Archived Comp: This comp is from a prior TFT set, kept here for when older sets get brought back in set revivals.
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Set:17
Sample Size:347,773 ranked games
Tier:All Tiers
Last Updated:
3.27
Avg Place
16.67%
First Place
76.67%
Top 4 Rate
0.16%
Pick Rate

This comp averages a 3.27 placement with a 76.7% top 4 rate and a 16.7% first place rate. A 0.2% pick rate makes this a less contested composition.

Bilgewater / Noxus / Juggernaut / Slayer / Vanquisher / Quickstriker builds: Nautilus with Steadfast Heart, Sunfire Cape, Spirit Visage (100.00% WR, +23.33% difference); Draven with Guinsoo's Rageblade, Infinity Edge, Last Whisper (100.00% WR, +23.33% difference); Gangplank with Striker's Flail, Quicksilver, Hand Of Justice (80.00% WR, +3.33% difference)
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 Mel , Ambessa, Swain due to their popularity and high cost. You should have no trouble hitting these units.
Briar is a 1-cost unit with an optimal reroll level of 4. Twisted Fate is a 2-cost unit with an optimal reroll level of 6. Nautilus, Gangplank and Draven are 3-cost units with an optimal reroll level of 7. Ambessa and Swain are 4-cost units with an optimal reroll level of 10. Mel is a 5-cost unit with an optimal reroll level of 10.
    • Briar
      Briar
    Gold cost icon1 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 4

    • Twisted Fate
      Twisted Fate
    Gold cost icon2 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 6

    • Nautilus
      Nautilus
    • Gangplank
      Gangplank
    • Draven
      Draven
    Gold cost icon3 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 7

    • Ambessa
      Ambessa
    • Swain
      Swain
    Gold cost icon4 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 10

    • Mel
      Mel
    Gold cost icon5 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 10

Strategy Guide

3-Cost Reroll
Low Contest
Flexible Start
Hold For BiS Items
Moderate Flexibility
Reroll Lvl 7
Win Condition
3-Cost Reroll - 3-star as your primary carry Gangplank.
Reroll Targets
3-star Gangplank and Draven and Nautilus. Roll down at level 7 where 3-cost units have the highest appearance rate.
Economy
High Cost comp (129g investment). Play strongest board, pivot based on items and units hit.
Items
Best-in-slot items add +23.3% win rate - hold components.
Carousel Priority
Sparring Gloves and Giant's Belt.
Augment Synergies
Look for Economy augments (Rich Get Richer, Golden Egg), Reroll augments (Three's a Crowd, Pandora's Items), AD damage augments.
Upgrade priority guide showing win rates and pick rates for tft16_atakhan, Briar, Twisted Fate, Draven, Gangplank, Nautilus, Ambessa, Swain, Mel 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: Draven, Gangplank, Nautilus (over 25% pick rate at 3-star). Mel has the highest 2-star win rate at 100.0%.
Top 5 items by win rate for each champion. Briar's best item is Thief's Gloves with a 55.2% win rate. Twisted Fate's best item is Hextech Gunblade with a 55.0% win rate. Draven's best item is Kraken's Fury with a 66.4% win rate. Gangplank's best item is Quicksilver with a 66.8% win rate. Nautilus's best item is Evenshroud with a 70.0% win rate. Ambessa's best item is Quicksilver with a 72.5% win rate. Swain's best item is Protector's Vow with a 69.4% win rate. Mel 's best item is Rabadon's Deathcap with a 84.8% win rate. Items with low pick rates are excluded.

Stage-by-Stage Guide

Understanding when to level, roll, and transition is crucial for maximizing your success with Bilgewater / Noxus / Juggernaut / Slayer / Vanquisher / Quickstriker. This guide breaks down the optimal play pattern for each stage of the game.

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

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

Economy Summary
129gTotal 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 Gangplank and Draven and Nautilus copies. Play your strongest board with any 2-star units you hit naturally. Look for Briar and Twisted Fate 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 Gangplank 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 Gangplank. Once you 3-star your primary carry, stop rolling and begin leveling. If resources allow, continue rolling for 3-star Draven and Nautilus. 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 Mel , add them for extra power. Scout remaining players and position 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
Mel
Mel Key Survivor
15.4%
#2
Ambessa
Ambessa Contributor
13.1%
#3
Swain
Swain Contributor
13.0%
#4
Draven
Draven Contributor
12.4%
#5
Nautilus
Nautilus Contributor
11.7%
#6
Gangplank
Gangplank Contributor
11.6%
#7
Briar
Briar Contributor
11.5%
#8
Twisted Fate
Twisted Fate Contributor
11.4%

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:: Mel contributes 15.4% of total player damage. This unit reliably survives to deal player damage, though other units also contribute meaningfully.

