May 11, 2026 Rank-Up Guide: S17 High-Cost & Unique Reroll Comps Reign Supreme, All Modes Lineup Overview!
Applicable Versions: S17.2A, S17.2, S17.1B, S17, S16.8, Chosen Fates Featured for This Issue: In the Teamfight Tactics S17.2A version, Magician Miss Fortune, Dark Star, and Jax's Unique Augment firmly hold T0 positions. Nova Fast 9, Heavyweight Teemo, Nami Flex, and Gragas's Unique Augment follow closely. High-cost carry compositions and reroll comps are equally viable, leading to a diverse meta environment. Meanwhile, S16.8's Demacia Freljord system and Chosen Fates' Million HP Zilean and Irelia are still powerful tools for climbing.
League of Legends Legends (S17)
Difficulty: Medium | Recommendation: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Newly Popular
Core Equipment
| Champion | Role | Recommended Items | Alternative Items |
| Nasus | Main Carry | Guinsoo's Rageblade, Bloodthirster, Titan's Resolve | |
| Leona | Main Tank | Warmog's Armor, Gargoyle Stoneplate, Bramble Vest | Dragon's Claw |
| Nunu | Support | Mana-regen frontliner items |
Operational Strategy
Centered around Nasus, this comp achieves infinite scaling through his unique Augment, leading to explosive late-game damage, potentially hitting tens of thousands per hit. Utilize 2-star Nasus for a strong early-game transition, prioritizing his three core items and frontliner items. For economy management, avoid other units interfering with Nasus's stacking. Before Level 6, heavily roll for 3-star Nasus. If he's scarce, you can stay at Level 5 to chase 3-star. Once 3-starred, level up. If Teemo units are abundant, you can also chase 3-star him as a secondary carry. The main goal is to get 3-star Nasus, Leona, and Teemo before Level 6. In the late game, level up to activate higher Heavyweight traits. Give mana-regen frontliner items to Nunu to position against enemies, adjusting Nunu and Willump's positions based on opponent's setup.
Difficulty: Zero Threshold | Recommendation: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Newly Popular
Core Equipment
| Champion | Role | Recommended Items | Alternative Items |
| Teemo | Main Carry | Guinsoo's Rageblade, Giant Slayer, Hextech Gunblade | Rabadon's Deathcap, Quicksilver |
| Lissandra | Secondary Carry | Void Staff, Morellonomicon, Spear of Shojin | |
| Leona | Main Tank | Double Stoneplate, Warmog's Armor | Sunfire Cape, Spirit Visage, Heartsteel |
| Nunu | Secondary Tank | Crownguard, Frozen Heart, Adaptive Helm | Traditional Tank Items |
Operational Strategy
This comp primarily revolves around Teemo and 3 other 1-cost units to form 6 Heavyweights, ultimately fully realizing at Level 9. It forms quickly. The core consists of 1-cost Teemo, 1-cost Leona, and other low-cost units that are easy to 3-star, allowing for a smooth early-game transition and strong mid-game stabilization once 3-star Teemo is online. The front line has Heavyweights soaking damage, while Teemo stacks poisons relentlessly in the back, and Lissandra seizes the opportunity to deal AoE damage. You can play this if you get lucky with foundational units or have a Guinsoo's Rageblade component early. Use system units like Teemo, Leona, Nasus, Lissandra, and Mordekaiser as temporary carries. Don't actively level up early. At Level 4 (after finishing Krugs on 3-1), do a big roll (leaving about 30 gold) to get Teemo, Leona, and Lissandra to 2-star overall. Prioritize synthesizing core offensive items for Teemo. Once Teemo and Leona are 3-starred, you can level up. At Level 7, add Zoe and Illaoi, activating 3 Shepherd + 4 Heavyweight + 2 Seer + 2 Judge traits. Then you can do a small roll for quality to stabilize HP. For Judge effects, prioritize choosing based on star level / dealing 10 instances of damage / every 4 seconds / spending 50 mana: gain dual resistances or health. Level 8 priority is flexible; prioritize adding Nami to activate 3 Space Groove to stabilize combat power. If Blitzcrank comes easily, you can directly go for 6 Heavyweights for transition (you can drop Judge to prioritize 6 Heavyweights). If you have a significant advantage later, go to Level 9, then improve Nunu and Blitzcrank's quality. You can also add Judge or Bard. Heavyweights tank damage in the front, while Teemo stacks poison furiously in the back.
Difficulty: Medium | Recommendation: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Newly Popular
Core Equipment
| Champion | Role | Recommended Items | Alternative Items |
| Leona | Main Tank | Sunfire Cape, Gargoyle Stoneplate, Dragon's Claw | Redemption, Warmog's Armor |
| LeBlanc | Main Carry | Blue Buff, Jeweled Gauntlet, Morellonomicon | Spear of Shojin, Rabadon's Deathcap |
| Illaoi | Secondary Tank/Support | Spirit Visage, Ionic Spark | Locket of the Iron Solari, Titan's Resolve |
Operational Strategy
This comp uses Leona as the main tank, forming a sturdy front line through strong Heavyweight and Judge traits. LeBlanc serves as the main carry, dealing damage. It also maximizes Leona's tankiness and crowd control capabilities through Augments and items, allowing her to charge into the backline and directly eliminate carries. At Level 5, use Leona, Nasus, Mordekaiser, Zoe, Illaoi to quickly activate Heavyweight and Judge traits. Prioritize synthesizing tank items for Leona, such as Sunfire Cape. Quickly upgrade low-cost units to 2-star to stabilize HP and maintain a healthy economy. At Level 7, add Lillia, LeBlanc, and Nunu, activating 3 Judge and 3 Shepherd traits, significantly boosting sustain and damage. When economy allows, level up quickly to search for key champions. Allocate offensive items to LeBlanc, such as Blue Buff and Jeweled Gauntlet. At Level 8, add Karma to maximize trait effects. Based on the match situation, further optimize items for the main carry and main tank, aiming for perfect items. Observe opponent's positioning, adjust Leona's charge direction and LeBlanc's damage position to avoid being instantly defeated.
