Most Popular TFT Comps - Set 16 Meta

This table displays the most commonly played TFT Set 16 team compositions based on pick rate, showing current meta trends and popular strategies. Top 8-champion Set 16 compositions: Defender (72.9% WR, 3.3 avg), Defender (30.5% WR, 5.4 avg), Defender (39.7% WR, 5.1 avg). Defender/Disruptor leads with 72.89% win rate and 3.33 average placement. Defender follows at 30.52% win rate. Analyzing 47 8-comp compositions with real-time performance statistics.

TFT Comps - 8 Champions TFT Comps - 9 Champions

Primary	Champions	Builds	Traits	Avg	Win	First	Pick
Targon	★★ Kog'Maw ★★ Neeko ★★ Vi ★★★ Leona ★★★ Malzahar ★★★ Zoe ★★ Seraphine ★★ Taric	★★★ ★★★	Defender (2)Disruptor (2)Piltover (2)Arcanist (2)Void (2)Targon (1)	3.33 Avg Place	72.89% Win Rate	20.66% First Place	1.74% Pick Rate	View
Yordle	★★ Lulu ★★ Rumble ★★ Poppy ★★★ Teemo ★★ Kennen ★★ Kobuko & Yuumi ★★ Fizz ★★ Veigar	★★ ★★	Yordle (8)Defender (2)Arcanist (2)	5.43 Avg Place	30.52% Win Rate	5.14% First Place	0.91% Pick Rate	View
Yordle	★★★ Lulu ★★★ Rumble ★★★ Poppy ★★★ Teemo ★★★ Tristana ★★ Kennen ★★ Kobuko & Yuumi ★★ Fizz	-	Yordle (8)Defender (2)	5.06 Avg Place	39.69% Win Rate	6.58% First Place	0.90% Pick Rate	View
Ionia	★★ Shen ★★ Neeko ★★ Yasuo ★★★ Ahri ★★ Kennen ★★ Wukong ★★ Yone Sett	★★ ★★★	Ionia (7)Bruiser (2)Defender (2)Slayer (2)Arcanist (2)The Boss (1)	3.66 Avg Place	67.95% Win Rate	15.33% First Place	0.89% Pick Rate	View
Freljord Zaun	★★ Ashe ★★ Vi ★★★ Jinx ★★ Loris ★★★ Sejuani ★★ Braum ★★ Warwick Lucian & Senna	★★★ ★★	Freljord (3)Zaun (3)Defender (2)Gunslinger (2)Piltover (2)Quickstriker (2)Warden (2)Soulbound (1)	3.36 Avg Place	71.51% Win Rate	17.60% First Place	0.63% Pick Rate	View
Bruiser	★★★ Illaoi ★★★ Shen ★★★ Aphelios ★★★ Bard ★★★ Sion ★★ Kobuko & Yuumi ★★ Wukong Volibear	★★★ ★★★	Bruiser (6)Caretaker (1)Targon (1)	3.40 Avg Place	73.59% Win Rate	14.91% First Place	0.36% Pick Rate	View
Defender Piltover	★★★ Aphelios ★★★ Bard ★★★ Neeko ★★★ Vi ★★ Loris ★★ Nidalee ★★ Swain ★★ Taric	★★ ★★★	Defender (2)Piltover (2)Arcanist (2)Caretaker (1)Huntress (1)Targon (1)	3.19 Avg Place	77.58% Win Rate	15.21% First Place	0.34% Pick Rate	View
