Set:16
Sample Size:732,372 ranked games
Tier:SILVER
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This comp has a Very Low contested risk and is rarely contested. The most contested units are likely Ambessa, Bel'Veth, Swain due to their popularity across multiple comps. You should be able to hit your key units without much competition.

5.25
Avg Placement
0.00%
First Place Rate
58.33%
Top 4 Rate
0.05%
Pick Rate

Bilgewater / Noxus / Void / Bruiser / Juggernaut / Slayer builds: Ambessa with Red Buff, Sterak's Gage, Thief's Gloves (100.00% WR, +41.67% difference); Bel'Veth with Vanquisher Emblem, Guinsoo's Rageblade, Hextech Gunblade (100.00% WR, +41.67% difference); Nautilus with Crownguard, Sunfire Cape, Evenshroud (100.00% WR, +41.67% difference)

Ambessa
Ambessa
100.00%
Win Rate
+41.67%
Difference
Nautilus
Nautilus
100.00%
Win Rate
+41.67%
Difference

Strategy Guide

  • Win Condition: 3-Cost Reroll - 3-star Gangplank as your primary carry.
  • Reroll Targets: 3-star Gangplank. Roll down at level 7 where 3-cost units have the highest appearance rate.
  • Economy: Medium Cost comp (69g investment). Play strongest board, pivot based on items and units hit.
  • Items: Best-in-slot items add +41.7% win rate - hold components.
  • Carousel Priority: Recurve Bow and Giant's Belt.
  • Augment Synergies: Look for Reroll augments (Three's a Crowd, Pandora's Items), Bilgewater trait augments.
3-Cost Reroll
Low Contest
Flexible Start
Hold For BiS Items
Committed
Reroll Lvl 7

Illaoi is a 1-cost unit with an optimal reroll level of 4. Rek'Sai and Sion are 2-cost units with an optimal reroll level of 6. Gangplank and Nautilus are 3-cost units with an optimal reroll level of 7. Ambessa, Bel'Veth and Swain are 4-cost units with an optimal reroll level of 10.

    • Illaoi
      Illaoi
    Gold cost icon1 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 4

    • Rek'Sai
      Rek'Sai
    • Sion
      Sion
    Gold cost icon2 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 6

    • Gangplank
      Gangplank
    • Nautilus
      Nautilus
    Gold cost icon3 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 7

    • Ambessa
      Ambessa
    • Bel'Veth
      Bel'Veth
    • Swain
      Swain
    Gold cost icon4 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 10

This is the suggested positioning for the champions in this TFT team comp. Positioning is based on the roles of the units.

Win rates and pick rates for Illaoi, Rek'Sai, Sion, Gangplank, Nautilus, Ambessa, Bel'Veth, Swain at different star levels (1-star, 2-star, 3-star).

Champion
-
Win Rate: 58.3%
Pick Rate: 100.0%
-
-
Win Rate: 58.3%
Pick Rate: 100.0%
-
Win Rate: 0.0%
Pick Rate: 8.3%
Win Rate: 63.6%
Pick Rate: 91.7%
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-
Win Rate: 37.5%
Pick Rate: 66.7%
Win Rate: 100.0%
Pick Rate: 33.3%
Win Rate: 0.0%
Pick Rate: 8.3%
Win Rate: 63.6%
Pick Rate: 91.7%
-
Win Rate: 44.4%
Pick Rate: 75.0%
Win Rate: 100.0%
Pick Rate: 25.0%
-
Win Rate: 44.4%
Pick Rate: 75.0%
Win Rate: 100.0%
Pick Rate: 25.0%
-
Win Rate: 77.8%
Pick Rate: 75.0%
Win Rate: 0.0%
Pick Rate: 25.0%
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Top 5 items by win rate for each champion. Illaoi's best item is Dragon's Claw with a 58.2% win rate. Rek'Sai's best item is Thief's Gloves with a 44.9% win rate. Sion's best item is Bramble Vest with a 61.9% win rate. Gangplank's best item is Quicksilver with a 65.2% win rate. Nautilus's best item is Evenshroud with a 66.9% win rate. Ambessa's best item is Giant Slayer with a 72.1% win rate. Bel'Veth's best item is Thief's Gloves with a 66.8% win rate. Swain's best item is Ionic Spark with a 69.8% win rate. Items with low pick rates are excluded.

Champion
#1
#2
#3
#4
#5
Dragon's Claw58.2%
Evenshroud58.1%
Bramble Vest54.9%
Thief's Gloves53.8%
Bloodthirster50.8%
Thief's Gloves44.9%
Striker's Flail40.2%
Titan's Resolve40.0%
Hand Of Justice39.9%
Sterak's Gage39.8%
Bramble Vest61.9%
Dragon's Claw60.8%
Sunfire Cape58.2%
Spirit Visage58.0%
Steadfast Heart56.8%
Quicksilver65.2%
Striker's Flail60.8%
Hand Of Justice60.3%
Giant Slayer58.9%
Sterak's Gage58.3%
Evenshroud66.9%
Bramble Vest60.1%
Sunfire Cape59.7%
Steadfast Heart58.7%
Spirit Visage58.4%
Giant Slayer72.1%
Thief's Gloves72.0%
Quicksilver68.8%
Sterak's Gage67.9%
Hand Of Justice66.5%
Thief's Gloves66.8%
Kraken's Fury63.6%
Giant Slayer62.7%
Quicksilver59.8%
Edge of Night56.5%
Ionic Spark69.8%
Protector's Vow69.7%
Steadfast Heart68.3%
Dragon's Claw67.2%
Bramble Vest67.1%

If contested, consider pivoting to Bilgewater / Bruiser (8 shared units, 4.22 avg place).

