August 25, 2026 Rank-Up Code: Teamfight Tactics Set 18 Rises Strongly, Popular Comps from Multiple Sets Help You Climb Easily!
Applicable Sets: S18, S19, S17, S16.8, S8, Chosen Fates
Current Recommendations: In the current Set 18: Force of Nature, low-cost reroll compositions like Heavy Hunter Caitlyn and pure Reroll Ascended Angel are rising strongly. Paired with high-cost economy-driven systems like Eternal Nine-Five and Soul Lotus Ahri, they offer diverse options for climbing. Meanwhile, S19's 4-star Eclipse Knight Legion dominates with extreme star-level suppression. Additionally, classic strong compositions like S17 Starcaller's Infinite Laser Aurelion Sol and S8 Monster Alliance's Piltover EZ remain reliable rank-up codes.
Starcallers (S17/S18)
Difficulty: Hard | Recommended Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Newly Popular
Core Items
| Champion | Role | Recommended Items | Alternative Items |
| LeBlanc | Main Carry | Not specified | |
| Morgana | Secondary Carry | Not specified | |
| Karma | Support | Not specified |
Gameplay Strategy
This is an economy-driven, high-cost scaling composition. The best starting condition is having a Shepherd emblem or a 3 Shepherd win streak, aiming to build a frontline with immense health and an undying presence, coupled with powerful magic damage output. At 4 population, you can use 2 Vanguard for the early game, prioritizing saving 50 gold to level up using interest. If lacking unit quality, you can transition with Futurist or Sea Monster synergies. At 5 population, you can transition around 3 Shepherd, continuing to save 50 gold. At 6 population, you can use 2 Traveler to transition, continuing to save 50 gold. At 7 population, you can use 2 Oracle to transition, continuing to save 50 gold. In the mid-game, observe other players' boards. Prioritize giving items to LeBlanc, then Morgana, and finally Karma. At 8 population, start rolling for 2-star LeBlanc and 2-star Morgana before leveling up. At 9 population, start rolling for 2-star high-cost units within the composition to complete the build. After your final rolls, observe your opponents to prevent Thief from stealing 3-star 4-cost champions, and remember to hold units.
Difficulty: Medium | Recommended Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Newly Popular
Core Items
| Champion | Role | Recommended Items | Alternative Items |
| Ezreal | Main Carry | Axiom Arc | Not explicitly provided |
| Vi | Secondary Carry | Not explicitly provided | Not explicitly provided |
| Malphite | Main Tank | Not explicitly provided | Not explicitly provided |
Gameplay Strategy
This is a reroll-focused composition that can transition into high-cost units, capable of eventually soloing 3-star 5-cost value units. At 4 population, use 3 Superhero for the early game. Prioritize making Ezreal's items (prioritize Axiom Arc), followed by Vi's items. Prioritize saving 50 gold, using interest to level up. At 5 population, use 2 Secret Agent to transition; at 6 population, use 3 Piltover to transition. At 6 population, roll at 30 gold interest to chase 3-star Ezreal, Lee Sin, Vi, and Malphite before leveling up. At 7 population, use 2 Mascot to transition; at 8 population, use 2 Secret Agent to transition. If conditions allow, you can chase more 3-star Superheroes. At 9 population, start rolling for 2-star high-cost units within the composition to complete the build. If HP drops below 30, you can roll more at 8 population for 3-star units before leveling up. Choose this composition if you have many core units early or obtain a Hero Augment.
