How to Play Defender Darius
A stage-by-stage plan for Defender Darius: opener, when to level and roll for Darius, and where to position the board.
- Tier
- F
- Top 4 rate
- 0.0%
- Avg place
- 6.63
- 1st place
- 0.0%
- Playstyle
- 3-cost reroll
- Games
- 32
How to level and roll with Defender Darius
3-cost rerollDefender Darius is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until LeBlanc reach 3 stars. At level 7, each shop slot has a 40% chance to be a 3-cost.
| Stage | Level | Action | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | 4 | Level | Level to 4 and play your strongest pairs; slam an early item if it saves HP. |
| 2-5 | 5 | Level | Level to 5 and keep building interest toward 50 gold. |
| 3-2 | 6 | Level | Level to 6 and save to 50 gold. |
| 4-1 | 7 | Slow roll | Stay at level 7: roll only the gold above 50 each round until LeBlanc hit 3 stars. |
| 4-2 | 7 | Slow roll | Stay at level 7: roll only the gold above 50 each round until LeBlanc hit 3 stars. |
| 4-5 | 8 | Level | Level to 8 for 4-cost upgrades and a stronger frontline. |
| 5-1 | 8 | Roll down | Roll for the last upgrades and finish the board around Darius. |
Defender Darius early game and opener
We don't have enough early-board data for Defender Darius yet. Play your strongest pairs early and hold units that share traits with Darius.
Rolling odds for Defender Darius
Your 3-star targets are LeBlanc . Level 7 gives the best shop odds for them — use the calculator to see how much gold a 3-star costs.
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Defender Darius positioning
A starting board for Defender Darius. Drag units to adjust it, switch to the anti-assassin layout when the lobby has divers, and copy the Team Planner code into the TFT client.
- Corner Draven on the back line and put Swain in front of it.
- Split Draven and LeBlanc across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both.
- Swain, Darius, and Sion hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry.
- Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Sion and Neeko in the back corners as bait.
Positioning board
Drag a unit onto another hex to move it — dropping on a unit swaps them.
When to play Defender Darius
Strengths
- Big power spike once LeBlanc hit 3 stars
- Two damage threats (Darius and Draven) make itemizing flexible
- Rarely played, so its units are usually free
- Strong mid game once the reroll units are upgraded
Weaknesses
- Average place is worse than 100% of comps of the same board size
- Falls off hard if someone else is rerolling LeBlanc
Strategic Tips
Economy
Reach 50 gold, then slow roll at level 7 with only the excess until LeBlanc are 3-starred.
Itemization
Build Titan's Resolve, Sterak's Gage, and Adaptive Helm on Darius.
When to pivot
Scout at 2-1 and 3-2: if two or more players hold your core units, or you haven't found any by 3-2, move into one of the comps on the Similar Comps tab instead of forcing Defender Darius.
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How to play Defender Darius – FAQ (TFT Set 16)
How do you play Defender Darius?
Defender Darius is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until LeBlanc reach 3 stars. Corner Draven on the back line and put Swain in front of it. Build Titan's Resolve, Sterak's Gage, and Adaptive Helm on Darius.
When should I roll down for Defender Darius?
Defender Darius doesn't do one big roll down. Slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, rolling only the gold above 50 until LeBlanc are 3-starred.
What level do you roll for LeBlanc ?
Slow roll for LeBlanc at level 7, where its cost tier shows up most often in the shop. At level 7, each shop slot has a 40% chance to be a 3-cost.
Is Defender Darius a reroll comp?
Yes. Defender Darius wants LeBlanc at 3 stars, so slow roll at level 7 with gold above 50 until you hit them.
How do you position Defender Darius?
Corner Draven on the back line and put Swain in front of it. Split Draven and LeBlanc across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both. Swain, Darius, and Sion hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry. Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Sion and Neeko in the back corners as bait.
What is the best opener for Defender Darius?
Defender Darius has no fixed opener: play your strongest early pairs, keep HP high and hold units that share traits with Darius.