Difficulty: Easy to Form | Recommendation: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Rank-Stealing Comp
Core Equipment
| Champion | Role | Recommended Items | Alternative Items |
| Twisted Fate | Main Carry | Nashor's Tooth, Nashor's Tooth, Rabadon's Deathcap | Spear of Shojin, Archangel's Staff, Hextech Gunblade |
| Caitlyn | Secondary Carry | Guinsoo's Rageblade, Infinity Edge, Giant Slayer | Red Buff, Kraken Slayer |
| Jax | Main Tank | Dragon's Claw, Crownguard, Frozen Heart | Steadfast Heart, Warmog's Armor, Spirit Visage |
| Aatrox | Secondary Tank | Sunfire Cape | Warmog's Armor, Spirit Visage, Dragon's Claw |
| Morgana | Support | Jeweled Lotus, Bloodthirster, Archangel's Staff, Edge of Night | Thief's Gloves |
| Talon | Extra Damage | Edge of Night, Hextech Gunblade, Spear of Shojin, Sterak's Gage | Thief's Gloves |
Operational Strategy
This comp is a 'Pinduoduo' (patchwork/mix-and-match) comp composed of 3 Star Gazers. By using Star Gazer Medals, it aims for multiple 3-star units to provide high bonus damage. Miss Fortune and Twisted Fate deal high single-target damage, making this an extremely powerful low-cost reroll comp. Early game, only keep core system units: Caitlyn, Twisted Fate, Jax, Aatrox, Talon. Don't add unnecessary filler units. Don't rush to level up at the start; safely accumulate economy. At Level 4, do a small roll to get 1-cost units to 2-star to stabilize HP. At Level 5, slow roll for interest, prioritizing 3-star Caitlyn and Twisted Fate. After Level 6, focus on chasing 3-star Jax. Aatrox and Talon don't need to be forced; if their units come naturally, chase them too. At Level 7 (around 5-1), you can add 2 Future Warrior (Pantheon/ Riven, Milio) or include Kayn. Recommended Divine Beings: Varus provides small Neekos and mini replicators, making it easier to chase 3-stars. Yasuo provides buff tiles, such as attack speed, healing, and mana regeneration. Kayle provides items. Ekko can turn neutral monsters into Scuttle Crabs, providing more items.
Difficulty: Easy | Recommendation: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Newly Popular
Core Equipment
| Champion | Role | Recommended Items | Alternative Items |
| Lulu | Main Carry | Guinsoo's Rageblade, Spear of Shojin, Archangel's Staff | |
| Maokai | Main Tank | Warmog's Armor, Dragon's Claw, Ionic Spark | |
| Rhaast | Secondary Carry | Hand of Justice, Titan's Resolve, Bloodthirster | (with unique Hextech Augment) |
| Pantheon | Excess Tank Items, Components |
Operational Strategy
This comp centers around Star Gazer Plunderer Lulu. Through Lulu's 'Gold Rain' ability, it achieves infinite gold generation, overwhelming opponents with economy, and easily allows for chasing multiple 3-star 5-cost champions in the late game. Early game, use 2 Future Warrior with 2 Bastion to activate 2 Fated for transition, prioritizing Guinsoo's Rageblade and Spear of Shojin for Lulu. Level to 6 at 3-2, save gold to level to 7. At Level 7, roll heavily with interest to find 3-star Lulu. It's optimal to aim for 3-4 total 3-star units in the comp. After getting 3-star Lulu, use her gold income to quickly level to 8, adding Jax to activate 3 Star Gazer. At Level 9, add 5-cost units like Sona.
Difficulty: Easy to Learn | Recommendation: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Newly Popular
Core Equipment
| Champion | Role | Recommended Items | Alternative Items |
| LeBlanc | Main Carry | Guinsoo's Rageblade, Giant Slayer, Jeweled Gauntlet | None |
| Karma | Secondary Carry | Blue Buff, Void Staff, Morellonomicon | None |
| Nunu | Main Tank | Sunfire Cape, Gargoyle Stoneplate, Dragon's Claw | None |
| Illaoi | Secondary Tank | Spirit Visage, Sunfire Cape, Ionic Spark | None |
Operational Strategy
This comp centers around the sturdy shields of Heavyweights, integrating the rule mastery of Judge, the summons of Shepherd, and the strong mana regeneration of Seer, forming an ironclad defense with top-tier tankiness, high-frequency crowd control, and sustained damage. Early game, choose Leona, Lissandra, Lillia, Mordekaiser, Zoe for transition, activating 2 Heavyweight, 2 Judge, 2 Seer. Find core 4-cost units at Levels 7-8. Mid-game, add Illaoi, Karma, LeBlanc, Nunu, activating 2 Judge, 3 Shepherd, 4 Heavyweight traits, maxing out tankiness and damage. Late game, add Bard, completing 4 Heavyweight, 3 Judge, 3 Shepherd, 3 Seer, 2 Dark Star, 2 Traveler.
Difficulty: Medium | Recommendation: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Newly Popular
Core Equipment
| Champion | Role | Recommended Items | Alternative Items |
| Miss Fortune | Main Carry | Deathblade, Deathblade, Infinity Edge | |
| Viktor | Secondary Carry | Blue Buff, Void Staff, Morellonomicon | |
| Nunu | Main Tank | Sunfire Cape, Gargoyle Stoneplate, Dragon's Claw | |
| Illaoi | Secondary Tank | Spirit Visage, Sunfire Cape, Ionic Spark |
Operational Strategy
Centered around the massive mana regeneration of 5 Seer, allowing backliners to quickly activate; paired with 4 Heavyweights to provide a sturdy shield and damage reduction for the front line, ensuring core carries have enough time to deal damage. Early game, level to 4 at 2-1, level to 5 at 2-5. Use Leona, Nasus, Mordekaiser, Illaoi to activate Heavyweight trait. Illaoi combined with Heavyweight trait is extremely stable, allowing for easy win streak transitions. Mid-game, level to 6 at 3-2, level to 7 at 4-1. Add Zoe and Miss Fortune to activate Seer trait, forming the basic comp. Slow roll at Level 7 to chase 3-star Miss Fortune and Illaoi. Prioritize ensuring core items for Miss Fortune and Illaoi. Late game, level to 8 at 4-5 or 5-1. Complete with Nunu and Aurelion Sol to form the final traits. With Seer's high mana regeneration, you can instantly melt enemy front lines.
