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.
Noxus
Defender
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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.
Strategy Guide
Tank
Highly Contested
Tank Items
Flexible
Roll Lvl 7
3-Cost
High Value
Role
Darius is played as a tank in 57% 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 4+ 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.
Darius shop odds are calculated using: (Drop rate per level / Number of 3-cost champions) × 5 shop slots. Darius shop odds by level: 0% at level 1, 0% at level 2, 0% at level 3, 4.17% at level 4, 5.56% at level 5, 6.94% at level 6, 11.11% at level 7, 8.89% at level 8, 6.94% at level 9, 5.56% at level 10.
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).
In TFT Set 16, Darius is a 3-cost champion that ranks 2nd out of 12 same-cost units with a 53.84% win rate. When comparing Darius to other 3-cost champions, this unit achieves a 9.59% pick rate, placing 6th in popularity among players. Darius receives three items in 46.8% of games, ranking 5th for itemization priority among 3-cost units. This top-tier performance makes Darius a strong consideration for team compositions. The highest performing 3-cost champion is currently Kobuko & Yuumi with a 57.22% win rate. Understanding how Darius compares to other 3-cost options helps players make informed decisions about when to prioritize this unit versus alternatives in their TFT compositions.
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Pick Rate Distribution
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Champion Key
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
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Economy Strategy
Balance economy and rolling to hit Darius at the right timing.
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