Bilgewater	★★ Illaoi ★★ Graves ★★ Twisted Fate ★★ Gangplank ★★ Nautilus ★★ Fizz ★★ Miss Fortune Tahm Kench	-	Bilgewater (7)Bruiser (2)Gunslinger (2)Glutton (1)	5.67 Avg Place	26.76% Win Rate	3.24% First Place	0.33% Pick Rate	View
Yordle	★★★ Lulu ★★★ Rumble ★★★ Poppy ★★★ Teemo ★★★ Tristana ★★ Kennen ★★ Kobuko & Yuumi ★★ Veigar	★★	Yordle (8)Defender (2)Arcanist (2)	4.79 Avg Place	43.25% Win Rate	6.34% First Place	0.32% Pick Rate	View
Yordle	★★★ Lulu ★★★ Rumble ★★ Poppy ★★★ Tristana ★★ Kennen ★★ Kobuko & Yuumi ★★ Fizz ★★ Veigar	★★	Yordle (8)Defender (2)Arcanist (2)	4.86 Avg Place	45.32% Win Rate	6.04% First Place	0.29% Pick Rate	View
Yordle	★★ Rumble ★★ Poppy ★★★ Teemo ★★ Tristana ★★ Kennen ★★ Kobuko & Yuumi ★★ Fizz ★★ Veigar	-	Yordle (8)Defender (2)	5.24 Avg Place	37.28% Win Rate	4.66% First Place	0.25% Pick Rate	View
Zaun	★★ Blitzcrank ★★ Ekko ★★ Vi ★★ Dr. Mundo ★★★ Jinx ★★ Singed ★★ Warwick Lucian & Senna	★★ ★★	Zaun (7)Gunslinger (2)Juggernaut (2)Soulbound (1)	4.10 Avg Place	58.41% Win Rate	12.15% First Place	0.19% Pick Rate	View
Yordle	★★★ Lulu ★★★ Rumble ★★★ Poppy ★★★ Teemo ★★★ Tristana ★★ Kennen ★★ Fizz ★★ Veigar	★★	Yordle (8)Defender (2)Arcanist (2)	4.86 Avg Place	43.43% Win Rate	4.04% First Place	0.17% Pick Rate	View
Yordle	★★★ Lulu ★★★ Rumble ★★★ Teemo ★★★ Tristana ★★ Kennen ★★ Kobuko & Yuumi ★★ Fizz ★★ Veigar	★★	Yordle (8)Defender (2)Arcanist (2)	5.29 Avg Place	32.64% Win Rate	5.18% First Place	0.17% Pick Rate	View
Shadow Isles Warden	★★ Yorick ★★ Gwen ★★ Loris ★★ Braum ★★ Kalista ★★ Seraphine Fiddlesticks Thresh	★★	Shadow Isles (4)Warden (4)Disruptor (2)Piltover (2)Vanquisher (2)Harvester (1)	4.57 Avg Place	45.41% Win Rate	8.11% First Place	0.16% Pick Rate	View
Shadow Isles Warden	★★ Viego ★★ Yorick ★★ Gwen ★★ Loris ★★ Braum ★★ Kalista ★★ Seraphine Thresh	★★	Shadow Isles (5)Warden (4)Disruptor (2)Piltover (2)	5.39 Avg Place	29.89% Win Rate	5.98% First Place	0.16% Pick Rate	View
Warden Shadow Isles	★★ Yorick ★★ Gwen ★★ Loris ★★ Braum ★★ Kalista ★★ Seraphine Ornn Thresh	★★	Warden (5)Shadow Isles (4)Disruptor (2)Piltover (2)Blacksmith (1)	5.23 Avg Place	33.15% Win Rate	5.43% First Place	0.16% Pick Rate	View
