Archived Champion: This champion is from TFT Set 16 and is no longer in the current set. Stats shown are from when this set was active.
Darius TFT champion portrait - Set 16
Avg Place
4.27
1st Place
17.2%
Top 4
53.8%
Pick Rate
9.6%

DariusTFT Stats

Set 16
SetSet 17
Matches364,187
TierAll Tiers
RankAll Ranks
Last UpdatedMay 4, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology
AuthorDakota Chinnick
Restore 210/280/420 (+15%health +210ap) Health and spin, dealing (+90ad) physical damage to adjacent enemies and applying a stack of Hemorrhage that deals (+90ad) physical damage each second for 5 seconds.

If an enemy with Hemorrhage drops below 8% Health, slam on them, instantly killing them. (Each stack increases the execute threshold by 5%)
OverviewBuildEmblemsTraitsCompsTiers
Darius has a Very High contested risk with a 9.59% pick rate. This 3-cost unit is extremely likely to be contested, meaning multiple players in your lobby may be looking to pick it up. Popular comps using Darius include Juggernaut/Noxus, Bruiser/Defender, Harvester/Juggernaut.
Tank
This unit is typically played as a frontline tank to absorb damage

In 56% of team compositions, Darius is played as a frontline tank without carry items. Focus carry items on your main damage dealer instead.

Strategy Guide

Tank
Highly Contested
Tank Items
Flexible
Roll Lvl 7
3-Cost
High Value
Role
Darius is played as a tank in 56% of comps. Build defensive items to maximize survivability.
Leveling
Roll at level 7 for optimal odds to find Darius. Balance economy with rolling.
Items
Best-in-slot build is Gargoyle Stoneplate, Sterak's Gage, Titan's Resolve with a 70.4% top 4 rate (+16.6% vs base win rate).
Best Comps
Top performing comps: Bruiser/Defender (90.7%), Bruiser/Defender (84.6%).
Contest Warning
Darius has a highly contested risk. Scout early and be ready to pivot if multiple players contest.
Flexibility
Darius is a flexible unit that fits into 6+ distinct team compositions. This makes it a safe early pickup since you can pivot to multiple builds depending on what you hit.
Traits
Darius activates Noxus, Defender. Look for units that share these traits for synergy bonuses.

Set 16 Darius Stats

  • Darius health Health:900
  • Darius mana Mana:65
  • Darius armor Armor:50
  • Darius magic resistance MR:50
  • Darius attack damage AD:50
  • Darius attack speed AS:0.65
  • Darius attack range Attack Range:1
  • Darius critical strike chance Crit %:25%
Compare Against Other Units

Darius performance analysis shows strong popularity (70th percentile) and strong average placement (68th percentile). Darius's six key metrics: win rate (66th percentile), popularity (70th percentile), average placement (68th percentile), player damage (0th percentile), game length (0th percentile), and 3-star power (0th percentile).

When to Play Darius

Darius is a 3-cost champion in TFT Set 16 with a 53.8% win rate and 4.27 average placement. Darius has a 9.6% pick rate in ranked games.

Strengths

  • High 53.8% win rate makes this a strong carry option
  • Good 4.27 average placement for climbing
  • Versatile champion with solid pick rate
  • Ranks #2 among 3-cost champions by win rate

Weaknesses

  • Requires proper item prioritization to maximize potential
  • Effectiveness depends on trait synergies and team comp

Strategic Tips

1

Economy Strategy

Balance economy and rolling to hit Darius at the right timing.

2

Itemization

Darius works best with proper items - check the Build tab for optimal item recommendations.

3

Team Synergy

Top builds pair Darius with synergistic traits for maximum effectiveness.

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Darius Set 16 Stats - Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darius good in TFT Set 16?

Darius is currently a S-tier champion with a 53.84% win rate and 4.27 average placement in TFT Set 16. This makes Darius a top-tier pick that ranks 2nd among 18 3-cost champions. Darius activates the Noxus and Defender traits, providing valuable synergies for your team composition.

What are the best items for Darius in TFT?

The best items for Darius in TFT Set 16 are Warmog's Armor (59.5% win rate), Adaptive Helm (59.0% win rate) and Spirit Visage (59.0% win rate). The optimal best-in-slot (BiS) build is Gargoyle Stoneplate, Sterak's Gage and Titan's Resolve, achieving a 70.4% top 4 rate. Visit the Darius Build page for more item combinations and win rates.

What comps use Darius in TFT Set 16?

The best team compositions featuring Darius in TFT Set 16 are Bruiser/Defender (90.7% win rate), Bruiser/Defender (84.6% win rate) and Bruiser/Defender (82.5% win rate). Darius is a flexible unit that fits into 6+ distinct compositions, making it a safe early pickup. See all compositions on the Darius Comps page.

Is Darius a carry or support in TFT?

Darius is primarily played as a carry in TFT Set 16. As a 3-cost carry, you should prioritize giving Darius your best items, ideally Gargoyle Stoneplate, Sterak's Gage and Titan's Resolve. Level up to find Darius and 2-star it as your primary damage dealer.

When should I roll for Darius in TFT?

Darius has the highest shop odds at level 7 with a 11.11% chance to appear in each shop slot. Balance your economy with rolling at level 7-8 to find copies of Darius.

What traits does Darius have in TFT Set 16?

Darius has the Noxus and Defender traits in TFT Set 16. These traits provide multiple synergy options when building your team composition. Check the Darius Traits page to see which trait combinations have the highest win rates.

How does Darius compare to other 3-cost units?

Darius ranks 2nd out of 18 3-cost champions in win rate (53.84%) in TFT Set 16. With a 9.59% pick rate and 4.27 average placement, Darius is one of the strongest 3-cost option. Similar 3-cost alternatives include Draven, Jinx and Sejuani.

Is Darius contested in TFT Set 16?

Darius has a moderate pick rate of 9.59% in TFT Set 16. While not the most contested unit, you may occasionally compete with other players for Darius. Scout your lobby to assess the competition.

See Also

Darius BuildDarius CompsTFT ChampionsTFT CompsTFT Items