Difficulty: Medium | Recommended Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Newly Popular
Core Items
| Champion | Role | Recommended Items | Alternative Items |
| Teemo | Main Carry | None | None |
| Remina | Secondary Carry | None | None |
| Nasus | Secondary Carry | None | None |
| Nami | Support | None | None |
| Blitzcrank | Support | None | None |
Gameplay Strategy
This is a composition centered around Teemo, gradually forming into a high-cost scaling system through careful economy management. It's suitable to choose this composition if you have many Teemo units early or recommended augments. Recommended Deities: Varus / Thresh. The main synergy is Space Groove (2/3/5), providing core damage output and tempo control; auxiliary synergy is Vanguard (2/4), providing frontline resistance; other transition synergy is Dark Star (2). At 3 population, use 2 Vanguard to transition, prioritizing saving 50 gold to level up using interest. If unit quality is low, you can prioritize a lose streak to disrupt other players' Phantom synergies. At 4 population, use 2 Space Groove to transition, prioritizing saving 50 gold to level up using interest. Prioritize combat-oriented or item-oriented augments. At 5 population, use 2 Dark Star to transition, prioritizing saving 50 gold to level up using interest. At this population, roll at 30 gold interest to get 3-star Teemo / Remina / Nasus before leveling up. At 6 population, use 4 Vanguard to transition, prioritizing saving 50 gold to level up using interest. Prioritize making Teemo or Remina's items, then Nami's. At 7 population, use 3 Space Groove to transition, prioritizing saving 50 gold to level up using interest. If you have 'No Scouting, No Change' (likely an augment) and no Blitzcrank, it's best to prioritize activating 5 Space Groove or 4 Vanguard. At 8 population, use 5 Space Groove to transition, prioritizing saving 50 gold to level up using interest. Unless your HP drops below 30, you can roll for 2-star units here to secure a top 4 finish; otherwise, it's generally better to leisurely level to 9 to truly shine. At 9 population, start rolling for 2-star high-cost units within the composition to complete the build. After reaching full unit quality, remember to observe other players to prevent Thief from stealing 3-star 4-cost units, and remember to hold units.
Difficulty: Medium | Recommended Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Newly Popular
Core Items
| Champion | Role | Recommended Items | Alternative Items |
| Veigar | Main Carry | None | None |
| Rammus | Main Tank | None | None |
| Poppy | Secondary Tank | None | None |
Gameplay Strategy
This is an economy-driven, high-cost scaling composition that requires careful economic management and tempo control. Starting with Baby Academy or a 2-star Veigar is ideal. At 4 population, transition with 3 Elderwood. If lacking unit quality early, you can transition with Futurist / Sea Monster synergies. Prioritize saving 50 gold to level up using interest. At 5 population, transition with 2 Bastion. Prioritize saving 50 gold to level up using interest. If you passively find more than 6 copies of Veigar / Poppy, consider rolling for them at this population. If not, prioritize leveling up and wait for 7 Elderwood to paint (meaning, reach the trait breakpoint) 3-star units. At 6 population, transition with 5 Elderwood. Prioritize saving 50 gold to level up using interest, and prioritize combat-oriented or economic augments. At 7 population, transition with 1 Space Groove. Prioritize saving 50 gold to level up using interest. You don't need to specifically chase 3-star Veigar as the subsequent 7 Elderwood can paint (meaning, draw/generate) him. At 8 population, start rolling to activate 7 Elderwood and get 2-star Rammus to reach a strong mid-game state. If your HP drops below 30, you only need to chase 3-star 4-costs at this population. At 9 population, start rolling for 2-star high-cost units within the composition to complete the build. After reaching full unit quality, remember to observe other players to prevent Thief from stealing 3-star 4-cost units, and remember to hold units.
Difficulty: Medium | Recommended Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Newly Popular
Core Items
| Champion | Role | Recommended Items | Alternative Items |
| Kindred | Main Carry | Guinsoo's Rageblade, Giant Slayer, Kraken Slayer | None |
| Aatrox | Main Tank/Main Carry | Warmog's Armor, Gargoyle Stoneplate, Steadfast Heart | None |
Gameplay Strategy
The core idea is that Aatrox deals more damage the higher his resistance with three Steadfast Plate items. Coupled with Nova Selector granting Aatrox a screen-wide knock-up, damage output is maximized. Start with 3 Sea Monster to transition. The key to economic management is not to level up too quickly when chasing 3-star Aatrox. After getting 3-star Aatrox, level up to activate 5 Nova.
