Dominate lane from Level 1 with strong Q healing and W reset on minion kills, constantly pressuring your opponent.
Utilize Ghost and your E-W combo to quickly build 5 bleed stacks, then execute with your ultimate, aiming for resets to secure multiple kills.
Darius functions as a carry bruiser, not a tank. Engage in teamfights as a follow-up to clean up, and prioritize snowballing through proper lane management.