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Ixtal Bard Comp

Ixtal / Piltover comp built around Bard in TFT Set 16 — 2-cost reroll, 60.5% top 4 across 38 ranked games.

Ixtal Bard S Tier
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Tier
S
Top 4 rate
60.5%
Avg place
3.74
1st place
10.5%
Playstyle
2-cost reroll
Games
38

Is Ixtal Bard good in TFT Set 16?

38 ranked games
S

Ixtal Bard is a 2-cost reroll comp rated S tier in TFT Set 16: it finishes top 4 60.5% of the time with an average place of 3.74 across 38 ranked games. That average place beats 78% of the 64 8-unit boards we track this patch. It is a consistent top-4 comp rather than a high-roll one.

3.74
Avg Place
10.53%
First Place
60.53%
Top 4 Rate
0.06%
Pick Rate

This comp averages a 3.74 placement with a 60.5% top 4 rate and a 10.5% first place rate across 38 ranked games. A 0.1% pick rate makes this a less contested composition.

Ixtal / Piltover builds: Brock with Bloodthirster, Deathblade, Sterak's Gage (100.0% top 4, +39.47% vs. the comp average); Skarner with Sunfire Cape, Evenshroud, Warmog's Armor (100.0% top 4, +39.47% vs. the comp average); Bard with Archangel's Staff, Rabadon's Deathcap, Spear of Shojin (100.0% top 4, +39.47% vs. the comp average)
Brock
Brock
100.00%
Top 4 Rate
+39.47%
Difference
Skarner
Skarner
100.00%
Top 4 Rate
+39.47%
Difference
Moderate Contested Risk
This comp has Moderate contested risk and is moderately contested with reasonable availability. The most contested units are Brock, Nidalee , Skarner due to their popularity and high cost.
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Ixtal Bard 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. Bard is the main carry.

Unit2★3★Items
BrockBrock Carry21%0%Hand Of JusticeSterak's GageInfinity Edge
Nidalee Nidalee 53%0%Hand Of JusticeStriker's FlailAdaptive Helm
Skarner Skarner 68%0%—
MilioMilio 3★53%45%Guinsoo's RagebladeTitan's ResolveLast Whisper
Orianna Orianna Carry 3★45%55%Red BuffVoid StaffBlue Buff
ViVi 3★32%58%—
NeekoNeeko 3★13%87%Warmog's ArmorSteadfast HeartGargoyle Stoneplate
Bard Bard Carry 3★32%68%Spear of ShojinArchangel's StaffRabadon's Deathcap

Ixtal Bard traits

The board activates Ixtal, Piltover, and Defender. Highlighted numbers are the breakpoints this comp reaches.

Ixtal Bard game plan

2-cost reroll
  1. Early

    Play the strongest early board you hit and save gold until you can commit to Bard .

  2. Mid

    Slow roll at level 6 above 50 gold until Neeko, Bard , Vi, Orianna , and Milio hit 3 stars, then level up to finish the board.

  3. Items

    Build Spear of Shojin, Archangel's Staff, and Rabadon's Deathcap on Bard .

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Ixtal Bard FAQ – TFT Set 16

Is Ixtal Bard good in TFT Set 16?

Ixtal Bard is a 2-cost reroll comp rated S tier in TFT Set 16: it finishes top 4 60.5% of the time with an average place of 3.74 across 38 ranked games. That average place beats 78% of the 64 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 Ixtal Bard ?

The damage in Ixtal Bard comes from Bard , Orianna , and Brock. Bard is the main carry and should get your first completed items.

What items does Bard need in Ixtal Bard ?

The best tracked build for Bard in this comp is Spear of Shojin, Archangel's Staff, and Rabadon's Deathcap, with a 100.0% top 4 rate over 2 games. See the Items tab for every build and holder.

Is Ixtal Bard a reroll comp?

Yes. Ixtal Bard wants Neeko, Bard , Vi, Orianna , and Milio at 3 stars, so slow roll at level 6 with gold above 50 until you hit them.

What traits does Ixtal Bard use?

Ixtal Bard runs Ixtal, Piltover, Defender, Invoker, and Huntress.

Is Ixtal Bard contested?

Rarely. Ixtal Bard appears in only 0.06% of full boards, so you will usually have its units to yourself.