Archived Comp: This comp is from a prior TFT set, kept here for when older sets get brought back in set revivals.
Set:16
Sample Size:461,978 ranked games
Tier:EMERALD
Last Updated:
This comp has Very Low contested risk and is almost never contested and very easy to collect. The most contested units are Braum, Jarvan IV, Ryze due to their popularity and high cost. You should have no trouble hitting these units.
5.50
Avg Placement
8.33%
First Place Rate
33.33%
Top 4 Rate
0.17%
Pick Rate
No Recommended Builds

Strategy Guide

  • Win Condition: 1-Cost Reroll - 3-star as your primary carrySivir.
  • Reroll Targets: 3-star Sivir and Malphite and Ziggs and Shen. Roll down at level 5 where 1-cost units have the highest appearance rate.
  • Economy: High Cost comp (108g investment). Save gold early, loss streak for extra gold and first carousel priority.
  • Items: No specific BiS items required - slam components for tempo.
  • Augment Synergies: Look for Economy augments (Rich Get Richer, Golden Egg), Reroll augments (Three's a Crowd, Pandora's Items), AD damage augments.
1-Cost Reroll
Low Contest
Loss Streak
Slam Items
Moderate Flexibility
Reroll Lvl 5

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 Malphite, Sivir, Janna, Shen, Ziggs, Jarvan IV, Ryze, Braum 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: Shen, Sivir, Ziggs, Malphite (over 25% pick rate at 3-star). Jarvan IV has the highest 2-star win rate at 50.0%.
Champion
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Win Rate: 33.3%
Pick Rate: 100.0%
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Win Rate: 33.3%
Pick Rate: 100.0%
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Win Rate: 30.0%
Pick Rate: 83.3%
Win Rate: 50.0%
Pick Rate: 16.7%
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Win Rate: 0.0%
Pick Rate: 33.3%
Win Rate: 50.0%
Pick Rate: 66.7%
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Win Rate: 0.0%
Pick Rate: 25.0%
Win Rate: 44.4%
Pick Rate: 75.0%
Win Rate: 16.7%
Pick Rate: 50.0%
Win Rate: 50.0%
Pick Rate: 50.0%
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Win Rate: 28.6%
Pick Rate: 58.3%
Win Rate: 40.0%
Pick Rate: 41.7%
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Win Rate: 33.3%
Pick Rate: 100.0%
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Top 5 items by win rate for each champion. Malphite's best item is Dragon's Claw with a 53.6% win rate. Sivir's best item is Last Whisper with a 61.1% win rate. Janna's best item is Archangel's Staff with a 63.3% win rate. Shen's best item is Spirit Visage with a 65.5% win rate. Ziggs's best item is Giant Slayer with a 57.6% win rate. Jarvan IV's best item is Steadfast Heart with a 71.5% win rate. Ryze's best item is Thief's Gloves with a 76.1% win rate. Braum's best item is Blue Buff with a 74.9% win rate. Items with low pick rates are excluded.
If contested, consider pivoting to Bastion / Rogue Captain (8 shared units, 2.12 avg place), Bastion / Rogue Captain (7 shared units, 2.40 avg place), and Rogue Captain / Mentor (7 shared units, 3.79 avg place).

Playstyle Analysis

Playstyle ArchetypeFortress

This composition prioritizes survivability above all else, aiming to outlast opponents through superior tankiness and sustain.

AggressionVery Defensive

This composition prioritizes survival and scaling over early aggression. Deals ~77 avg damage per game.

DurabilityVery Durable

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

Power SpikeMid Game

Bastion / Mentor / Protector / Strategist / The Champ / The Crew reaches full power in stages 4-5, aiming to close out before opponents scale. Games typically end around round 30.

Detailed Analysis

Bastion / Mentor / Protector / Strategist / The Champ / The Crew is classified as a Fortress composition in TFT Patch 16.5. With a 33.3% win rate and 5.50 average placement, this comp requires precise execution to succeed.

Damage Profile: This composition is very defensiveit 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: Balance your economy with board strength to stay healthy while scaling into your mid-game power spike.

Stage-by-Stage Guide

Understanding when to level, roll, and transition is crucial for maximizing your success with Bastion / Mentor / Protector / Strategist / The Champ / The Crew. This guide breaks down the optimal play pattern for each stage of the game.

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

Focus on building economy while collecting Sivir and Malphite and Ziggs and Shen copies. Play your strongest board with any 2-star units you hit naturally. Look for Malphite and Sivir 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 Sivir 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 Sivir. Once you 3-star your primary carry, stop rolling and begin leveling. If resources allow, continue rolling for 3-star Malphite and Ziggs and Shen. 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 Braum, add them for extra power. Scout remaining players and position to counter their carries.

