- Avg Win Rate
- 53.73%
- Champions
- 9
- Comps
- 21
Defender TFT Champions
- Set
- 16
- Matches
- 623,923
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Rank
- All Ranks
- Last Updated
- Oct 14, 2026 UTC
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
All 9 Defender champions in TFT Set 16.20. Sylas leads with 75.53% 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 75.53%, making it the strongest performer with this trait.
Champion | Cost | Tier | Avg Place | Top 4 Rate | Pick Rate | Traits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 1 | Jarvan IV A Tier | 4.64 | 48.38% | 8.32% | ||
| 1 | Rumble S Tier | 4.36 | 51.98% | 9.74% | ||
| 2 | Vi A Tier | 4.59 | 48.77% | 17.08% | ||
| 2 | Neeko A Tier | 4.57 | 48.72% | 17.86% | ||
| 3 | Darius S Tier | 4.27 | 53.84% | 9.59% | ||
| 3 | Sejuani S Tier | 4.34 | 52.79% | 12.49% | ||
| 3 | Kennen S Tier | 4.41 | 51.26% | 19.67% | ||
| 4 | Garen S Tier | 4.38 | 52.31% | 12.84% | ||
| 7 | Sylas S Tier | 3.13 | 75.53% | 6.95% |
Best item builds for Defender champions in TFT Set 16.20. Sylas has the highest top 4 rate at 84.19% with Jeweled Gauntlet, Striker's Flail, Hand Of Justice. Average placement is 2.61. Popular items across Defender builds include Sunfire Cape, Gargoyle Stoneplate, Spirit Visage.
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Defender Champions - Frequently Asked Questions
Which Defender champion is the best in TFT Set 18?
Sylas is currently the strongest Defender champion with a 75.53% win rate in TFT Set 18. This 7-cost unit has a 6.95% pick rate and averages a 3.13 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 18 are Sylas , Darius, and Sejuani. These champions consistently perform well when building the Defender trait, with win rates ranging from 52.79% to 75.53%.
What is the most popular Defender champion?
Kennen is the most popular Defender champion with a 19.67% pick rate in TFT Set 18. This 3-cost champion has a 51.26% win rate and is frequently used in Defender compositions.
Which Defender champion should I avoid?
Jarvan IV currently has the lowest win rate among Defender champions at 48.38% in TFT Set 18. While still viable in certain compositions, this 1-cost unit underperforms compared to other Defender options.