Freljord Zaun	★★ Ashe ★★ Vi ★★★ Jinx ★★ Loris ★★★ Sejuani ★★ Braum Miss Fortune ★★ Warwick	★★★ ★★★	Freljord (3)Zaun (3)Defender (2)Gunslinger (2)Piltover (2)Quickstriker (2)Warden (2)	3.53 Avg Place	68.97% Win Rate	15.52% First Place	0.15% Pick Rate	View
Freljord Zaun	★★ Ashe ★★ Vi ★★★ Jinx ★★ Loris ★★ Sejuani ★★ Braum ★★ Taric ★★ Warwick	★★ ★★	Freljord (3)Zaun (3)Defender (2)Piltover (2)Quickstriker (2)Warden (2)Targon (1)	3.94 Avg Place	59.49% Win Rate	11.39% First Place	0.14% Pick Rate	View
Zaun	★★ Blitzcrank ★★ Ekko ★★ Vi ★★ Dr. Mundo ★★ Jinx ★★ Seraphine ★★ Singed ★★ Warwick	★★ ★★	Zaun (7)Juggernaut (2)Disruptor (2)Piltover (2)	4.28 Avg Place	51.82% Win Rate	8.76% First Place	0.12% Pick Rate	View
Bruiser	★★★ Illaoi ★★★ Shen ★★★ Aphelios ★★★ Bard ★★★ Sion ★★ Dr. Mundo ★★ Wukong Volibear	★★★ ★★★	Bruiser (6)Caretaker (1)Targon (1)	3.66 Avg Place	71.90% Win Rate	10.74% First Place	0.11% Pick Rate	View
Void	★★ Kog'Maw ★★ Cho'Gath ★★ Rek'Sai ★★ Malzahar ★★ Bel'Veth ★★ Kai'Sa ★★ Rift Herald Swain	★★ ★★	Void (6)Juggernaut (2)Longshot (2)Arcanist (2)Assimilator (1)	6.08 Avg Place	17.50% Win Rate	0.83% First Place	0.11% Pick Rate	View
Defender Juggernaut	★★★ Aphelios ★★★ Bard ★★★ Neeko ★★★ Vi ★★★ Loris ★★ Nidalee ★★ Swain Shyvana	★★★ ★★★	Defender (2)Juggernaut (2)Piltover (2)Arcanist (2)Caretaker (1)Huntress (1)Dragonborn (1)Targon (1)	3.00 Avg Place	81.03% Win Rate	17.24% First Place	0.10% Pick Rate	View
Warden Juggernaut	★★ Cho'Gath ★★ Loris ★★ Loris ★★ Malzahar ★★ Malzahar ★★ Nautilus ★★ Nautilus ★★ Seraphine	★★ ★★	Juggernaut (2)Disruptor (2)Piltover (2)Void (2)Warden (2)	3.39 Avg Place	72.90% Win Rate	15.89% First Place	0.09% Pick Rate	View
Zaun	★★ Blitzcrank ★★ Ekko ★★ Vi ★★ Dr. Mundo ★★★ Jinx Miss Fortune ★★ Singed ★★ Warwick	★★★ ★★	Zaun (7)Gunslinger (2)Juggernaut (2)	4.43 Avg Place	54.72% Win Rate	6.60% First Place	0.09% Pick Rate	View
Bruiser	★★★ Illaoi ★★★ Shen ★★★ Aphelios ★★★ Bard ★★★ Sion ★★ Dr. Mundo ★★ Kobuko & Yuumi ★★ Wukong	★★★ ★★★	Bruiser (6)Caretaker (1)Targon (1)	4.55 Avg Place	54.29% Win Rate	7.62% First Place	0.09% Pick Rate	View
Noxus	★★ Briar ★★ Sion ★★ Darius ★★ Draven ★★ LeBlanc ★★ Ambessa ★★ Swain Mel	★★	Noxus (7)Juggernaut (2)	4.68 Avg Place	49.52% Win Rate	3.81% First Place	0.09% Pick Rate	View
