As darius, Keep the minion wave close to your side of the lane. This reduces his ability to run you down in lane and prevents him from zoning you away from farm.

Be prepared to sacrifice CS for XP and health against Darius. Only last hit minions what you can withut losing health. It's not worth over extending, over greeding for a couple minions when he can just pull you in with E and start a fight.

Do not go for extended trades with Darius period. He is incredibly strong thanks to his Passive which makes 1v1 duels extremely difficult for you. Keep trades short and sweet when neccessary.

Hit level 2 and 3 at the same time as Darius. He has a very strong all in at these levels and if you're under leveled compared to him- he might look for the fight. Hit level 2 (the first 7 minions) at the same time as him to reduce his chances of trading. As darius, Keep the minion wave close to your side of the track. This reduces its ability to push you into the way and prevents it from moving away from the farm. Be prepared to sacrifice CS for XP and health against Darius. Only the last minons hit what you can without losing health. It is not worth extending, on greedy for a few minions when it can just shoot you with E and start a fight. Do not go for prolonged trades with Darius period. It is incredibly strong thanks to its Passive that makes 1v1 duels extremely difficult for you. Keep the trades short and soft when necessary. Hit levels 2 and 3 at the same time as Darius. It has a very strong all at these levels and if you are below level relative to it- it could look for for for the fight. Hit level 2 (the first 7 minons) at the same time as it to reduce its chances of trading.