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Defender TFT Trait Synergies

Your team gains Armor and Magic Resist. Defenders gain more.
(2) 30 ArmorMR

53.26%Win Rate
Defender S tier

Champions with the Defender trait frequently pair with Yordle, Demacia, and Ixtal in TFT Set 16. These 10 synergy traits create powerful combinations when building Defender team compositions. Explore each synergy below to discover which champions overlap and how to optimize your Defender builds.

YordleYordleDemaciaDemaciaIxtalIxtalArcanistArcanistPiltoverPiltoverZaunZaunNoxusNoxusIoniaIoniaChainbreakerChainbreakerFreljordFreljord

10 champions have the Yordle trait. These champions synergize with Rumble, Kennen : Ziggs (80.34% WR, 4.26% PR), Veigar (60.66% WR, 3.16% PR), Kobuko & Yuumi (59.51% WR, 17.47% PR), Poppy (53.00% WR, 16.35% PR), Kennen (52.82% WR, 19.48% PR), Fizz (49.81% WR, 13.94% PR), Teemo (49.19% WR, 11.00% PR), Tristana (48.55% WR, 9.89% PR), Rumble (48.54% WR, 11.96% PR), Lulu (47.58% WR, 10.79% PR)

Synergizes with these Defender champions:

Rumble
Rumble
Kennen
Kennen
Champion
Cost
Tier
Avg Place
Win Rate
Pick Rate
Ziggs Ziggs
5-2.9280.34%4.26%
VeigarVeigar
4-3.8660.66%3.16%
Kobuko & YuumiKobuko & Yuumi
3-3.9959.51%17.47%
Poppy Poppy
2-4.3453.00%16.35%
FizzFizz
4-4.4649.81%13.94%
TeemoTeemo
2-4.5249.19%11.00%
TristanaTristana
2-4.5548.55%9.89%
LuluLulu
1-4.6147.58%10.79%

8 champions have the Demacia trait. These champions synergize with Jarvan IV, Garen: Galio (71.77% WR, 4.53% PR), Lux (57.52% WR, 8.18% PR), Garen (56.49% WR, 8.93% PR), Vayne (54.63% WR, 6.89% PR), Poppy (53.00% WR, 16.35% PR), Jarvan IV (51.25% WR, 7.85% PR), Sona (50.49% WR, 5.37% PR), Xin Zhao (49.52% WR, 13.53% PR)

Synergizes with these Defender champions:

Jarvan IV
Jarvan IV
Garen
Garen
Champion
Cost
Tier
Avg Place
Win Rate
Pick Rate
GalioGalio
5-3.4271.77%4.53%
LuxLux
4-4.1057.52%8.18%
VayneVayne
3-4.2954.63%6.89%
Poppy Poppy
2-4.3453.00%16.35%
SonaSona
1-4.5250.49%5.37%
Xin ZhaoXin Zhao
2-4.5449.52%13.53%

6 champions have the Ixtal trait. These champions synergize with Neeko: Brock (72.68% WR, 0.83% PR), Skarner (43.54% WR, 3.36% PR), Neeko (42.25% WR, 11.57% PR), Nidalee (41.99% WR, 2.57% PR), Milio (32.70% WR, 5.06% PR), Qiyana (31.44% WR, 5.21% PR)

Synergizes with these Defender champions:

Neeko
Neeko
Champion
Cost
Tier
Avg Place
Win Rate
Pick Rate
BrockBrock
5-3.1872.68%0.83%
Skarner Skarner
4-4.8143.54%3.36%
Nidalee Nidalee
4-4.9041.99%2.57%
MilioMilio
3-5.4532.70%5.06%
QiyanaQiyana
1-5.5731.44%5.21%

9 champions have the Arcanist trait. These champions synergize with Neeko, Sylas : Sylas (72.57% WR, 2.64% PR), Veigar (60.66% WR, 3.16% PR), Annie (59.38% WR, 4.69% PR), Lux (57.52% WR, 8.18% PR), Swain (57.24% WR, 22.45% PR), Lulu (47.58% WR, 10.79% PR), Ahri (45.16% WR, 7.73% PR), Neeko (42.25% WR, 11.57% PR), Kog'Maw (41.03% WR, 9.66% PR)

Synergizes with these Defender champions:

Neeko
Neeko
Sylas
Sylas
Champion
Cost
Tier
Avg Place
Win Rate
Pick Rate
VeigarVeigar
4-3.8660.66%3.16%
AnnieAnnie
5-3.9859.38%4.69%
LuxLux
4-4.1057.52%8.18%
SwainSwain
4-4.1057.24%22.45%
LuluLulu
1-4.6147.58%10.79%
AhriAhri
3-4.7545.16%7.73%
Kog'MawKog'Maw
1-4.9141.03%9.66%

6 champions have the Piltover trait. These champions synergize with Vi: Seraphine (53.75% WR, 7.48% PR), Loris (51.12% WR, 11.48% PR), T-Hex (50.59% WR, 1.81% PR), Vi (48.85% WR, 15.50% PR), Orianna (43.49% WR, 3.12% PR), Caitlyn (36.60% WR, 3.57% PR)

Synergizes with these Defender champions:

Vi
Vi
Champion
Cost
Tier
Avg Place
Win Rate
Pick Rate
SeraphineSeraphine
4-4.2653.75%7.48%
LorisLoris
3-4.4251.12%11.48%
T-HexT-Hex
5-4.4550.59%1.81%
Orianna Orianna
2-4.8243.49%3.12%
CaitlynCaitlyn
1-5.2236.60%3.57%

