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

Piltover / Defender / Arcanist / Warden Comp

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Best Piltover / Defender / Arcanist / Warden comp featuring Aphelios in TFT Set 17.

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Champions:
Aphelios - 2-cost TFT Set 17 champion★★★
Aphelios
Vi - 2-cost TFT Set 17 champion★★★
Vi
Neeko - 2-cost TFT Set 17 champion★★★
Neeko
Xin Zhao - 2-cost TFT Set 17 champion★★★
Xin Zhao
Bard - 2-cost TFT Set 17 champion★★★
Bard
Loris - 3-cost TFT Set 17 champion
Loris
Nidalee - 4-cost TFT Set 17 champion
Nidalee
Swain - 4-cost TFT Set 17 champion
Swain
Traits:
Piltover trait icon - TFT Set 17Piltover (2)Defender trait icon - TFT Set 17Defender (2)Arcanist trait icon - TFT Set 17Arcanist (2)Warden trait icon - TFT Set 17Warden (2)Targon trait icon - TFT Set 17Targon (1)Huntress trait icon - TFT Set 17Huntress (1)Caretaker trait icon - TFT Set 17Caretaker (1)
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Set:17
Sample Size:308,480 ranked games
Tier:All Tiers
Last Updated:
3.83
Avg Place
0.00%
First Place
69.57%
Top 4 Rate
0.07%
Pick Rate

This comp averages a 3.83 placement with a 69.6% top 4 rate and a 0.0% first place rate across 308,480 ranked games. A 0.1% pick rate makes this a less contested composition.

Piltover / Targon / Defender / Arcanist / Huntress / Warden / Caretaker builds: Bard with Flickerblades, Jeweled Gauntlet, Rabadon's Deathcap (100.00% WR, +30.43% difference); Neeko with Gargoyle Stoneplate, Spirit Visage, Warmog's Armor (100.00% WR, +30.43% difference); Nidalee with Spirit Visage, Evenshroud, Thief's Gloves (100.00% WR, +30.43% difference)
Bard
Bard
FlickerbladesFlickerbladesJeweled GauntletJeweled GauntletRabadon's DeathcapRabadon's Deathcap
100.00%
Win Rate
+30.43%
Difference
Neeko
Neeko
Gargoyle StoneplateGargoyle StoneplateSpirit VisageSpirit VisageWarmog's ArmorWarmog's Armor
100.00%
Win Rate
+30.43%
Difference
Nidalee
Nidalee
Spirit VisageSpirit VisageEvenshroudEvenshroudThief's GlovesThief's Gloves
100.00%
Win Rate
+30.43%
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 Nidalee , Swain, Loris due to their popularity and high cost. You should have no trouble hitting these units.

Top Contested Units

Nidalee
Nidalee
Low Contested Risk
Swain
Swain
Low Contested Risk
Loris
Loris
Low Contested Risk
Aphelios
Aphelios
Low Contested Risk
Vi
Vi
Low Contested Risk
Aphelios, Vi, Neeko, Xin Zhao and Bard are 2-cost units with an optimal reroll level of 6. Loris is a 3-cost unit with an optimal reroll level of 7. Nidalee and Swain are 4-cost units with an optimal reroll level of 10.
    • Aphelios
      Aphelios
    • Vi
      Vi
    • Neeko
      Neeko
    • Xin Zhao
      Xin Zhao
    • Bard
      Bard
    Gold cost icon2 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 6

    • Loris
      Loris
    Gold cost icon3 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 7

    • Nidalee
      Nidalee
    • Swain
      Swain
    Gold cost icon4 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 10

