- Avg Place
- 4.27
- Top 4 rate
- 53.8%
- Pick Rate
- 9.6%
Darius TFT Build & Best Items · Set 16 · Legacy
Noxus
Defender
3 Cost- Set
- 16
- Games
- 72,377
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Rank
- All Ranks
- Last Updated
- Oct 27, 2026
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
The best Darius items in Set 16, ranked by how often they finish top 4 across 72,377 ranked games — plus full 3-item builds, what to slam first and the special items worth taking.
- BiS items
Sterak's Gage, Titan's Resolve, and Adaptive Helm- Best full build
- 70.4%top 4
- First component
- Negatron Cloak
- Played as
- Tank
- Top 4 rate
- 53.8%
- Games
- 72,377
Best items for Darius in TFT Set 16
72,377 ranked gamesDarius's best-in-slot items are Sterak's Gage, Titan's Resolve, and Adaptive Helm. Sterak's Gage is the standout: 58.8% top 4 when Darius holds it, and players put it on Darius in 16% of games.
- Top 4
- 58.8%
- vs Darius avg
- +5.0%
- Played
- 16%
- Top 4
- 58.1%
- vs Darius avg
- +4.3%
- Played
- 15%
- Top 4
- 59.0%
- vs Darius avg
- +5.2%
- Played
- 15%
Best Darius builds (3 items)
The best full Darius build is Gargoyle Stoneplate, Sterak's Gage, and Titan's Resolve: 70.4% top 4 over 311 games, 16.6 points better than Darius on average.
| Build | Role | Games | Top 4 | 1st | Avg. place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Tank | 311 | 70.4% +16.6% | 14.5% | 3.62 |
 | Tank | 405 | 63.5% +9.7% | 20.7% | 3.79 |
| Tank | 315 | 63.5% +9.7% | 19.0% | 3.77 |
| Tank | 537 | 62.8% +9.0% | 17.1% | 3.88 |
| Tank | 10,883 | 61.2% +7.4% | 18.3% | 3.88 |
Top-4 rate of boards where Darius held exactly these three items. Thief's Gloves builds equip random items, so they count as one build.
Darius builds by role
100% of full Darius builds are defensive items — players use Darius as a frontline that soaks damage while the carry deals it. That differs from Darius's listed role in the game files — ranked players use it differently.
Tank · 100%
Best build: 70.4% top 4 · 311 games
Every Darius item ranked – TFT Set 16
Sterak's Gage is the most reliable item on Darius: 58.8% top 4 and held in 16% of games, against 53.8% for Darius overall.
Top 4 vs Darius average (53.8%)
| Item | Games | Played | Top 4 | Raw top 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterak's Gage | 18,802 | 15.8% | 58.8% | 58.8% |
| Titan's Resolve | 18,277 | 15.4% | 58.1% | 58.1% |
| Adaptive Helm | 17,839 | 15.0% | 59.0% | 59.0% |
| Gargoyle Stoneplate | 5,765 | 4.8% | 58.5% | 58.5% |
 Spirit Visage | 4,397 | 3.7% | 59.0% | 59.0% |
 Sunfire Cape | 4,177 | 3.5% | 56.4% | 56.4% |
 Warmog's Armor | 3,750 | 3.2% | 59.5% | 59.5% |
| Bloodthirster | 3,543 | 3.0% | 54.9% | 54.9% |
 Thief's Gloves | 3,447 | 2.9% | 59.0% | 59.0% |
 Bramble Vest | 3,057 | 2.6% | 57.8% | 57.8% |
 Dragon's Claw | 2,743 | 2.3% | 59.2% | 59.2% |
 Steadfast Heart | 2,432 | 2.0% | 62.3% | 62.3% |
 Evenshroud | 1,887 | 1.6% | 62.5% | 62.5% |
 Protector's Vow | 1,816 | 1.5% | 57.7% | 57.7% |
 Hand Of Justice | 1,144 | 1.0% | 53.6% | 53.6% |
Top 4 is adjusted for sample size, so a rarely built item can't top the list on a lucky streak; raw top 4 is the unadjusted rate. Ranked by how confident that rate is.
Build the best items for Darius
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Does Darius need 3 items?
Yes — Darius wants a full build: with three items it finishes top 4 59.9% of the time, against 46.1% with two. 47% of Darius boards get all three.
- No items
- 48.7%37% of boards
- 1 item
- 48.4%9% of boards
- 2 items
- 46.1%8% of boards
- 3 items
- 59.9%47% of boards
What to slam on Darius
Darius's best builds use Negatron Cloak and B.F. Sword the most — take those first from carousels and early drops, then use the planner to see what you can complete right now.
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Darius emblems, artifacts & radiants
Players have tried 20 different emblems, 31 artifacts and 36 radiant items on Darius. The strongest so far is Radiant Infinity Edge at 83.9% top 4.
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Darius build FAQ – TFT Set 16
What are the best items for Darius in TFT Set 16?
The best items for Darius are Sterak's Gage (58.8%), Titan's Resolve (58.1%), and Adaptive Helm (59.0%), ranked by top-4 rate when Darius holds them. Darius finishes top 4 53.8% of the time overall, based on 72,377 ranked games.
What is the best-in-slot build for Darius?
The strongest full build on Darius is Gargoyle Stoneplate, Sterak's Gage, and Titan's Resolve: 70.4% top 4 and a 3.62 average placement over 311 games.
What should I slam first on Darius?
Prioritise Negatron Cloak and B.F. Sword: Darius's best builds use them the most. If you can complete only one item early, Evenshroud has the best top-4 rate on Darius.
Should Darius be a carry or a tank?
100% of full Darius builds are defensive items — players use Darius as a frontline that soaks damage while the carry deals it. That differs from Darius's listed role in the game files — ranked players use it differently.
Does Darius need three items?
Yes — Darius wants a full build: with three items it finishes top 4 59.9% of the time, against 46.1% with two. 47% of Darius boards get all three.
What is the best emblem or artifact for Darius?
Radiant Infinity Edge is the strongest special item tracked on Darius: 83.9% top 4 over 31 games.