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

Defender Sylas Comp

Defender / Arcanist comp built around Sylas in TFT Set 16 — 3-cost reroll, 100.0% top 4 across 28 ranked games.

Defender Sylas F Tier
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Tier
F
Top 4 rate
100.0%
Avg place
2.57
1st place
0.0%
Playstyle
3-cost reroll
Games
28

Is Defender Sylas good in TFT Set 16?

28 ranked games
F

Defender Sylas is a 3-cost reroll comp rated F tier in TFT Set 16: it finishes top 4 100.0% of the time with an average place of 2.57 across 28 ranked games. That average place beats 76% of the 58 9-unit boards we track this patch. It is a consistent top-4 comp rather than a high-roll one.

2.57
Avg Place
0.00%
First Place
100.00%
Top 4 Rate
0.08%
Pick Rate

This comp averages a 2.57 placement with a 100.0% top 4 rate and a 0.0% first place rate across 28 ranked games. A 0.1% pick rate makes this a less contested composition.

Defender / Arcanist builds: Garen with Gargoyle Stoneplate, Sunfire Cape, Thief's Gloves (100.0% top 4, +0.00% vs. the comp average); Kennen with Dragon's Claw, Gargoyle Stoneplate, Sunfire Cape (100.0% top 4, +0.00% vs. the comp average); Neeko with Bramble Vest, Sunfire Cape, Thief's Gloves (100.0% top 4, +0.00% vs. the comp average)
Neeko
Neeko
100.00%
Top 4 Rate
+0.00%
Difference
Severe Contested Risk
This comp has Very High contested risk and is highly contested and may be difficult to complete. The most contested units are Sylas , Sett, Garen due to their popularity and high cost. Consider having backup carries in mind.
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Defender Sylas units and star levels

The 9 units of the final board, with how often each finishes at 2 and 3 stars in this comp and the items it holds. Sylas is the main carry.

Unit2★3★Items
Sylas Sylas Carry29%0%Spear of ShojinWarmog's ArmorTitan's Resolve
SettSett Carry43%0%Radiant Thief's GlovesRadiant Archangel's StaffRadiant Crownguard
GarenGaren57%0%Thief's GlovesBramble VestTitan's Resolve
LuxLux71%0%—
Kennen Kennen 71%29%Bramble VestSpirit VisageDragon's Claw
AhriAhri Carry 3★57%43%Spear of ShojinGuinsoo's RagebladeJeweled Gauntlet
NeekoNeeko86%0%—
RumbleRumble86%0%—
Jarvan IVJarvan IV43%0%—

Defender Sylas traits

The board activates Defender, Arcanist, and Demacia. Highlighted numbers are the breakpoints this comp reaches.

Defender Sylas game plan

3-cost reroll
  1. Early

    Play the strongest early board you hit and save gold until you can commit to Sylas .

  2. Mid

    Slow roll at level 7 above 50 gold until Ahri hit 3 stars, then level up to finish the board.

  3. Items

    Build Spear of Shojin, Warmog's Armor, and Titan's Resolve on Sylas .

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Defender Sylas FAQ – TFT Set 16

Is Defender Sylas good in TFT Set 16?

Defender Sylas is a 3-cost reroll comp rated F tier in TFT Set 16: it finishes top 4 100.0% of the time with an average place of 2.57 across 28 ranked games. That average place beats 76% of the 58 9-unit boards we track this patch. It is a consistent top-4 comp rather than a high-roll one.

Who are the carries in Defender Sylas ?

The damage in Defender Sylas comes from Sylas , Sett, and Ahri. Sylas is the main carry and should get your first completed items.

What items does Sylas need in Defender Sylas ?

The best tracked build for Sylas in this comp is Spear of Shojin, Warmog's Armor, and Titan's Resolve, with a 100.0% top 4 rate over 4 games. See the Items tab for every build and holder.

Is Defender Sylas a reroll comp?

Yes. Defender Sylas wants Ahri at 3 stars, so slow roll at level 7 with gold above 50 until you hit them.

What traits does Defender Sylas use?

Defender Sylas runs Defender, Arcanist, Demacia, Ionia, and Yordle.

Is Defender Sylas contested?

Rarely. Defender Sylas appears in only 0.08% of full boards, so you will usually have its units to yourself.