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, Leona, Swain due to their popularity and high cost. You should have no trouble hitting these units.
4.00
Avg Placement
14.29%
First Place Rate
57.14%
Top 4 Rate
0.16%
Pick Rate
No Recommended Builds

Strategy Guide

  • Win Condition: 0-Cost Reroll - 3-star as your primary carrytft15_kogmaw.
  • Reroll Targets: 3-star tft15_kogmaw and Yasuo and Swain.
  • Economy: Medium Cost comp (78g 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 Reroll augments (Three's a Crowd, Pandora's Items), Bastion trait augments.
0-Cost Reroll
Low Contest
Loss Streak
Slam Items
Moderate Flexibility

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 tft15_kogmaw, Rell, Shen, Xin Zhao, Swain, Yasuo, Leona, 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: Swain, Yasuo, tft15_kogmaw (over 25% pick rate at 3-star). Braum has the highest 2-star win rate at 71.4%.
Champion
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Win Rate: 25.0%
Pick Rate: 22.9%
Win Rate: 66.7%
Pick Rate: 77.1%
Win Rate: 0.0%
Pick Rate: 2.9%
Win Rate: 57.6%
Pick Rate: 94.3%
Win Rate: 100.0%
Pick Rate: 2.9%
Win Rate: 0.0%
Pick Rate: 2.9%
Win Rate: 55.2%
Pick Rate: 82.9%
Win Rate: 80.0%
Pick Rate: 14.3%
Win Rate: 0.0%
Pick Rate: 5.7%
Win Rate: 60.6%
Pick Rate: 94.3%
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Win Rate: 0.0%
Pick Rate: 2.9%
Win Rate: 42.1%
Pick Rate: 54.3%
Win Rate: 80.0%
Pick Rate: 42.9%
Win Rate: 0.0%
Pick Rate: 2.9%
Win Rate: 37.5%
Pick Rate: 45.7%
Win Rate: 77.8%
Pick Rate: 51.4%
Win Rate: 41.7%
Pick Rate: 34.3%
Win Rate: 65.2%
Pick Rate: 65.7%
-
Win Rate: 53.6%
Pick Rate: 80.0%
Win Rate: 71.4%
Pick Rate: 20.0%
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Top 5 items by win rate for each champion. Rell's best item is Ionic Spark with a 58.7% win rate. Shen's best item is Steadfast Heart with a 60.9% win rate. Xin Zhao's best item is Steadfast Heart with a 64.1% win rate. Swain's best item is Steadfast Heart with a 53.3% win rate. Yasuo's best item is Thief's Gloves with a 64.1% win rate. Leona's best item is Steadfast Heart with a 63.0% win rate. Braum's best item is Protector's Vow with a 74.5% win rate. Items with low pick rates are excluded.
If contested, consider pivoting to Bastion / Rogue Captain (6 shared units, 4.06 avg place), and Bastion / Edgelord (6 shared units, 4.41 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 ~95 avg damage per game.

DurabilityVery Durable

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

Power SpikeMid-Late

Bastion / Edgelord / Mentor / The Champ / Monster Trainer usually peaks in stages 5-6, balancing mid-game power with late-game potential. Games typically end around round 33.

First Place Potential: 14.3%

This composition has strong "win lobby" potential when it hits its key units and items. Hitting 3-star tft15_kogmaw or Yasuo or Swain significantly increases your chances of taking first.

Detailed Analysis

Bastion / Edgelord / Mentor / The Champ / Monster Trainer is classified as a Late Game Tank composition in TFT Patch 16.5. With a 57.1% win rate and 4.00 average placement, this comp is among the strongest options in the current meta.

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: 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 / Edgelord / Mentor / The Champ / Monster Trainer. This guide breaks down the optimal play pattern for each stage of the game.

Stage 2Early Game
Build economy
Collect tft15_kogmaw copies
Play strongest board

Focus on building economy while collecting tft15_kogmaw and Yasuo and Swain copies. Play your strongest board with any 2-star units you hit naturally. Look for Rell and Shen as early game frontline. Aim to have 30-40 gold by the Stage 2 carousel.