Playstyle Analysis

Playstyle ArchetypeFortress

This composition prioritizes survivability above all else, aiming to outlast opponents through superior tankiness and sustain.

AggressionVery Defensive

This composition prioritizes survival and scaling over early aggression. Deals ~72 avg damage per game.

DurabilityVery Durable

Units in this comp are very durableunits survive significantly longer than average in fights.

Power SpikeMid Game

Bilgewater / Noxus / Void / Bruiser / Juggernaut / Slayer reaches full power in stages 4-5, aiming to close out before opponents scale. Games typically end around round 29.

Detailed Analysis

Bilgewater / Noxus / Void / Bruiser / Juggernaut / Slayer is classified as a Fortress composition in TFT Patch 16.2. With a 58.3% win rate and 5.25 average placement, this comp is among the strongest options in the current meta.

Damage Profile: This composition is very defensive — it prioritizes survival and scaling over early aggression. This defensive approach means you may lose some early fights, but you'll have more HP remaining when your comp comes online.

Game Phase Strategy: Balance your economy with board strength to stay healthy while scaling into your mid-game power spike.

Stage-by-Stage Guide

Understanding when to level, roll, and transition is crucial for maximizing your success with Bilgewater / Noxus / Void / Bruiser / Juggernaut / Slayer. This guide breaks down the optimal play pattern for each stage of the game.

Stage 2Early Game
Build economy
Collect Gangplank copies
Play strongest board

Focus on building economy while collecting Gangplank copies. Play your strongest board with any 2-star units you hit naturally. Look for Illaoi and Rek'Sai as early game frontline. Aim to have 30-40 gold by the Stage 2 carousel.

Stage 3Transition
Level to 7 at 3-2
Start slow rolling
Commit or pivot decision

Stage 3 is your key decision point. If you've collected 5+ copies of Gangplank by Stage 3-2, commit to the reroll strategy. Level to 7 at Stage 3-2 and begin slow rolling. At level 7, 3-cost units have the highest appearance rate.

Stage 4Power Spike
Hit 3-star carry
Stop rolling, start leveling
Add high-cost units

By Stage 4, you should be close to or have already hit your 3-star Gangplank. Once you 3-star your primary carry, stop rolling and begin leveling. Transition to leveling at Stage 4-5 or 5-1.

Stage 5+Late Game
Add remaining upgrades
Scout and position
Find legendaries if possible

Your 3-star carry should be online and dealing massive damage. Focus on adding your remaining high-cost units and finding optimal positioning against the remaining players. Scout remaining players and position to counter their carries.

Economy Summary
87gTotal Cost
HighInvestment
Lvl 7Reroll At

This is a high economy investment that requires disciplined gold management during your reroll phase. Slow roll above 50 gold until you hit your 3-star targets.

Full Written Guide

Stage 2: Early Game

Focus on building economy while collecting Gangplank copies. Play your strongest board with any 2-star units you hit naturally. Look for Illaoi and Rek'Sai as early game frontline. Aim to have 30-40 gold by the Stage 2 carousel.

Stage 3: Transition

Stage 3 is your key decision point. If you've collected 5+ copies of Gangplank by Stage 3-2, commit to the reroll strategy. Level to 7 at Stage 3-2 and begin slow rolling. At level 7, 3-cost units have the highest appearance rate.

Stage 4: Power Spike

By Stage 4, you should be close to or have already hit your 3-star Gangplank. Once you 3-star your primary carry, stop rolling and begin leveling. Transition to leveling at Stage 4-5 or 5-1.

Stage 5+: Late Game

Your 3-star carry should be online and dealing massive damage. Focus on adding your remaining high-cost units and finding optimal positioning against the remaining players. Scout remaining players and position to counter their carries.

Player Damage Analysis

This shows which units survive fights long enough to deal damage to the enemy player in Bilgewater / Noxus / Void / Bruiser / Juggernaut / Slayer. Units that stay alive longer contribute more player damage — so this reflects both damage output and survivability, helping you identify which units to protect and prioritize.

Damage ProfileSpread Damage

Multiple units survive and contribute player damage. This makes the comp resilient — losing one unit doesn't cripple your damage.

#1
SwainContributor
13.9%
#2
AmbessaContributor
13.7%
#3
NautilusContributor
12.6%
#4
GangplankContributor
12.6%
#5
Bel'VethContributor
12.5%
#6
SionContributor
12.3%
#7
IllaoiContributor
11.6%
#8
Rek'SaiContributor
10.9%

Key Takeaways

1
Resilient comp — damage is spread, so losing one unit won't cripple you
2
Flexible positioning — focus on overall board survival rather than protecting one unit
Full Damage Breakdown

Top Survivor: Swain contributes 13.9% of total player damage. This unit reliably survives to deal player damage, though other units also contribute meaningfully.

