Defender Tristana Comp
Defender / Caretaker comp built around Tristana in TFT Set 16 — 2-cost reroll, 38.5% top 4 across 13 ranked games.
- Tier
- A
- Top 4 rate
- 38.5%
- Avg place
- 3.77
- 1st place
- 38.5%
- Playstyle
- 2-cost reroll
- Games
- 13
Is Defender Tristana good in TFT Set 16?
13 ranked gamesDefender Tristana is a 2-cost reroll comp rated A tier in TFT Set 16: it finishes top 4 38.5% of the time with an average place of 3.77 across 13 ranked games. That average place beats 73% of the 51 8-unit boards we track this patch. It also wins the lobby often (38.5% first places), so it rewards a strong start.
This comp averages a 3.77 placement with a 38.5% top 4 rate and a 38.5% first place rate across 13 ranked games. A 0.1% pick rate makes this a less contested composition.
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Defender Tristana 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. Tristana is the main carry.
| Unit | 2★ | 3★ | Items |
|---|---|---|---|
 Kennen | 62% | 39% |    |
 Kobuko & Yuumi | 62% | 39% | — |
 Tristana Carry 3★ | 0% | 100% |   |
 Teemo 3★ | 0% | 100% | — |
 Poppy 3★ | 31% | 69% | — |
 Bard Carry | 62% | 39% |    |
 Rumble | 62% | 39% |    |
 Lulu Carry 3★ | 0% | 100% |    |
Defender Tristana traits
The board activates Defender and Caretaker. Highlighted numbers are the breakpoints this comp reaches.
Defender Tristana game plan
2-cost reroll- Early
Play the strongest early board you hit and save gold until you can commit to Tristana.
- Mid
Slow roll at level 6 above 50 gold until Tristana, Teemo, Lulu, and Poppy hit 3 stars, then level up to finish the board.
- Items
Build Thief's Gloves, TFT_Item_EmptyBag, and TFT_Item_EmptyBag on Tristana.
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Defender Tristana variants
The same comp with one or two units swapped — green units are added, red ones are cut.
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Defender Tristana FAQ – TFT Set 16
Is Defender Tristana good in TFT Set 16?
Defender Tristana is a 2-cost reroll comp rated A tier in TFT Set 16: it finishes top 4 38.5% of the time with an average place of 3.77 across 13 ranked games. That average place beats 73% of the 51 8-unit boards we track this patch. It also wins the lobby often (38.5% first places), so it rewards a strong start.
Who are the carries in Defender Tristana?
The damage in Defender Tristana comes from Tristana, Lulu, and Bard . Tristana is the main carry and should get your first completed items.
What items does Tristana need in Defender Tristana?
The best tracked build for Tristana in this comp is Thief's Gloves, TFT_Item_EmptyBag, and TFT_Item_EmptyBag, with a 100.0% top 4 rate over 2 games. See the Items tab for every build and holder.
Is Defender Tristana a reroll comp?
Yes. Defender Tristana wants Tristana, Teemo, Lulu, and Poppy at 3 stars, so slow roll at level 6 with gold above 50 until you hit them.
What traits does Defender Tristana use?
Defender Tristana runs Defender and Caretaker.
Is Defender Tristana contested?
Rarely. Defender Tristana appears in only 0.06% of full boards, so you will usually have its units to yourself.