Advanced Combat Tips
S18 Specific Comp Strategies: For the newly introduced Soul Lotus Ahri comp in S18, the best starting conditions are getting a Large Rod, Soul Lotus units smoothly, or obtaining a Soul Lotus Emblem/Spatula. Without a Soul Lotus Emblem, flexibly adding Master Yi to activate 7 Soul Lotus can significantly boost overall strength. For Judgment Phoenix Azir, the sacrifice order of its Blackthorn synergy is crucial; you can first sacrifice Rek'Sai, then sacrifice Kha'Zix after his evolution to maximize benefits.
S17 Mech Aurelion Sol Backline Access: In Teamfight Tactics S17, Aurelion Sol's ability can directly bypass the frontline to damage enemy backline units. This gives Mech compositions a significant advantage against traditional sturdy frontlines. For positioning, consider placing Aurelion Sol diagonally opposite the enemy's main carry to maximize his damage efficiency. Coupled with Galio's tankiness and crowd control, he can effectively protect Aurelion Sol and create a favorable environment for damage output.
Flexible Economic Management for High-Cost Compositions: For high-cost scaling compositions, early economic accumulation is key. Besides traditional economic augments, you can also use a 3 Sea Monster or 2 Futurist win streak to transition, or go on a lose streak for Phantom benefits. Due to the special mechanic of 2-cost units appearing in Stage 2, prioritize transitioning with a 3 Sea Monster win streak. When rolling in the mid-game, flexibly assess your HP and what other players are building to decide whether to level to 9 for 5-cost units or chase 3-star 4-cost units at level 8, avoiding forced leveling that could lead to economic or HP collapse.
Item Priority and Flexible Adaptation for Multi-Carry Compositions: In multi-carry compositions like Astromancer Sniper Xayah and Elderwood Nine-Five Jhin, it's crucial to ensure core damage items are on your main carries Xayah / Jhin. Simultaneously, items for secondary carries Jhin / Vex should follow closely. Adjust positioning flexibly to counter different opponents, ensuring your core damage dealers have safe space to output damage. In the late game, optimize item configurations based on battle changes to fully leverage your multi-carry advantage.
Phantom Stacks and Core Champion Augment Choices: For optimizing Phantom stacks, Aurelion Sol and Nova Nine-Five perform best when Phantom reaches 400 or 500 stacks, while Judge Diana is recommended at 200 or 300 Phantom stacks. For Graves's augment choice, the Draw Swords / Pineapple Graves combination is currently the best.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
In the early stages of S17, the tempo is relatively slow. Prioritize transitioning with a 3 Sea Monster win streak or a 2 Futurist lose streak for economic gain. In this environment, high-cost Nine-Five compositions and compositions that chase 3-star 4-costs are top choices for a win. If your early game transition is smooth and economy is good, you can choose Nova Nine-Five. If you want to roll for unit quality at level 8, Mech Flex is also a very good option due to its unique mechanics and stable strength. For new players or those with an unlucky start, 3-cost reroll compositions like Starcaller Fates Twisted Fate are also good strategies for securing a stable ranking.
The main operational difficulty for these two Million HP compositions lies in their extreme reliance on specific Chosens and core items. Zilean needs to be 3-star with full items to reliably revive the entire team and stack HP; Irelia requires the Divine Blade Chosen and must be equipped with Archangel's Staff, Titan's Resolve, and Bloodthirster to achieve Million HP True Damage. If you fail to obtain key Chosens or core items early, it will significantly impact the composition's strength and your chance of winning. Additionally, you need to be wary of champions like Lee Sin and Seraphine who can remove units, as they are natural counters to Million HP compositions.
For systems like S16.8's Demacia Taric and Freljord Ornn, when facing magic damage compositions, Demacia Taric provides magic resistance with Taric, while Freljord Ornn relies on Ornn's tankiness and double ice turret crowd control. You can prioritize stacking magic resistance items like Dragon's Claw and Spirit Visage on your frontline. When facing physical damage compositions, the focus shifts to physical defense items like Chain Vest-based items and Thornmail. Furthermore, Freljord's resistance reduction and damage amplification effects boost all damage output, and Demacia's Radiant Items can also be adjusted based on the carry's damage type—for example, giving Mel or Lux magic burst items, or Shyvana physical sustain items, allowing for flexible adaptation.