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Protector / Juggernaut / Duelist Comp

TFT Comp

Best Protector / Juggernaut / Duelist comp featuring Ashe in TFT Set 17.

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Champions:
Syndra - 1-cost TFT Set 17 champion
Syndra
Janna - 2-cost TFT Set 17 champion
Janna
Vi - 2-cost TFT Set 17 champion
Vi
Swain - 3-cost TFT Set 17 champion
Swain
Udyr - 3-cost TFT Set 17 champion
Udyr
K'Sante - 4-cost TFT Set 17 champion
K'Sante
Ashe - 4-cost TFT Set 17 champion
Ashe
Jarvan IV - 4-cost TFT Set 17 champion
Jarvan IV
Zyra - 5-cost TFT Set 17 champion
Zyra
Traits:
Protector trait icon - TFT Set 17Protector (2)Juggernaut trait icon - TFT Set 17Juggernaut (2)Duelist trait icon - TFT Set 17Duelist (2)Mentor trait icon - TFT Set 17Mentor (1)Rosemother trait icon - TFT Set 17Rosemother (1)
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Set:17
Sample Size:308,480 ranked games
Tier:All Tiers
Last Updated:
4.08
Avg Place
7.69%
First Place
61.54%
Top 4 Rate
0.08%
Pick Rate

This comp averages a 4.08 placement with a 61.5% top 4 rate and a 7.7% first place rate across 308,480 ranked games. A 0.1% pick rate makes this a less contested composition.

No Recommended Builds
Low Contested Risk
This comp has Very Low contested risk and is almost never contested and very easy to collect. The most contested units are Zyra, K'Sante, Ashe due to their popularity and high cost. You should have no trouble hitting these units.

Top Contested Units

Zyra
Zyra
Low Contested Risk
K'Sante
K'Sante
Low Contested Risk
Ashe
Ashe
Low Contested Risk
Jarvan IV
Jarvan IV
Low Contested Risk
Swain
Swain
Low Contested Risk
Syndra is a 1-cost unit with an optimal reroll level of 4. Janna and Vi are 2-cost units with an optimal reroll level of 6. Swain and Udyr are 3-cost units with an optimal reroll level of 7. K'Sante, Ashe and Jarvan IV are 4-cost units with an optimal reroll level of 10. Zyra is a 5-cost unit with an optimal reroll level of 10.
    • Syndra
      Syndra
    Gold cost icon1 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 4

    • Janna
      Janna
    • Vi
      Vi
    Gold cost icon2 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 6

    • Swain
      Swain
    • Udyr
      Udyr
    Gold cost icon3 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 7

    • K'Sante
      K'Sante
    • Ashe
      Ashe
    • Jarvan IV
      Jarvan IV
    Gold cost icon4 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 10

    • Zyra
      Zyra
    Gold cost icon5 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 10