Economy Summary
108gTotal 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 Sivir and Malphite and Ziggs and Shen copies. Play your strongest board with any 2-star units you hit naturally. Look for Malphite and Sivir 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 Sivir 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 Sivir. Once you 3-star your primary carry, stop rolling and begin leveling. If resources allow, continue rolling for 3-star Malphite and Ziggs and Shen. 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 Braum, add them for extra power. Scout remaining players and position to counter their carries.

Player Damage Analysis

This shows which units survive fights long enough to deal damage to the enemy player in Bastion / Mentor / Protector / Strategist / The Champ / The Crew. 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
BraumContributor
14.1%
#2
RyzeContributor
13.7%
#3
Jarvan IVContributor
13.3%
#4
ZiggsContributor
12.0%
#5
ShenContributor
12.0%
#6
JannaContributor
11.9%
#7
SivirContributor
11.6%
#8
MalphiteContributor
11.4%

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:: Braum contributes 14.1% of total player damage. This unit reliably survives to deal player damage, though other units also contribute meaningfully.

Other Key Survivors:: Ryze (13.7%), Jarvan IV (13.3%). 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 / Mentor / Protector / Strategist / The Champ / The Crew

Bastion / Mentor / Protector / Strategist / The Champ / The Crew is a EMERALD tier composition in TFT Set 16 with a 33.3% win rate and 5.50 average placement. The primary carries are Ziggs.

Strengths

  • Sivir and Malphite and Ziggs and Shen can be 3-starred for power spikes
  • Strong trait synergies across multiple activated traits
  • Balanced composition with clear win conditions

Weaknesses

  • Below average 33.3% win rate requires optimal execution
  • Higher 5.50 average placement indicates inconsistency

Strategic Tips

1
Economy Strategy

Focus on 3-starring Sivir for a 33.3% win rate power spike.

2
Itemization

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

3
Positioning

Place Jarvan IV and Shen in the frontline to protect Ziggs in the backline. Use the positioning board above as a guide.

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D Bastion / Mentor / Protector / Strategist / The Champ / The Crew TFT Comp - Frequently Asked Questions

What traits does this comp use?

This composition uses the following traits: Bastion, Mentor, Protector, Strategist, The Champ, The Crew.

What are the carries of this TFT Comp?

The primary carries for this composition are Sivir (3-Star Win Rate: 33.3%, Pick Rate: 100.0%), Malphite (3-Star Win Rate: 33.3%, Pick Rate: 100.0%), Ziggs (3-Star Win Rate: 44.4%, Pick Rate: 75.0%), Shen (3-Star Win Rate: 50.0%, Pick Rate: 66.7%).

What is the best positioning for this composition?

Place your carries like Ziggs in the backline and your tanks like Jarvan IV and Shen 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 33.33% and an average placement of 5.50, making it a strong contender in the current meta.

What item builds does Bastion / Mentor / Protector / Strategist / The Champ / The Crew use?

There are currently no specific item builds recommended for Bastion / Mentor / Protector / Strategist / The Champ / The Crew. Focus on building your key carries with high win rate items shown in the Top Items section.

Is Bastion / Mentor / Protector / Strategist / The Champ / The Crew contested in TFT Set 16?

Bastion / Mentor / Protector / Strategist / The Champ / The Crew is relatively uncontested with only a 0.2% pick rate, making it a good choice when you want to avoid fighting for units. You can often hit your key champions like Ziggs without much competition.

What is the win condition for Bastion / Mentor / Protector / Strategist / The Champ / The Crew?

The win condition for Bastion / Mentor / Protector / Strategist / The Champ / The Crew is "1-Cost Reroll". This is a reroll composition that focuses on 3-starring Sivir and Malphite and Ziggs and Shen as the primary carrys. Focus on 3-starring Sivir which has a 33.3% win rate when upgraded.

Should I reroll or level with Bastion / Mentor / Protector / Strategist / The Champ / The Crew?

Yes, Bastion / Mentor / Protector / Strategist / The Champ / The Crew 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 Sivir (33.3% win rate at 3-star) and Malphite (33.3% win rate at 3-star) and Ziggs (44.4% win rate at 3-star) and Shen (50.0% 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 Bastion / Mentor / Protector / Strategist / The Champ / The Crew cost to build?

Bastion / Mentor / Protector / Strategist / The Champ / The Crew is a high cost composition requiring approximately 108 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 Bastion / Mentor / Protector / Strategist / The Champ / The Crew?

Bastion / Mentor / Protector / Strategist / The Champ / The Crew is moderately flexible with 3 pivot options available. The best pivot options share key units like Braum and Jarvan IV. If you're contested, look at similar compositions that use these same champions with different supporting units.

When should I pivot away from Bastion / Mentor / Protector / Strategist / The Champ / The Crew?

You should consider pivoting away from Bastion / Mentor / Protector / Strategist / The Champ / The Crew 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 / Rogue Captain with a 92.3% win rate. Scout your lobby at stage 2-1 and 3-2 to decide. Check the Pivot Suggestions section above for 3 alternative compositions.