Other Key Survivors:: Ambessa (13.1%), Swain (13.0%). 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 Bilgewater / Noxus / Juggernaut / Slayer / Vanquisher / Quickstriker

Bilgewater / Noxus / Juggernaut / Slayer / Vanquisher / Quickstriker is a SILVER tier composition in TFT Set 17 with a 76.7% win rate and 3.27 average placement. The primary carries are Draven and Twisted Fate. This comp focuses on the Noxus trait.

Strengths

  • High 76.7% win rate makes this a top-tier composition
  • Excellent 3.27 average placement for reliable top 4
  • Strong 16.7% first place rate for high-rolling games
  • Gangplank and Draven and Nautilus 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 Gangplank for a 91.3% win rate power spike.

2

Itemization

Prioritize items for Draven and Twisted Fate. Check the Top Items section for optimal builds.

3

Positioning

Place Swain and Nautilus in the frontline to protect Draven and Twisted Fate in the backline. Use the positioning board above as a guide.

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S Bilgewater / Noxus / Juggernaut / Slayer / Vanquisher / Quickstriker TFT Comp - Frequently Asked Questions

What traits does this comp use?

This composition uses the following traits: Bilgewater, Noxus, Juggernaut, Slayer, Vanquisher, Quickstriker. The primary trait is Noxus, which is active on 5 units.

What are the carries of this TFT Comp?

The primary carries for this composition are Gangplank (3-Star Win Rate: 91.3%, Pick Rate: 76.7%), Draven (3-Star Win Rate: 88.9%, Pick Rate: 60.0%), Nautilus (3-Star Win Rate: 83.3%, Pick Rate: 60.0%).

What is the best positioning for this composition?

Place your carries like Draven and Twisted Fate in the backline and your tanks like Swain and Nautilus 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 76.67% and an average placement of 3.27, making it a strong contender in the current meta.

What item builds does Bilgewater / Noxus / Juggernaut / Slayer / Vanquisher / Quickstriker use?

Bilgewater / Noxus / Juggernaut / Slayer / Vanquisher / Quickstriker performs best with these item builds: Nautilus with Steadfast Heart, Sunfire Cape, Spirit Visage (100.00% win rate, +23.33% difference from comp average); Draven with Guinsoo's Rageblade, Infinity Edge, Last Whisper (100.00% win rate, +23.33% difference from comp average); Gangplank with Striker's Flail, Quicksilver, Hand Of Justice (80.00% win rate, +3.33% difference from comp average).

Is Bilgewater / Noxus / Juggernaut / Slayer / Vanquisher / Quickstriker contested in TFT Set 17?

Bilgewater / Noxus / Juggernaut / Slayer / Vanquisher / Quickstriker 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 Draven and Twisted Fate without much competition.

What is the win condition for Bilgewater / Noxus / Juggernaut / Slayer / Vanquisher / Quickstriker?

The win condition for Bilgewater / Noxus / Juggernaut / Slayer / Vanquisher / Quickstriker is "3-Cost Reroll". This is a reroll composition that focuses on 3-starring Gangplank and Draven and Nautilus as the primary carrys. Focus on 3-starring Gangplank which has a 91.3% win rate when upgraded.

Should I reroll or level with Bilgewater / Noxus / Juggernaut / Slayer / Vanquisher / Quickstriker?

Yes, Bilgewater / Noxus / Juggernaut / Slayer / Vanquisher / Quickstriker 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 Gangplank (91.3% win rate at 3-star) and Draven (88.9% win rate at 3-star) and Nautilus (83.3% 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 Bilgewater / Noxus / Juggernaut / Slayer / Vanquisher / Quickstriker cost to build?

Bilgewater / Noxus / Juggernaut / Slayer / Vanquisher / Quickstriker is a high cost composition requiring approximately 129 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 Bilgewater / Noxus / Juggernaut / Slayer / Vanquisher / Quickstriker?

Bilgewater / Noxus / Juggernaut / Slayer / Vanquisher / Quickstriker is moderately flexible with 3 pivot options available. The best pivot options share key units like Mel and Ambessa. If you're contested, look at similar compositions that use these same champions with different supporting units.

When should I pivot away from Bilgewater / Noxus / Juggernaut / Slayer / Vanquisher / Quickstriker?

You should consider pivoting away from Bilgewater / Noxus / Juggernaut / Slayer / Vanquisher / Quickstriker 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 Juggernaut / Noxus with a 52.0% win rate. Scout your lobby at stage 2-1 and 3-2 to decide. Check the Pivot Suggestions section above for 3 alternative compositions.