Strategy Guide

2-Cost Reroll
Low Contest
Loss Streak
Hold For BiS Items
Committed
Reroll Lvl 6
Win Condition
2-Cost Reroll - 3-star as your primary carry Neeko.
Reroll Targets
3-star Neeko and Aphelios and Bard and Vi and Xin Zhao. Roll down at level 6 where 2-cost units have the highest appearance rate.
Economy
High Cost comp (99g investment). Save gold early, loss streak for extra gold and first carousel priority.
Items
Best-in-slot items add +30.4% win rate - hold components.
Carousel Priority
Giant's Belt and Needlessly Large Rod.
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 Aphelios, Bard , Neeko, Vi, Xin Zhao, Loris, Nidalee , Swain 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: Aphelios, Bard , Neeko, Vi, Xin Zhao (over 25% pick rate at 3-star). Loris has the highest 2-star win rate at 78.9%.
Aphelios
Aphelios
N/AWR
N/APR
0.0%WR
13.0%PR
78.9%WR
82.6%PR
Bard
Bard
N/AWR
N/APR
42.9%WR
30.4%PR
81.3%WR
69.6%PR
Neeko
Neeko
N/AWR
N/APR
66.7%WR
13.0%PR
70.0%WR
87.0%PR
Vi
Vi
N/AWR
N/APR
50.0%WR
60.9%PR
100.0%WR
39.1%PR
Xin Zhao
Xin Zhao
N/AWR
N/APR
56.3%WR
69.6%PR
100.0%WR
30.4%PR
Loris
Loris
N/AWR
N/APR
78.9%WR
82.6%PR
25.0%WR
17.4%PR
Nidalee
Nidalee
50.0%WR
17.4%PR
73.7%WR
82.6%PR
N/AWR
N/APR
Swain
Swain
100.0%WR
30.4%PR
56.3%WR
69.6%PR
N/AWR
N/APR
Top 5 items by win rate for each champion. Aphelios's best item is Kraken's Fury with a 67.7% win rate. Bard 's best item is Archangel's Staff with a 64.5% win rate. Neeko's best item is Thief's Gloves with a 49.2% win rate. Vi's best item is Thief's Gloves with a 57.2% win rate. Xin Zhao's best item is Thief's Gloves with a 63.4% win rate. Loris's best item is Thief's Gloves with a 63.3% win rate. Nidalee 's best item is Thief's Gloves with a 55.0% win rate. Swain's best item is Protector's Vow with a 69.2% win rate. Items with low pick rates are excluded.
Aphelios
Aphelios
Kraken's Fury67.7%Giant Slayer63.3%Deathblade59.7%
Bard
Bard
Archangel's Staff64.5%Spear of Shojin61.3%Jeweled Gauntlet60.0%
Neeko
Neeko
Thief's Gloves49.2%Steadfast Heart48.4%Bramble Vest44.2%
Vi
Vi
Thief's Gloves57.2%Warmog's Armor47.3%Sterak's Gage46.8%
Xin Zhao
Xin Zhao
Thief's Gloves63.4%Dragon's Claw58.8%Bramble Vest58.5%
Loris
Loris
Thief's Gloves63.3%Evenshroud57.4%Bramble Vest56.3%
Nidalee
Nidalee
Thief's Gloves55.0%Rabadon's Deathcap48.9%Giant Slayer46.7%
Swain
Swain
Protector's Vow69.2%Steadfast Heart68.5%Ionic Spark68.1%
If contested, consider pivoting to Caretaker / Defender (7 shared units, 3.25 avg place).
Caretaker / Defender
3.25 Avg77.8% WR
Shared (7)
Aphelios
Aphelios
Bard
Bard
Neeko
Neeko
Vi
Vi
Loris
Loris
New (1)
Taric
Taric

Stage-by-Stage Guide

Understanding when to level, roll, and transition is crucial for maximizing your success with Piltover / Targon / Defender / Arcanist / Huntress / Warden / Caretaker. This guide breaks down the optimal play pattern for each stage of the game.

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

Focus on building economy while collecting Neeko and Aphelios and Bard and Vi and Xin Zhao copies. Play your strongest board with any 2-star units you hit naturally. Look for Aphelios and Vi as early game frontline. Aim to have 30-40 gold by the Stage 2 carousel.

Stage 3Transition
Level to 6 at 3-2
Start slow rolling
Commit or pivot decision

Stage 3 is your key decision point. If you've collected 5+ copies of Neeko by Stage 3-2, commit to the reroll strategy. Level to 6 at Stage 3-2 and begin slow rolling. At level 6, 2-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 Neeko. Once you 3-star your primary carry, stop rolling and begin leveling. If resources allow, continue rolling for 3-star Aphelios and Bard and Vi and Xin Zhao. 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. Scout remaining players and position to counter their carries.

Economy Summary
123gTotal Cost
HighInvestment
Lvl 6Reroll 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 Neeko and Aphelios and Bard and Vi and Xin Zhao copies. Play your strongest board with any 2-star units you hit naturally. Look for Aphelios and Vi 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 Neeko by Stage 3-2, commit to the reroll strategy. Level to 6 at Stage 3-2 and begin slow rolling. At level 6, 2-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 Neeko. Once you 3-star your primary carry, stop rolling and begin leveling. If resources allow, continue rolling for 3-star Aphelios and Bard and Vi and Xin Zhao. 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. 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
Swain
Swain Contributor
14.3%
#2
Bard
Bard Contributor
13.3%
#3
Xin Zhao
Xin Zhao Contributor
13.1%
#4
Aphelios
Aphelios Contributor
12.8%
#5
Loris
Loris Contributor
12.7%
#6
Vi
Vi Contributor
12.2%
#7
Neeko
Neeko Contributor
11.1%
#8
Nidalee
Nidalee Contributor
10.6%

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:: Swain contributes 14.3% of total player damage. This unit reliably survives to deal player damage, though other units also contribute meaningfully.

