Elderwood Kayle Comp

TFT Comp

Best Elderwood Kayle comp featuring Ivern in TFT Set 18.

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Champions:
Xayah - 1-cost TFT Set 18 champion★★★
Xayah
Ornn - 1-cost TFT Set 18 champion★★★
Ornn
Rakan - 1-cost TFT Set 18 champion★★★
Rakan
Leona - 1-cost TFT Set 18 champion★★★
Leona
Kayle - 2-cost TFT Set 18 champion★★★
Kayle
Sejuani - 2-cost TFT Set 18 champion★★★
Sejuani
Hecarim - 3-cost TFT Set 18 champion
Hecarim
Ivern - 5-cost TFT Set 18 champion
Ivern
Traits:
Elderwood trait icon - TFT Set 18Elderwood (3)Solar trait icon - TFT Set 18Solar (3)Defender trait icon - TFT Set 18Defender (2)Fae trait icon - TFT Set 18Fae (2)Rapidfire trait icon - TFT Set 18Rapidfire (2)Juggernaut trait icon - TFT Set 18Juggernaut (2)Vanguard trait icon - TFT Set 18Vanguard (2)Greenfather trait icon - TFT Set 18Greenfather (1)
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Set:18
Sample Size:500,000 ranked games
Tier:All Tiers
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2.45
Avg Place
33.28%
First Place
87.08%
Top 4 Rate
0.08%
Pick Rate

This comp averages a 2.45 placement with a 87.1% top 4 rate and a 33.3% first place rate. A 0.1% pick rate makes this a less contested composition.

Defender / Elderwood / Fae / Greenfather / Rapidfire / Juggernaut / Vanguard / Solar builds: Ornn with Gargoyle Stoneplate, Spirit Visage, Warmogs Armor (97.50% WR, +10.42% difference); Xayah with Deathblade, Guinsoo's Rageblade, Red Buff (95.92% WR, +8.84% difference); Kayle with Flickerblades, Guinsoo's Rageblade, Rabadon's Deathcap (91.21% WR, +4.12% difference)
Ornn
Ornn
Gargoyle StoneplateGargoyle StoneplateSpirit VisageSpirit VisageWarmogs ArmorWarmogs Armor
97.50%
Win Rate
+10.42%
Difference
Xayah
Xayah
DeathbladeDeathbladeGuinsoo's RagebladeGuinsoo's RagebladeRed BuffRed Buff
95.92%
Win Rate
+8.84%
Difference
Kayle
Kayle
FlickerbladesFlickerbladesGuinsoo's RagebladeGuinsoo's RagebladeRabadon's DeathcapRabadon's Deathcap
91.21%
Win Rate
+4.12%
Difference
Severe Contested Risk
This comp has Very High contested risk and is highly contested and may be difficult to complete. The most contested units are Ivern, Hecarim, Kayle due to their popularity and high cost. Consider having backup carries in mind.

Top Contested Units

Ornn
Ornn
Severe Contested Risk
Hecarim
Hecarim
Severe Contested Risk
Xayah
Xayah
Severe Contested Risk
Leona
Leona
Severe Contested Risk
Rakan
Rakan
Severe Contested Risk
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Xayah, Ornn, Rakan and Leona are 1-cost units with an optimal reroll level of 4. Kayle and Sejuani are 2-cost units with an optimal reroll level of 6. Hecarim is a 3-cost unit with an optimal reroll level of 7. Ivern is a 5-cost unit with an optimal reroll level of 10.
    • Xayah
      Xayah
    • Ornn
      Ornn
    • Rakan
      Rakan
    • Leona
      Leona
    Gold cost icon1 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 4

    • Kayle
      Kayle
    • Sejuani
      Sejuani
    Gold cost icon2 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 6

    • Hecarim
      Hecarim
    Gold cost icon3 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 7

    • Ivern
      Ivern
    Gold cost icon5 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 10

