Darius vs Viego JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Darius vs Viego

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Darius should leverage his early dueling strength to pressure Viego before he gains reset potential.
Prioritize controlling river vision and contesting Scuttle when nearby lanes can assist to deny Viego early skirmishes.

Jungle Plan

Prioritize pathing through camps that allow quick access to river for Scuttle fights when your lanes can move first.
Invade Viego early if he shows on the opposite side or after his first clear to deny his tempo and force him back.
Track Viego's position to counter-gank his early ganks, especially when his (W) stun is down or used on fog.

Danger windows

Beware of early river fights where Viego can secure the first takedown and start resets.
Avoid low-health jungle clears where Viego can punish with his (W) stun and reset potential.
Be cautious contesting objectives without lane priority or vision, as Viego's resets can turn fights quickly.

Early game

Start with a full clear to reach level 3 quickly and look to contest Scuttle if your lanes have priority.
Avoid fighting Viego isolated early before you have item advantage or lane support.
Use your early dueling power to invade when Viego is pathing away or after he uses key cooldowns.

Power spikes

Level 6 unlocks your (R) execute, enabling lethal extended trades and kill resets; stack passive before committing.
First bruiser item completion increases your dueling and survivability, allowing you to force longer fights and punish Viego's cooldowns.
Respect Viego's level 6 (R) and first fighter item spikes by avoiding isolated river fights and forcing fights with lane priority.

Win conditions

Convert early dueling advantages into control of Scuttle and dragon vision to deny Viego safe resets.
Use your superior dueling and crowd control to punish Viego's aggressive pathing and force him off camps.
Leverage lane priority and objective control to isolate Viego and prevent him from snowballing through resets.