DariusTFT Build
Noxus
Defender
3 CostBest Darius build for TFT Set 16 with 86.8% top 4 rate. Top items: Dragon's Claw, Steadfast Heart, and Thief's Gloves. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.
Set 16 Darius builds: Thief's Gloves (86.79% top four rate, +36.04% difference); Gargoyle Stoneplate, Sunfire Cape, Spirit Visage (69.86% top four rate, +19.11% difference); Adaptive Helm, Striker's Flail, Thief's Gloves (61.11% top four rate, +10.36% difference)
Darius Component Priority Order in Set 16
When playing Darius in TFT Set 16, prioritize collecting Chain Vest, Giant's Belt, Negatron Cloak from the carousel and item drops. Sparring Gloves and Tear of the Goddess are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Darius's highest win rate items and will help you secure consistent top four placements. Focus on slamming items early using these components rather than holding for perfect items, as tempo is crucial for maintaining a healthy economy.
Why These Components for Darius?
Chain Vest is the 1st priority component for Darius, appearing in 7 of the top item builds. This component builds into Steadfast Heart, Titan's Resolve, Sunfire Cape, which are core items for maximizing Darius's effectiveness.
Giant's Belt is the 2nd priority component for Darius, appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Warmog's Armor, Sunfire Cape, Spirit Visage, which are core items for maximizing Darius's effectiveness.
Negatron Cloak is the 3rd priority component for Darius, appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Dragon's Claw, Evenshroud, Gargoyle Stoneplate, which are core items for maximizing Darius's effectiveness.
Darius Carousel & Item Drop Tips
- Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize Chain Vest on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Darius's best-in-slot items.
- Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for Chain Vest or Giant's Belt to complete your core items. Don't greed for perfect components—slam items to preserve HP.
- Late Game (Stage 5+): Use any remaining components to build utility items or complete Darius's secondary items for maximum power.
Should You Itemize Darius in Set 16
High PriorityDarius is a high-priority itemization target in Set 16. The best Darius item build achieves a 86.8% top four rate, which is +36.0% higher than Darius's base rate of 50.8%. 3 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement, indicating strong item scaling.
When Itemized (Avg)
Base Champion Stats
Key Factors for Darius Itemization in Set 16
Darius's best item build provides +36.0% top four rate improvement. 3 builds achieve 10%+ improvement.
3 different item builds achieve 10%+ improvement, giving flexibility in itemization.
Itemized Darius achieves 19.4% first place rate, making it excellent for winning lobbies.
Darius is a 3-cost unit that can serve as either a primary carry or support depending on your composition.
Darius Itemization Data Analysis
Our analysis of Darius itemization in TFT Set 16 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Darius has a base top four rate of 50.8%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.
The best Darius item build achieves a 86.8% top four rate, representing a +36.0% difference from the base rate. 3 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement over baseline, 1 builds show 5-10% improvement, and 1 builds actually underperform the baseline. On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Darius achieves 65.8% top four rate (+15.0% vs base) with 3.56 average placement.
For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Darius achieves a 19.4% first place rate. This is excellent first place potential, making Darius a strong choice when you need to win rather than just top four.
✓When to Itemize Darius
- When you find Darius early and can build around it as your primary carry
- When you have the optimal item components (check the Component Priority section above)
- When the lobby isn't heavily contesting Darius's key items
✗When NOT to Itemize Darius
- When another carry in your comp scales better with the same items
- When you're pivoting to a different composition mid-game
Best Darius Items in TFT Set 16
The best Darius item is Dragon's Claw with a 64.86% win rate (+14.11% vs base), 15.25% first place rate, and 4.03% pick rate. The most popular is Gargoyle Stoneplate with a 9.60% pick rate and 55.24% win rate. Protector's Vow has the highest first place rate at 16.22%. The top three Darius items are Dragon's Claw, Steadfast Heart, and Thief's Gloves.
