June 21, 2026 Rank-Up Guide: High-Elo Compositions for Multiple Modes to Dominate the TFT Ladder!

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June 21, 2026 Rank-Up Guide: High-Elo Compositions for Multiple Modes to Dominate the TFT Ladder!

Applicable Versions: S18, S17, S16.8, Chosen Fates, S8

This Issue's Recommendation: In the TFT S18 set, high-cost scaling systems like Baby Academy Treant Veigar and One-Shot Aatrox (centered around Aatrox) have become excellent tools for climbing. The current meta emphasizes flexible scaling and the successful completion of key champions; mastering the tempo is crucial for ranking up.

Star Forged (S17/S18)

Super Hero Underground Marauders Ezreal
SReroll

Difficulty: Medium | Recommendation Index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Newly Popular

Core Items

HeroRoleRecommended ItemsAlternative Items
EzrealMain CarryAxiom ArcNot explicitly provided
ViSecondary CarryNot explicitly providedNot explicitly provided
MalphiteMain TankNot explicitly providedNot explicitly provided

Operation Strategy

This is a reroll-to-high-cost scaling system. It can ultimately 1v1 a 3-star 5-cost stats monster. At 4 units, use 3 Super Hero for transition. Prioritize making Ezreal's items (prioritize Axiom Arc), followed by Vi's items. Prioritize saving 50 gold to level up using interest. At 5 units, use 2 Intelligence Agents for transition; at 6 units, use 3 Underground Marauders for transition. At 6 units, reroll while maintaining 30 gold interest to chase 3-star Ezreal, Lee Sin, Vi, and Malphite before leveling up. At 7 units, use 2 Mascot for transition; at 8 units, use 2 Intelligence Agents for transition. If conditions allow, you can chase more 3-star Super Heroes. At 9 units, start rerolling for 2-star high-cost units in your composition for a strong completion. If your HP is below 30, you can reroll for 3-star quality at 8 units before leveling. Choose this composition if you have many core units early or a Hero Augment. Prioritized Augments: Lightweight, Jeweled Lotus, Groove/Blessed/Revitalizing Wind, Axiom Arc, Blue Battery, Prepared, Project: Uplink, Golden Ticket.

Teemo's Latest Pulse Variant
SScaling

Difficulty: Medium | Recommendation Index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Newly Popular

Core Items

HeroRoleRecommended ItemsAlternative Items
TeemoMain CarryNoneNone
Rem'NaSecondary CarryNoneNone
NasusSecondary CarryNoneNone
NamiSupportNoneNone
BlitzcrankSupportNoneNone

Operation Strategy

This is a scaling composition centered around Teemo, gradually completing with high-cost units. It's suitable if you get many Teemo units early or have recommended augments. Recommended Deity: Varus / Thresh. Trait Synergies: The main synergy is Space Groove (2/3/5), providing core damage and tempo control; auxiliary synergy is Bodyguard (2/4), providing front-line resistance; other transition synergies are Dark Star (2).

Early Game (Stages 1-3): At 3 units, use 2 Bodyguard for transition. Prioritize saving 50 gold to level up using interest. If your board is weak, you can intentionally lose-streak to cut off enemy Phantom players. At 4 units, use 2 Space Groove for transition. Prioritize saving 50 gold to level up using interest. Prioritize taking combat or item augments.

Mid Game (Stages 4-5): At 5 units, use 2 Dark Star for transition. Prioritize saving 50 gold to level up using interest. At this level, you need to reroll while maintaining 30 gold interest to hit 3-star Teemo/Rem'Na/Nasus before leveling up. At 6 units, use 4 Bodyguard for transition. Prioritize saving 50 gold to level up using interest. Prioritize making Teemo or Rem'Na's items, then Nami's.

Late Game (Stage 6+): At 7 units, use 3 Space Groove for transition. Prioritize saving 50 gold to level up using interest. If you are playing "no scouting, no pivoting" and don't have Blitzcrank, it's best to prioritize activating 5 Space Groove or 4 Bodyguard. At 8 units, use 5 Space Groove for transition. Prioritize saving 50 gold to level up using interest. Unless your HP is below 30, you should typically push to 9 for a stronger board, otherwise, just reroll your current board to 2-star to secure a top finish. At 9 units, start rerolling for 2-star high-cost units in your composition for a strong completion. After completing your board's quality, remember to scout and prevent comp thieves from hitting 3-star 4-cost units by holding their units.

Baby Academy Treant Veigar
T1Scaling

Difficulty: Medium | Recommendation Index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Newly Popular

Core Items

HeroRoleRecommended ItemsAlternative Items
VeigarMain CarryNoneNone
RammusMain TankNoneNone
PoppySecondary TankNoneNone

Operation Strategy

This is a scaling composition that transitions to high-cost units, requiring some economy management and tempo control. Best chosen if you have Baby Academy or 2-star Veigar early.

Early Game (Stages 1-3): At 4 units, use 3 Treant Tribe for transition. If you don't have strong units early, you can use Futurist / Sea Demon traits for transition. Prioritize saving 50 gold to level up using interest.

Mid Game (Stages 4-5): At 5 units, use 2 Fortress Guard for transition. Prioritize saving 50 gold to level up using interest. If you naturally find more than 6 copies of Veigar / Poppy at this level, you can consider rerolling for them. Otherwise, prioritize leveling up and waiting for 7 Treant Tribe to appear for 3-star. At 6 units, use 5 Treant Tribe for transition. Prioritize saving 50 gold to level up using interest. Prioritize taking combat or economy augments. At 7 units, use 1 Space Groove for transition. Prioritize saving 50 gold to level up using interest. You don't need to intentionally chase 3-star Veigar as 7 Treant Tribe can manifest him later.

