Defender

Defender

9 Champions • 26 Team Compositions

Your team gains 12 Armor and Magic Resist. Defenders gain more.

Trait Breakpoints

2

30 Armor & MR

4

55 Armor & MR

6

80 Armor & MR

Defender Champions in TFT Set 16

Explore all 9 champions with the Defender trait in TFT Set 16. Build powerful synergies by combining these Defender units for maximum trait activation.

Jarvan IV
1

Jarvan IV

DemaciaDefender

💡 Tip:

Scales with Ability Power and Health. Shields self and grants team-wide Attack Speed buff. Support tank that enables carries with AS boost.

Rumble
1

Rumble

YordleDefender

💡 Tip:

Scales with Ability Power. Overheats dealing AoE magic damage with flamespitter. AP amplifies damage output.

Neeko
2

Neeko

IxtalArcanistDefender

💡 Tip:

Scales with Ability Power. Leaps and deals AoE magic damage with Stun. Strong engage and CC with AP scaling.

Vi
2

Vi

PiltoverZaunDefender

💡 Tip:

Scales with Health and Attack Damage. Charges and punches dealing damage and knocking up. Tank and AD items.

Sejuani
3

Sejuani

FreljordDefender

💡 Tip:

Scales with Health and Ability Power. Shields and Chills enemies in cone and line. Stuns already-Chilled targets. Tank items increase shield.

Kennen
3
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Kennen

IoniaYordleDefender

🔓 How to Unlock:

8 star levels of Ionia, Yordle, or Defender

💡 Tip:

Scales with Ability Power. Dashes and throws shurikens that Stun. Low mana cost allows frequent casts. AP increases damage and stun impact.

Darius
3
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Darius

NoxusDefender

🔓 How to Unlock:

Have Draven drop 1 gold

💡 Tip:

Scales with Attack Damage. Executes low-health enemies and resets cooldown. Gains AD on kills. Build AD for execute threshold.

Garen
4

Garen

DemaciaDefender

💡 Tip:

Scales with Health and Ability Power. Spins for 3 seconds with high Durability, healing, and AoE damage. Reduces enemy resistances. Tank and AP items.

Sylas
7
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Sylas

ChainbreakerArcanistDefender

🔓 How to Unlock:

Sell a 2-star Jarvan, a 2-star Garen, and a 2-star Lux

💡 Tip:

Scales with Ability Power and Health. Cycles through 3 powerful spells: AoE stun, execute, or shield with beam damage. Versatile 7-cost carry with AP/tank hybrid build.

Best Defender Team Compositions

Discover the best team comps featuring Defender in TFT Set 16. These compositions have been optimized for maximum synergy with the Defender trait.