Other Key Survivors: Ambessa (13.7%), Nautilus (12.6%). These units also survive fights consistently and contribute to your player damage total.

Positioning Tip: Your damage is spread across multiple units, so you're less reliant on any single unit surviving. This gives you more flexibility in positioning.

When to Play Bilgewater / Noxus / Void / Bruiser / Juggernaut / Slayer

Bilgewater / Noxus / Void / Bruiser / Juggernaut / Slayer is a SILVER tier composition in TFT Set 16 with a 58.3% win rate and 5.25 average placement.

Strengths

  • High 58.3% win rate makes this a top-tier composition
  • Gangplank can be 3-starred for power spikes
  • Strong trait synergies across multiple activated traits

Weaknesses

  • Higher 5.25 average placement indicates inconsistency
  • Requires specific items on carries to maximize potential
  • Can struggle if key units are contested

Strategic Tips

1
Economy Strategy

Focus on 3-starring Gangplank for a 100.0% win rate power spike.

2
Itemization

Prioritize items for your main carry. Check the Top Items section for optimal builds.

3
Positioning

Place Swain and Nautilus in the frontline to protect carries in the backline. Use the positioning board above as a guide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What traits does this comp use?

This composition uses the following traits: Bilgewater, Noxus, Void, Bruiser, Juggernaut, Slayer.

What are the carries of this TFT Comp?

The primary carries for this composition are Gangplank (3-Star Win Rate: 100.0%, Pick Rate: 33.3%).

What is the best positioning for this composition?

Place your carries in the backline and your tanks like Swain and Nautilus in the frontline to absorb damage. Check the positioning board above for exact placement.

Is this composition good in the current meta?

This composition has a win rate of 58.33% and an average placement of 5.25, making it a strong contender in the current meta.

What item builds does Bilgewater / Noxus / Void / Bruiser / Juggernaut / Slayer use?

Bilgewater / Noxus / Void / Bruiser / Juggernaut / Slayer performs best with these item builds: Ambessa with Red Buff, Sterak's Gage, Thief's Gloves (100.00% win rate, +41.67% difference from comp average); Bel'Veth with Vanquisher Emblem, Guinsoo's Rageblade, Hextech Gunblade (100.00% win rate, +41.67% difference from comp average); Nautilus with Crownguard, Sunfire Cape, Evenshroud (100.00% win rate, +41.67% difference from comp average).

Is Bilgewater / Noxus / Void / Bruiser / Juggernaut / Slayer contested in TFT Set 16?

Bilgewater / Noxus / Void / Bruiser / Juggernaut / Slayer is relatively uncontested with only a 0.1% pick rate, making it a good choice when you want to avoid fighting for units. You can often hit your key champions like your carries without much competition.

What is the win condition for Bilgewater / Noxus / Void / Bruiser / Juggernaut / Slayer?

The win condition for Bilgewater / Noxus / Void / Bruiser / Juggernaut / Slayer is "3-Cost Reroll". This is a reroll composition that focuses on 3-starring Gangplank as the primary carry. Focus on 3-starring Gangplank which has a 100.0% win rate when upgraded.

Should I reroll or level with Bilgewater / Noxus / Void / Bruiser / Juggernaut / Slayer?

Yes, Bilgewater / Noxus / Void / Bruiser / Juggernaut / Slayer is a reroll composition. You should slow roll at level 7 where 3-cost units have the highest appearance rate. Your primary reroll targets are Gangplank (100.0% win rate at 3-star). Save gold above 50 and roll excess gold each round until you hit your 3-star units.

How much gold does Bilgewater / Noxus / Void / Bruiser / Juggernaut / Slayer cost to build?

Bilgewater / Noxus / Void / Bruiser / Juggernaut / Slayer is a high cost composition requiring approximately 87 gold investment to complete. Prioritize economy early, maintain 50+ gold interest, and avoid rolling until you have a strong economic foundation.

What are the best pivot options for Bilgewater / Noxus / Void / Bruiser / Juggernaut / Slayer?

Bilgewater / Noxus / Void / Bruiser / Juggernaut / Slayer is committed composition with few pivot options - decide early if contested. The best pivot options share key units like Ambessa and Bel'Veth. If you're contested, look at similar compositions that use these same champions with different supporting units.

When should I pivot away from Bilgewater / Noxus / Void / Bruiser / Juggernaut / Slayer?

You should consider pivoting away from Bilgewater / Noxus / Void / Bruiser / Juggernaut / Slayer if: (1) you see 2+ players contesting your key units in the early game, (2) you're not hitting your core champions by stage 3-2, or (3) you find stronger units for an alternative comp. The best pivot is Bilgewater / Bruiser with a 58.4% win rate. Scout your lobby at stage 2-1 and 3-2 to decide. Check the Pivot Suggestions section above for 1 alternative compositions.