Elderwood Alune Comp

TFT Comp

Best Elderwood Alune comp featuring Aphelios in TFT Set 18.

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Set:18
Sample Size:500,000 ranked games
Tier:All Tiers
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5.23
Avg Place
3.12%
First Place
31.64%
Top 4 Rate
0.07%
Pick Rate

This comp averages a 5.23 placement with a 31.6% top 4 rate and a 3.1% first place rate. A 0.1% pick rate makes this a less contested composition.

Attuned / Defender / Elderwood / Fae / Lunar / Rapidfire / Spellweaver builds: Alune with Blue Buff, Morellonomicon, Void Staff (86.70% WR, +55.06% difference); Ornn with Lightshield Crest, Spirit Visage, Warmogs Armor (79.21% WR, +47.57% difference); Xayah with Kraken's Fury, Last Whisper, Red Buff (71.93% WR, +40.29% difference)
Alune
Alune
86.70%
Win Rate
+55.06%
Difference
Xayah
Xayah
71.93%
Win Rate
+40.29%
Difference
High Contested Risk
This comp has High contested risk and is often contested and may require backup plans. The most contested units are Alune, Aphelios, Lillia due to their popularity and high cost. Consider having backup carries in mind.
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Xayah and Ornn are 1-cost units with an optimal reroll level of 4. Alistar and LeBlanc are 2-cost units with an optimal reroll level of 6. Hecarim is a 3-cost unit with an optimal reroll level of 7. Aphelios and Lillia are 4-cost units with an optimal reroll level of 10. Alune is a 5-cost unit with an optimal reroll level of 10.
    • Xayah
      Xayah
    • Ornn
      Ornn
    Gold cost icon1 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 4

    • Alistar
      Alistar
    • LeBlanc
      LeBlanc
    Gold cost icon2 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 6

    • Hecarim
      Hecarim
    Gold cost icon3 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 7

    • Aphelios
      Aphelios
    • Lillia
      Lillia
    Gold cost icon4 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 10

    • Alune
      Alune
    Gold cost icon5 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 10

Strategy Guide

Vertical Elderwood
Highly Contested
Flexible Start
Hold For BiS Items
Moderate Flexibility
Win Condition
Vertical Elderwood - maximize Elderwood trait for synergy bonuses.
Economy
Medium Cost comp (66g investment). Play strongest board, pivot based on items and units hit.
Contest Warning
Highly Contested - 3 pivot options available.
Items
Best-in-slot items add +55.1% win rate - hold components.
Carousel Priority
D A_ Component_ Recurve Bow and D A_ Component_ Tear Of The Goddess.
Augment Synergies
Look for AD damage augments, Elderwood trait augments.
Top 5 items by win rate for each champion. Ornn's best item is Bramble Vest with a 51.4% win rate. Xayah's best item is Red Buff with a 56.2% win rate. Alistar's best item is Sunfire Cape with a 52.0% win rate. LeBlanc's best item is Hextech Gunblade with a 54.1% win rate. Hecarim's best item is Sunfire Cape with a 58.2% win rate. Aphelios's best item is Striker's Flail with a 63.9% win rate. Lillia's best item is Adaptive Helm with a 69.0% win rate. Alune's best item is Morellonomicon with a 75.6% win rate. Items with low pick rates are excluded.

Stage-by-Stage Guide

Understanding when to level, roll, and transition is crucial for maximizing your success with Attuned / Defender / Elderwood / Fae / Lunar / Rapidfire / Spellweaver. This guide breaks down the optimal play pattern for each stage of the game.

Stage 2Early Game
Level to 4
Win streak if strong
Build early board

Build the strongest board possible with your available units. Xayah and Ornn are good early game options. Level to 4 at Stage 2-1 or 2-2. Win streak if strong, or loss streak cleanly if weak.

Stage 3Transition
Level to 6 at 3-2
Roll to stabilize if low HP
Start collecting core units

At Stage 3-2, level to 6 and roll down to stabilize if your board is weak (below 70 HP). Otherwise, save gold and level to 7 at Stage 4-1. Start collecting your key units: Xayah, Ornn, Alistar.

Stage 4Power Spike
Level to 7 at 4-1
Roll for 2-star core units
Push to 8 at 4-5/5-1

At Stage 4-1, level to 7 and roll for your core 2-stars. Look for Hecarim, Aphelios, Lillia. At Stage 4-5 or 5-1, push to level 8 and roll for 2-star Aphelios and Lillia. This is when the comp reaches full power.

Stage 5+Late Game
Push to level 9 if healthy
Find final upgrades
Position against remaining players

Look to push to level 9 if you have gold and HP remaining. At level 9, search for Alune to complete your board.Scout the remaining players and adjust positioning to counter their carries.

Economy Summary
66gTotal Cost
MediumInvestment

Maintain interest thresholds when possible, and avoid panic rolling unless your HP is critically low.

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Stage 2: Early Game

Build the strongest board possible with your available units. Xayah and Ornn are good early game options. Level to 4 at Stage 2-1 or 2-2. Win streak if strong, or loss streak cleanly if weak.

