Strategy Guide
- Win Condition: Vertical Battle Academia - maximize Battle Academia trait for synergy bonuses.
- Economy: Medium Cost comp (75g 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 Battle Academia trait augments.
Ezreal and Garen are 1-cost units with an optimal reroll level of 4. Rakan and Katarina are 2-cost units with an optimal reroll level of 6. Malzahar and Jayce are 3-cost units with an optimal reroll level of 7. Yuumi and Leona are 4-cost units with an optimal reroll level of 10. Seraphine is a 5-cost unit with an optimal reroll level of 10.
- Ezreal
- Garen
1 CostReroll Lvl: Level 4
- Rakan
- Katarina
2 CostReroll Lvl: Level 6
- Malzahar
- Jayce
3 CostReroll Lvl: Level 7
- Yuumi
- Leona
4 CostReroll Lvl: Level 10
- Seraphine
5 CostReroll 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.
Champion | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Win Rate: 0.0% Pick Rate: 5.0% | Win Rate: 53.3% Pick Rate: 75.0% | Win Rate: 50.0% Pick Rate: 20.0% | |
Win Rate: 0.0% Pick Rate: 5.0% | Win Rate: 56.3% Pick Rate: 80.0% | Win Rate: 33.3% Pick Rate: 15.0% | |
Win Rate: 66.7% Pick Rate: 15.0% | Win Rate: 50.0% Pick Rate: 70.0% | Win Rate: 33.3% Pick Rate: 15.0% | |
| - | Win Rate: 44.4% Pick Rate: 90.0% | Win Rate: 100.0% Pick Rate: 10.0% | |
Win Rate: 50.0% Pick Rate: 10.0% | Win Rate: 52.9% Pick Rate: 85.0% | Win Rate: 0.0% Pick Rate: 5.0% | |
Win Rate: 37.5% Pick Rate: 40.0% | Win Rate: 58.3% Pick Rate: 60.0% | - | |
Win Rate: 44.4% Pick Rate: 45.0% | Win Rate: 54.5% Pick Rate: 55.0% | - | |
Win Rate: 0.0% Pick Rate: 30.0% | Win Rate: 71.4% Pick Rate: 70.0% | - | |
Win Rate: 33.3% Pick Rate: 60.0% | Win Rate: 75.0% Pick Rate: 40.0% | - |
Top 5 items by win rate for each champion. Ezreal's best item is Hextech Gunblade with a 52.7% win rate. Garen's best item is Thief's Gloves with a 61.2% win rate. Katarina's best item is Nashor's Tooth with a 53.2% win rate. Rakan's best item is Thief's Gloves with a 64.2% win rate. Jayce's best item is Giant Slayer with a 63.3% win rate. Malzahar's best item is Morellonomicon with a 63.1% win rate. Leona's best item is Steadfast Heart with a 65.9% win rate. Yuumi's best item is Morellonomicon with a 65.3% win rate. Seraphine's best item is Void Staff with a 71.8% win rate. Items with low pick rates are excluded.
If contested, consider pivoting to Bastion / Battle Academia (7 shared units, 3.24 avg place), Bastion / Battle Academia (7 shared units, 3.56 avg place), and Bastion / Battle Academia (7 shared units, 4.05 avg place).
Playstyle Analysis
This composition prioritizes survivability above all else, aiming to outlast opponents through superior tankiness and sustain.
This composition prioritizes survival and scaling over early aggression. Deals ~94 avg damage per game.
Units in this comp are very durable — units survive significantly longer than average in fights.
Bastion / Battle Academia reaches full power in stages 4-5, aiming to close out before opponents scale. Games typically end around round 31.
This composition has strong "win lobby" potential when it hits its key units and items. Finding the right items for your primary carry is key to converting top 4 finishes into first places.
Detailed Analysis
Bastion / Battle Academia is classified as a Fortress composition in TFT Patch 16.2. With a 50.0% win rate and 4.40 average placement, this comp performs solidly 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: 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 / Battle Academia. This guide breaks down the optimal play pattern for each stage of the game.
Build the strongest board possible with your available units. Ezreal and Garen 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.
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: Ezreal, Garen, Rakan.
At Stage 4-1, level to 7 and roll for your core 2-stars. Look for Malzahar, Jayce, Yuumi. At Stage 4-5 or 5-1, push to level 8 and roll for 2-star Yuumi and Leona. This is when Bastion / Battle Academia reaches full power.
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.
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. Ezreal and Garen 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: Ezreal, Garen, Rakan.
Stage 4: Power Spike
At Stage 4-1, level to 7 and roll for your core 2-stars. Look for Malzahar, Jayce, Yuumi. At Stage 4-5 or 5-1, push to level 8 and roll for 2-star Yuumi and Leona. This is when Bastion / Battle Academia 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 / Battle Academia. 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.
Multiple units survive and contribute player damage. This makes the comp resilient — losing one unit doesn't cripple your damage.
Key Takeaways
Full Damage Breakdown
Top Survivor: Seraphine contributes 13.0% of total player damage. This unit reliably survives to deal player damage, though other units also contribute meaningfully.
Other Key Survivors: Yuumi (11.6%), Leona (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 / Battle Academia
Strengths
- Solid 50.0% win rate for consistent climbing
- Strong 15.0% first place rate for high-rolling games
- Strong trait synergies across multiple activated traits
Weaknesses
- Requires specific items on carries to maximize potential
- Can struggle if key units are contested
Strategic Tips
Level efficiently to find your key carries at higher levels.
Prioritize items for your main carry. Check the Top Items section for optimal builds.
Place Leona and Rakan in the frontline to protect carries 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, Battle Academia. The primary trait is Battle Academia, which is active on 7 units.
What are the carries of this TFT Comp?
The primary carries for this composition are .
What is the best positioning for this composition?
Place your carries in the backline and your tanks like Leona and Rakan 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 50.00% and an average placement of 4.40, making it a strong contender in the current meta.
What item builds does Bastion / Battle Academia use?
There are currently no specific item builds recommended for Bastion / Battle Academia. Focus on building your key carries with high win rate items shown in the Top Items section.
Is Bastion / Battle Academia contested in TFT Set 16?
Bastion / Battle Academia 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 your carries without much competition.
What is the win condition for Bastion / Battle Academia?
The win condition for Bastion / Battle Academia is "Vertical Battle Academia". This composition focuses on maximizing the Battle Academia trait with 7 units, providing strong synergy bonuses. Position your carries safely and itemize them properly for maximum damage output.
Should I reroll or level with Bastion / Battle Academia?
No, Bastion / Battle Academia 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 / Battle Academia cost to build?
Bastion / Battle Academia is a medium cost composition requiring approximately 75 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 / Battle Academia?
Bastion / Battle Academia is highly flexible with 5 similar compositions available for pivoting. The best pivot options share key units like Seraphine and Yuumi. If you're contested, look at similar compositions that use these same champions with different supporting units.
When should I pivot away from Bastion / Battle Academia?
You should consider pivoting away from Bastion / Battle Academia 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 / Battle Academia with a 75.8% win rate. Scout your lobby at stage 2-1 and 3-2 to decide. Check the Pivot Suggestions section above for 5 alternative compositions.