Ahri
B-TierFast 8

Arcanist Ahri

Champions

AhriSwainAnnieTibbersLuxWukongKennenNeeko

Key Traits

Sorcerer (1)Ionia (1)Defender (1)
Annie
S-TierFast 9

Arcanist Annie

Champions

AnnieSylasTibbersSwainFiddlesticksShyvanaLuxTaricNeeko

Key Traits

Sorcerer (1)Targon (1)Defender (1)
Lux
B-TierFast 8

Arcanist Lux Swain

Champions

LuxSwainAnnieTibbersGarenAhriNeekoPoppy

Key Traits

Sorcerer (1)Demacia (1)Defender (1)
Lux
B-TierFast 8

Arcanist Lux

Champions

LuxAhriSwainGarenNeekoPoppyKog MawLulu

Key Traits

Sorcerer (1)Demacia (1)Defender (1)
Swain
S-TierFast 8

Arcanist Swain

Champions

SwainSylasAnnieTibbersFiddlesticksShyvanaLuxTaricNeeko

Key Traits

Sorcerer (1)Targon (1)Defender (1)
Sylas
S-TierFast 8

Arcanist Sylas

Champions

SylasLuxSwainAnnieTibbersFiddlesticksShyvanaTaricNeeko

Key Traits

Sorcerer (1)Targon (1)Defender (1)
Rumble
B-TierReroll

Defender Rumble

Champions

RumbleKennenJarvan IvSejuaniNeekoTeemoViLulu

Key Traits

Defender (1)Yordle (1)Sorcerer (1)
Sylas
A-TierFast 8

Defender Sylas

Champions

SylasAzirGarenAnnieLuxKennenSejuaniNeekoJarvan Iv

Key Traits

Defender (1)Sorcerer (1)Demacia (1)
Lux
B-TierFast 8

Demacia Lux

Champions

LuxGarenSwainVaynePoppyXin ZhaoJarvan IvSona

Key Traits

Demacia (1)Sorcerer (1)Defender (1)
Ryze
B-TierFast 9

Demacia Ryze

Champions

RyzeSettGarenAzirOrnnTaricKennenPoppyXin Zhao

Key Traits

Targon (1)Demacia (1)Ionia (1)
Sona
B-TierFast 8

Demacia Sona

Champions

SonaSylasXin ZhaoJarvan IvGarenLuxVaynePoppy

Key Traits

Demacia (1)Sorcerer (1)Defender (1)
Vayne
B-TierReroll

Demacia Vayne Lux

Champions

VayneLuxGarenXin ZhaoSwainPoppyJarvan IvSona

Key Traits

Demacia (1)Sorcerer (1)Defender (1)
Vayne
B-TierReroll

Demacia Vayne

Champions

VayneGarenKai SaJarvan IvLuxPoppyXin ZhaoSona

Key Traits

Demacia (1)Defender (1)Longshot (1)
Zaahen
S-TierFast 8

Demacia Zaahen

Champions

ZaahenLuxGarenAatroxVaynePoppyJarvan IvSona

Key Traits

Demacia (1)Darkinweapon (1)Defender (1)
Ahri
B-TierFast 8

Ionia Ahri

Champions

AhriWukongSettSwainKennenNeekoLuluShen

Key Traits

Ionia (1)Sorcerer (1)Brawler (1)
Ryze
S-TierFast 9

Ionia Ryze

Champions

RyzeYunaraWukongTaricLissandraKennenKobuko YuumiSejuaniAshe

Key Traits

Targon (1)Freljord (1)Ionia (1)
Nidalee
B-TierFast 8

Ixtal Nidalee

Champions

NidaleeSkarnerNeekoMilioBraumLissandraSejuaniQiyana

Key Traits

Explorer (1)Freljord (1)Defender (1)
Skarner
B-TierFast 8

Ixtal Skarner

Champions

SkarnerBrockMilioNeekoBraumLissandraSejuaniQiyana

Key Traits

Explorer (1)Freljord (1)Defender (1)
Singed
S-TierFast 8

Juggernaut Singed

Champions

SingedSwainShyvanaOrnnNautilusCho GathNeekoViBlitzcrank

Key Traits

Juggernaut (1)Zaun (1)Sorcerer (1)
B-TierFast 8

Longshot Kai'Sa Taric

Champions

Kai SaTaricVayneDianaCho GathPoppyJarvan IvRumble

Key Traits

Targon (1)Demacia (1)Defender (1)
Seraphine
S-TierFast 8

Piltover Braum

Champions

SeraphineBraumT HexLorisLissandraSejuaniOriannaViCaitlyn

Key Traits

Piltover (1)Freljord (1)Defender (1)
Yunara
B-TierFast 8

Quickstriker Yunara

Champions

YunaraWukongLissandraTaricKindredKennenKobuko YuumiSejuaniAshe

Key Traits

Targon (1)Rapidfire (1)Freljord (1)
Fizz
A-TierFast 8

Yordle Fizz

Champions

FizzKennenZiggsRumbleKobuko YuumiPoppyTeemoTristanaLulu

Key Traits

Yordle (1)Defender (1)Longshot (1)
Tristana
B-TierReroll

Yordle Tristana

Champions

TristanaTeemoKennenFizzKobuko YuumiPoppyLuluRumble

Key Traits

Yordle (1)Defender (1)
Veigar
A-TierFast 8

Yordle Veigar Tristana

Champions

VeigarTristanaKennenRumbleKobuko YuumiPoppyTeemoLulu

Key Traits

Yordle (1)Sorcerer (1)Defender (1)
Veigar
S-TierFast 8

Yordle Veigar

Champions

VeigarKennenFizzKobuko YuumiPoppyTeemoLuluRumble

Key Traits

Yordle (1)Sorcerer (1)Defender (1)