Difficulty: Medium | Recommendation: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Newly Popular
Core Equipment
| Champion | Role | Recommended Items | Alternative Items |
| Aurelion Sol | Main Carry | Rabadon's Deathcap, Jeweled Gauntlet, Void Staff | Void Staff, Archangel's Staff |
| Master Yi | Secondary Carry | Edge of Night, Giant Slayer, Hand of Justice | Titan's Resolve, Quicksilver, Malware Matrix, Target Lock Optics |
| Galio | Main Tank | Dragon's Claw, Steadfast Heart, Titan's Resolve | Warmog's Armor, Gargoyle Stoneplate |
| Urgot/Tahm Kench | Support/Secondary Tank | Sunfire Cape | Traditional Tank Items |
| Bard/Viktor | Support | Morellonomicon, Ionic Spark | Void Staff |
Operational Strategy
This comp is the only one in S17 that allows for intentionally losing streak to build economy, then directly activating at Level 8 to steal 3-star 4-cost units. With minimal management, you can easily climb ranks. Mecha-Goliaths have high inherent stats and are economical, making them ideal for losing streaks to stabilize HP. Early game, use 2 Future Warrior + Sea Devil for losing streaks to save rerolls and build economy. Around 3-5, level to 7. You can do a small roll for quality, adding Urgot and Maokai to activate 4 Bruiser trait. Around 4-1, level to 8 and start rolling. The goal is to find Aurelion Sol, Galio, and Master Yi, ensuring the main carry Aurelion Sol and main tank Galio have their three core items. If Master Yi isn't 3-star, Fiora can replace him. Viktor can be swapped for Bard.
Difficulty: Easy | Recommendation: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Newly Popular
Core Equipment
| Champion | Role | Recommended Items | Alternative Items |
| Twisted Fate | Main Carry | Nashor's Tooth, Nashor's Tooth, Rabadon's Deathcap | |
| Corki | Secondary Carry | Deathblade, Guinsoo's Rageblade, Giant Slayer | |
| Jax | Main Tank | Gargoyle Stoneplate, Gargoyle Stoneplate, Warmog's Armor | |
| Aatrox | Secondary Tank | Spirit Visage, Sunfire Cape, Ionic Spark |
Operational Strategy
This comp is built around 9 key units, utilizing Twisted Fate as a low-cost core carry. Through the synergistic effects of the Star Gazer and Fated traits, it constructs a multi-carry system that excels in both offense and defense. Early game, select 1-cost Aatrox, Caitlyn, Talon, Twisted Fate, and 2-cost Jax, forming 3 Star Gazer, 2 Nova, 2 Bastion traits. Mid-game, add 2-cost Milio and 4-cost Corki, activating 4 Fated and 3 Star Gazer traits. Late game, add 4-cost Riven and 5-cost Morgana, completing traits such as 4 Fated, 3 Star Gazer Medal, 2 Ranger, 2 Nova, 2 Bastion.
Difficulty: Medium | Recommendation: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Newly Popular
Core Equipment
| Champion | Role | Recommended Items | Alternative Items |
| Master Yi | Main Carry | Ravenous Hydra, Giant Slayer, Edge of Night | |
| Viktor | Secondary Carry | Spear of Shojin, Void Staff, Morellonomicon | |
| Gragas | Main Tank | Warmog's Armor, Warmog's Armor, Spirit Visage | |
| Tahm Kench | Secondary Tank | Spirit Visage, Sunfire Cape, Ionic Spark |
Operational Strategy
This comp cleverly combines the tankiness of Bruiser with the damage of PsyOps Agent, especially with the addition of the 'self-destructing' Gragas, making the comp fun and powerful. The core of this comp is front-line tanking and sustained back-line damage, with Gragas's self-detonation instantly wiping out enemy front lines. The main traits are 6 Bruiser and 4 PsyOps Agent, with 2 Berserker as a supporting trait. Early game, use Briar, Rek'Sai, Bel'Veth, Gragas for transition, prioritizing defensive items for Gragas to stabilize HP and win streak. Mid-game, add Urgot and Maokai, completing 4 Bruiser, 2 Berserker, 2 PsyOps traits. Late game, add Pantheon, Tahm Kench, Viktor, Master Yi, Sona, completing 6 Bruiser, 4 PsyOps, 2 Berserker.
Difficulty: Medium | Recommendation: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Newly Popular
Core Equipment
| Champion | Role | Recommended Items | Alternative Items |
| Corki (Ace) | Main Carry | Jeweled Gauntlet, Infinity Edge, Hand of Justice | Blue Buff |
| Rammus (Armordillo) | Main Tank | Crownguard, Sunfire Cape, Steadfast Heart | Warmog's Armor |
| Riven | Secondary Carry | Bloodthirster, Last Whisper | None |
Operational Strategy
The core of this comp is the replication slots provided by the 7 Wisp trait. Combined with economy-based Augments, it allows for easily chasing 3-star 4-cost units. After the patch buffs, Corki boasts high burst damage, making the comp have an extremely high chance of winning once fully assembled. Early game, prioritize grabbing 3 Wisp units, pairing them with Agents for a win streak, and simultaneously adding the '2 Future' trait. Rapidly level to 8 at stage 4-2, activating 7 Wisp trait, and finding 2-star Corki and 2-star Rammus. After Level 8, focus on chasing 3-star 4-cost units within the comp, such as Corki and Riven.
Difficulty: Medium | Recommendation: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Rank-Stealing Comp
Core Equipment
| Champion | Role | Recommended Items | Alternative Items |
| Aurora | Main Carry | Jeweled Gauntlet, Nashor's Tooth, Blazing Shortbow | Void Staff |
| Illaoi | Main Tank | Steadfast Heart, Spirit Visage, Lioness' Resentment | Ionic Spark |
| Diana | Secondary Carry | Bloodthirster, Titan's Resolve, Guinsoo's Rageblade | Rapid Firecannon, Whirling Cutlass |
Operational Strategy
This is an S17 comp that relies on the 'Harvest' mechanic of the Phantom trait. Playable conditions are starting with 3 Phantom units, or being on a 4-loss streak with suitable items by stage 3-2 at the latest. The standard comp forms at Level 7, consisting of Leona, Lillia, Jinx, Illaoi, Diana, Aurora, LeBlanc, forming a multi-trait system. Late game, you can level up to add Rhaast, Galio, Morgana, etc. Phantom stacks are determined by the loss streak. The goal is to reach multiples of 100 to harvest. Mindlessly lose streak, then level to 7 around 3-5 or 3-7 to roll for interest and do a small roll. After harvesting, do a big roll to find at least one 3-star 3-cost unit to stabilize HP. Unless there are many competing players, chase the 3-star first before leveling up to add Kayn.