Zaun	★★ Blitzcrank ★★ Ekko ★★ Vi ★★ Dr. Mundo ★★ Jinx ★★ Singed ★★ Warwick ★★ Wukong	★★ ★★	Zaun (7)Bruiser (2)Juggernaut (2)	4.78 Avg Place	41.75% Win Rate	5.83% First Place	0.09% Pick Rate	View
Bruiser	★★★ Shen ★★★ Aphelios ★★★ Bard ★★★ Sion ★★ Dr. Mundo ★★ Kobuko & Yuumi ★★ Wukong Volibear	★★★ ★★★	Bruiser (6)Caretaker (1)Targon (1)	3.66 Avg Place	67.68% Win Rate	10.10% First Place	0.09% Pick Rate	View
Ionia	★★ Shen ★★ Neeko ★★ Xin Zhao ★★ Yasuo ★★★ Ahri ★★ Kennen ★★ Wukong ★★ Yone	★★ ★★	Ionia (7)Bruiser (2)Defender (2)Slayer (2)Arcanist (2)	5.32 Avg Place	35.71% Win Rate	6.12% First Place	0.09% Pick Rate	View
Zaun	★★ Blitzcrank ★★ Ekko ★★ Vi ★★ Dr. Mundo ★★ Jinx ★★ Singed ★★ Warwick Kindred	★★ ★★	Zaun (7)Juggernaut (2)Quickstriker (2)Eternal (1)	4.21 Avg Place	60.92% Win Rate	4.60% First Place	0.08% Pick Rate	View
Shadow Isles Warden	★★ Viego ★★ Yorick ★★ Gwen ★★ Loris ★★ Nautilus ★★ Braum ★★ Kalista Thresh	★★ ★★	Shadow Isles (5)Warden (5)	5.31 Avg Place	31.76% Win Rate	4.71% First Place	0.08% Pick Rate	View
Bruiser	★★★ Illaoi ★★★ Shen ★★★ Aphelios ★★★ Bard ★★★ Sion ★★ Dr. Mundo ★★ Kobuko & Yuumi Volibear	★★★ ★★★	Bruiser (6)Caretaker (1)Targon (1)	3.76 Avg Place	69.05% Win Rate	14.29% First Place	0.07% Pick Rate	View
Shadow Isles Warden	★★ Viego ★★ Yorick ★★ Gwen ★★ Loris ★★ Braum ★★ Kalista Ornn Thresh		Shadow Isles (5)Warden (5)Blacksmith (1)	5.54 Avg Place	20.99% Win Rate	2.47% First Place	0.07% Pick Rate	View
Shadow Isles Warden	★★ Yorick ★★ Gwen ★★ Loris Ambessa ★★ Braum ★★ Kalista ★★ Seraphine Thresh	★★ ★★	Shadow Isles (4)Warden (4)Disruptor (2)Piltover (2)Vanquisher (2)	5.08 Avg Place	40.54% Win Rate	6.76% First Place	0.07% Pick Rate	View
Noxus	★★ Briar ★★ Sion ★★ Darius ★★ Draven ★★ LeBlanc Ambessa Swain	★★ ★★	Noxus (7)Juggernaut (2)	5.80 Avg Place	24.64% Win Rate	0.00% First Place	0.06% Pick Rate	View
Ionia Noxus	★★ Ahri ★★★ Darius ★★ Kennen ★★ Kobuko & Yuumi ★★★ LeBlanc ★★ Swain ★★ Taric ★★ Wukong	★★★ ★★★	Ionia (3)Noxus (3)Bruiser (2)Defender (2)Invoker (2)Arcanist (2)Yordle (2)Targon (1)	2.86 Avg Place	78.26% Win Rate	31.88% First Place	0.06% Pick Rate	View