Stage 3Transition
Level to 7 at 3-2
Start slow rolling
Commit or pivot decision

Stage 3 is your key decision point. If you've collected 5+ copies of tft15_kogmaw by Stage 3-2, commit to the reroll strategy. Level to 7 at Stage 3-2 and begin slow rolling. At level 7, 3-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 tft15_kogmaw. Once you 3-star your primary carry, stop rolling and begin leveling. If resources allow, continue rolling for 3-star Yasuo and Swain. 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
96gTotal Cost
HighInvestment
Lvl 7Reroll 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 tft15_kogmaw and Yasuo and Swain copies. Play your strongest board with any 2-star units you hit naturally. Look for Rell and Shen 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 tft15_kogmaw by Stage 3-2, commit to the reroll strategy. Level to 7 at Stage 3-2 and begin slow rolling. At level 7, 3-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 tft15_kogmaw. Once you 3-star your primary carry, stop rolling and begin leveling. If resources allow, continue rolling for 3-star Yasuo and Swain. 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 / Edgelord / Mentor / The Champ / Monster Trainer. 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
BraumKey Survivor
16.3%
#2
Xin ZhaoContributor
14.7%
#3
LeonaContributor
14.6%
#4
YasuoContributor
13.7%
#5
RellContributor
13.6%
#6
SwainContributor
13.6%
#7
ShenContributor
13.4%

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 16.3% of total player damage. This unit reliably survives to deal player damage, though other units also contribute meaningfully.

Other Key Survivors:: Xin Zhao (14.7%), Leona (14.6%). 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 Bastion / Edgelord / Mentor / The Champ / Monster Trainer

Bastion / Edgelord / Mentor / The Champ / Monster Trainer is a EMERALD tier composition in TFT Set 16 with a 57.1% win rate and 4.00 average placement. This comp focuses on the Bastion trait.

Strengths

  • High 57.1% win rate makes this a top-tier composition
  • Excellent 4.00 average placement for reliable top 4
  • Solid 14.3% first place rate shows carry potential
  • tft15_kogmaw and Yasuo and Swain 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 tft15_kogmaw for a 66.7% win rate power spike.

2
Itemization

Prioritize items for your main carry. Check the Top Items section for optimal builds.

3
Positioning

Place Leona and Swain in the frontline to protect carries in the backline. Use the positioning board above as a guide.

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S Bastion / Edgelord / Mentor / The Champ / Monster Trainer TFT Comp - Frequently Asked Questions

What traits does this comp use?

This composition uses the following traits: Bastion, Edgelord, Mentor, The Champ, Monster Trainer. The primary trait is Bastion, which is active on 6 units.

What are the carries of this TFT Comp?

The primary carries for this composition are tft15_kogmaw (3-Star Win Rate: 66.7%, Pick Rate: 77.1%), Yasuo (3-Star Win Rate: 77.8%, Pick Rate: 51.4%), Swain (3-Star Win Rate: 80.0%, Pick Rate: 42.9%).

What is the best positioning for this composition?

Place your carries in the backline and your tanks like Leona 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 57.14% and an average placement of 4.00, making it a strong contender in the current meta.

What item builds does Bastion / Edgelord / Mentor / The Champ / Monster Trainer use?

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

Is Bastion / Edgelord / Mentor / The Champ / Monster Trainer contested in TFT Set 16?

Bastion / Edgelord / Mentor / The Champ / Monster Trainer 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 your carries without much competition.

What is the win condition for Bastion / Edgelord / Mentor / The Champ / Monster Trainer?

The win condition for Bastion / Edgelord / Mentor / The Champ / Monster Trainer is "0-Cost Reroll". This is a reroll composition that focuses on 3-starring tft15_kogmaw and Yasuo and Swain as the primary carrys. Focus on 3-starring tft15_kogmaw which has a 66.7% win rate when upgraded.

Should I reroll or level with Bastion / Edgelord / Mentor / The Champ / Monster Trainer?

Yes, Bastion / Edgelord / Mentor / The Champ / Monster Trainer is a reroll composition. You should slow roll at level 7 where 3-cost units have the highest appearance rate. Your primary reroll targets are tft15_kogmaw (66.7% win rate at 3-star) and Yasuo (77.8% win rate at 3-star) and Swain (80.0% 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 / Edgelord / Mentor / The Champ / Monster Trainer cost to build?

Bastion / Edgelord / Mentor / The Champ / Monster Trainer 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 Bastion / Edgelord / Mentor / The Champ / Monster Trainer?

Bastion / Edgelord / Mentor / The Champ / Monster Trainer is moderately flexible with 2 pivot options available. The best pivot options share key units like Braum and Leona. If you're contested, look at similar compositions that use these same champions with different supporting units.

When should I pivot away from Bastion / Edgelord / Mentor / The Champ / Monster Trainer?

You should consider pivoting away from Bastion / Edgelord / Mentor / The Champ / Monster Trainer 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 57.2% win rate. Scout your lobby at stage 2-1 and 3-2 to decide. Check the Pivot Suggestions section above for 2 alternative compositions.