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Bruiser Darius Comp

Bruiser / Defender comp built around Darius in TFT Set 16 — 3-cost reroll, 50.0% top 4 across 22 ranked games.

Bruiser Darius S Tier
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Tier
S
Top 4 rate
50.0%
Avg place
4.00
1st place
31.8%
Playstyle
3-cost reroll
Games
22

Is Bruiser Darius good in TFT Set 16?

22 ranked games
S

Bruiser Darius is a 3-cost reroll comp rated S tier in TFT Set 16: it finishes top 4 50.0% of the time with an average place of 4.00 across 22 ranked games. That average place beats 73% of the 51 8-unit boards we track this patch. It also wins the lobby often (31.8% first places), so it rewards a strong start.

4.00
Avg Place
31.82%
First Place
50.00%
Top 4 Rate
0.07%
Pick Rate

This comp averages a 4.00 placement with a 50.0% top 4 rate and a 31.8% first place rate across 22 ranked games. A 0.1% pick rate makes this a less contested composition.

Bruiser / Defender builds: Ambessa with Blue Buff, Protector's Vow, Thief's Gloves (100.0% top 4, +50.00% vs. the comp average); Darius with Adaptive Helm, Gargoyle Stoneplate, Titan's Resolve (100.0% top 4, +50.00% vs. the comp average); Draven with Guinsoo's Rageblade, Quicksilver, Red Buff (100.0% top 4, +50.00% vs. the comp average)
Ambessa
Ambessa
100.00%
Top 4 Rate
+50.00%
Difference
Draven
Draven
100.00%
Top 4 Rate
+50.00%
Difference
Severe Contested Risk
This comp has Very High contested risk and is highly contested and may be difficult to complete. The most contested units are Ambessa, Swain, Draven due to their popularity and high cost. Consider having backup carries in mind.
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Bruiser Darius units and star levels

The 8 units of the final board, with how often each finishes at 2 and 3 stars in this comp and the items it holds. Darius is the main carry.

Unit2★3★Items
AmbessaAmbessa Carry46%0%Giant SlayerB.F. SwordQuicksilver
SwainSwain46%0%—
DravenDraven Carry 3★18%82%Last WhisperKraken's FuryGuinsoo's Rageblade
Kobuko & YuumiKobuko & Yuumi86%5%—
DariusDarius Carry 3★46%55%Titan's ResolveAdaptive HelmSterak's Gage
LeBlanc LeBlanc 3★59%41%Spear of ShojinJeweled GauntletVoid Staff
SionSion86%14%Thief's GlovesTFT_Item_EmptyBagTFT_Item_EmptyBag
NeekoNeeko91%0%—

Bruiser Darius traits

The board activates Bruiser, Defender, and Invoker. Highlighted numbers are the breakpoints this comp reaches.

Bruiser Darius game plan

3-cost reroll
  1. Early

    Play the strongest early board you hit and save gold until you can commit to Darius.

  2. Mid

    Slow roll at level 7 above 50 gold until Draven, Darius, and LeBlanc hit 3 stars, then level up to finish the board.

  3. Items

    Build Titan's Resolve, Adaptive Helm, and Sterak's Gage on Darius.

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Bruiser Darius variants

The same comp with one or two units swapped — green units are added, red ones are cut.

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Bruiser Darius FAQ – TFT Set 16

Is Bruiser Darius good in TFT Set 16?

Bruiser Darius is a 3-cost reroll comp rated S tier in TFT Set 16: it finishes top 4 50.0% of the time with an average place of 4.00 across 22 ranked games. That average place beats 73% of the 51 8-unit boards we track this patch. It also wins the lobby often (31.8% first places), so it rewards a strong start.

Who are the carries in Bruiser Darius?

The damage in Bruiser Darius comes from Darius, Draven, and Ambessa. Darius is the main carry and should get your first completed items.

What items does Darius need in Bruiser Darius?

The best tracked build for Darius in this comp is Titan's Resolve, Adaptive Helm, and Sterak's Gage, with a 100.0% top 4 rate over 4 games. See the Items tab for every build and holder.

Is Bruiser Darius a reroll comp?

Yes. Bruiser Darius wants Draven, Darius, and LeBlanc at 3 stars, so slow roll at level 7 with gold above 50 until you hit them.

What traits does Bruiser Darius use?

Bruiser Darius runs Bruiser, Defender, Invoker, and Arcanist.

Is Bruiser Darius contested?

Rarely. Bruiser Darius appears in only 0.07% of full boards, so you will usually have its units to yourself.