Rank | Item | Components | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | B | 64.86% | +14.11% | 15.25% | 4.03% | 720 | ||
  | B | 61.61% | +10.86% | 15.74% | 3.76% | 672 | ||
| B | 60.24% | +9.49% | 16.08% | 8.55% | 1,529 | ||
| 4 |  | B | 59.44% | +8.69% | 13.53% | 7.97% | 1,425 | |
| 5 |  | B | 58.17% | +7.42% | 14.97% | 2.02% | 361 | |
| 6 | | B | 57.47% | +6.72% | 14.30% | 7.00% | 1,251 | |
| 7 |  | B | 57.02% | +6.27% | 14.57% | 7.89% | 1,410 | |
| 8 | | B | 56.75% | +6.00% | 15.95% | 4.10% | 733 | |
| 9 | | A | 56.26% | +5.51% | 16.22% | 3.17% | 567 | |
| 10 |  | B | 56.25% | +5.50% | 14.64% | 2.33% | 416 | |
| 11 | | B | 55.24% | +4.49% | 13.41% | 9.60% | 1,716 | |
| 12 | | B | 54.74% | +3.99% | 15.01% | 4.49% | 802 | |
| 13 | | B | 52.36% | +1.61% | 13.97% | 2.37% | 424 |
Best Darius Artifact Items in TFT Set 16
The best Darius artifact item is Void Gauntlet with a 85.71% win rate (+34.96% vs base), 19.97% first place rate, and 0.08% pick rate. The most popular is Silvermere Dawn with a 0.14% pick rate and 64.00% win rate. Silvermere Dawn has the highest first place rate at 21.96%. The top three Darius artifact items are Void Gauntlet, Infinity Force, and Titanic Hydra.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 85.71% | +34.96% | 19.97% | 0.08% | 14 | ||
| A | 75.00% | +24.25% | 16.90% | 0.13% | 24 | ||
| B | 70.00% | +19.25% | 14.13% | 0.06% | 10 | ||
| 4 | A | 64.00% | +13.25% | 21.96% | 0.14% | 25 | |
| 5 | A | 61.54% | +10.79% | 20.64% | 0.07% | 13 | |
| 6 | A | 59.09% | +8.34% | 20.80% | 0.12% | 22 | |
| 7 | A | 47.06% | -3.69% | 19.98% | 0.10% | 17 | |
| 8 | A | 47.06% | -3.69% | 19.85% | 0.10% | 17 | |
| 9 | A | 38.89% | -11.86% | 21.66% | 0.10% | 18 | |
| 10 | A | 30.00% | -20.75% | 18.63% | 0.06% | 10 | |
| 11 | A | 9.09% | -41.66% | 20.26% | 0.06% | 11 |
Best Darius Radiant Items in TFT Set 16
The best Darius radiant item is Radiant Warmog's Armor with a 76.92% win rate (+26.17% vs base), 14.45% first place rate, and 0.07% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Thief's Gloves with a 0.30% pick rate and 54.72% win rate. Radiant Gargoyle Stoneplate has the highest first place rate at 14.73%. The top three Darius radiant items are Radiant Warmog's Armor, Radiant Gargoyle Stoneplate, and Radiant Thief's Gloves.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 76.92% | +26.17% | 14.45% | 0.07% | 13 | ||
| B | 71.43% | +20.68% | 14.73% | 0.12% | 21 | ||
| B | 54.72% | +3.97% | 14.55% | 0.30% | 53 | ||
| 4 | B | 54.55% | +3.80% | 13.64% | 0.06% | 11 |
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Darius Set 16 Build - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Darius's best build in Set 16?
The best Darius build in Set 16 is Thief's Gloves with a 86.79% top four rate, 62.26% first place rate, and 2.04 average placement. This build is picked 0.21% of the time.
What is the best item for Darius?
The best item for Darius is Dragon's Claw with a 64.86% win rate. This item is picked 4.03% of the time and has won 467 matches across 720 games.
Which item is most popular on Darius?
Gargoyle Stoneplate is the most popular item on Darius with a 9.60% pick rate. This item maintains a 55.24% win rate and has been used in 1,716 matches.
What are the top 3 items for Darius?
The top 3 items for Darius are Dragon's Claw, Steadfast Heart, and Thief's Gloves with an average win rate of 62.23%. These items provide the highest performance across different team compositions and game situations.
How many matches do the Darius item builds have?
The Darius item builds are based on 12,026 total matches. Dragon's Claw has the most wins with 467 victories.
Should I always build Dragon's Claw on Darius?
While Dragon's Claw has the highest win rate at 64.86%, the best Darius build depends on your team composition, available components, and game situation. Consider Dragon's Claw, Steadfast Heart, and Thief's Gloves as strong alternatives based on what items you can build.
What components should I prioritize for Darius in TFT Set 16?
The top components to prioritize for Darius in Set 16 are Chain Vest, Giant's Belt, and Negatron Cloak. These components appear most frequently in Darius's highest win rate item builds. Chain Vest is the #1 priority component, appearing in 7 of Darius's top item builds.
What should I pick on carousel for Darius in TFT?
When playing Darius in TFT Set 16, prioritize Chain Vest on the first carousel as it builds into Darius's best-in-slot items. Secondary priorities include Giant's Belt and Negatron Cloak. These components give you the flexibility to build Darius's optimal items.
Should I itemize Darius in TFT Set 16?
Darius is a high priority itemization target in TFT Set 16. Darius's best item build achieves a +36.0% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 50.8%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.
Is Darius a good item holder in TFT Set 16?
Darius is an excellent item holder and primary carry in TFT Set 16. With optimal items, Darius achieves +36.0% top four rate improvement, making it worthwhile to commit items to this champion.
What is Darius's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 16?
When properly itemized, Darius achieves an average top four rate of 65.8% in TFT Set 16, which is +15.0% compared to the base rate of 50.8%. The best Darius item build reaches 86.8% top four rate with a 2.04 average placement.
What is the best Darius emblem?
The best Darius emblem is Quickstriker Emblem with a 74.00% win rate. This emblem is picked 0.28% of the time and has been used in 50 matches.
What is the top Darius radiant item?
The top Darius radiant item is Radiant Dragon's Claw with a 100.00% win rate. This radiant item is picked 0.03% of the time and has been used in 6 matches.
What is the best Darius artifact?
The best Darius artifact is Talisman Of Ascension with a 88.89% win rate. This artifact item is picked 0.05% of the time and has been used in 9 matches.