Stage 3: Transition

At Stage 3-2, level to 6 and roll down to stabilize if your board is weak (below 70 HP). Otherwise, save gold and level to 7 at Stage 4-1. Start collecting your key units: Xayah, Ornn, Alistar.

Stage 4: Power Spike

At Stage 4-1, level to 7 and roll for your core 2-stars. Look for Hecarim, Aphelios, Lillia. At Stage 4-5 or 5-1, push to level 8 and roll for 2-star Aphelios and Lillia. This is when the comp reaches full power.

Stage 5+: Late Game

Look to push to level 9 if you have gold and HP remaining. At level 9, search for Alune to complete your board.Scout the remaining players and adjust positioning to counter their carries.

When to Play Attuned / Defender / Elderwood / Fae / Lunar / Rapidfire / Spellweaver

Attuned / Defender / Elderwood / Fae / Lunar / Rapidfire / Spellweaver is a All tier composition in TFT Set 18 with a 31.6% win rate and 5.23 average placement. The primary carries are Aphelios and Xayah. This comp focuses on the Elderwood trait.

Strengths

  • Multiple carry options provide flexibility in itemization
  • Strong trait synergies across multiple activated traits
  • Balanced composition with clear win conditions

Weaknesses

  • Below average 31.6% win rate requires optimal execution
  • Higher 5.23 average placement indicates inconsistency
  • Relies on 2-star carries without strong 3-star options

Strategic Tips

1

Economy Strategy

Level efficiently to find your Aphelios and Xayah at higher levels.

2

Itemization

Prioritize items for Aphelios and Xayah. Check the Top Items section for optimal builds.

3

Positioning

Place Lillia and Hecarim in the frontline to protect Aphelios and Xayah in the backline. Use the positioning board above as a guide.

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F Attuned / Defender / Elderwood / Fae / Lunar / Rapidfire / Spellweaver TFT Comp - Frequently Asked Questions

What traits does this comp use?

This composition uses the following traits: Attuned, Defender, Elderwood, Fae, Lunar, Rapidfire, Spellweaver. The primary trait is Elderwood, which is active on 5 units.

What are the carries of this TFT Comp?

The primary carries for this composition are Aphelios and Xayah.

What is the best positioning for this composition?

Place your carries like Aphelios and Xayah in the backline and your tanks like Lillia and Hecarim 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 31.64% and an average placement of 5.23, making it a strong contender in the current meta.

What item builds does Attuned / Defender / Elderwood / Fae / Lunar / Rapidfire / Spellweaver use?

Attuned / Defender / Elderwood / Fae / Lunar / Rapidfire / Spellweaver performs best with these item builds: Alune with Blue Buff, Morellonomicon, Void Staff (86.70% win rate, +55.06% difference from comp average); Ornn with Lightshield Crest, Spirit Visage, Warmogs Armor (79.21% win rate, +47.57% difference from comp average); Xayah with Kraken's Fury, Last Whisper, Red Buff (71.93% win rate, +40.29% difference from comp average).

Is Attuned / Defender / Elderwood / Fae / Lunar / Rapidfire / Spellweaver contested in TFT Set 18?

Attuned / Defender / Elderwood / Fae / Lunar / Rapidfire / Spellweaver 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 Aphelios and Xayah without much competition.

What is the win condition for Attuned / Defender / Elderwood / Fae / Lunar / Rapidfire / Spellweaver?

The win condition for Attuned / Defender / Elderwood / Fae / Lunar / Rapidfire / Spellweaver is "Vertical Elderwood". This composition focuses on maximizing the Elderwood trait with 5 units, providing strong synergy bonuses. Position your carries Aphelios, Xayah safely and itemize them properly for maximum damage output.

Should I reroll or level with Attuned / Defender / Elderwood / Fae / Lunar / Rapidfire / Spellweaver?

No, Attuned / Defender / Elderwood / Fae / Lunar / Rapidfire / Spellweaver is not a reroll composition. Instead, focus on leveling efficiently to find your key units at higher levels. Stabilize at level 8 with 2-star units before pushing to level 9.

How much gold does Attuned / Defender / Elderwood / Fae / Lunar / Rapidfire / Spellweaver cost to build?

Attuned / Defender / Elderwood / Fae / Lunar / Rapidfire / Spellweaver is a medium cost composition requiring approximately 66 gold investment to complete. Balance your economy between leveling and rolling. Maintain interest thresholds while staying healthy on HP.

What are the best pivot options for Attuned / Defender / Elderwood / Fae / Lunar / Rapidfire / Spellweaver?

Attuned / Defender / Elderwood / Fae / Lunar / Rapidfire / Spellweaver is moderately flexible with 3 pivot options available. The best pivot options share key units like Alune and Aphelios. If you're contested, look at similar compositions that use these same champions with different supporting units.

When should I pivot away from Attuned / Defender / Elderwood / Fae / Lunar / Rapidfire / Spellweaver?

You should consider pivoting away from Attuned / Defender / Elderwood / Fae / Lunar / Rapidfire / Spellweaver 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 Brawler / Defender with a 82.0% win rate. Scout your lobby at stage 2-1 and 3-2 to decide. Check the Pivot Suggestions section above for 3 alternative compositions.