Warden Shadow Isles	★★ Yorick ★★ Gwen ★★ Loris ★★ Nautilus ★★ Braum ★★ Kalista ★★ Seraphine Thresh	★★ ★★	Warden (5)Shadow Isles (4)Disruptor (2)Piltover (2)	5.15 Avg Place	41.18% Win Rate	5.88% First Place	0.06% Pick Rate	View
Bruiser	★★★ Illaoi ★★★ Aphelios ★★★ Bard ★★★ Sion ★★ Dr. Mundo ★★ Kobuko & Yuumi ★★ Wukong Volibear	★★★ ★★★	Bruiser (6)Caretaker (1)Targon (1)	3.43 Avg Place	75.00% Win Rate	22.06% First Place	0.06% Pick Rate	View
Zaun	★★ Blitzcrank ★★ Ekko ★★ Vi ★★★ Dr. Mundo ★★★ Jinx ★★ Singed ★★ Warwick Volibear	★★★ ★★	Zaun (7)Bruiser (2)Juggernaut (2)	4.00 Avg Place	62.12% Win Rate	3.03% First Place	0.06% Pick Rate	View
Bilgewater	★★ Illaoi ★★ Graves ★★ Gangplank ★★ Nautilus ★★ Fizz ★★ Miss Fortune Ornn Tahm Kench	★★ ★★	Bilgewater (7)Bruiser (2)Gunslinger (2)Warden (2)Blacksmith (1)Glutton (1)	5.34 Avg Place	31.43% Win Rate	11.43% First Place	0.06% Pick Rate	View
Void	★★ Kog'Maw ★★ Cho'Gath ★★ Rek'Sai ★★ Malzahar ★★ Bel'Veth ★★ Kai'Sa ★★ Rift Herald Volibear	★★	Void (6)Bruiser (2)Longshot (2)Assimilator (1)	5.64 Avg Place	20.31% Win Rate	0.00% First Place	0.06% Pick Rate	View
Defender Juggernaut	★★★ Aphelios ★★★ Bard ★★★ Neeko ★★★ Vi ★★ Loris ★★ Nautilus ★★ Nidalee ★★ Swain	★★★ ★★★	Defender (2)Juggernaut (2)Piltover (2)Arcanist (2)Warden (2)Caretaker (1)Huntress (1)Targon (1)	3.38 Avg Place	69.84% Win Rate	14.29% First Place	0.06% Pick Rate	View
Noxus	★★ Neeko ★★ Sion ★★★ Darius ★★★ Draven ★★ Kobuko & Yuumi ★★★ LeBlanc Swain	★★★	Noxus (5)Bruiser (2)Defender (2)Invoker (2)Arcanist (2)	5.05 Avg Place	32.79% Win Rate	1.64% First Place	0.05% Pick Rate	View
Zaun	★★ Blitzcrank ★★ Ekko ★★ Vi ★★ Dr. Mundo ★★ Jinx ★★ Singed ★★ Warwick Ornn	★★ ★★	Zaun (7)Juggernaut (2)Blacksmith (1)	4.66 Avg Place	47.54% Win Rate	11.48% First Place	0.05% Pick Rate	View
Ixtal	★★ Qiyana ★★★ Bard ★★★ Neeko ★★ Orianna ★★ Vi ★★ Milio ★★ Nidalee ★★ Skarner	★★★ ★★★	Ixtal (5)Defender (2)Invoker (2)Piltover (2)Caretaker (1)Huntress (1)	5.12 Avg Place	33.90% Win Rate	5.08% First Place	0.05% Pick Rate	View
Defender Piltover	★★★ Aphelios ★★★ Bard ★★★ Neeko ★★ Vi ★★ Xin Zhao ★★ Loris ★★ Nidalee ★★ Swain	★★★ ★★★	Defender (2)Piltover (2)Arcanist (2)Warden (2)Caretaker (1)Huntress (1)Targon (1)	3.46 Avg Place	69.49% Win Rate	25.42% First Place	0.05% Pick Rate	View

