymakerW – HaymakerSett passively stores damage he takes as Grit. On cast, Sett expends all stored Grit to gain a shield and punch an area, dealing true damage in the center and physical damage on the sides., treating everything he lands as a loan that comes back through Grit
  • Builds Doran's BladeDoran's BladeGood starting item for attackers into Plated SteelcapsPlated SteelcapsEnhances Move Speed and reduces incoming basic attack damage, StridebreakerStridebreaker40 Attack Damage25% Attack Speed450 HealthCleaveAttacks deal physical damage to nearby enemies.Breaking ShockwaveDeal physical damage and Slow nearby enemies by 35%.Gain 35% decaying Move Speed per ch..., and Spear of ShojinSpear of ShojinReduce damage taken from champions by a flat amount. Attack while near multiple enemy champions to increase this amount for a short time., with the Shojin spike carrying his mid game

Laning Phase Guide

Level/Phase Sett Darius
Level 1 Check his opener before picking yours: he starts W, you start HaymakerW – HaymakerSett passively stores damage he takes as Grit. On cast, Sett expends all stored Grit to gain a shield and punch an area, dealing true damage in the center and physical damage on the sides. and return every hit he lands; he starts Q, you start FacebreakerE – FacebreakerSett pulls in all enemies on opposite sides of him, dealing damage and stunning them. If enemies were only on one side, they are slowed instead of stunned. and grab once he walks up. Keep punching until he leaves auto range. Coached onto ConquerorConquerorGain stacks of adaptive force when attacking enemy champions. After reaching 12 stacks, heal for a portion of damage you deal to champions. with a Doran's BladeDoran's BladeGood starting item for attackers start; walks up expecting to bully, and his sheet forbids opening with ApprehendE – ApprehendDarius hones his axe, passively causing his physical damage to ignore a percentage of his target's Armor. When activated, Darius sweeps up his enemies with his axe's hook and pulls them to him. into you.
Level 2 Take whichever basic you skipped; prio here opens the IgniteIgniteDeals true damage over time to target enemy champion and reduces healing effects on them for the duration. line - burn his FlashFlashTeleports you a short distance toward your cursor. or W-FlashFlashTeleports you a short distance toward your cursor. behind him when he runs. A grab into free punches is yours any time you hold prio. Looks for Q > AA > W as the stock trade; the blade edge is where DecimateQ – DecimateDarius winds up and swings his axe in a wide circle. Enemies struck by the blade take more damage than those struck by the handle. hurts, so his spacing tells you what he wants.
Level 3 Full kit: bait the walk-up, stun with a both-sided FacebreakerE – FacebreakerSett pulls in all enemies on opposite sides of him, dealing damage and stunning them. If enemies were only on one side, they are slowed instead of stunned., punch through Knuckle DownQ – Knuckle DownSett's next two attacks deal additional damage based off of the target's max health. Sett also gains Move Speed while moving towards enemy champions., cash the HaymakerW – HaymakerSett passively stores damage he takes as Grit. On cast, Sett expends all stored Grit to gain a shield and punch an area, dealing true damage in the center and physical damage on the sides. center. Reset before his bleed reaches five stacks. Five HemorrhageP – HemorrhageDarius' attacks and damaging abilities cause enemies to bleed for physical damage over 5 seconds, stacking up to 5 times. stacks are the state he fights for; expects to win any brawl that runs long enough to load them.
Level 4-5 Trade short and leave; Grit drains four seconds after the last hit you take, so cash it or let a fresh trade refill it. Hold the fatter wave and he cannot force the all-in. Coached to keep committing once a fight starts rather than trade-and-back; a freeze plus GhostGhostGain Move Speed and ignore unit collision for the duration. is his run-down pattern when the wave sits near his side.
Level 6 The Show StopperR – The Show StopperSett carries an enemy champion through the air and slams them into the ground, dealing damage and slowing all enemies near where they land. has two shapes here: counter-cast when he commits ApprehendE – ApprehendDarius hones his axe, passively causing his physical damage to ignore a percentage of his target's Armor. When activated, Darius sweeps up his enemies with his axe's hook and pulls them to him. into DecimateQ – DecimateDarius winds up and swings his axe in a wide circle. Enemies struck by the blade take more damage than those struck by the handle., or FacebreakerE – FacebreakerSett pulls in all enemies on opposite sides of him, dealing damage and stunning them. If enemies were only on one side, they are slowed instead of stunned. into FlashFlashTeleports you a short distance toward your cursor.-R under your turret after his bleed has loaded your Grit. Geishu's kill line starts at 60% of his HP. Noxian GuillotineR – Noxian GuillotineDarius leaps to an enemy champion and strikes a lethal blow, dealing true damage. This damage is increased for each stack of Hemorrhage on the target. adds the execute; his coached burst goes at four stacks with FlashFlashTeleports you a short distance toward your cursor. when speed beats waiting on the fifth.
Level 7-8 Steelcaps into StridebreakerStridebreaker40 Attack Damage25% Attack Speed450 HealthCleaveAttacks deal physical damage to nearby enemies.Breaking ShockwaveDeal physical damage and Slow nearby enemies by 35%.Gain 35% decaying Move Speed per ch... completes the stick package; keep trading on FacebreakerE – FacebreakerSett pulls in all enemies on opposite sides of him, dealing damage and stunning them. If enemies were only on one side, they are slowed instead of stunned. cooldown and pull the wave your way between windows. Sheet path mirrors yours through Steelcaps and StridebreakerStridebreaker40 Attack Damage25% Attack Speed450 HealthCleaveAttacks deal physical damage to nearby enemies.Breaking ShockwaveDeal physical damage and Slow nearby enemies by 35%.Gain 35% decaying Move Speed per ch..., then Spear of ShojinSpear of ShojinReduce damage taken from champions by a flat amount. Attack while near multiple enemy champions to increase this amount for a short time.; his slow exists to hold you on the DecimateQ – DecimateDarius winds up and swings his axe in a wide circle. Enemies struck by the blade take more damage than those struck by the handle. edge.
Level 9 Knuckle DownQ – Knuckle DownSett's next two attacks deal additional damage based off of the target's max health. Sett also gains Move Speed while moving towards enemy champions. maxed sharpens every short trade; keep the wave lead and start planning around his level 11 window rather than yours. Warming up to his 11-13 spike; rank 2 Guillotine plus maxed ApprehendE – ApprehendDarius hones his axe, passively causing his physical damage to ignore a percentage of his target's Armor. When activated, Darius sweeps up his enemies with his axe's hook and pulls them to him. pen is the stretch his coaching plays toward.