8 champions have the Zaun trait. These champions synergize with Vi: Ziggs (80.34% WR, 4.26% PR), Warwick (54.45% WR, 5.86% PR), Vi (48.85% WR, 15.50% PR), Singed (47.88% WR, 5.03% PR), Jinx (47.67% WR, 7.28% PR), Dr. Mundo (45.41% WR, 8.28% PR), Ekko (42.86% WR, 4.38% PR), Blitzcrank (40.93% WR, 4.86% PR)

Synergizes with these Defender champions:

Vi
Vi
Champion
Cost
Tier
Avg Place
Win Rate
Pick Rate
Ziggs Ziggs
5-2.9280.34%4.26%
WarwickWarwick
4-4.2954.45%5.86%
SingedSinged
4-4.6747.88%5.03%
JinxJinx
3-4.6547.67%7.28%
Dr. MundoDr. Mundo
3-4.8045.41%8.28%
EkkoEkko
2-4.9242.86%4.38%
BlitzcrankBlitzcrank
1-5.0440.93%4.86%

8 champions have the Noxus trait. These champions synergize with Darius: Mel (72.00% WR, 6.40% PR), Ambessa (57.85% WR, 13.52% PR), Swain (57.24% WR, 22.45% PR), Draven (54.75% WR, 11.05% PR), Darius (54.34% WR, 5.05% PR), Sion (51.06% WR, 13.46% PR), Briar (50.63% WR, 12.74% PR), LeBlanc (47.84% WR, 4.28% PR)

Synergizes with these Defender champions:

Darius
Darius
Champion
Cost
Tier
Avg Place
Win Rate
Pick Rate
Mel Mel
5-3.3772.00%6.40%
AmbessaAmbessa
4-4.0957.85%13.52%
SwainSwain
4-4.1057.24%22.45%
DravenDraven
3-4.2854.75%11.05%
SionSion
2-4.5051.06%13.46%
BriarBriar
1-4.5050.63%12.74%
LeBlanc LeBlanc
3-4.6547.84%4.28%

10 champions have the Ionia trait. These champions synergize with Kennen : Sett (70.44% WR, 5.14% PR), Yone (65.83% WR, 2.73% PR), Wukong (58.73% WR, 19.08% PR), Yunara (55.40% WR, 12.35% PR), Kennen (52.82% WR, 19.48% PR), Shen (51.95% WR, 15.13% PR), Xin Zhao (49.52% WR, 13.53% PR), Yasuo (46.27% WR, 7.96% PR), Ahri (45.16% WR, 7.73% PR), Jhin (43.06% WR, 5.12% PR)

Synergizes with these Defender champions:

Kennen
Kennen
Champion
Cost
Tier
Avg Place
Win Rate
Pick Rate
SettSett
5-3.4570.44%5.14%
YoneYone
4-3.7465.83%2.73%
WukongWukong
4-4.0558.73%19.08%
YunaraYunara
4-4.2255.40%12.35%
ShenShen
1-4.4351.95%15.13%
Xin ZhaoXin Zhao
2-4.5449.52%13.53%
YasuoYasuo
2-4.7346.27%7.96%
AhriAhri
3-4.7545.16%7.73%
JhinJhin
1-4.8843.06%5.12%

1 champion have the Chainbreaker trait. These champions synergize with Sylas : Sylas (72.57% WR, 2.64% PR)

Synergizes with these Defender champions:

Sylas
Sylas
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7 champions have the Freljord trait. These champions synergize with Sejuani: Volibear (77.49% WR, 10.68% PR), Braum (57.90% WR, 17.21% PR), Lissandra (53.78% WR, 9.33% PR), Ashe (52.31% WR, 11.57% PR), Sejuani (52.26% WR, 13.50% PR), Tryndamere (51.04% WR, 3.39% PR), Anivia (49.36% WR, 5.59% PR)

Synergizes with these Defender champions:

Sejuani
Sejuani
Champion
Cost
Tier
Avg Place
Win Rate
Pick Rate
Volibear Volibear
5-3.1377.49%10.68%
BraumBraum
4-4.0757.90%17.21%
LissandraLissandra
4-4.3153.78%9.33%
AsheAshe
2-4.3652.31%11.57%
Tryndamere Tryndamere
2-4.4751.04%3.39%
AniviaAnivia
1-4.5649.36%5.59%

Defender Trait Synergies - Frequently Asked Questions

What traits synergize with Defender in TFT Set 16?

The Defender trait synergizes with 10 different traits in TFT Set 16. The most common synergy traits are Yordle, Demacia, and Ixtal, which frequently appear alongside Defender champions in successful team compositions.

What is the best trait to pair with Defender?

Yordle is the strongest trait pairing with Defender in TFT Set 16. This combination creates powerful synergies that enhance both trait bonuses and allows for flexible team building strategies.

How many champions have both Defender and other traits?

Champions with the Defender trait also carry 10 other synergy traits in TFT Set 16. Yordle has the most overlap with 2 shared champions, making it a natural pairing for Defender compositions.

What are the top Defender trait combinations?

The top Defender trait combinations in TFT Set 16 include Yordle, Demacia, and Ixtal. These synergies work well together because they share multiple champions and provide complementary bonuses that strengthen your overall team composition.

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