Strategy Guide

Vertical Crystal Gambit
Low Contest
Flexible Start
Slam Items
Moderate Flexibility
Win Condition
Vertical Crystal Gambit - maximize Crystal Gambit trait for synergy bonuses.
Economy
High Cost comp (84g 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 Economy augments (Rich Get Richer, Golden Egg), AD damage augments, Crystal Gambit trait augments.
Upgrade priority guide showing win rates and pick rates for Syndra, Janna, Vi, Swain, Udyr, Ashe, Jarvan IV, K'Sante, Zyra 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. Zyra has the highest 2-star win rate at 100.0%.
Syndra
Syndra
100.0%WR
23.1%PR
50.0%WR
76.9%PR
N/AWR
N/APR
Janna
Janna
N/AWR
N/APR
61.5%WR
100.0%PR
N/AWR
N/APR
Vi
Vi
N/AWR
N/APR
61.5%WR
100.0%PR
N/AWR
N/APR
Swain
Swain
N/AWR
N/APR
63.6%WR
84.6%PR
50.0%WR
15.4%PR
Udyr
Udyr
0.0%WR
7.7%PR
66.7%WR
92.3%PR
N/AWR
N/APR
Ashe
Ashe
N/AWR
N/APR
61.5%WR
100.0%PR
N/AWR
N/APR
Jarvan IV
Jarvan IV
0.0%WR
23.1%PR
80.0%WR
76.9%PR
N/AWR
N/APR
K'Sante
K'Sante
0.0%WR
23.1%PR
77.8%WR
69.2%PR
100.0%WR
7.7%PR
Zyra
Zyra
44.4%WR
69.2%PR
100.0%WR
30.8%PR
N/AWR
N/APR
Top 5 items by win rate for each champion. Syndra's best item is Void Staff with a 58.5% win rate. Janna's best item is Nashor's Tooth with a 63.8% win rate. Vi's best item is Spirit Visage with a 64.9% win rate. Swain's best item is Bramble Vest with a 52.7% win rate. Udyr's best item is Steadfast Heart with a 59.4% win rate. Ashe's best item is Kraken's Fury with a 50.2% win rate. Jarvan IV's best item is Steadfast Heart with a 71.2% win rate. K'Sante's best item is Steadfast Heart with a 67.8% win rate. Zyra's best item is Void Staff with a 67.8% win rate. Items with low pick rates are excluded.
Syndra
Syndra
Void Staff58.5%Hextech Gunblade53.4%Spear of Shojin50.0%
Janna
Janna
Nashor's Tooth63.8%Spear of Shojin58.9%Blue Buff58.9%
Vi
Vi
Spirit Visage64.9%Bloodthirster60.9%Warmog's Armor60.2%
Swain
Swain
Bramble Vest52.7%Dragon's Claw52.3%Spirit Visage52.0%
Udyr
Udyr
Steadfast Heart59.4%Dragon's Claw56.1%Thief's Gloves55.9%
Ashe
Ashe
Kraken's Fury50.2%Deathblade46.7%Guinsoo's Rageblade45.8%
Jarvan IV
Jarvan IV
Steadfast Heart71.2%Protector's Vow67.2%Bramble Vest66.1%
K'Sante
K'Sante
Steadfast Heart67.8%Thief's Gloves61.5%Warmog's Armor60.1%
Zyra
Zyra
Void Staff67.8%Giant Slayer67.0%Guinsoo's Rageblade66.5%
If contested, consider pivoting to Bastion / Stance Master (7 shared units, 3.39 avg place), Bastion / Duelist (8 shared units, 3.78 avg place), and Duelist / Crystal Gambit (8 shared units, 5.87 avg place).
Bastion / Stance Master
3.39 Avg66.5% WR
Shared (7)
Janna
Janna
Vi
Vi
Swain
Swain
Ashe
Ashe
Jarvan IV
Jarvan IV
New (1)
Braum
Braum
Bastion / Duelist
3.78 Avg62.3% WR
Shared (8)
Janna
Janna
Vi
Vi
Swain
Swain
Udyr
Udyr
Ashe
Ashe
New (1)
Braum
Braum
Duelist / Crystal Gambit
5.87 Avg22.4% WR
Shared (8)
Janna
Janna
Vi
Vi
Swain
Swain
Udyr
Udyr
Ashe
Ashe
New (0)

Stage-by-Stage Guide

Understanding when to level, roll, and transition is crucial for maximizing your success with Protector / Mentor / Rosemother / Juggernaut / Duelist. 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 Janna 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, Janna, Vi.

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 Swain, Udyr, K'Sante. At Stage 4-5 or 5-1, push to level 8 and roll for 2-star K'Sante and Ashe. 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 Zyra to complete your board.Scout the remaining players and adjust positioning to counter their carries.

Economy Summary
84gTotal 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 Janna 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, Janna, Vi.