Power Spikes

Level Spikes

Sett Darius
Level Description Level Description
3 Minor FacebreakerE – FacebreakerSett pulls in all enemies on opposite sides of him, dealing damage and stunning them. If enemies were only on one side, they are slowed instead of stunned. joins HaymakerW – HaymakerSett passively stores damage he takes as Grit. On cast, Sett expends all stored Grit to gain a shield and punch an area, dealing true damage in the center and physical damage on the sides.; the stun-into-center-cone exchange comes online 3 Major Full rotation with climbing bleed stacks; wins any brawl that runs long once five are loaded
6 Major The Show StopperR – The Show StopperSett carries an enemy champion through the air and slams them into the ground, dealing damage and slowing all enemies near where they land. adds the counter-commit and the under-tower FlashFlashTeleports you a short distance toward your cursor.-R line 6 Major Noxian GuillotineR – Noxian GuillotineDarius leaps to an enemy champion and strikes a lethal blow, dealing true damage. This damage is increased for each stack of Hemorrhage on the target. execute, true damage scaled by stacks, resetting on the kill
9 Major Knuckle DownQ – Knuckle DownSett's next two attacks deal additional damage based off of the target's max health. Sett also gains Move Speed while moving towards enemy champions. maxed; the empowered punches put real weight behind every short trade 11 Critical Rank 2 Guillotine with maxed ApprehendE – ApprehendDarius hones his axe, passively causing his physical damage to ignore a percentage of his target's Armor. When activated, Darius sweeps up his enemies with his axe's hook and pulls them to him. armor pen; his coaching calls 11-13 the peak of his game