Late Game (Stage 6+): At 8 units, start rerolling for 7 Treant Tribe and 2-star Rammus for a decent completion. If your HP is below 30, you only need to chase 3-star 4-cost units at this level. At 9 units, start rerolling for 2-star high-cost units for a strong completion. After completing your board's quality, remember to scout and prevent comp thieves from hitting 3-star 4-cost units by holding their units.

One-Shot Aatrox
T1Scaling

Difficulty: Medium | Recommendation Index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Newly Popular

Core Items

HeroRoleRecommended ItemsAlternative Items
KindredMain CarryGuinsoo's Rageblade, Giant Slayer, Kraken SlayerNone
AatroxMain Tank/Main CarryWarmog's Armor, Gargoyle Stoneplate, Steadfast HeartNone

Operation Strategy

The core idea is that Aatrox's three Steadfast Heart items make him deal more damage the higher his resistances are. Combined with Nova Selector for a full-screen knock-up, his damage is maximized.

Early Game (Stages 1-3): Transition with 3 Sea Demon. The key economy management is not leveling up to chase 3-star Aatrox.

Mid Game (Stages 4-5): No specific mid-game power spike description; continue managing economy and units.

Late Game (Stage 6+): After 3-star Aatrox, level up to activate 5 Nova.

Recommended Augments

Nova Selector is the core augment. Highly recommended to pick.

Space Groove Samira
SReroll

Difficulty: Easy | Recommendation Index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Newly Popular

Core Items

HeroRoleRecommended ItemsAlternative Items
SamiraMain CarrySpear of Shojin, Sharp Blade, Last Whisper
OrnnMain TankWarmog's Armor, Dragon's Claw, Spirit Visage

Operation Strategy

The recent update strengthened Space Groove, allowing 7 Space Groove to infinitely stack bonus damage, maximizing output. This strategy leverages the 7 Space Groove trait effect, using a reroll approach to quickly hit core 3-star units, forming a niche yet powerful composition. Ideal if you start with a Space Groove emblem, Treasure Hunt, or Double Tank augment.

Early Game (Stages 1-3): Early on, transition with Futurist, using Sniper units to hold items. At 4 units, use 3 Space Groove trait for transition. If your board quality is low early, you can transition with Futurist or Sea Demon traits. Prioritize saving 50 gold to level up using interest.

Mid Game (Stages 4-5): At 5 units, you can choose to transition with 2 Dark Star trait. Prioritize saving 50 gold to level up using interest. Prioritize taking Treasure Hunt or Double Tank augments, or if you have a Space Groove emblem and many B.F. Swords. Start rerolling at level 7 to chase 3-star Samira and Ornn. At 7 units: Start rerolling. Hitting 2-star Samira or 2-star Ornn will stabilize your HP. At this level, reroll while maintaining 20 gold interest. After hitting 3-star Samira or 3-star Ornn, you can level up. If Blitzcrank appears early, prioritize activating 7 Space Groove.

Late Game (Stage 6+): At 8 units: Use 2 Sniper trait for transition. If you don't have Blitzcrank, you can prioritize activating 3 Stargazer trait. At 9 units: Reroll for 2-star high-cost units in your composition for a strong completion. After completing your board's quality, remember to scout for potential 3-star 4-cost unit comp thieves and hold their units. Level up to activate 7 Space Groove for a strong completion.

Sea Demon Challenger Jinx Pyke Dual Carry
T0Scaling

Difficulty: Medium | Recommendation Index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Newly Popular

Core Items

HeroRoleRecommended ItemsAlternative Items
JinxMain CarryNot mentionedNot mentioned
PykeSecondary CarryNot mentionedNot mentioned
GragasMain TankNot mentionedNot mentioned

Operation Strategy

This is a high-cost scaling composition that transitions effectively. It's suitable if you start with 3 Sea Demon for transition or have recommended augments. At 4 units, use 3 Sea Demon trait for transition. If your board quality is insufficient early, you can transition with Futurist / Sea Demon traits. Prioritize saving 50 gold to level up using interest. At 5 units, use 2 Challenger trait for transition. Prioritize saving 50 gold to level up using interest. Pay attention to whether the PsyOps Agent's first item provides Malware / Biomass Maintenance Device (best). At 6 units, use 2 Berserker trait for transition. At this level, you need to reroll while maintaining 20 gold interest to hit 3-star Jinx / 3-star Gragas / Akali before leveling up. At 7 units, use 2 PsyOps Agent trait for transition. If Akali reaches 3-star first, you can give her Pyke's items. At 8 units, use 2 Nova Ops Squad trait for transition. If your HP is below 30, chase 3-star 4-cost heroes at this level. At 9 units, start rerolling for 2-star high-cost units for a strong completion. After completing your board's quality, you need to scout enemy compositions to prevent core 4-cost heroes from being stolen.

Stargazer Xayah
T1Scaling

Difficulty: Medium | Recommendation Index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Newly Popular

Core Items

HeroRoleRecommended ItemsAlternative Items
XayahMain CarryGuinsoo's Rageblade, Infinity Edge, Kraken Slayer
NunuMain TankSunfire Cape, Warmog's Armor, Plate Armor

Operation Strategy

Xayah's ability is doubled, and with multiple trait bonuses upon completion, her damage is maximized. Early game, transition with Sea Demon or 3 Futurist. If you have Xiu Shan, open 3 Stargazer for transition, using Sniper units to hold items. Prioritize making core items and managing your economy. Activate at level 8, and supplement with 2-star 5-cost units at level 9. Focus on positioning adjustments and targeted strategies.

Treant Gnar
T1Scaling

Difficulty: Medium | Recommendation Index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Newly Popular

Core Items

HeroRoleRecommended ItemsAlternative Items
GnarMain CarryGuinsoo's Rageblade, Titan's Resolve, Bloodthirster
RammusMain TankWarmog's Armor, Gargoyle Stoneplate, Steadfast Plate

Operation Strategy

This is a high-cost scaling composition that transitions effectively. Consider this if you have 2 to 3 Gnar units early. Prioritize making Gnar's items, then Rammus's items.

