Archived Comp: This comp is from a prior TFT set, kept here for when older sets get brought back in set revivals.

Bastion / Bastion / Sorcerer / Prodigy TFT Comp

73.91%WR
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Set:16
Sample Size:734,119 ranked games
Tier:SILVER
Last Updated:
This comp has a Very Low contested risk and is rarely contested. The most contested units are likely Seraphine, Jinx, Poppy due to their popularity across multiple comps. You should be able to hit your key units without much competition.
3.04
Avg Placement
21.74%
First Place Rate
73.91%
Top 4 Rate
0.53%
Pick Rate
No Recommended Builds

Strategy Guide

  • Win Condition: Vertical Star Guardian - maximize Star Guardian trait for synergy bonuses.
  • Economy: Medium Cost comp (78g investment). Play strongest board, pivot based on items and units hit.
  • Items: No specific BiS items required - slam components for tempo.
  • Augment Synergies: Look for Star Guardian trait augments.
Vertical Star Guardian
Low Contest
Flexible Start
Slam Items
Highly Flexible
Syndra and Rell are 1-cost units with an optimal reroll level of 4. Xayah is a 2-cost unit with an optimal reroll level of 6. Ahri, Swain and Neeko are 3-cost units with an optimal reroll level of 7. Jinx and Poppy are 4-cost units with an optimal reroll level of 10. Seraphine is a 5-cost unit with an optimal reroll level of 10.
    • Syndra
      Syndra
    • Rell
      Rell
    Gold cost icon1 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 4

    • Xayah
      Xayah
    Gold cost icon2 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 6

    • Ahri
      Ahri
    • Swain
      Swain
    • Neeko
      Neeko
    Gold cost icon3 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 7

    • Jinx
      Jinx
    • Poppy
      Poppy
    Gold cost icon4 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 10

    • Seraphine
      Seraphine
    Gold cost icon5 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.

Upgrade priority guide showing win rates and pick rates for Rell, Syndra, Xayah, Ahri, Neeko, Swain, Jinx, Poppy, Seraphine 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. Poppy has the highest 2-star win rate at 93.3%.
Champion
Win Rate: 100.0%
Pick Rate: 4.3%
Win Rate: 68.4%
Pick Rate: 82.6%
Win Rate: 100.0%
Pick Rate: 13.0%
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Win Rate: 70.0%
Pick Rate: 87.0%
Win Rate: 100.0%
Pick Rate: 13.0%
Win Rate: 66.7%
Pick Rate: 13.0%
Win Rate: 70.6%
Pick Rate: 73.9%
Win Rate: 100.0%
Pick Rate: 13.0%
Win Rate: 0.0%
Pick Rate: 4.3%
Win Rate: 72.2%
Pick Rate: 78.3%
Win Rate: 100.0%
Pick Rate: 17.4%
Win Rate: 0.0%
Pick Rate: 4.3%
Win Rate: 72.2%
Pick Rate: 78.3%
Win Rate: 100.0%
Pick Rate: 17.4%
Win Rate: 100.0%
Pick Rate: 4.3%
Win Rate: 70.0%
Pick Rate: 87.0%
Win Rate: 100.0%
Pick Rate: 8.7%
Win Rate: 40.0%
Pick Rate: 21.7%
Win Rate: 83.3%
Pick Rate: 78.3%
-
Win Rate: 37.5%
Pick Rate: 34.8%
Win Rate: 93.3%
Pick Rate: 65.2%
-
Win Rate: 64.3%
Pick Rate: 60.9%
Win Rate: 88.9%
Pick Rate: 39.1%
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Top 5 items by win rate for each champion. Rell's best item is Steadfast Heart with a 58.1% win rate. Syndra's best item is Void Staff with a 64.5% win rate. Xayah's best item is Kraken's Fury with a 57.8% win rate. Ahri's best item is Nashor's Tooth with a 59.2% win rate. Neeko's best item is Ionic Spark with a 69.8% win rate. Swain's best item is Sunfire Cape with a 60.8% win rate. Jinx's best item is Last Whisper with a 73.7% win rate. Poppy's best item is Spirit Visage with a 69.8% win rate. Seraphine's best item is Hextech Gunblade with a 76.4% win rate. Items with low pick rates are excluded.
If contested, consider pivoting to Wraith / Heavyweight (6 shared units, 3.43 avg place), Protector / Prodigy (8 shared units, 3.46 avg place), and Bastion / The Champ (8 shared units, 3.53 avg place).

Playstyle Analysis

Playstyle ArchetypeLate Game Tank

This composition focuses on survivability and scaling, aiming to outlast opponents in extended fights during the late game.

AggressionVery Defensive

This composition prioritizes survival and scaling over early aggression. Deals ~129 avg damage per game.

DurabilityVery Durable

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

Power SpikeMid-Late

Bastion / Sorcerer / Prodigy usually peaks in stages 5-6, balancing mid-game power with late-game potential. Games typically end around round 35.