Item Spikes

Sett Darius
Item Description Item Description
Plated SteelcapsPlated SteelcapsEnhances Move Speed and reduces incoming basic attack damage First buy into an all-physical kit whose only exception is the true-damage execute Doran's BladeDoran's BladeGood starting item for attackers Coached starting buy for this lane
StridebreakerStridebreaker40 Attack Damage25% Attack Speed450 HealthCleaveAttacks deal physical damage to nearby enemies.Breaking ShockwaveDeal physical damage and Slow nearby enemies by 35%.Gain 35% decaying Move Speed per ch... The active slow keeps him inside FacebreakerE – FacebreakerSett pulls in all enemies on opposite sides of him, dealing damage and stunning them. If enemies were only on one side, they are slowed instead of stunned. range after his walk-up is spent Plated SteelcapsPlated SteelcapsEnhances Move Speed and reduces incoming basic attack damage First finished item on the coached path into your physical kit
Black CleaverBlack CleaverDealing physical damage to enemy champions reduces their Armor Shred stacks through repeat short trades and fattens every HaymakerW – HaymakerSett passively stores damage he takes as Grit. On cast, Sett expends all stored Grit to gain a shield and punch an area, dealing true damage in the center and physical damage on the sides. cone StridebreakerStridebreaker40 Attack Damage25% Attack Speed450 HealthCleaveAttacks deal physical damage to nearby enemies.Breaking ShockwaveDeal physical damage and Slow nearby enemies by 35%.Gain 35% decaying Move Speed per ch... Coached second; his most consistent item, with the slow lining up DecimateQ – DecimateDarius winds up and swings his axe in a wide circle. Enemies struck by the blade take more damage than those struck by the handle. edge hits
Overlord's BloodmailOverlord's Bloodmail30 Attack Damage550 HealthTyrannyGain 2.5% of your bonus Health as Attack Damage. RetributionGain up to 12% increased Attack Damage based on your percent missing Health. Fourth slot on Autolykus's standard order, before the closing pair Spear of ShojinSpear of ShojinReduce damage taken from champions by a flat amount. Attack while near multiple enemy champions to increase this amount for a short time. The damage spike his sheet builds toward; haste feeds the bleed loop
Sterak's GageSterak's GageShields against large bursts of damage Lifeline against a stacked Guillotine once FacebreakerE – FacebreakerSett pulls in all enemies on opposite sides of him, dealing damage and stunning them. If enemies were only on one side, they are slowed instead of stunned. and HaymakerW – HaymakerSett passively stores damage he takes as Grit. On cast, Sett expends all stored Grit to gain a shield and punch an area, dealing true damage in the center and physical damage on the sides. are spent

Best Build for Sett

Starting Items

Core Items

Plated SteelcapsPlated SteelcapsEnhances Move Speed and reduces incoming basic attack damage, StridebreakerStridebreaker40 Attack Damage25% Attack Speed450 HealthCleaveAttacks deal physical damage to nearby enemies.Breaking ShockwaveDeal physical damage and Slow nearby enemies by 35%.Gain 35% decaying Move Speed per ch..., Black CleaverBlack CleaverDealing physical damage to enemy champions reduces their Armor (shred), Overlord's BloodmailOverlord's Bloodmail30 Attack Damage550 HealthTyrannyGain 2.5% of your bonus Health as Attack Damage. RetributionGain up to 12% increased Attack Damage based on your percent missing Health., Sterak's GageSterak's GageShields against large bursts of damage (lifeline), Spear of ShojinSpear of ShojinReduce damage taken from champions by a flat amount. Attack while near multiple enemy champions to increase this amount for a short time.

Runes

Primary: Press the AttackPress the AttackHitting an enemy champion 3 consecutive times deals bonus damage and amplifies your damage until you leave combat with champions. keystone with TriumphTriumphTakedowns restore 5% of your missing health and grant an additional 20 gold., Legend: AlacrityLegend: AlacrityTakedowns on enemies grant permanent Attack Speed., Last StandLast StandDeal more damage to champions while you are low on health. (Precision), per Geishu's Darius row

Secondary: Second WindSecond WindAfter taking damage from an enemy champion heal back some missing health over time., Shield BashShield BashWhenever you gain a shield, your next basic attack against a champion deals bonus adaptive damage. (Resolve); ConquerorConquerorGain stacks of adaptive force when attacking enemy champions. After reaching 12 stacks, heal for a portion of damage you deal to champions. stays the generalist keystone swap when a game trends into long teamfight brawls

Summoner Spells

FlashFlashTeleports you a short distance toward your cursor. + IgniteIgniteDeals true damage over time to target enemy champion and reduces healing effects on them for the duration.

Priority Build Path

1
Plated Steelcaps

Armor against a kit that deals physical everywhere except the execute

2
Stridebreaker

The active slow holds him in grab range once his walk-up is committed

3
Black Cleaver

Shred through the repeat short trades this lane runs on

4
Overlord's Bloodmail

Fourth on the standard current-patch order

5
Sterak's Gage

Covers the all-in once both cooldowns are down and his execute is up

6
Spear of Shojin

Last of the six standard slots

Situational Adjustments

  • Blade of the Ruined KingBlade of The Ruined KingDeals damage based on target's Health, can steal Move Speed: you need the late 1v1 back; the Blade path slots it second and accepts a squishier teamfight
  • HeartsteelHeartsteelRestores Health on kill or assist: the game is a slow scaling contest; the Infinity path centers on it and drops StridebreakerStridebreaker40 Attack Damage25% Attack Speed450 HealthCleaveAttacks deal physical damage to nearby enemies.Breaking ShockwaveDeal physical damage and Slow nearby enemies by 35%.Gain 35% decaying Move Speed per ch...