Early Game (Stages 1-3): At 4 units, use 3 Treant Tribe for transition. If you don't have strong units early, you can use Futurist / Sea Demon traits for transition. Prioritize saving 50 gold to level up using interest. Mid Game (Stages 4-5): At 5 units, use 2 Fortress Guard for transition. Prioritize saving 50 gold to level up using interest. At 6 units, use 5 Treant Tribe for transition. Prioritize saving 50 gold to level up using interest. If you naturally find 5 to 6 Gnar units at level 6, you can consider rerolling for 3-star before leveling. If you have too few Gnar units, you can prioritize leveling up and give the items to Jhin later. At 7 units, use 2 Sniper for transition. Prioritize saving 50 gold to level up using interest. Prioritize taking economy or combat augments. Late Game (Stage 6+): At 8 units, start rerolling for 2-star Rammus before leveling up. If your HP is above 60, you can consider enduring to level 9 before rerolling. If your HP is below 30, pay attention to whether there are other players competing for your units and consider hitting 3-star 4-cost units at this level to secure first place. If other players have already 2-starred their units, you can level up to 9 to increase your composition's ceiling. At 9 units, start rerolling for 2-star high-cost units for a strong completion. After completing your board's quality, remember to scout and prevent comp thieves from hitting 3-star 4-cost units by holding their units.

Cosmic Big Bang (Wee Treant Exclusive)
T1Scaling

Difficulty: Medium | Recommendation Index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Newly Popular

Core Items

HeroRoleRecommended ItemsAlternative Items
Wee TreantMain CarryHand of Justice, Jeweled Gauntlet, Edge of Night
MordekaiserMain TankSunfire Cape, Plate Armor, Warmog's Armor

Operation Strategy

The core idea of this composition is Wee Treant's exclusive augment, allowing him to smash the ground for massive damage.

Mid Game (Stages 4-5): If you have the Wee Treant exclusive augment, play this composition directly, prioritizing 3 Shepherd. Activate at level 6, chasing 3-star core units. Late Game (Stage 6+): After hitting 3-star core units, level up to add Rhaast.

Heavy Armor 9-5 Nami Nunu Dual Carry
T0Scaling

Difficulty: High | Recommendation Index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Newly Popular

Core Items

HeroRoleRecommended ItemsAlternative Items
NamiMain CarryNot explicitly providedNot explicitly provided
NunuSecondary CarryNot explicitly providedNot explicitly provided
BodyguardMain TankNot explicitly providedNot explicitly provided

Operation Strategy

This is a high-cost scaling composition that transitions effectively. Once completed, it has screen-clearing power and extremely high strength. Best chosen if you have high-quality Shepherd units early for a winstreak. It's challenging and requires mastering scaling and reroll timings.

Early Game (Stages 1-3): At 4 units, use 2 Bodyguard for transition. Prioritize saving 50 gold to level up using interest. If your board quality is poor early, you can consider transitioning with Futurist or Sea Demon traits. Mid Game (Stages 4-5): At 5 units, use 3 Shepherd for transition. At 6 units, use 2 Judge for transition. At 7 units, use 3 Bodyguard for transition. For economy management, still prioritize saving 50 gold to level up using interest. At 5 units, prioritize making Sona's and Nunu's items, giving them to backline and front-line units for transition, and then swapping them to the final carries later. At 7 units, prioritize taking economy or combat augments. The Judge effect is best if it provides free rerolls or gold economy. Late Game (Stage 6+): At 8 units, start rerolling to hit 2-star Nami and 2-star Nunu to stabilize HP and prepare to level up. At 9 units, start rerolling for 2-star high-cost units in your composition for a strong completion. If your HP is above 60, you can consider enduring to level 9 before rerolling. If your HP is below 30, and there are other players competing for your units, you can consider hitting 3-star 4-cost units at this level to secure first place. If other players have already 2-starred their units, you can level up to 9 to increase your composition's ceiling. After hitting sufficient quality, you need to scout the board to prevent 3-star 4-cost units from being stolen, so remember to hold their units.

Nova Kindred 2.0
T1Scaling

Difficulty: Medium | Recommendation Index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Newly Popular

Core Items

HeroRoleRecommended ItemsAlternative Items
KindredMain CarryGuinsoo's Rageblade, Giant Slayer, Kraken Slayer
Tahm KenchMain TankSunfire Cape, Spirit Visage, Plate Armor

Operation Strategy

Nova Ops attributes are maxed out, allowing for niche climbing with no competition. Early game, transition with Sea Demon, using Dabei to hold items. Prioritize taking combat augments for winstreaks. At level 8, decide whether to reroll for quality to stabilize HP or push to 9 for higher-cost units, depending on your HP.

Hero Augment - Gragas
SScaling

Difficulty: Easy | Recommendation Index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Consistently Popular

Core Items

HeroRoleRecommended ItemsAlternative Items
GragasMain CarryArmguard, Luden's EchoEmpathy, Hand of Justice

Operation Strategy

Gragas's Hero Augment is stronger with Empathy. For Hextech and Prime Deities, try to pick ones that explode. It's best if two abilities can kill the enemy's main tank. Position Gragas in the middle of the front row, with only two tankiest units on his sides to group enemies for more explosions. Place Pyke in the back row to more easily hook backline units. The biggest upgrades for Artifacts are Armguard and Luden's Echo. If you don't have Empathy, replace it with Empathy. If you have it, replace it with Hand of Justice. Just go for pure explosive damage.