Strategy Guide

2-Cost Reroll
Highly Contested
Loss Streak
Hold For BiS Items
Moderate Flexibility
Reroll Lvl 5
Win Condition
2-Cost Reroll - 3-star as your primary carry Kayle.
Reroll Targets
3-star Kayle and Leona and Ornn and Xayah and Sejuani and Rakan. Roll down at level 5 where 1-cost units have the highest appearance rate.
Economy
High Cost comp (96g investment). Save gold early, loss streak for extra gold and first carousel priority.
Contest Warning
Highly Contested - 3 pivot options available.
Items
Best-in-slot items add +10.4% win rate - hold components.
Carousel Priority
D A_ Component_ Recurve Bow and D A_ Component_ Needlessly Large Rod.
Augment Synergies
Look for Economy augments (Rich Get Richer, Golden Egg), Reroll augments (Three's a Crowd, Pandora's Items), AD damage augments.
Upgrade priority guide showing win rates and pick rates for Leona, Ornn, Rakan, Xayah, Kayle, Sejuani, Hecarim, Ivern at 1-star, 2-star, and 3-star levels. Use this data to decide which units to prioritize upgrading and when to reroll for 3-star units. Champions worth 3-starring in this comp: Leona, Ornn, Rakan, Xayah, Kayle, Sejuani (over 25% pick rate at 3-star). Hecarim has the highest 2-star win rate at 87.7%.
Leona
Leona
51.7%WR
0.3%PR
62.2%WR
15.6%PR
92.3%WR
83.7%PR
Ornn
Ornn
51.7%WR
0.3%PR
65.3%WR
19.3%PR
92.4%WR
80.1%PR
Rakan
Rakan
48.5%WR
2.0%PR
74.7%WR
29.2%PR
93.0%WR
68.8%PR
Xayah
Xayah
48.0%WR
0.7%PR
63.0%WR
19.6%PR
93.5%WR
79.7%PR
Kayle
Kayle
44.0%WR
0.3%PR
47.5%WR
6.3%PR
90.9%WR
92.4%PR
Sejuani
Sejuani
54.0%WR
2.0%PR
73.5%WR
23.9%PR
91.8%WR
74.1%PR
Hecarim
Hecarim
75.7%WR
16.9%PR
87.7%WR
72.4%PR
85.7%WR
10.6%PR
Ivern
Ivern
87.1%WR
91.7%PR
83.0%WR
8.3%PR
N/AWR
N/APR
Top 5 items by win rate for each champion. Leona's best item is Bramble Vest with a 56.6% win rate. Ornn's best item is Bramble Vest with a 51.4% win rate. Rakan's best item is Thief's Gloves with a 58.8% win rate. Xayah's best item is Red Buff with a 56.2% win rate. Kayle's best item is Rabadon's Deathcap with a 50.4% win rate. Sejuani's best item is Bramble Vest with a 60.7% win rate. Hecarim's best item is Sunfire Cape with a 58.2% win rate. Ivern's best item is Adaptive Helm with a 74.9% win rate. Items with low pick rates are excluded.
Leona
Leona
Bramble Vest56.6%Thief's Gloves56.4%Steadfast Heart54.6%
Ornn
Ornn
Bramble Vest51.4%Sunfire Cape51.1%Dragon's Claw50.8%
Rakan
Rakan
Thief's Gloves58.8%Sunfire Cape56.5%Spirit Visage50.5%
Xayah
Xayah
Red Buff56.2%Giant Slayer52.2%Last Whisper51.7%
Kayle
Kayle
Rabadon's Deathcap50.4%Jeweled Gauntlet48.9%Archangel's Staff47.6%
Sejuani
Sejuani
Bramble Vest60.7%Steadfast Heart59.7%Dragon's Claw59.2%
Hecarim
Hecarim
Sunfire Cape58.2%Steadfast Heart58.2%Bramble Vest57.7%
Ivern
Ivern
Adaptive Helm74.9%Nashor's Tooth74.3%Void Staff72.5%
If contested, consider pivoting to Defender / Elderwood (7 shared units, 2.43 avg place), Defender / Elderwood (7 shared units, 2.62 avg place), and Defender / Elderwood (6 shared units, 3.16 avg place).
Defender / Elderwood
2.43 Avg87.2% WR
Shared (7)
Leona
Leona
Ornn
Ornn
Rakan
Rakan
Xayah
Xayah
Kayle
Kayle
New (1)
Mama Beak
Mama Beak
Defender / Elderwood
2.62 Avg85.4% WR
Shared (7)
Leona
Leona
Ornn
Ornn
Rakan
Rakan
Xayah
Xayah
Kayle
Kayle
New (1)
Aphelios
Aphelios
Defender / Elderwood
3.16 Avg72.2% WR
Shared (6)
Leona
Leona
Ornn
Ornn
Rakan
Rakan
Xayah
Xayah
Kayle
Kayle
New (2)
Elise
Elise
LeBlanc
LeBlanc