Stage 4: Power Spike

At Stage 4-1, level to 7 and roll for your core 2-stars. Look for Swain, Udyr, K'Sante. At Stage 4-5 or 5-1, push to level 8 and roll for 2-star K'Sante and Ashe. 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 Zyra to complete your board.Scout the remaining players and adjust positioning to counter their carries.

Player Damage Analysis

Damage ProfileSpread Damage

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

#1
Zyra
Zyra Contributor
12.5%
#2
Jarvan IV
Jarvan IV Contributor
11.9%
#3
K'Sante
K'Sante Contributor
11.6%
#4
Syndra
Syndra Contributor
11.0%
#5
Udyr
Udyr Contributor
10.9%
#6
Swain
Swain Contributor
10.7%
#7
Janna
Janna Contributor
10.7%
#8
Ashe
Ashe Contributor
10.4%
#9
Vi
Vi Contributor
10.4%

Key Takeaways

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

Top Survivor:: Zyra contributes 12.5% of total player damage. This unit reliably survives to deal player damage, though other units also contribute meaningfully.

Other Key Survivors:: Jarvan IV (11.9%), K'Sante (11.6%). 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 Protector / Mentor / Rosemother / Juggernaut / Duelist

Protector / Mentor / Rosemother / Juggernaut / Duelist is a PLATINUM tier composition in TFT Set 17 with a 61.5% win rate and 4.08 average placement. The primary carries are Ashe. This comp focuses on the Crystal Gambit trait.

Strengths

  • High 61.5% win rate makes this a top-tier composition
  • Good 4.08 average placement indicates viability
  • 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 Ashe at higher levels.

2

Itemization

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

3

Positioning

Place K'Sante and Jarvan IV in the frontline to protect Ashe in the backline. Use the positioning board above as a guide.

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A Protector / Mentor / Rosemother / Juggernaut / Duelist TFT Comp - Frequently Asked Questions

What traits does this comp use?

This composition uses the following traits: Protector, Mentor, Rosemother, Juggernaut, Duelist. The primary trait is Crystal Gambit, which is active on 6 units.

What are the carries of this TFT Comp?

The primary carries for this composition are Ashe.

What is the best positioning for this composition?

Place your carries like Ashe in the backline and your tanks like K'Sante and Jarvan IV 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 61.54% and an average placement of 4.08, making it a strong contender in the current meta.

What item builds does Protector / Mentor / Rosemother / Juggernaut / Duelist use?

There are currently no specific item builds recommended for Protector / Mentor / Rosemother / Juggernaut / Duelist. Focus on building your key carries with high win rate items shown in the Top Items section.

Is Protector / Mentor / Rosemother / Juggernaut / Duelist contested in TFT Set 17?

Protector / Mentor / Rosemother / Juggernaut / Duelist 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 Ashe without much competition.

What is the win condition for Protector / Mentor / Rosemother / Juggernaut / Duelist?

The win condition for Protector / Mentor / Rosemother / Juggernaut / Duelist is "Vertical Crystal Gambit". This composition focuses on maximizing the Crystal Gambit trait with 6 units, providing strong synergy bonuses. Position your carries Ashe safely and itemize them properly for maximum damage output.

Should I reroll or level with Protector / Mentor / Rosemother / Juggernaut / Duelist?

No, Protector / Mentor / Rosemother / Juggernaut / Duelist 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 Protector / Mentor / Rosemother / Juggernaut / Duelist cost to build?

Protector / Mentor / Rosemother / Juggernaut / Duelist is a high cost composition requiring approximately 84 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 Protector / Mentor / Rosemother / Juggernaut / Duelist?

Protector / Mentor / Rosemother / Juggernaut / Duelist is moderately flexible with 3 pivot options available. The best pivot options share key units like Zyra and K'Sante. If you're contested, look at similar compositions that use these same champions with different supporting units.

When should I pivot away from Protector / Mentor / Rosemother / Juggernaut / Duelist?

You should consider pivoting away from Protector / Mentor / Rosemother / Juggernaut / Duelist 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 Bastion / Stance Master with a 66.5% 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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