Difficulty: Easy | Recommendation: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Newly Popular
Core Equipment
| Champion | Role | Recommended Items | Alternative Items |
| Bel'Veth | Main Carry | Kraken Slayer, Quicksilver, Giant Slayer | Artifact or adjust as needed |
| Akali | Secondary Carry | Hand of Justice, Edge of Night, Infinity Edge | Sterak's Gage, Titan's Resolve |
| Rek'Sai | Main Tank | Sunfire Cape, any tank item | Warmog's Armor, Dragon's Claw |
Operational Strategy
This S17 comp is suitable for beginners and is very strong. If you can get 3 Sea Devil units or suitable items at the start, you can choose this comp. The standard comp consists of Rek'Sai, Briar, Aatrox, Caitlyn, Akali, Bel'Veth, Maokai, Kindred, forming traits like 5 Nova Agents and 3 Sea Devil. If you have good items and high unit quality, you can choose to win streak transition by leveling to 4 at 2-1, 5 at 2-5, and 6 at 3-2. After leveling to 6 at stage 3-2, start rolling to find 2-star Bel'Veth + 2-star Akali or a Maokai, then save gold. Slow roll with interest to chase 3-star for both carries. After reaching Level 8 and activating 5 Nova, if there's no Spatula item, prioritize giving the Selector to 2-star Maokai.
Difficulty: Medium | Recommendation: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Newly Popular
Core Equipment
| Champion | Role | Recommended Items | Alternative Items |
| LeBlanc | Main Carry | Guinsoo's Rageblade, Jeweled Gauntlet, Giant Slayer | |
| Karma | Secondary Carry | Spear of Shojin, Morellonomicon, Void Staff | |
| Nunu & Willump | Main Tank | Ionic Spark, Sunfire Cape, Spirit Visage | |
| Illaoi | Secondary Tank | Spirit Visage, Dragon's Claw, Gargoyle Stoneplate |
Operational Strategy
Utilize LeBlanc's clones to instantly eliminate backliners, while relying on Heavyweights' damage reduction to provide front-line tankiness, achieving a strategy of winning by standing firm. Early game at Level 5, smoothly transition using low-cost quality units like Leona, Lissandra, Lillia, Mordekaiser, Zoe. Accumulate economy to prepare for mid-game comp transition. Mid-game, after leveling to 7, start searching for high-cost cores, prioritizing synthesizing core offensive items for LeBlanc. The fully assembled final comp consists of Leona, Lillia, Mordekaiser, Zoe, Illaoi, Karma, LeBlanc, Nunu & Willump, Vex. Adjust positioning to synergize with the Heavyweight front line and LeBlanc's ability to dive backlines.
Difficulty: Medium | Recommendation: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Newly Popular
Core Equipment
| Champion | Role | Recommended Items | Alternative Items |
| Graves / Fiora | AD Carry | Quicksilver / Edge of Night, Giant Slayer, Sterak's Gage | None |
| Vex | AP Carry | Guinsoo's Rageblade, Void Staff, Hextech Gunblade | None |
| Tahm Kench / Nunu | Main Tank | Sunfire Cape, Warmog's Armor, Steadfast Heart | None |
Operational Strategy
After the hotfix, the chance of sneaking a win with 3-star 4-cost units has decreased. This is currently the comp with the highest win rate, making it the top choice if your economy is good. Revolves around the Nova trait with Aatrox and Akali. Aatrox provides resistance shred for all allies, and Akali grants critical strike chance to all, significantly boosting the damage of 5-cost units like Graves, Fiora, and Vex. The standard comp forms at Level 9, consisting of Aatrox, Akali, Maokai, Tahm Kench, Fiora, Shen, Morgana, Graves, forming multiple traits. Early game, prioritize 3 Sea Devil with AD items or Bel'Veth with attack speed items for transition. Based on economy, HP, and competitor presence, choose to level to 9 and start rolling heavily at 4-2/4-5/4-7. Roll for 2-star main tank + two 2-star carries when HP is around 50, then level to 10.
Difficulty: Medium | Recommendation: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Newly Popular
Core Equipment
| Champion | Role | Recommended Items | Alternative Items |
| Aurelion Sol | Main Carry | Jeweled Gauntlet, Rabadon's Deathcap, Void Staff | Void Staff |
| Galio | Main Tank | Steadfast Heart, Sterak's Gage, Titan's Resolve | Frozen Heart, Spirit Visage |
| Master Yi | Secondary Carry | Excess AD items | None |
Operational Strategy
This is currently the easiest 4-cost comp to lose streak and stabilize HP with. It's flexible to build and low-cost, especially suitable for transitioning with magic or tank items, or starting with a lose streak. Teamfight Tactics' Aurelion Sol ability can directly bypass the front line to hit the back line. This T0.5 strength makes it a solid pick every game. The standard comp consists of Urgot, Viktor, Galio, Tahm Kench, Master Yi, Aurelion Sol, forming 6 Mecha, 2 Bruiser, 2 Berserker, 2 PsyOps. This comp, combined with Tahm Kench's solo trait effect, makes it easy to steal 3-star 4-cost units. Early game, use 2 Future / 3 Phantom / 3 Sea Devil for transition, accumulating economy and perfect items. Around 4-2, level to 8 and do a big roll. Assemble the recommended comp based on units found, and remember to transform all Mechas. Once Aurelion Sol and Galio are 2-star, save gold. Based on competitor presence, choose to level to 9 or chase 3-star.
Difficulty: Difficult | Recommendation: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Newly Popular (S17.1B)
Core Equipment
| Champion | Role | Recommended Items | Alternative Items |
| Zoe | Main Carry | None | None |
| Leona / Mordekaiser | Main Tank | None | None |
Operational Strategy
This comp is very demanding under S17.1B conditions, requiring Ekko's Artifact + the Judge effect that grants mana regeneration after dealing 10 instances of damage for Zoe to cast infinitely. At Level 6, first form a system of 4 Heavyweight + Zoe + Lissandra, then focus on rolling to chase 3-star Zoe and 3-star Leona/ Mordekaiser. Later, level up to find Karma or LeBlanc as secondary carries to further boost the comp's damage.