Stage-by-Stage Guide

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

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

Focus on building economy while collecting Kayle and Leona and Ornn and Xayah and Sejuani and Rakan copies. Play your strongest board with any 2-star units you hit naturally. Look for Xayah and Ornn as early game frontline. Aim to have 30-40 gold by the Stage 2 carousel.

Stage 3Transition
Level to 5 at 3-2
Start slow rolling
Commit or pivot decision

Stage 3 is your key decision point. If you've collected 5+ copies of Kayle by Stage 3-2, commit to the reroll strategy. Level to 5 at Stage 3-2 and begin slow rolling. At level 5, 1-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 Kayle. Once you 3-star your primary carry, stop rolling and begin leveling. If resources allow, continue rolling for 3-star Leona and Ornn and Xayah and Sejuani and Rakan. 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. If you find Ivern, add them for extra power. Scout remaining players and position to counter their carries.

Economy Summary
96gTotal Cost
HighInvestment
Lvl 5Reroll 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 Kayle and Leona and Ornn and Xayah and Sejuani and Rakan copies. Play your strongest board with any 2-star units you hit naturally. Look for Xayah and Ornn 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 Kayle by Stage 3-2, commit to the reroll strategy. Level to 5 at Stage 3-2 and begin slow rolling. At level 5, 1-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 Kayle. Once you 3-star your primary carry, stop rolling and begin leveling. If resources allow, continue rolling for 3-star Leona and Ornn and Xayah and Sejuani and Rakan. 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. If you find Ivern, add them for extra power. Scout remaining players and position to counter their carries.

When to Play Defender / Elderwood / Fae / Greenfather / Rapidfire / Juggernaut / Vanguard / Solar

Defender / Elderwood / Fae / Greenfather / Rapidfire / Juggernaut / Vanguard / Solar is a All tier composition in TFT Set 18 with a 87.1% win rate and 2.45 average placement. The primary carries are Ivern and Kayle and Xayah.

Strengths

  • High 87.1% win rate makes this a top-tier composition
  • Excellent 2.45 average placement for reliable top 4
  • Strong 33.3% first place rate for high-rolling games
  • Kayle and Leona and Ornn and Xayah and Sejuani and Rakan can be 3-starred for power spikes

Weaknesses

  • Requires specific items on carries to maximize potential
  • Can struggle if key units are contested

Strategic Tips

1

Economy Strategy

Focus on 3-starring Kayle for a 90.9% win rate power spike.

2

Itemization

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

3

Positioning

Place Hecarim and Sejuani in the frontline to protect Ivern and Kayle and Xayah in the backline. Use the positioning board above as a guide.

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A Defender / Elderwood / Fae / Greenfather / Rapidfire / Juggernaut / Vanguard / Solar TFT Comp - Frequently Asked Questions

What traits does this comp use?

This composition uses the following traits: Defender, Elderwood, Fae, Greenfather, Rapidfire, Juggernaut, Vanguard, Solar.

What are the carries of this TFT Comp?

