Arcanist Sylas Comp
Arcanist / Defender comp built around Sylas in TFT Set 16 — Fast 8, 73.7% top 4 across 733 ranked games.
- Tier
- S
- Top 4 rate
- 73.7%
- Avg place
- 3.24
- 1st place
- 27.6%
- Playstyle
- Fast 8
- Games
- 733
Is Arcanist Sylas good in TFT Set 16?
733 ranked gamesArcanist Sylas is a Fast 8 comp rated S tier in TFT Set 16: it finishes top 4 73.7% of the time with an average place of 3.24 across 733 ranked games. That average place beats 53% of the 58 8-unit boards we track this patch. It also wins the lobby often (27.6% first places), so it rewards a strong start.
This comp averages a 3.24 placement with a 73.7% top 4 rate and a 27.6% first place rate across 733 ranked games. A 0.1% pick rate makes this a less contested composition.
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Arcanist Sylas units and star levels
The 8 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.
| Unit | 2★ | 3★ | Items |
|---|---|---|---|
 Sylas Carry | 53% | 0% |    |
 Annie Carry | 75% | 0% |    |
 Shyvana Carry | 58% | 0% |    |
 Taric | 78% | 1% | — |
 Garen | 56% | 1% | — |
 Lux | 89% | 2% |   |
 Swain | 81% | 0% | — |
 Neeko | 75% | 1% | — |
Arcanist Sylas traits
The board activates Arcanist, Defender, and Juggernaut. Highlighted numbers are the breakpoints this comp reaches.
Arcanist Sylas game plan
Fast 8- Early
Play the strongest early board you hit and save gold until you can commit to Sylas .
- Mid
Push to level 8 and roll down there to find Sylas and the rest of the board.
- Items
Build Sterak's Gage, Needlessly Large Rod, and Spirit Visage on Sylas .
How to play Arcanist Sylas · Arcanist Sylas items and best builds
Arcanist Sylas variants
The same comp with one or two units swapped — green units are added, red ones are cut.
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Arcanist Sylas FAQ – TFT Set 16
Is Arcanist Sylas good in TFT Set 16?
Arcanist Sylas is a Fast 8 comp rated S tier in TFT Set 16: it finishes top 4 73.7% of the time with an average place of 3.24 across 733 ranked games. That average place beats 53% of the 58 8-unit boards we track this patch. It also wins the lobby often (27.6% first places), so it rewards a strong start.
Who are the carries in Arcanist Sylas ?
The damage in Arcanist Sylas comes from Sylas , Annie, and Shyvana. Sylas is the main carry and should get your first completed items.
What items does Sylas need in Arcanist Sylas ?
The best tracked build for Sylas in this comp is Sterak's Gage, Needlessly Large Rod, and Spirit Visage, with a 100.0% top 4 rate over 1 games. See the Items tab for every build and holder.
Is Arcanist Sylas a reroll comp?
No. Arcanist Sylas is a Fast 8 comp: level up and roll down at level 8 to find your 4- and 5-cost units at 2 stars.
What traits does Arcanist Sylas use?
Arcanist Sylas runs Arcanist, Defender, Juggernaut, Dark Child, and Dragonborn.
Is Arcanist Sylas contested?
Rarely. Arcanist Sylas appears in only 0.13% of full boards, so you will usually have its units to yourself.