Hero Augment - Jax
AScaling

Difficulty: Easy | Recommendation Index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Consistently Popular

Core Items

HeroRoleRecommended ItemsAlternative Items
JaxMain CarryEdge of NightGuinsoo's Rageblade
JaxArtifactAny Warrior ArtifactWisdom

Operation Strategy

Jax's niche Stargazer, Huntress, Altar, and Wild Boar data is actually better than Medal, Spring, Xiu Shan, because fewer people want Jax. The strongest overall is Viper, providing a significant damage reduction bonus. As more data samples emerge, Edge of Night has become far stronger than Guinsoo's Rageblade. For Artifacts, almost all Warrior Artifacts can be used, with Wisdom being the strongest.

Hero Augment - Zed
AScaling

Difficulty: Medium | Recommendation Index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Consistently Popular

Core Items

HeroRoleRecommended ItemsAlternative Items
ZedMain CarryZhonya's HourglassEdge of Night
ZedMain CarryOther special itemsHelmet

Operation Strategy

Theoretically, Zed can fit into any composition. The simplest and most powerful formula is to replace Graves in Nova Nine-Five, because you don't have many B.F. Swords. Front-line Maokai and Tahm Kench data is better than Blitzcrank and Nunu, because Maokai can help Zed heal. When you can't play Nine-Five, there aren't many strong physical 8-4 compositions in TFT, which makes it feel stuck. In regular TFT, it can smoothly integrate into Corki and Master Yi systems.

Perpetual Spring Lulu
T1Scaling

Difficulty: Medium | Recommendation Index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Newly Popular

Core Items

HeroRoleRecommended ItemsAlternative Items
LuluMain CarryNashor's Tooth, Nashor's Tooth, Jeweled GauntletNone
MaokaiMain TankWarmog's Armor, Gargoyle Stoneplate, Spirit VisageNone

Operation Strategy

The core idea of this composition is to instantly wipe out the backline with a sudden burst of fish, as Lulu's Spring effect can hit 6 units at once. The completed trait synergy forms a closed loop, and units on the augmented hexes gain healing and damage increase per second. Early game, use 3 Stargazer for trait transition. Activate at level 7, chasing 3-star core units. After having 3-star Lulu and a 3-star front-line, level up. Check the Stargazer effect at the start; if it's Spring, this comp is playable.

Shepherd Aurelion Sol Nami
T1Scaling

Difficulty: Medium | Recommendation Index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Newly Popular

Core Items

HeroRoleRecommended ItemsAlternative Items
Aurelion SolMain CarryJeweled Gauntlet, Rabadon's Deathcap, Giant Slayer
GalioMain TankPlate Armor, Plate Armor, Sterak's Gage

Operation Strategy

The core of this composition is the powerful combination of Aurelion Sol and Nami, completing a perfect trait synergy at level 8. Early game, transition with Shepherd trait, using Teemo or Lissandra to hold items. Mid-game, focus on collecting Bodyguard units. Activate at level 8 by rerolling for all 2-star units. If there are no competitors in the lobby, consider chasing 3-star 4-cost units or pushing to 9 to add Savior for higher ceiling.

Niche High-Cost Scaling Xayah Nunu
T2Rank-Stealing Comp

Difficulty: Medium | Recommendation Index: ⭐⭐⭐ | Rank-Stealing Comp

Core Items

HeroRoleRecommended ItemsAlternative Items
XayahMain CarryRapid Firecannon, Titanic Hydra, Fishbone

Operation Strategy

This is a high-cost scaling composition that transitions effectively, a niche rank-stealing archetype. Best chosen if you have Xayah or recommended Ornn artifacts or many attack speed items early. Early game, at 4 units, use 2 Sniper, 2 Fortress Guard for transition. Prioritize saving 50 gold to level up using interest. If you don't have strong units early, you can transition with Futurist or Sea Demon traits. At 5 units, use 2 Nova Ops Squad for transition. At 6 units, add 1 Savior. At 7 units, add 2 Brawler. Prioritize taking item or combat augments. If you get an Artifact augment or Ekko (Deity), be sure to take them to increase the composition's ceiling. At 8 units, start rerolling for 2-star Xayah and 2-star Nunu for a strong completion. Pay attention to whether there are other players competing for your units, and consider hitting 3-star 4-cost units at this level to secure first place. If other players have already 2-starred their units, you can level up to 9 to increase your composition's ceiling. At 9 units, start rerolling for 2-star high-cost units for a strong completion. After completing your board's quality, remember to scout and prevent comp thieves from hitting 3-star 4-cost units by holding their units.

Eclipse Shadowbane Zed
T0Scaling

Difficulty: High | Recommendation Index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Newly Popular

Core Items

HeroRoleRecommended ItemsAlternative Items
ZedMain CarrySpear of Shojin, Edge of Night, HelmetSecond Spear of Shojin, various Artifacts
VexSecondary CarryGuinsoo's RagebladeNone
GravesSecondary CarryPhysical Warrior Items, Spear of ShojinNone
NunuMain TankFrozen Heart, any tank itemZhonya's Hourglass, Death's Dance, Evelynn, Rapid Firecannon

Operation Strategy

This Nova Zed is a branch of the Nova Nine-Five composition. Zed's core mechanic is that his clones inherit item attributes and can infinitely clone, resulting in exaggerated damage density. Once completed, it's essentially a T0-tier composition with a very high ceiling. Early game, you can transition normally with a winstreak using 3 Sea Demon or 3 Futurist or Shepherd traits. Prioritize making Edge of Night and Guinsoo's Rageblade. Mid-game, typically around 4-5 or 5-1, gather your units. It's common to reroll at level 9, following the Nova Nine-Five rhythm. It's not recommended to lose-streak; you need enough HP to sustain until 4-2 for Zed. If you're on a lose-streak early and low on HP, reroll appropriately at 4-2 to ensure board quality. Eclipse Shadowbane (Zed exclusive) is a must-pick augment. Additionally, you can choose large economy augments or Ahri (Deity choice) to help you reach level 9 faster to find 2-star Zed. Position Zed in the backline or corner.