The primary carries for this composition are Kayle (3-Star Win Rate: 90.9%, Pick Rate: 92.4%), Leona (3-Star Win Rate: 92.3%, Pick Rate: 83.7%), Ornn (3-Star Win Rate: 92.4%, Pick Rate: 80.1%), Xayah (3-Star Win Rate: 93.5%, Pick Rate: 79.7%), Sejuani (3-Star Win Rate: 91.8%, Pick Rate: 74.1%), Rakan (3-Star Win Rate: 93.0%, Pick Rate: 68.8%).

What is the best positioning for this composition?

Place your carries like Ivern and Kayle and Xayah in the backline and your tanks like Hecarim and Sejuani 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 87.08% and an average placement of 2.45, making it a strong contender in the current meta.

What item builds does Defender / Elderwood / Fae / Greenfather / Rapidfire / Juggernaut / Vanguard / Solar use?

Defender / Elderwood / Fae / Greenfather / Rapidfire / Juggernaut / Vanguard / Solar performs best with these item builds: Ornn with Gargoyle Stoneplate, Spirit Visage, Warmogs Armor (97.50% win rate, +10.42% difference from comp average); Xayah with Deathblade, Guinsoo's Rageblade, Red Buff (95.92% win rate, +8.84% difference from comp average); Kayle with Flickerblades, Guinsoo's Rageblade, Rabadon's Deathcap (91.21% win rate, +4.12% difference from comp average).

Is Defender / Elderwood / Fae / Greenfather / Rapidfire / Juggernaut / Vanguard / Solar contested in TFT Set 18?

Defender / Elderwood / Fae / Greenfather / Rapidfire / Juggernaut / Vanguard / Solar 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 Ivern and Kayle and Xayah without much competition.

What is the win condition for Defender / Elderwood / Fae / Greenfather / Rapidfire / Juggernaut / Vanguard / Solar?

The win condition for Defender / Elderwood / Fae / Greenfather / Rapidfire / Juggernaut / Vanguard / Solar is "2-Cost Reroll". This is a reroll composition that focuses on 3-starring Kayle and Leona and Ornn and Xayah and Sejuani and Rakan as the primary carrys. Focus on 3-starring Kayle which has a 90.9% win rate when upgraded.

Should I reroll or level with Defender / Elderwood / Fae / Greenfather / Rapidfire / Juggernaut / Vanguard / Solar?

Yes, Defender / Elderwood / Fae / Greenfather / Rapidfire / Juggernaut / Vanguard / Solar is a reroll composition. You should slow roll at level 5 where 1-cost units have the highest appearance rate. Your primary reroll targets are Kayle (90.9% win rate at 3-star) and Leona (92.3% win rate at 3-star) and Ornn (92.4% win rate at 3-star) and Xayah (93.5% win rate at 3-star) and Sejuani (91.8% win rate at 3-star) and Rakan (93.0% 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 Defender / Elderwood / Fae / Greenfather / Rapidfire / Juggernaut / Vanguard / Solar cost to build?

Defender / Elderwood / Fae / Greenfather / Rapidfire / Juggernaut / Vanguard / Solar is a high cost composition requiring approximately 96 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 Defender / Elderwood / Fae / Greenfather / Rapidfire / Juggernaut / Vanguard / Solar?

Defender / Elderwood / Fae / Greenfather / Rapidfire / Juggernaut / Vanguard / Solar is moderately flexible with 3 pivot options available. The best pivot options share key units like Ivern and Hecarim. If you're contested, look at similar compositions that use these same champions with different supporting units.

When should I pivot away from Defender / Elderwood / Fae / Greenfather / Rapidfire / Juggernaut / Vanguard / Solar?

You should consider pivoting away from Defender / Elderwood / Fae / Greenfather / Rapidfire / Juggernaut / Vanguard / Solar 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 Defender / Elderwood with a 87.2% win rate. Scout your lobby at stage 2-1 and 3-2 to decide. Check the Pivot Suggestions section above for 3 alternative compositions.

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