Defender Aphelios Comp
Defender / Piltover comp built around Aphelios in TFT Set 16 — 2-cost reroll, 77.6% top 4 across 295 ranked games.
- Tier
- S
- Top 4 rate
- 77.6%
- Avg place
- 3.24
- 1st place
- 13.9%
- Playstyle
- 2-cost reroll
- Games
- 295
Is Defender Aphelios good in TFT Set 16?
295 ranked gamesDefender Aphelios is a 2-cost reroll comp rated S tier in TFT Set 16: it finishes top 4 77.6% of the time with an average place of 3.24 across 295 ranked games. That average place beats 95% of the 51 8-unit boards we track this patch. It is a consistent top-4 comp rather than a high-roll one.
This comp averages a 3.24 placement with a 77.6% top 4 rate and a 13.9% first place rate across 295 ranked games. A 0.1% pick rate makes this a less contested composition.
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Defender Aphelios 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. Aphelios is the main carry.
| Unit | 2★ | 3★ | Items |
|---|---|---|---|
 Nidalee Carry | 80% | 2% |    |
 Swain | 63% | 1% | — |
 Loris | 70% | 28% | — |
 Aphelios Carry 3★ | 9% | 92% |    |
 Vi 3★ | 48% | 52% | — |
 Neeko 3★ | 12% | 89% |    |
 Xin Zhao | 58% | 39% | — |
 Bard Carry 3★ | 13% | 88% |    |
Defender Aphelios traits
The board activates Defender, Piltover, and Arcanist. Highlighted numbers are the breakpoints this comp reaches.
Defender Aphelios game plan
2-cost reroll- Early
Play the strongest early board you hit and save gold until you can commit to Aphelios.
- Mid
Slow roll at level 6 above 50 gold until Aphelios, Neeko, Bard , and Vi hit 3 stars, then level up to finish the board.
- Items
Build Radiant Kraken's Fury, Guinsoo's Rageblade, and Infinity Edge on Aphelios.
How to play Defender Aphelios · Defender Aphelios items and best builds
Defender Aphelios variants
The same comp with one or two units swapped — green units are added, red ones are cut.
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Defender Aphelios FAQ – TFT Set 16
Is Defender Aphelios good in TFT Set 16?
Defender Aphelios is a 2-cost reroll comp rated S tier in TFT Set 16: it finishes top 4 77.6% of the time with an average place of 3.24 across 295 ranked games. That average place beats 95% of the 51 8-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 Aphelios?
The damage in Defender Aphelios comes from Aphelios, Bard , and Nidalee . Aphelios is the main carry and should get your first completed items.
What items does Aphelios need in Defender Aphelios?
The best tracked build for Aphelios in this comp is Radiant Kraken's Fury, Guinsoo's Rageblade, and Infinity Edge, with a 100.0% top 4 rate over 1 games. See the Items tab for every build and holder.
Is Defender Aphelios a reroll comp?
Yes. Defender Aphelios wants Aphelios, Neeko, Bard , and Vi at 3 stars, so slow roll at level 6 with gold above 50 until you hit them.
What traits does Defender Aphelios use?
Defender Aphelios runs Defender, Piltover, Arcanist, Warden, and Caretaker.
Is Defender Aphelios contested?
Rarely. Defender Aphelios appears in only 0.05% of full boards, so you will usually have its units to yourself.