Dark Star Lissandra Cho'Gath
T1Beginner-Friendly

Difficulty: Beginner-Friendly | Recommendation Index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Consistently Popular

Core Items

HeroRoleRecommended ItemsAlternative Items
Cho'GathMain Carry/Main TankWarmog's Armor, Gargoyle Stoneplate, Frozen Heart
LissandraSecondary CarryNashor's Tooth, Rabadon's Deathcap, Defensive Breaker

Operation Strategy

This composition is the 2.0 version of the 10k HP Cho'Gath build, achieving infinite growth, tankiness, and damage through the Dark Star super massive effect combined with 3-star Cho'Gath. Early game, take reroll augments and don't level up to chase 3-star Cho'Gath. Mid-game, gather Futurist, Brawler, and Dark Star for transition. Late game, find Jhin at level 9 to activate 6 Dark Star.

Infinite Shield Diana
T0Reroll

Difficulty: Easy | Recommendation Index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Consistently Popular

Core Items

HeroRoleRecommended ItemsAlternative Items
DianaMain CarryTitan's Resolve, Guinsoo's Rageblade, BloodthirsterHand of Justice, Hextech Gunblade
AuroaSecondary CarryRabadon's Deathcap, Morellonomicon, Void Staff
IllaoiMain TankWarmog's Armor, Dragon's Claw, Spirit VisageThornmail
JinxEarly Game HolderBattle Bunny Crossbow, Guinsoo's Rageblade, Infinity EdgeLast Whisper

Operation Strategy

Early game, prioritize playing 3 Phantom for a lose streak to consistently stack 300-500 stacks on Battle Bunny Crossbow for Jinx to hold items. Throughout the game, prioritize picking up items to synthesize Diana's core three items. At 7 units, small reroll to find 2-star core units to stabilize HP, then slowly chase 3-star Diana; if LeBlanc hasn't appeared, you can use 3 Shepherd or 3 Judge units as placeholders. Do not level up before your core 3-star units are hit. After Diana is 3-star at 8 units, prioritize adding Galio to strengthen front-line tankiness, then save 50 gold interest to slowly level up, ensuring healthy economy. At 9 units, complete the composition by adding Karma to activate 4 Traveler trait. Any extra items should prioritize front-line tank items, magic items for Auroa, and physical items for Jinx. Then, slowly chase 3-star 4-cost units for further HP stabilization and a secure first place. The Judge's karmic effect of 10 instances of damage + 15% HP shield is mandatory, as it synergizes with Diana's own shield for infinite shielding, making the front-line almost invincible. If you cannot activate 3 Phantom or get a big lose streak early, resulting in insufficient Battle Bunny Crossbow stacks, the composition's strength will suffer. Diana and Auroa are fixed dual carries, later you can chase 3-star LeBlanc as a replacement for higher ceiling; front-line tanks can be flexibly swapped for other high-tankiness units.

Judge Iron Maiden
T0Scaling

Difficulty: Medium | Recommendation Index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Newly Popular

Core Items

HeroRoleRecommended ItemsAlternative Items
LeBlancMain CarryGuinsoo's Rageblade, Jeweled Gauntlet, Archangel's StaffRabadon's Deathcap, Titanic Warmog, Defensive Breaker
KarmaSecondary Carry/SupportSpear of Shojin, Morellonomicon, Zz'Rot Portal
IllaoiMain TankSteadfast Plate, Warmog's Armor, Spirit VisageDragon's Claw, Thornmail, Frozen Heart
NunuTankSpare defensive items

Operation Strategy

Early game, rely on Bodyguard units paired with backline carries for stable transitions, such as Illaoi and Nunu. Prioritize synthesizing LeBlanc's core offensive items, like Guinsoo's Rageblade and Jeweled Gauntlet. At the start of the game, immediately check the Judge refresh modifiers, prioritizing the "10 Mana every 4 seconds" modifier. Early game, focus on accumulating gold, don't blindly reroll. Prioritize assembling 4 Bodyguard synergy to stabilize HP, using strong 2-star units to maintain board strength. At stage 4-2, level up to 8 units promptly, focusing on searching for core LeBlanc and completing the 4 Bodyguard system. All units at 2-star already provide HP stabilization. If you have ample unit copies, you can push for 3-star LeBlanc to raise the ceiling. Level up to 9 to finalize the composition, replacing Wee Treant with Nasus and Blitzcrank to activate 6 Bodyguard synergy. Allocate any spare defensive items to Nunu to further enhance the front-line's overall damage absorption. The front-line Bodyguard heroes form a sturdy defense, while LeBlanc and Karma and other damage dealers are safely positioned in the backline. Adjust LeBlanc's positioning flexibly based on enemy infiltrators or area-of-effect damage to ensure her safe attack space. If the Judge modifier at the start offers a HP shield effect, you can immediately abandon the "Iron Maiden" system and pivot to "Infinite Shield Diana", allowing for flexible switching between two playstyles.

Star-Seeking Will Jax
T0Scaling

Difficulty: Easy | Recommendation Index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Newly Popular

Core Items

HeroRoleRecommended ItemsAlternative Items
JaxMain CarryBloodthirster, Titan's Resolve, Guinsoo's RagebladeRabadon's Deathcap, Edge of Night
Milio / LuluSecondary CarrySpear of Shojin, Rabadon's Deathcap, Jeweled Gauntlet
PantheonMain TankSunfire Cape, Warmog's Armor, Plate Armor

Jax Artifact Recommendations: Rapid Firecannon, Spear of Shojin, Wit's End, Mitten Gauntlet (Artifact).