TFT Set 16 Meta Analysis

This page displays 47 team compositions sorted by popularity to show what the meta is currently playing, based on 11.7K games analyzed from ranked matches. The current meta shows an average win rate of 50.3% and average placement of 4.48 across all tracked compositions.

Top Performing Compositions

The highest win rate composition is Caretaker/Defender with Neeko as the primary carry, achieving a 81.0% win rate. Following closely is Bruiser/Defender at 78.3% win rate, and Caretaker/Defender at 77.6%. These compositions represent the strongest options in the current meta for players looking to maximize their LP gains.

Playstyle Breakdown

Understanding how each composition plays helps you choose the right one for your game state:

Caretaker/Defender (Late Game): scales into late game with consistent top 4 finishes — build around Neeko
Bruiser/Defender (Late Game): scales into late game with consistent top 4 finishes — build around LeBlanc
Caretaker/Defender (Late Game): scales into late game with consistent top 4 finishes — build around Nidalee

Best for Winning Lobbies

If your goal is to win first place rather than just top 4, consider Bruiser/Defender which achieves first place in 31.9% of games. With only a 0.1% pick rate, this composition is rarely contested.

Most Consistent for Climbing

For players focused on consistent LP gains, Bruiser/Defender offers the best average placement at 2.86.Consistent compositions minimize bottom 4 finishes and provide steady climbing, even if they don't win lobbies as often.

Hidden Gems - Uncontested Picks

These compositions have above-average win rates but low pick rates, making them excellent choices when your primary composition is contested:

Caretaker/Defender: 81.0% win rate with only 0.1% pick rate
Bruiser/Defender: 78.3% win rate with only 0.1% pick rate
Caretaker/Defender: 77.6% win rate with only 0.3% pick rate

Meta Contestation

The most popular composition is Defender/Disruptor with a 1.7% pick rate, and it maintains a strong 72.9% win rate despite high contestation. Defender/Arcanist follows at 0.9% pick rate. When multiple players contest the same composition, consider pivoting to less popular alternatives to improve your odds.

🔍

Help us maintain accuracy! If you notice incorrect stats, missing data, or any issues, your feedback directly improves the quality of our data for the entire community.

Report an Issue

TFT Set 16 Comps FAQ

What is the best TFT comp in TFT Set 16?

The best TFT comp in TFT Set 16 is Caretaker/Defender with Neeko as the primary carry, achieving a 81.0% win rate and 3.00 average placement. This composition is effective for climbing ranked and consistently places in top 4.

How do I play the Caretaker/Defender comp?

To play Caretaker/Defender, focus on building around Neeko as your main carry. Look for Neeko and supporting units early, prioritize items that synergize with your carry, and aim to hit your power spike by level 7-8. This comp has a 0.1% pick rate, making it a relatively uncontested option.

What comps are good for climbing in TFT Set 16?

For consistent LP gains in TFT Set 16, Bruiser/Defender offers the best average placement at 2.86. Other reliable options include Caretaker/Defender (3.00 avg) and Caretaker/Defender (3.19 avg). Consistent comps minimize bottom 4 finishes and provide steady climbing.

What is the easiest TFT comp to play?

Caretaker/Defender is a great option for players looking for an easier climb. With a 81.0% win rate but only 0.1% pick rate, you're unlikely to be contested, making the game easier to navigate. Low contestation means you can naturally find your units without having to force pivots.

When should I force a comp vs flex in TFT Set 16?

In TFT Set 16, Defender/Disruptor has a 1.7% pick rate, meaning it's heavily contested. If you see others going for it, consider flexing into alternatives like Caretaker/Defender. Force a comp when you hit early units and items, or when it's uncontested. Flex when you see 2+ players competing for the same units.

What is the current TFT meta in TFT Set 16?

The TFT Set 16 meta is dominated by Defender/Disruptor with 1.7% pick rate, followed by Defender/Arcanist at 0.9%. High pick rate comps define the meta but are often contested. For uncontested games, consider less popular alternatives like Caretaker/Defender (0.1% pick rate).

Should I avoid playing popular comps in TFT?

Not necessarily. Popular comps like Defender/Disruptor (1.7% pick rate) are popular for a reason—they're strong. However, when multiple players contest the same comp, everyone's placement suffers. Scout your lobby early. If 2+ players are forcing the same comp, pivot to alternatives to avoid fighting for units.