Difficulty: Medium-High | Recommendation: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Newly Popular
Core Equipment
| Champion | Role | Recommended Items | Alternative Items |
| Ezreal | Main Carry | Spear of Shojin, Infinity Edge, Deathblade | |
| Jhin | Secondary Carry | Deathblade, Infinity Edge, Giant Slayer | Infinity Edge, Last Whisper, Red Buff (choose one of three) |
| Cho'Gath | Main Tank | Steadfast Heart, Spirit Visage, Warmog's Armor | |
| Maokai / Pantheon / Tahm Kench | Frontline | Sunfire Cape, Shroud of Dusk | Traditional Tank Items |
| Riven | Secondary Carry/Support | Remaining AD items | Thief's Gloves |
Operational Strategy
In S17, 'EZ Cho'Gath' represents infinite scaling, a reroll comp that maximizes front-line durability and late-game growth. The core is driven by dual carries: Future Warrior Ezreal and Bruiser Cho'Gath. The comp primarily revolves around building around 2 1-cost units to form 4 Future Warrior + 2 Dark Star + 4 Bruiser, completing the final comp at Level 9. It's recommended to play this comp if you get lucky with Ezreal and Cho'Gath at the start. Early game, directly transition with system units, don't level up. You can use Future Warrior for a lose streak to save rerolls. After finishing neutral monsters, at Level 4, do a big roll for system units. Around 4-3, level to 7 to find Gragas and Maokai to activate 4 Bruiser trait. At the latest by 5-3, level to 8 to find Tahm Kench, Xayah, and Riven.
Difficulty: Medium | Recommendation: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Newly Popular
Core Equipment
| Champion | Role | Recommended Items | Alternative Items |
| Nami | Main Carry | Spear of Shojin, Nashor's Tooth, Jeweled Gauntlet | Rabadon's Deathcap, Giant Slayer |
| Karma | Secondary Carry | Spear of Shojin, Void Staff, Morellonomicon | |
| Nunu | Main Tank | Frozen Heart, Crownguard, Adaptive Helm | Warmog's Armor, Spirit Visage, Heartsteel, Dragon's Claw |
Operational Strategy
In TFT S17, various Plunderer comps are prevalent. This comp is built around multiple 4-cost units, forming an incredibly powerful patchwork Plunderer comp. The core advantage prominently relies on the Ability Power bonus from the 5 Shepherd trait. Nami provides high-frequency AoE damage paired with multiple crowd controls. Play this comp if you have many magic items or an economy-based Augment at the start. Transition methods: 2 Heavyweight + 3 Shepherd + 2 Dark Star, with Teemo holding items; or 2 Future Warrior + 3 Sea Devil, with Milio holding items. Around 3-5, level to 7 and add Illaoi and Leona to activate 4 Heavyweight. Around 4-2, level to 8 to activate, finding the 5 core 4-cost units, prioritizing activating 5 Shepherd.
Difficulty: Medium | Recommendation: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Newly Popular
Core Equipment
| Champion | Role | Recommended Items | Alternative Items |
| Teemo | Main Carry | Guinsoo's Rageblade, Giant Slayer, Rabadon's Deathcap | None |
| Lissandra | Secondary Carry | Guinsoo's Rageblade, Hextech Gunblade, Giant Slayer | None |
| Leona | Main Tank | Gargoyle Stoneplate, Gargoyle Stoneplate, Warmog's Armor | None |
| Nasus | Secondary Tank | Spirit Visage, Dragon's Claw, Gargoyle Stoneplate | None |
Operational Strategy
This comp cleverly combines the tankiness of Heavyweights with the sustain of Space Groove. The operational strategy is clear: stabilize HP early, power spike mid-game. Once Teemo has perfect items and is 3-star, combined with the dual resistances of 6 Heavyweights, almost no comp can withstand this onslaught. Early game at Level 5, use Leona, Nasus, Teemo, Mordekaiser, Illaoi, forming Heavyweight and Shepherd traits. At Level 7, add Lissandra, Zoe, activating 2 Judge and 2 Dark Star. At Level 9, add Nunu, Blitzcrank, completing 6 Heavyweight and 3 Space Groove.
Difficulty: Medium | Recommendation: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Consistently Popular
Core Equipment
| Champion | Role | Recommended Items | Alternative Items |
| Nami | Main Carry | Nashor's Tooth, Spear of Shojin, Jeweled Gauntlet | Double Nashor's Tooth |
| Riven | Secondary Carry | Space Groove Emblem, Bloodthirster, Titan's Resolve | Sterak's Gage, Edge of Night |
| Nunu | Main Tank | Adaptive Helm, Iceborn Gauntlet, Warmog's Armor | Spirit Visage, Heartsteel, Dragon's Claw |
| Ornn/or**Tahm Kench** | Secondary Tank | Sunfire Cape, Shroud of Dusk | Traditional Tank Items |
| Blitzcrank/or**Shen** | Off-Tank Carry | Hand of Justice, Ionic Spark, Bloodthirster, Sunderer | Sunfire Cape, Adaptive Helm |
Operational Strategy
In S17, the strongest Spatula item is Space Groove, and Riven is its best fit. Riven has a short mana bar, allowing her to frequently trigger the Space Groove trait effect. Combined with Riven's inherent mixed damage mechanism and the dual attack bonus from 5 Space Groove, it's a perfect fit, allowing her to easily cut through backlines upon entry.
Early Game Transition (Stages 1-3):
If you have Spatula or Space Groove Emblem:
Option 1: 3 Space Groove paired with Heavyweights for transition. Gwen holds Riven's items, and tank items go to Mordekaiser.
Option 2: 3 Sea Devil + 2 Future Warrior for a classic formalized transition.
Mid-Game Power Spike (Stages 4-5):
Around 3-5, level to 7, prioritizing activating 5 Space Groove + 3 Shepherd + 2 Heavyweight for transition.
Directly level to 8 around 4-2.
Prioritize finding Tahm Kench and Nunu, two core units. Once you get Space Groove Emblem, immediately give it to Riven. Then slowly roll, getting Riven, Nami, Nunu, or Tahm Kench all to 2-star. After stabilizing board strength, stop rolling and save gold.
Late Game Refinement (Stage 6+):
After reaching Level 9, add Shen. Swap Nasus for Blitzcrank and roll him to 2-star.
Augment Recommendations:
Priority Choice: Spatula-type Augments/Emblem-type Augments (provide 1 economy + 1 combat power, for fast Level 9): Unexpected Developments, Urf's Spatula Strategy, Spreading Roots, Trait Tree.
Secondary Choice: Combat Power Augments: Parade, Gilded Steel, Ascension, Charge Transfer, Soul Awakening; Economy Augments: Golden Bet, Four-Cost Reinforcements, Investment.
Additional Items: Large Treasure Sack, Care Package, Personalized Customization.
Divine Being Recommendations:
Ekko: Provides extra rewards, grants a 'Mutated' item and a powerful evolving item based on unit role, and gains 2 Item Removers.