Operation Strategy

Early game, don't rush to level up. After getting "Star-Seeking Will" at 2-1, use Twisted Fate, Talon to activate 3 Stargazer first, then save gold for interest. If you have 3 Stargazer plus a 2-star front-line, and Jax has one item, you can aim for a winstreak. At 3-2, level up to 6 units. This is a crucial reroll. Reroll heavily down to around 30 gold, finding 2-star Jax and the basic composition structure. 2-star Jax is strong early, supporting a slow reroll for 3-star. Reroll slowly while maintaining around 30/50 gold. You must hit 3-star Jax before 4-1. After 3-star Jax, immediately save gold to level up. Prioritize chasing 3-star Jax, then Pantheon and Milio to 3-star. One 3-star unit for front and backline is enough to go to level 7, then 8, no need to wait for all. At level 8, add Rhaast with Kayn (or Morgana). If conditions allow, continue to chase Lulu and Maokai. Late game, you'll generally play until the end at level 8. If HP is healthy, push to 9 for 5-cost units. Recommended to stand in the backline corner, adjusting flexibly based on the Stargazer positions. Pantheon is the strongest main tank; if not found, Maokai or Rammus can substitute. If still no tanks, find other tanks. Secondary carries can be other 2-star 4-cost or 5-cost damage dealers.

Oracle Laser Aurelion Sol
T0.5Scaling

Difficulty: High | Recommendation Index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Newly Popular

Core Items

HeroRoleRecommended Items
Aurelion SolMain CarryJeweled Gauntlet, Rabadon's Deathcap, Striker's Flail
NunuMain TankFrozen Heart, Plate Armor, Sterak's Gage

Operation Strategy

Oracle Laser Aurelion Sol is a popular composition in the current set, especially strong against single-tank compositions, rapidly melting their HP. The core relies on the pure burst damage of 2-star 4-cost front-liners and 2-star Aurelion Sol, as well as activating 3 Oracle at level 9 for higher ceiling. It's not a mindless composition; it requires precise scaling tempo and itemization. Hitting 2-star front-liners and 2-star Aurelion Sol by early Stage 4 allows for stable HP and securing top 4. Compared to T0 compositions, it's slightly weaker but has top 4 potential when completed. When other compositions aren't working out, it can be a strong pivot option. It has a higher difficulty, not suitable for mindless play, recommended for players familiar with mid-game pivots and economy management. At stage 4-2, level up to 8 units and start rerolling for 2-star Aurelion Sol and 2-star front-liners. 4-2 is a critical reroll timing; leveling to 8 too early will crash your economy, while too late may result in being defeated by other completed compositions. Prioritize making Aurelion Sol's Jeweled Gauntlet and the main tank's Frozen Heart, then complete Aurelion Sol's second damage item and front-line tank items. If HP is healthy, economy is good, and units are rolling smoothly, push to 9 units to add Bard or Sona to activate 3 Oracle for higher ceiling. Position Aurelion Sol in a safe corner for damage, and the main tank at the very front to absorb damage. Front-line can be spread out or single-stacked. Prioritize economy augments, such as "Ahri" (provides gold and experience) or other augments that help you level to 8 by 4-2, ensuring enough gold for rerolling.

Genius Inventor Zoe
T0Scaling

Difficulty: Easy | Recommendation Index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Consistently Popular

Core Items

HeroRoleRecommended Items
ZoeMain CarryRabadon's Deathcap, Jeweled Gauntlet, Void Staff, Ekko's Patience
LeonaMain TankPlate Armor, Dragon's Claw, Spirit Visage, Ionic Spark

Operation Strategy

The core of this composition is to achieve Zoe's infinite spell casting through the Judge trait's 10 instances of damage and mana regeneration, combined with Ekko's Patience item, dealing massive damage. This is a T0-tier, high-strength composition that is relatively simple to play, suitable for players seeking high burst and perpetual abilities. Early game, prioritize using the Sea Demon trait to randomly acquire Leona and Zoe. At level 5, you can activate 2 Futurist to increase reroll chances, aiming to find 3-star Zoe in one go before level 6. Mid-game, when the Judge's 10 instances of damage and mana regen synergize with Ekko's Patience, infinite abilities are achieved. Prioritize securing Zoe's key items. Late game, level up to add higher quality heroes. Use Nunu as a control unit, and LeBlanc and Karma for extra value and utility. Prioritize choosing Divine Forge, Dormant Forge, Grand Adventure augments. Special augments can include Yasuo's Starlight Grid or Varus's Duplicator. The composition's strength lies in Zoe's high burst and sustained damage from infinite abilities. For climbing, the advice is to seize the early to mid-game tempo, quickly reaching 3-star Zoe and completing core items.

Infinite Laser Aurelion Sol
T0Scaling

Difficulty: Easy | Recommendation Index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Newly Popular

Core Items

HeroRoleRecommended Items
Aurelion SolMain CarryJeweled Gauntlet, Rabadon's Deathcap, Rabadon's Deathcap
KarmaSupport/Secondary CarrySpear of Shojin, Morellonomicon, Void Staff
NunuMain TankFrozen Heart, Sunfire Cape, Helmet

Operation Strategy

In the TFT S17 Star Forged set, patch 17.3, "Infinite Laser Aurelion Sol" has become a strong choice. This patch significantly buffed Aurelion Sol's stats, making his damage output qualitatively different. The composition is built around Aurelion Sol as a pure damage system, using the Oracle trait for efficient mana regeneration to continuously unleash lasers and suppress opponents. It's easy to pick up and play, suitable for both beginners and casual players. Early game, prioritize using the Shepherd trait for economy. Pre-build Aurelion Sol's items on Lissandra as an item holder. For Star God's Blessing, prioritize magic power items to quickly synthesize Aurelion Sol's core item, Rabadon's Deathcap. You can also choose to lose-streak with Phantom to accumulate resources. Mid-game, at stages 4-1 to 4-2, level up to 8 units and start searching for the core units of the entire system, leveling main carries to 2-star to stabilize HP. If you cannot activate 4 Bodyguard synergy, directly use Galio as a front-line substitute to ensure overall tankiness. Late game, after Aurelion Sol successfully reaches 2-star, push aggressively for higher levels. At 9 units, complete the 3 Oracle synergy to accelerate skill cooldowns. Prioritize synthesizing armor/magic resist reduction items to maximize Aurelion Sol's laser damage. You can also add Rhaast for additional utility. Recommended augments include economy-focused ones (Four-Cost Cohort, Late Game Specialist, etc.) and offensive ones (Seraph's Embrace, Custom Forged, etc.).