Key Patterns

Lethal Combos

Sett Full Combo (Level 6+):

E > AA > Q > Q > AA > R

Geishu's kill line from 60% of his HP; light IgniteIgniteDeals true damage over time to target enemy champion and reduces healing effects on them for the duration. after the second empowered punch and finish with the suplex.
Darius Escape/Counter Combo:

E > AA > W > Q > R

His coached max burst adds FlashFlashTeleports you a short distance toward your cursor. before the dunk and goes at four bleed stacks rather than five, trading damage for speed.

Trading Combos

Sett Short Trade:

AA > Q > AA > W

Return his W-start trades on the spot; the hits you eat load the HaymakerW – HaymakerSett passively stores damage he takes as Grit. On cast, Sett expends all stored Grit to gain a shield and punch an area, dealing true damage in the center and physical damage on the sides. you end on.
Darius Quick Trade:

Q > AA > W

Stock lane trade; he spaces for the blade edge, and later his StridebreakerStridebreaker40 Attack Damage25% Attack Speed450 HealthCleaveAttacks deal physical damage to nearby enemies.Breaking ShockwaveDeal physical damage and Slow nearby enemies by 35%.Gain 35% decaying Move Speed per ch... slow keeps you standing in it.

Lethal Thresholds

  • Sett Kill Range: Geishu's kill call is 60% of his HP with IgniteIgniteDeals true damage over time to target enemy champion and reduces healing effects on them for the duration. up: stun, both Knuckle DownQ – Knuckle DownSett's next two attacks deal additional damage based off of the target's max health. Sett also gains Move Speed while moving towards enemy champions. punches, IgniteIgniteDeals true damage over time to target enemy champion and reduces healing effects on them for the duration., suplex. Under your turret, banked bleed damage plus FacebreakerE – FacebreakerSett pulls in all enemies on opposite sides of him, dealing damage and stunning them. If enemies were only on one side, they are slowed instead of stunned. into FlashFlashTeleports you a short distance toward your cursor.-R does it without the health lead.
  • Darius Kill Range: Guillotine's true damage climbs with bleed stacks and resets on kills; his coached burst goes at four stacks with FlashFlashTeleports you a short distance toward your cursor. rather than waiting on the fifth.
  • Critical Levels: 3 (both kits complete) / 6 (Guillotine vs Show Stopper) / 11-13 (his rank 2 R plus maxed E pen window)