Aurelion Sol: Gains rewards through quests, such as the 'Trait Adventure' quest: after deploying 6 non-unique traits, gain 1 random Emblem and 1 Item Reforger, with a chance to gain a Trait Spatula.
Kayle: Provides items. For each different completed item the team holds, gains 15 HP, 1% AD bonus, and 1% AP bonus.
Ahri: Provides economy rewards. After choosing Ahri as your Divine Being, you don't need to pick economy-type Augments.
Combat Tips:
Riven's role: Easily slice through backlines upon entry.
Nunu's role: Primarily provides crowd control.
Blitzcrank and Shen's role: Not traditional tank units. Building them with bruiser/off-tank items is more effective.
Riven item considerations: Titan's Resolve perfectly fits Riven's mixed damage output. At max stacks, it not only grants maximum dual resistances but also crowd control immunity. Bloodthirster provides stable sustain, ensuring prolonged combat.
Nami item considerations: Requires dual mana-starting items (such as Spear of Shojin + Nashor's Tooth). If she can trigger Space Groove, she won't lack damage.
Difficulty: Medium | Recommendation: ⭐⭐⭐ | Newly Popular
Core Equipment
| Champion | Role | Recommended Items | Alternative Items |
| Fiora | Main Carry | Edge of Night, Giant Slayer, Sterak's Gage | Infinity Edge, Bloodthirster |
| Maokai | Main Tank | Warmog's Armor, Steadfast Heart, Dragon's Claw | Sunfire Cape, Spirit Visage |
Operational Strategy
Though heavily nerfed before the S17 launch, it can still stabilize HP with suitable items. The core lies in the Nova Emblem. After activating 5 Nova, give the Selector to an auxiliary unit to gain high attack speed and dual resistances, plus a team buff. When Fiora can reach 2-star, you can transfer Master Yi's items to her.
Difficulty: Easy | Recommendation: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Rank-Stealing Comp
Core Equipment
| Champion | Role | Recommended Items | Alternative Items |
| Twisted Fate | Main Carry | Nashor's Tooth, Rabadon's Deathcap, Jeweled Gauntlet | Spear of Shojin, Archangel's Staff, Hextech Gunblade |
Operational Strategy
This comp utilizes S17's Star Gazer Medal mechanic. This Medal provides a 12% damage bonus, with each 3-star unit further increasing the bonus. Combined with the Lucky Judgment effect of the 4 Fated trait, it can achieve optimal and highest damage effects. The comp emphasizes Twisted Fate's early-game strength as a low-cost unit, capable of even beating Fast 9 comps.
Difficulty: Easy | Recommendation: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Rank-Stealing Comp
Core Equipment
| Champion | Role | Recommended Items | Alternative Items |
| Pyke | Main Carry | Target Lock Optics, Ravenous Hydra, Infinity Edge | |
| Milio | Secondary Carry | Rabadon's Deathcap, Spear of Shojin, Void Staff | |
| Pantheon | Main Tank | Dragon's Claw, Gargoyle Stoneplate, Warmog's Armor | |
| Gragas | Secondary Tank | Spirit Visage, Sunfire Cape, Ionic Spark |
Operational Strategy
Early game at Level 5, use Gragas, Lillia, Milio, Pantheon, Pyke, forming Bruiser and Future traits. These low-cost units are easy to find, providing smooth transition with stable HP and sustain. All 2-cost units have the highest refresh chance at Level 5, making them easy to upgrade to 2-star to ensure combat power. Mid-game at Level 7, add Gwen, Riven. The period before Level 7 is the best stage to roll for 2-cost units; try to 3-star all essential units. Late game, level to 9 and add Corki, Bard, completing all traits. With multiple trait bonuses, late-game pressure is maximized.
Difficulty: Advanced | Recommendation: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Rank-Stealing Comp
Core Equipment
| Champion | Role | Recommended Items | Alternative Items |
| Xayah | Main Carry | Battle Bunny Crossbow, Guinsoo's Rageblade, Infinity Edge | |
| Jhin | Secondary Carry | Deathblade, Infinity Edge, Striker's Flail | |
| Nunu & Willump | Main Tank | Spirit Visage, Spirit Visage, Crownguard | |
| Rammus | Secondary Tank | Spirit Visage, Dragon's Claw, Gargoyle Stoneplate |
Operational Strategy
This comp centers around Xayah as the core main carry. Through a unique trait combination, it achieves a balance of offense and defense. After 3-star Xayah, she gains powerful board-clearing capabilities. Early game at Level 5, transition using Aatrox, Caitlyn, Talon, Twisted Fate, Jax. Prioritize synthesizing core items for Xayah and Nunu & Willump to stabilize HP and transition. Mid-game at Level 7, add Mordekaiser, Lulu, activating 3 Star Gazer, 2 Dark Star, 2 Seer, 2 Bastion, boosting combat power. Late game, level to 9, complete with core champions like Xayah, Jhin, Bard, fully assembling traits to ensure multi-carry damage. Adjust positioning to counter different opponents, ensuring optimal damage environments for Xayah and Jhin.
Difficulty: Medium | Recommendation: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Newly Popular
Core Equipment
| Champion | Role | Recommended Items | Alternative Items |
| Kai'Sa | Main Carry | Infinity Edge, Sunderer, Blue Buff | Deathblade, Giant Slayer |
| Illaoi | Main Tank | Shroud of Dusk, Sunfire Cape | Steadfast Heart, Warmog's Armor, Spirit Visage, Chain Vest |
| Riven | Secondary Carry (with Dark Star Emblem) | Dark Star Emblem, Bloodthirster, Sterak's Gage | |
| Jhin | Secondary Carry (without Dark Star Emblem) | (No specific recommendation) | (No specific recommendation) |
Operational Strategy
After the 6 Dark Star bug fix, it became a popular competitive comp because 2-star Kai'Sa is already viable. Playable if you have a Dark Star Emblem or suitable items for a win streak, or if Kai'Sa units appear abundantly. There are two operational routes: chasing 3-star Kai'Sa at Level 7 or 8 (only do this in a contested lobby if you have Neeko's Help). At Level 7, roll for 2-star, or if HP is healthy, go straight to Level 8. Roll for frontliners + 2-star Kai'Sa + Tahm Kench / 3 Future (Pantheon replacing Tahm Kench) to transition into Dark Star Fast 9.