Nova Nine-Five
T0.5Scaling

Difficulty: Medium | Recommendation Index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Newly Popular

Core Items

HeroRoleRecommended ItemsAlternative Items
GravesMain CarryRuthless CleaveTitanic Hydra, Demon Axe, Statikk Shiv
FioraPhysical CarryQuicksilver Sash / Edge of Night, Giant Slayer, Sterak's GageNone
VexMagic CarryGuinsoo's Rageblade, Defense Breaker, Hextech GunbladeNone
Tahm Kench / NunuMain TankSunfire Cape, Warmog's Armor, Plate ArmorNone

Operation Strategy

This is a high-cost scaling composition that focuses on economy management and completing high-cost units in the late game to dominate the match. The core damage dealer is Graves; his ability upgrade should prioritize the Warrior template, then continuously click Lead Shot until Laser Trajectory appears. After the hotfix, the chance of sneaking a 3-star 4-cost is lower, making this the highest winrate composition currently if your economy is good. It revolves around the Nova trait with Aatrox and Akali. Aatrox provides armor/magic resist shred for all allies, and Akali grants critical strike to all allies, greatly boosting the damage of 5-cost units like Graves, Fiora, and Vex. The composition typically completes at level 9, consisting of Aatrox, Akali, Maokai, Tahm Kench, Fiora, Shen, Morgana, and Graves, forming multiple trait synergies. Early game, prioritize transitioning with 3 Sea Demon with physical items or Dabei with attack speed items. Depending on your economy, HP, and presence of other players, choose to push to 9 and reroll heavily at 4-2/4-5/4-7. If your HP is around 50, reroll for 2-star main tank + two 2-star carries, then push to 10. After hitting full quality, always scout other players' boards to prevent 3-star 4-cost units from being stolen, and remember to hold their units.

Mech-Flex
T0.5Scaling

Difficulty: Medium | Recommendation Index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Newly Popular

Core Items

HeroRoleRecommended ItemsAlternative Items
Aurelion SolMain CarryJeweled Gauntlet, Rabadon's Deathcap, Defense BreakerVoid Staff
GalioMain TankPlate Armor, Sterak's Gage, Titan's ResolveFrozen Heart, Spirit Visage
Master YiSecondary CarrySpare warrior itemsNone

Operation Strategy

This is currently the easiest 4-cost composition to lose-streak and stabilize HP with. Its flexible build and lower cost make it especially suitable for transitioning with magic or tank items, or starting with a lose-streak. In TFT, Aurelion Sol's ability can directly bypass the front-line to hit the back-line, making it a T0.5 strength composition that can be hard-forced every game. The standard composition includes Urgot, Viktor, Galio, Tahm Kench, Master Yi, Aurelion Sol, forming 6 Mech, 2 Brawler, 2 Berserker, 2 Psychic. This composition, combined with Tahm Kench, makes it easy to sneak 3-star 4-cost units. Early game, use 2 Futurist / 3 Phantom / 3 Sea Demon for transition, accumulating gold and perfect items. Around 4-2, push to 8 and reroll heavily. Build the recommended composition based on your rolls, remembering to transform all Mech units. After Aurelion Sol and Galio are 2-star, save gold and decide whether to push to 9 or chase 3-stars based on competition.

Triple Plate Full Screen Stun Aatrox
T2Rank-Stealing Comp

Difficulty: Medium | Recommendation Index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Rank-Stealing Comp

Core Items

HeroRoleRecommended ItemsAlternative Items
AatroxMain Carry/ControlSteadfast Plate x3

Operation Strategy

The core of this composition is to center around Aatrox (Aatrox), equipping three Steadfast Plates and combining with the Nova Ops Squad trait to achieve full-screen stun control. It's a niche option suitable for rank-stealing. Consider this if you have multiple Aatrox copies or many Plate items early.

Early Game (Stages 1-3): At 3 units, use 3 Sea Demon for transition. Prioritize accumulating 50 gold interest to level up, while using Sea Demon trait to earn gold and acquire units.

Mid Game (Stages 4-5): At 4 units, use 2 Berserker for transition, continuing to maintain 50 gold interest. At this stage, you can reroll while maintaining 30 gold interest to hit 3-star Aatrox (Aatrox). If you have many Caitlyn copies, you can chase 3-star simultaneously. At 5 units, activate 2 Nova Ops Squad for transition, continue saving gold to level up. Prioritize taking combat or item augments.

Late Game (Stage 6+): At 6 units, activate 2 Brawler for transition, continue saving gold to level up. If you have a Nova Ops Squad emblem, consider replacing Caitlyn with Master Yi or other 5-cost units. At 7 units, transition to 4 Nova Ops Squad. If you can reach 5 Nova Ops Squad, you will gain a selector, directly granting Aatrox a special full-screen stun ability. At 8 units, start rerolling to hit 2-star Kindred for a basic composition completion. If your HP is below 30, you can chase 3-star 4-cost heroes at the current level. At 9 units, continue rerolling to chase 2-star high-cost units to complete the composition. After hitting full quality, you need to be mindful of opponents to prevent 3-star 4-cost units from being stolen.