First Place Potential: 21.7%

This composition has strong "win lobby" potential when it hits its key units and items. Finding the right items for Xayah is key to converting top 4 finishes into first places.

Detailed Analysis

Bastion / Sorcerer / Prodigy is classified as a Late Game Tank composition in TFT Patch 16.3. With a 73.9% win rate and 3.04 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: Focus on economy and leveling to reach your power spike, even if it means taking some early losses.

Stage-by-Stage Guide

Understanding when to level, roll, and transition is crucial for maximizing your success with Bastion / Sorcerer / Prodigy. 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. Syndra and Rell 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: Syndra, Rell, Xayah.

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 Ahri, Swain, Neeko. At Stage 4-5 or 5-1, push to level 8 and roll for 2-star Jinx and Poppy. This is when Bastion / Sorcerer / Prodigy 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 Seraphine to complete your board. Scout the remaining players and adjust positioning to counter their carries.

Economy Summary
78gTotal Cost
HighInvestment

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

Full Written Guide

Stage 2: Early Game

Build the strongest board possible with your available units. Syndra and Rell 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: Syndra, Rell, Xayah.

Stage 4: Power Spike

At Stage 4-1, level to 7 and roll for your core 2-stars. Look for Ahri, Swain, Neeko. At Stage 4-5 or 5-1, push to level 8 and roll for 2-star Jinx and Poppy. This is when Bastion / Sorcerer / Prodigy 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 Seraphine to complete your board. Scout the remaining players and adjust positioning to counter their carries.

Player Damage Analysis

This shows which units survive fights long enough to deal damage to the enemy player in Bastion / Sorcerer / Prodigy. 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
SeraphineContributor
12.8%
#2
PoppyContributor
11.6%
#3
JinxContributor
11.4%
#4
AhriContributor
10.9%
#5
NeekoContributor
10.8%
#6
RellContributor
10.8%
#7
XayahContributor
10.7%
#8
SwainContributor
10.6%
#9
SyndraContributor
10.4%

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: Seraphine contributes 12.8% of total player damage. This unit reliably survives to deal player damage, though other units also contribute meaningfully.

Other Key Survivors: Poppy (11.6%), Jinx (11.4%). 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 Bastion / Sorcerer / Prodigy

Bastion / Sorcerer / Prodigy is a SILVER tier composition in TFT Set 16 with a 73.9% win rate and 3.04 average placement. The primary carries are Xayah. This comp focuses on the Star Guardian trait.

Strengths

  • High 73.9% win rate makes this a top-tier composition
  • Excellent 3.04 average placement for reliable top 4
  • Strong 21.7% first place rate for high-rolling games
  • Strong trait synergies across multiple activated traits

Weaknesses

  • Relies on 2-star carries without strong 3-star options
  • Requires specific items on carries to maximize potential
  • Can struggle if key units are contested

Strategic Tips

1
Economy Strategy

Level efficiently to find your Xayah at higher levels.

2
Itemization

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

3
Positioning

Place Poppy and Swain in the frontline to protect Xayah 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: Bastion, Sorcerer, Prodigy. The primary trait is Star Guardian, which is active on 8 units.

What are the carries of this TFT Comp?

The primary carries for this composition are Xayah.

What is the best positioning for this composition?

Place your carries like Xayah in the backline and your tanks like Poppy and Swain 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 73.91% and an average placement of 3.04, making it a strong contender in the current meta.

What item builds does Bastion / Sorcerer / Prodigy use?

There are currently no specific item builds recommended for Bastion / Sorcerer / Prodigy. Focus on building your key carries with high win rate items shown in the Top Items section.

Is Bastion / Sorcerer / Prodigy contested in TFT Set 16?

Bastion / Sorcerer / Prodigy is relatively uncontested with only a 0.5% pick rate, making it a good choice when you want to avoid fighting for units. You can often hit your key champions like Xayah without much competition.

What is the win condition for Bastion / Sorcerer / Prodigy?

The win condition for Bastion / Sorcerer / Prodigy is "Vertical Star Guardian". This composition focuses on maximizing the Star Guardian trait with 8 units, providing strong synergy bonuses. Position your carries Xayah safely and itemize them properly for maximum damage output.

Should I reroll or level with Bastion / Sorcerer / Prodigy?

No, Bastion / Sorcerer / Prodigy 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 Bastion / Sorcerer / Prodigy cost to build?

Bastion / Sorcerer / Prodigy is a medium cost composition requiring approximately 78 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 Bastion / Sorcerer / Prodigy?

Bastion / Sorcerer / Prodigy is highly flexible with 5 similar compositions available for pivoting. The best pivot options share key units like Seraphine and Jinx. If you're contested, look at similar compositions that use these same champions with different supporting units.

When should I pivot away from Bastion / Sorcerer / Prodigy?

You should consider pivoting away from Bastion / Sorcerer / Prodigy 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 Wraith / Heavyweight with a 72.9% win rate. Scout your lobby at stage 2-1 and 3-2 to decide. Check the Pivot Suggestions section above for 5 alternative compositions.