Difficulty: Difficult | Recommendation: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Consistently Popular
Core Equipment
| Champion | Role | Recommended Items | Alternative Items |
| Jhin | Main Carry | Infinity Edge, Red Buff | Last Whisper, Deathblade, Giant Slayer |
| Rammus | Main Tank | Steadfast Heart, Spirit Visage | Warmog's Armor, Frozen Heart, Crownguard |
| Vex | Support Damage | Guinsoo's Rageblade | Magic damage items |
| Graves | Support Damage | Spear of Shojin | Physical damage items |
| Bard | Support Damage | Spear of Shojin, Void Staff | Magic damage items |
Operational Strategy
A T0-tier comp on both ends! 12 traits form a perfect closed loop. Paired with Rhaast's savior effect / Morgana's damage reduction effect, and Shen providing high attack speed to all allies, it perfectly synergizes with Jhin's AoE screen-wide damage, capable of steamrolling almost any comp! Playable condition: a high-economy game where you can win streak through transition. Early game, use Sea Devil / Future Warrior to expand traits for transition, prioritizing economy/leveling-type Augments. Mid-game, use Miss Fortune / Samira / Xayah / Corki to form traits and maintain a win streak. Around 4-5, level to 9 and quickly roll for high-cost units within the system. All units at 2-star is enough for a win.
Difficulty: Easy | Recommendation: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Newly Popular
Core Equipment
| Champion | Role | Recommended Items | Alternative Items |
| Jax | Main Carry | Guinsoo's Rageblade, Titan's Resolve, Bloodthirster | |
| Aatrox | Main Tank | Gargoyle Stoneplate, Warmog's Armor, Spirit Visage |
Operational Strategy
Centered around Jax as the core carry. With the core Augment 【Aspiration of Starcatcher】, he gains attack speed stacks every time he casts an ability, achieving infinite attack speed. Paired with high lifesteal items, he becomes stronger the longer the fight goes on. He can quickly shatter even tanky front lines and maintain full HP after combat. Relatively simple to play, the core lies in acquiring the crucial Augment. Suitable for players who seek high burst and dueling capabilities. Utilizing the combination of 【Aspiration of Starcatcher】 and Guinsoo's Rageblade, Bloodthirster, Jax can quickly stack attack speed in combat and maintain high lifesteal, swiftly eliminating even high-health enemy front liners. Ensure Jax has enough survivability and time to deal damage, so his attack speed can continuously stack, achieving a 'faster the more he fights' effect. The advantage of this comp lies in Jax's extreme attack speed and lifesteal sustain, making him a difficult-to-defeat damage source. Once fully assembled, Jax can clear the board at an extremely fast pace, unstoppable even by extremely tanky front lines.
Difficulty: Easy | Recommendation: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Consistently Popular
Core Equipment
| Champion | Role | Recommended Items | Alternative Items |
| Vex | Main Carry | Guinsoo's Rageblade, Jeweled Gauntlet, Giant Slayer | |
| Jhin | Secondary Carry | Guinsoo's Rageblade, Infinity Edge, Giant Slayer | |
| Blitzcrank | Main Tank | Frozen Heart, Spirit Visage, Warmog's Armor |
Operational Strategy
A T0 brain-dead rank-up comp in the new S17 season, maximizing forgiveness and simple to manage. 【Twelve Trait Supreme Fast 9】 doesn't rely on luck or rerolling; the entire comp has no wasted traits. Early game, use Nova Agents paired with Future Warrior to activate two Bruiser for transition. Prioritize synthesizing key items for the main carry and main tank, and save gold to quickly level to 7. Level to 6 at 3-2, save gold to level to 7. At Level 7, slow roll for 3-star Samira. If Maokai units are abundant, casually chase his 3-star too. After 3-star, you can save gold to level to 8. At Level 8, add Kindred to activate five Agent. Add Xayah to activate two Sharpshooter to float to Level 9. At Level 9, find Jhin, swap out Xayah. All units at 2-star is enough to go all-in to Level 10. Add Blitzcrank to activate three Groove, and the comp is fully perfected.
Difficulty: Easy | Recommendation: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Consistently Popular
Core Equipment
| Champion | Role | Recommended Items | Alternative Items |
| Samira | Main Carry | Infinity Edge, Deathblade, Deathblade | |
| Nunu | Main Tank | Frozen Heart, Spirit Visage, Warmog's Armor | |
| Jhin | Secondary Carry | Guinsoo's Rageblade, Infinity Edge, Giant Slayer |
Operational Strategy
The core of this comp utilizes Samira's passive mechanism: as soon as an enemy is knocked up/airborne, she immediately triggers a sweeping auto-attack. Through Blitzcrank's hook knock-up, Nunu's snowball knock-up, and Ornn's charge knock-up, it forms chain crowd control for all enemies, allowing Samira to continuously sweep fire throughout the combat. Paired with 5 Nova Agents and 3 Star Gazers for rapid mana regeneration. Early game, use Nova Agents paired with Future Warrior to activate two Bruiser for transition, saving gold to quickly level to 7. At Level 7, slow roll for 3-star Samira. At Level 8, add Kindred to activate five Agent. Then add Xayah to activate two Sharpshooter to float to Level 9. At Level 9, find Jhin, swap out Xayah. All units at 2-star is enough to go all-in to Level 10, adding Blitzcrank to activate three Groove.
Difficulty: Medium | Recommendation: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Newly Popular
Core Equipment
| Champion | Role | Recommended Items | Alternative Items |
| Viktor | Main Carry | Jeweled Gauntlet, Archangel's Staff, Drone | Rabadon's Deathcap, Void Staff, New Artifact (replaces Archangel's Staff/third item) |
| Illaoi | Main Tank | Steadfast Heart, Frozen Heart, Warmog's Armor | Other tank items |
| Nami | Secondary Carry | Void Staff, Jeweled Gauntlet, Spear of Shojin | Morellonomicon (if no Sunfire Cape) |
Operational Strategy
A powerful 3-cost comp in S17, hailed as currently the strongest. The hotfix had minimal impact on Viktor. PsyOps items are still strong for him. Playable if you have Drone or Symbiotic Implants (2 PsyOps items) at the start. The standard comp forms at Level 8, consisting of Lissandra, Mordekaiser, Lillia, Pyke, Illaoi, Rhaast, Viktor, Nami, forming a multi-trait system. Viktor has a longer cast time, so pure offensive items are recommended. Illaoi as main tank with pure tank items. Nami as secondary carry adds damage and provides utility. Early game, you can transition with Zoe or Heavyweight (paired with 2 Future). Around 3-5, level to 7 and roll for units, getting the basic comp and 2-star main carry and main tank. After conventionally slow-rolling for 3-star, level up.