Genius Nunu Nine-Five
SScaling

Difficulty: Medium | Recommendation Index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Newly Popular

Core Items

HeroRoleRecommended ItemsAlternative Items
ZoeMain CarryNot explicitly providedNot explicitly provided
AnnieSecondary CarryNot explicitly providedNot explicitly provided
NunuSupport/DamagePrioritize pairing with Hero AugmentsNot explicitly provided

Operation Strategy

This is a reroll-to-high-cost scaling composition, aiming to transition from an early reroll to a completed high-cost board. Best to go for this if you start with a Prodigy emblem or have many magic items.

Early Game (Stages 1-3): At 4 units, use 3 Prodigy trait for transition. Prioritize making Zoe's items, then Annie's items. Prioritize saving 50 gold to level up using interest.

Mid Game (Stages 4-5): At 5 units, use 2 Ox Force Guardian for transition. If you have a Spatula or Prodigy emblem, prioritize acquiring it for a significant power spike. At 6 units, use 2 Psychic for transition. In normal play, maintain a balance of economy, items, and combat power. At 7 units, use 2 Mischief Maker for transition. At this level, you need to control interest around 30 gold and reroll for 3-star Zoe or 3-star Annie before leveling up.

Late Game (Stage 6+): At 8 units, use 2 Mystic Guard for transition. If your HP is below 30, you can do a small reroll for 2-star core units before leveling to 9. Remember to keep 5-cost units like Fiddlesticks and Urgot, which can be used later by Syndra to pull units onto the board. At 9 units: Start rerolling for 2-star high-cost units for a strong completion. If Amumu (economy) is on the board, you can freely chase 2-star 5-cost units later and swap them into the board as needed, potentially even chasing 3-star 5-cost units.

Recommended Augments

Highly Recommended:

  • Prodigy Heart - Core augment, suitable for early game.

  • Late Game Specialist

  • Pandora's Items

  • Laughter is Contagious

  • Double Bubble

  • Axiom Arc

  • Last Stand

  • Hedge Fund+

  • Strong DD Neighborhood Secondary Recommended:

  • Nunu: In Your Face Snowball

  • Zoe: Double Bubble

  • Camille: Wanted Poster (Choose if external quality is low, provides 6 gold at once)

  • Monster Guardian Recommendations:

    • Best: Amumu (Economy)

  • Next best: Scuttler, Turret

Real Combat Advanced Tips

  1. Leveraging S17 Mech Aurelion Sol's Backline Bypass Mechanic: In the TFT S17 set, Aurelion Sol's ability can directly bypass front-line units to damage enemy backline units. This gives Mech compositions a huge advantage against traditional compositions with sturdy front-lines. For positioning, consider placing Aurelion Sol diagonally opposite the enemy's main carry to maximize his damage efficiency. Combined with Galio's tankiness and crowd control, this effectively protects Aurelion Sol and creates opportunities for him to deal damage.

  2. Flexible Economy Management for High-Cost Compositions: For high-cost scaling compositions, early economy accumulation is key. Besides traditional economy augments, you can use 3 Sea Demon or 2 Futurist for winstreak transitions, or go for a lose streak to gain Phantom benefits. Due to the special mechanic of Stage 2 providing 2-cost units, prioritize using 3 Sea Demon for winstreak transitions. When rerolling mid-game, flexibly assess your HP and the presence of other players to decide whether to push to 9 for 5-cost units, or chase 3-star 4-cost units at level 8, avoiding crashing your economy and HP by forcing levels.

  3. Item Prioritization and Flexible Adaptation for Multi-Carry Compositions: In multi-carry compositions like Stargazer Sniper Xayah and Treant Nine-Five Jhin, it's crucial to ensure the main carries, Xayah / Jhin, have their core damage items. Simultaneously, items for secondary carries Jhin / Vex should follow closely. Flexibly adjust positioning to counter different opponents, ensuring core damage dealers have safe attack space. In the late game, adjust item configurations in real-time based on combat situations to fully utilize the multi-carry advantage.

  4. Phantom Stacks and Core Hero Ability Focus: For optimizing Phantom stacks, Aurelion Sol and Nova Nine-Five perform best when Phantom stacks reach 400 or 500 stacks. For the Judge Diana playstyle, Phantom stacks of 200 or 300 stacks are recommended. For Graves' ability focus, the current Drawn Sword / Pineapple Graves combination is optimal.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

The early S17 set has a relatively slow tempo. Prioritize a winstreak transition with 3 Sea Demon or a lose streak to gain economy with 2 Futurist. In this environment, high-cost Nine-Five and 3-star 4-cost stealing compositions are the top choices for first place. If your early game transitions smoothly and economy is good, you can choose Nova Nine-Five. If you want to reroll for quality at level 8, Mech-Flex is a very good choice due to its unique mechanics and stable strength. For beginners or players with a rough start, Star Forged Fate Twisted Fate and other 3-cost reroll compositions are also good strategies for stabilizing your rank.

The operational challenges for these two 10k HP compositions lie in their extreme reliance on specific Chosen units and core items. Zilean needs to be 3-star with full items to consistently revive all allies and stack HP; Irelia requires Divine Blade Chosen and fixed items like Archangel's Staff, Titan's Resolve, and Bloodthirster to achieve 10k HP true damage. If you cannot get the crucial Chosen unit or core items early, it will significantly impact the composition's strength and 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 10k HP compositions.

For S16.8's Demacia Mer and Freljord Elder archetypes, when facing magic compositions, Demacia Mer's Taric provides magic resist, while Freljord Elder relies on Ornn's tankiness and the double ice turret control. You can prioritize stacking magic resist items like Dragon's Claw and Spirit Visage on your front-line. When facing physical compositions, focus more on physical defense items like Plate Armor and Thornmail. Furthermore, the Freljord trait's armor/magic resist shred and bonus damage benefit all damage types, while Demacia's Radiant Items can also be adjusted based on the carry's damage type, for example, giving Mer or Lux magic burst items, or Shyvana physical sustain items, allowing for flexible adaptation.