Other Key Survivors:: Bard (13.3%), Xin Zhao (13.1%). 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 Piltover / Targon / Defender / Arcanist / Huntress / Warden / Caretaker

Piltover / Targon / Defender / Arcanist / Huntress / Warden / Caretaker is a SILVER tier composition in TFT Set 17 with a 69.6% win rate and 3.83 average placement. The primary carries are Aphelios.

Strengths

  • High 69.6% win rate makes this a top-tier composition
  • Excellent 3.83 average placement for reliable top 4
  • Neeko and Aphelios and Bard and Vi and Xin Zhao can be 3-starred for power spikes
  • 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

1

Economy Strategy

Focus on 3-starring Neeko for a 70.0% win rate power spike.

2

Itemization

Prioritize items for Aphelios. Check the Top Items section for optimal builds.

3

Positioning

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

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A Piltover / Targon / Defender / Arcanist / Huntress / Warden / Caretaker TFT Comp - Frequently Asked Questions

What traits does this comp use?

This composition uses the following traits: Piltover, Targon, Defender, Arcanist, Huntress, Warden, Caretaker.

What are the carries of this TFT Comp?

The primary carries for this composition are Neeko (3-Star Win Rate: 70.0%, Pick Rate: 87.0%), Aphelios (3-Star Win Rate: 78.9%, Pick Rate: 82.6%), Bard (3-Star Win Rate: 81.3%, Pick Rate: 69.6%), Vi (3-Star Win Rate: 100.0%, Pick Rate: 39.1%), Xin Zhao (3-Star Win Rate: 100.0%, Pick Rate: 30.4%).

What is the best positioning for this composition?

Place your carries like Aphelios in the backline and your tanks like Swain and Loris 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 69.57% and an average placement of 3.83, making it a strong contender in the current meta.

What item builds does Piltover / Targon / Defender / Arcanist / Huntress / Warden / Caretaker use?

Piltover / Targon / Defender / Arcanist / Huntress / Warden / Caretaker performs best with these item builds: Bard with Flickerblades, Jeweled Gauntlet, Rabadon's Deathcap (100.00% win rate, +30.43% difference from comp average); Neeko with Gargoyle Stoneplate, Spirit Visage, Warmog's Armor (100.00% win rate, +30.43% difference from comp average); Nidalee with Spirit Visage, Evenshroud, Thief's Gloves (100.00% win rate, +30.43% difference from comp average).

Is Piltover / Targon / Defender / Arcanist / Huntress / Warden / Caretaker contested in TFT Set 17?

Piltover / Targon / Defender / Arcanist / Huntress / Warden / Caretaker 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 Aphelios without much competition.

What is the win condition for Piltover / Targon / Defender / Arcanist / Huntress / Warden / Caretaker?

The win condition for Piltover / Targon / Defender / Arcanist / Huntress / Warden / Caretaker is "2-Cost Reroll". This is a reroll composition that focuses on 3-starring Neeko and Aphelios and Bard and Vi and Xin Zhao as the primary carrys. Focus on 3-starring Neeko which has a 70.0% win rate when upgraded.

Should I reroll or level with Piltover / Targon / Defender / Arcanist / Huntress / Warden / Caretaker?

Yes, Piltover / Targon / Defender / Arcanist / Huntress / Warden / Caretaker is a reroll composition. You should slow roll at level 6 where 2-cost units have the highest appearance rate. Your primary reroll targets are Neeko (70.0% win rate at 3-star) and Aphelios (78.9% win rate at 3-star) and Bard (81.3% win rate at 3-star) and Vi (100.0% win rate at 3-star) and Xin Zhao (100.0% 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 Piltover / Targon / Defender / Arcanist / Huntress / Warden / Caretaker cost to build?

Piltover / Targon / Defender / Arcanist / Huntress / Warden / Caretaker is a high cost composition requiring approximately 123 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 Piltover / Targon / Defender / Arcanist / Huntress / Warden / Caretaker?

Piltover / Targon / Defender / Arcanist / Huntress / Warden / Caretaker is committed composition with few pivot options - decide early if contested. The best pivot options share key units like Nidalee and Swain. If you're contested, look at similar compositions that use these same champions with different supporting units.

When should I pivot away from Piltover / Targon / Defender / Arcanist / Huntress / Warden / Caretaker?

You should consider pivoting away from Piltover / Targon / Defender / Arcanist / Huntress / Warden / Caretaker 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 Caretaker / Defender with a 77.8% win rate. Scout your lobby at stage 2-1 and 3-2 to decide. Check the Pivot Suggestions section above for 1 alternative compositions.

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