Level by Level Game Plan

Level Primary Goal Lane Position Trading Opportunities Kill Windows Setup Opportunities
1 Read his start, answer in kind Hold the wave edge, outside free poke W start into his W, FacebreakerE – FacebreakerSett pulls in all enemies on opposite sides of him, dealing damage and stunning them. If enemies were only on one side, they are slowed instead of stunned. start into his Q Low Watch which ability he levels first
2 Prio and IgniteIgniteDeals true damage over time to target enemy champion and reduces healing effects on them for the duration. pressure Push for the level lead Return every walk-up; grab when prio is yours Medium once his FlashFlashTeleports you a short distance toward your cursor. is burned Track whether he took GhostGhostGain Move Speed and ignore unit collision for the duration. or IgniteIgniteDeals true damage over time to target enemy champion and reduces healing effects on them for the duration.
3 Stun-into-center-cone trades Near your minions for the both-sided grab FacebreakerE – FacebreakerSett pulls in all enemies on opposite sides of him, dealing damage and stunning them. If enemies were only on one side, they are slowed instead of stunned. stun, Knuckle DownQ – Knuckle DownSett's next two attacks deal additional damage based off of the target's max health. Sett also gains Move Speed while moving towards enemy champions. punches, HaymakerW – HaymakerSett passively stores damage he takes as Grit. On cast, Sett expends all stored Grit to gain a shield and punch an area, dealing true damage in the center and physical damage on the sides. cash Medium Reset before five bleed stacks load
4-5 Bank Grit, hold the fat wave Deny his freeze; he runs GhostGhostGain Move Speed and ignore unit collision for the duration. off it Short and out, nothing extended Low Spot his jungler before committing anything
6 Counter-R his commit Tower-side, where FlashFlashTeleports you a short distance toward your cursor.-R pins him R the ApprehendE – ApprehendDarius hones his axe, passively causing his physical damage to ignore a percentage of his target's Armor. When activated, Darius sweeps up his enemies with his axe's hook and pulls them to him.-DecimateQ – DecimateDarius winds up and swings his axe in a wide circle. Enemies struck by the blade take more damage than those struck by the handle. commit, then punch High off either R line IgniteIgniteDeals true damage over time to target enemy champion and reduces healing effects on them for the duration. ready before the stun lands
7-8 StridebreakerStridebreaker40 Attack Damage25% Attack Speed450 HealthCleaveAttacks deal physical damage to nearby enemies.Breaking ShockwaveDeal physical damage and Slow nearby enemies by 35%.Gain 35% decaying Move Speed per ch... stick pressure Hold lane while his Shojin is unfinished FacebreakerE – FacebreakerSett pulls in all enemies on opposite sides of him, dealing damage and stunning them. If enemies were only on one side, they are slowed instead of stunned. on cooldown into short bursts Medium His GhostGhostGain Move Speed and ignore unit collision for the duration. up means no chase for you
9+ Knuckle DownQ – Knuckle DownSett's next two attacks deal additional damage based off of the target's max health. Sett also gains Move Speed while moving towards enemy champions. maxed, wave lead kept Shove before his level 11 window Full pattern on any whiffed pull High on a spent ApprehendE – ApprehendDarius hones his axe, passively causing his physical damage to ignore a percentage of his target's Armor. When activated, Darius sweeps up his enemies with his axe's hook and pulls them to him., careful past 11 Plan around his 11-13 spike
Mid Game (11-16) Survive his best stretch Group; skip the side duel Stun windows only; never brawl at even HP Counter-R picks Track his FlashFlashTeleports you a short distance toward your cursor. and GhostGhostGain Move Speed and ignore unit collision for the duration. before every fight
Late Game (16+) Teamfight around the suplex Frontline with peel duty Carry his engage backward, HaymakerW – HaymakerSett passively stores damage he takes as Grit. On cast, Sett expends all stored Grit to gain a shield and punch an area, dealing true damage in the center and physical damage on the sides. the clump Whenever his summoners are down Force fights on his GhostGhostGain Move Speed and ignore unit collision for the duration. cooldown

First Back Goals

Teamfight Tips

Aspect Sett Darius
Primary Role Engage and peel; suplex the diver away from your carries, then spend banked Grit on the center cone through whoever follows Follow-up engager by his coach's design; joins after a tank commits, farms bleed stacks on the frontline, then resets through the backline
Target Priority Dashless carries your R reaches
Whoever his Guillotine reset would chain into next
Darius himself once ApprehendE – ApprehendDarius hones his axe, passively causing his physical damage to ignore a percentage of his target's Armor. When activated, Darius sweeps up his enemies with his axe's hook and pulls them to him. is down		 Frontliner first for five quick stacks
Carries once a reset opens the path
Objective Control Start pit fights with a both-sided grab in the choke
Carry their strongest contester out of the pit and make the fight follow you		 Contests only with summoners up; his coaching writes off fights without them
Uses the StridebreakerStridebreaker40 Attack Damage25% Attack Speed450 HealthCleaveAttacks deal physical damage to nearby enemies.Breaking ShockwaveDeal physical damage and Slow nearby enemies by 35%.Gain 35% decaying Move Speed per ch... slow to hold contests inside Decimate's edge
Positioning Choke fights make the both-sided stun cheap to land
Keep the counter-R in pocket until he commits his pull		 Waits out of vision for escape tools to burn before picking an angle
Avoids primary-engage duty; walks in behind harder crowd control
Other Tips He wants five stacks on something tanky before touching your backline; peel the reset chain at its first link
His coaching writes off teamfights when FlashFlashTeleports you a short distance toward your cursor. and GhostGhostGain Move Speed and ignore unit collision for the duration. are down; track both timers and start fights inside that window		 Holds ApprehendE – ApprehendDarius hones his axe, passively causing his physical damage to ignore a percentage of his target's Armor. When activated, Darius sweeps up his enemies with his axe's hook and pulls them to him. for the moment a target disengages rather than the moment fights start
Dunks at four stacks with FlashFlashTeleports you a short distance toward your cursor. when speed beats the fifth-stack damage