Defender Swain Comp
Defender / Arcanist comp built around Swain in TFT Set 16 — Fast 8, 0.0% top 4 across 11 ranked games.
- Tier
- F
- Top 4 rate
- 0.0%
- Avg place
- 7.64
- 1st place
- 0.0%
- Playstyle
- Fast 8
- Games
- 11
Is Defender Swain good in TFT Set 16?
11 ranked gamesDefender Swain is a Fast 8 comp rated F tier in TFT Set 16: it finishes top 4 0.0% of the time with an average place of 7.64 across 11 ranked games. That average place beats 0% of the 70 8-unit boards we track this patch. Results swing a lot — play it when the units come to you rather than forcing it.
This comp averages a 7.64 placement with a 0.0% top 4 rate and a 0.0% first place rate across 11 ranked games. A 0.1% pick rate makes this a less contested composition.
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Defender Swain 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. Swain is the main carry.
| Unit | 2★ | 3★ | Items |
|---|---|---|---|
 Taric | 36% | 0% | — |
 Diana | 27% | 0% | — |
 Swain Carry | 64% | 0% |    |
 Leona | 100% | 0% |    |
 Zoe Carry | 82% | 0% |    |
 Aphelios | 46% | 0% | — |
 Vi | 82% | 0% | — |
 Neeko | 91% | 0% | — |
Defender Swain traits
The board activates Defender, Arcanist, and Targon. Highlighted numbers are the breakpoints this comp reaches.
Defender Swain game plan
Fast 8- Early
Play the strongest early board you hit and save gold until you can commit to Swain.
- Mid
Push to level 8 and roll down there to find Swain and the rest of the board.
- Items
Build Thief's Gloves, Blue Buff, and Edge of Night on Swain.
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Defender Swain FAQ – TFT Set 16
Is Defender Swain good in TFT Set 16?
Defender Swain is a Fast 8 comp rated F tier in TFT Set 16: it finishes top 4 0.0% of the time with an average place of 7.64 across 11 ranked games. That average place beats 0% of the 70 8-unit boards we track this patch. Results swing a lot — play it when the units come to you rather than forcing it.
Who are the carries in Defender Swain?
The damage in Defender Swain comes from Swain and Zoe. Swain is the main carry and should get your first completed items.
What items does Swain need in Defender Swain?
The best tracked build for Swain in this comp is Thief's Gloves, Blue Buff, and Edge of Night, with a 0.0% top 4 rate over 4 games. See the Items tab for every build and holder.
Is Defender Swain a reroll comp?
No. Defender Swain 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 Defender Swain use?
Defender Swain runs Defender, Arcanist, and Targon.
Is Defender Swain contested?
Rarely. Defender Swain appears in only 0.06% of full boards, so you will usually have its units to yourself.