Difficulty: Medium | Recommendation: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Newly Popular
Core Equipment
| Champion | Role | Recommended Items | Alternative Items |
| Nami | Main Carry | Guinsoo's Rageblade, Jeweled Gauntlet, Spear of Shojin | Nashor's Tooth, Morellonomicon |
| Poppy / Rammus | Main Tank | Any tank item | Sunfire Cape, Warmog's Armor |
Operational Strategy
TFT S17's Nami casts very quickly. This comp is flexible, adaptable, and its strength is considerable. If you have a Space Groove Emblem, you can prioritize pairing it with the Space Groove system. If not, you can focus on combining multiple traits. The front-line positions of Poppy and Rammus can be flexibly replaced based on units found and items. Options include Blitzcrank + Nasus, LeBlanc + Sona, or choosing two from Traveler / Rhaast / Morgana, making it easier to chase 3-star 4-cost units in the late game. The comp centers around Nami as the core carry, paired with high-quality front-liners and support champions, forming a stable magic-damage comp with high burst potential.
Difficulty: Easy | Recommendation: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Newly Popular
Core Equipment
| Champion | Role | Recommended Items | Alternative Items |
| Samira | Main Carry | Guinsoo's Rageblade, Giant Slayer, Quicksilver | Bloodthirster, Infinity Edge |
| Rek'Sai | Main Tank | Sunfire Cape, Warmog's Armor, Steadfast Heart | Dragon's Claw |
Operational Strategy
This S17 comp is suitable for beginners or when Augments aren't conducive to playing high-cost units, when you're just starting out, or when under pressure. This is a reasonably strong 3-cost reroll comp that can reliably climb ranks. The core idea is to quickly chase 3-star Samira, using her high burst to clean up fights.
Advanced Combat Tips
Utilizing Mecha Aurelion Sol's Backline Bypass Mechanism in S17: Teamfight Tactics S17's Aurelion Sol ability can directly bypass the front line to deal damage to enemy backliners, giving Mecha comps a huge advantage against traditional, sturdy front-line enemy comps. For positioning, consider placing Aurelion Sol diagonally opposite the enemy's main carry to maximize his damage efficiency. At the same time, combining with Galio's tankiness and crowd control can effectively protect Aurelion Sol and create a favorable damage environment for him.
Flexible Economy Management for High-Cost Comps: For high-cost standard comps, early-game economy accumulation is key. Besides traditional economy Augments, you can also use 3 Sea Devil or 2 Future for win streak transitions, or gain benefits from Phantom by losing streaks. Due to the special mechanism of 2-cost units appearing in Stage 2, prioritize using 3 Sea Devil for win streak transitions. When rolling in the mid-game, flexibly judge your HP and competitor presence to decide whether to level to 9 and chase 5-cost units, or to chase 3-star 4-cost units at Level 8, avoiding forced leveling that could lead to economy and HP collapse.
Item Priority and Flexible Adaptation for Multi-Carry Comps: In multi-carry comps like Star Gazer Sharpshooter Xayah and Wisp Fast 9 Jhin, it's crucial to prioritize getting core offensive items for the main carries, Xayah / Jhin. Concurrently, secondary carries like Jhin / Vex should also have their items prioritized shortly after. Flexibly adjust positioning to counter different opponents, ensuring core carry champions have safe damage environments. In the late game, you need to timely optimize item configurations based on battle changes, ensuring the multi-carry advantage is fully utilized.
Counters and Counter-Plays for Chosen Fates Million HP Builds: In Chosen Fates mode, while Million HP Zilean and Irelia are strong, their operational difficulty lies in their strict reliance on specific Chosen champions and core items. Zilean must be 3-star with full items to reliably revive all allies and stack HP. Irelia requires the Divine Swordmaster Chosen, and fixed Archangel's Staff, Titan's Resolve, Bloodthirster to achieve true million HP damage. Additionally, beware of mechanics-based counters like Lee Sin and Seraphine who can remove units from the battlefield. They are natural counters to Million HP comps.
Economy and Quality Balance for S16.8 Yordle Trait: In S16.8, both 'Lulu's Ingenuity Yordle' and 'Yordle Fast 9 2.0' fully utilize the Yordle trait's free reroll and lucky bag reward mechanisms. When operating, make good use of 'Lulu's Ingenuity' to convert 3-star low-cost units into high-cost units, even having a chance to roll for 3-star 5-cost units. If your economy is healthy, you can activate 8 Yordle trait at Level 8 to gain extra rewards, then at Level 9, replace some Yordle units with high-quality 5-cost units to further boost the comp's overall strength and ceiling.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
In the early stages of S17, the pace is relatively slow. Prioritize using 3 Sea Devil for a win streak transition or 2 Future for a lose streak to build economy. In this environment, high-cost Fast 9 and comps that steal 3-star 4-cost units are top choices for winning. If your early transition is smooth and economy is good, you can choose Nova Fast 9. If you want to roll for quality at Level 8, Mecha Flex is also an excellent choice due to its unique mechanics and stable strength. For beginners or players with a rough start, reroll 3-cost comps like Star God Fated Twisted Fate are also good stable ranking strategies.
The operational difficulty of these two Million HP comps lies in their extreme reliance on specific Chosen units and core items. Zilean needs to be 3-star with full items to reliably revive all allies and stack HP. Irelia requires the Divine Swordmaster Chosen, and fixed Archangel's Staff, Titan's Resolve, Bloodthirster to achieve true million HP damage. If you cannot successfully acquire key Chosen units or core items early, it will significantly impact the comp's strength and win rate. Additionally, beware of champions like Lee Sin and Seraphine who can remove units from the board; they are natural counters to Million HP comps.
For S16.8's Demacia Maokai and Freljord Ornn systems, when facing magic-damage comps, Demacia Maokai's Gemstone provides magic resistance. Freljord Ornn, on the other hand, relies on Ornn's tankiness and dual ice turret crowd control. You can prioritize stacking magic resistance items like Dragon's Claw, Spirit Visage for your front line. When facing physical damage comps, focus more on physical defensive items like Steadfast Heart, Bramble Vest. Furthermore, the Freljord trait's resistance shred and bonus damage effects boost all damage output. Meanwhile, Demacia's Radiant items can be adjusted based on the carry's damage type, for example, giving Maokai or Lux magic burst items, or giving Shyvana physical sustain items, to achieve flexible counterplay.