Defender TFT trait icon
Avg Win Rate
53.38%
Champions
9
Comps
27

DefenderTFT Champions

Set 16
SetSet 16
Matches732,372
TierAll Tiers
RankAll Ranks
Last UpdatedFeb 3, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

All 9 Defender champions in TFT Set 16.2. Sylas leads with 71.17% win rate. Complete tier list, win rates, and stats for every Defender unit.

The Defender trait includes 9 champions. Sylas has the highest win rate at 71.17%, making it the strongest performer with this trait.

Champion
Cost
Tier
Avg Place
Win Rate
Pick Rate
Traits
Cost 1B4.5947.77%8.42%
Cost 1S4.3154.92%9.91%
Cost 2S4.3752.28%20.22%
Cost 2B4.6047.46%15.96%
Cost 3S4.4550.75%3.42%
Cost 3A4.5449.73%7.18%
Cost 3A4.5248.83%13.24%
Cost 4S4.1657.51%11.15%
Cost 7S3.4271.17%0.73%

Sylas achieves the highest performance with Thief's Gloves, reaching a 94.29% top four rate and averaging a 1.34 placement. The most common Defender items across all champions are Thief's Gloves, Spirit Visage, Sunfire Cape. These Defender champion builds are optimized for Set 16.2 ranked play.

Gargoyle Stoneplate
Gargoyle Stoneplate
Sunfire Cape
Sunfire Cape
Spirit Visage
Spirit Visage
Avg Place:4.14
Top 4:54.93%
1st Place:13.87%
Thief's Gloves
Thief's Gloves
Avg Place:2.26
Top 4:82.25%
1st Place:59.76%
Thief's Gloves
Thief's Gloves
Avg Place:1.92
Top 4:88.15%
1st Place:61.78%
Ionic Spark
Ionic Spark
Sunfire Cape
Sunfire Cape
Spirit Visage
Spirit Visage
Avg Place:3.52
Top 4:70.05%
1st Place:17.03%
Thief's Gloves
Thief's Gloves
Avg Place:2.04
Top 4:86.79%
1st Place:62.26%
Thief's Gloves
Thief's Gloves
Avg Place:1.96
Top 4:84.92%
1st Place:67.34%
Bramble Vest
Bramble Vest
Dragon's Claw
Dragon's Claw
Warmog's Armor
Warmog's Armor
Avg Place:3.99
Top 4:61.07%
1st Place:16.33%
Bramble Vest
Bramble Vest
Dragon's Claw
Dragon's Claw
Spirit Visage
Spirit Visage
Avg Place:3.61
Top 4:68.21%
1st Place:17.10%
Thief's Gloves
Thief's Gloves
Avg Place:1.34
Top 4:94.29%
1st Place:88.57%
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Defender Champions - Frequently Asked Questions

Which Defender champion is the best in TFT Set 16?

Sylas is currently the strongest Defender champion with a 71.17% win rate in TFT Set 16. This 7-cost unit has a 0.73% pick rate and averages a 3.42 placement, making it the top performer for the Defender trait.

What are the best Defender champions in TFT?

The top Defender champions by win rate in TFT Set 16 are Sylas , Garen, and Jarvan IV. These champions consistently perform well when building the Defender trait, with win rates ranging from 54.92% to 71.17%.

What is the most popular Defender champion?

Vi is the most popular Defender champion with a 20.22% pick rate in TFT Set 16. This 2-cost champion has a 52.28% win rate and is frequently used in Defender compositions.

Which Defender champion should I avoid?

Neeko currently has the lowest win rate among Defender champions at 47.46% in TFT Set 16. While still viable in certain compositions, this 2-cost unit underperforms compared to other Defender options.