Set:16
Sample Size:732,372 ranked games
Tier:PLATINUM
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This comp has a Very Low contested risk and is rarely contested. The most contested units are likely Nidalee , Skarner , Milio due to their popularity across multiple comps. You should be able to hit your key units without much competition.

5.18
Avg Placement
0.93%
First Place Rate
40.19%
Top 4 Rate
0.06%
Pick Rate

Piltover / Defender / Invoker / Huntress / Caretaker / Ixtal builds: Vi with Protector's Vow, Striker's Flail, Thief's Gloves (85.71% WR, +45.53% difference); Bard with Archangel's Staff, Jeweled Gauntlet, Spear of Shojin (61.11% WR, +20.92% difference); Neeko with Gargoyle Stoneplate, Steadfast Heart, Spirit Visage (33.33% WR, -6.85% difference)

Strategy Guide

  • Win Condition: 2-Cost Reroll - 3-star Bard as your primary carry.
  • Reroll Targets: 3-star Bard and Neeko and Orianna and Qiyana and Vi and Milio. Roll down at level 5 where 1-cost units have the highest appearance rate.
  • Economy: High Cost comp (96g investment). Save gold early, loss streak for extra gold and first carousel priority.
  • Items: Best-in-slot items add +45.5% win rate - hold components.
  • Carousel Priority: Sparring Gloves and Tear Of The Goddess.
  • Augment Synergies: Look for Economy augments (Rich Get Richer, Golden Egg), Reroll augments (Three's a Crowd, Pandora's Items), Ixtal trait augments.
2-Cost Reroll
Low Contest
Loss Streak
Hold For BiS Items
Committed
Reroll Lvl 5

Qiyana is a 1-cost unit with an optimal reroll level of 4. Bard , Neeko, Orianna and Vi are 2-cost units with an optimal reroll level of 6. Milio is a 3-cost unit with an optimal reroll level of 7. Nidalee and Skarner are 4-cost units with an optimal reroll level of 10.

    • Qiyana
      Qiyana
    Gold cost icon1 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 4

    • Bard
      Bard
    • Neeko
      Neeko
    • Orianna
      Orianna
    • Vi
      Vi
    Gold cost icon2 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 6

    • Milio
      Milio
    Gold cost icon3 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 7

    • Nidalee
      Nidalee
    • Skarner
      Skarner
    Gold cost icon4 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 10

This is the suggested positioning for the champions in this TFT team comp. Positioning is based on the roles of the units.

Win rates and pick rates for Qiyana, Bard , Neeko, Orianna , Vi, Milio, Nidalee , Skarner at different star levels (1-star, 2-star, 3-star).

Champion
Win Rate: 77.8%
Pick Rate: 8.4%
Win Rate: 16.4%
Pick Rate: 51.4%
Win Rate: 62.8%
Pick Rate: 40.2%
-
Win Rate: 16.2%
Pick Rate: 34.6%
Win Rate: 52.9%
Pick Rate: 65.4%
-
Win Rate: 22.2%
Pick Rate: 42.1%
Win Rate: 53.2%
Pick Rate: 57.9%
Win Rate: 33.3%
Pick Rate: 2.8%
Win Rate: 11.8%
Pick Rate: 47.7%
Win Rate: 67.9%
Pick Rate: 49.5%
-
Win Rate: 27.3%
Pick Rate: 61.7%
Win Rate: 61.0%
Pick Rate: 38.3%
Win Rate: 0.0%
Pick Rate: 1.9%
Win Rate: 26.0%
Pick Rate: 68.2%
Win Rate: 75.0%
Pick Rate: 29.9%
Win Rate: 6.9%
Pick Rate: 27.1%
Win Rate: 52.6%
Pick Rate: 72.9%
-
Win Rate: 26.1%
Pick Rate: 43.0%
Win Rate: 50.8%
Pick Rate: 57.0%
-

Top 5 items by win rate for each champion. Qiyana's best item is Thief's Gloves with a 35.5% win rate. Bard 's best item is Archangel's Staff with a 59.6% win rate. Neeko's best item is Thief's Gloves with a 43.3% win rate. Orianna 's best item is Spear of Shojin with a 48.1% win rate. Vi's best item is Thief's Gloves with a 51.8% win rate. Milio's best item is Giant Slayer with a 38.1% win rate. Nidalee 's best item is Thief's Gloves with a 48.3% win rate. Skarner 's best item is Dragon's Claw with a 54.5% win rate. Items with low pick rates are excluded.

Champion
#1
#2
#3
#4
#5
Thief's Gloves35.5%
Edge of Night30.6%
Titan's Resolve23.6%
Sterak's Gage22.8%
Giant Slayer21.9%
Archangel's Staff59.6%
Blue Buff57.4%
Spear of Shojin55.1%
Jeweled Gauntlet54.2%
Nashor's Tooth54.0%
Thief's Gloves43.3%
Bramble Vest41.4%
Spirit Visage41.0%
Steadfast Heart40.6%
Dragon's Claw39.9%
Spear of Shojin48.1%
Morellonomicon47.0%
Void Staff44.3%
Nashor's Tooth44.2%
Rabadon's Deathcap43.1%
Thief's Gloves51.8%
Sunfire Cape46.4%
Sterak's Gage46.1%
Warmog's Armor44.2%
Hand Of Justice43.9%
Giant Slayer38.1%
Nashor's Tooth37.9%
Spear of Shojin35.6%
Archangel's Staff35.1%
Void Staff34.8%
Thief's Gloves48.3%
Rabadon's Deathcap44.8%
Giant Slayer42.5%
Edge of Night41.5%
Jeweled Gauntlet39.7%
Dragon's Claw54.5%
Steadfast Heart53.5%
Thief's Gloves53.2%
Bramble Vest48.3%
Spirit Visage47.7%

Playstyle Analysis

Playstyle ArchetypeFortress

This composition prioritizes survivability above all else, aiming to outlast opponents through superior tankiness and sustain.

AggressionVery Defensive

This composition prioritizes survival and scaling over early aggression. Deals ~71 avg damage per game.

DurabilityVery Durable

Units in this comp are very durableunits survive significantly longer than average in fights.

Power SpikeMid Game

Piltover / Defender / Invoker / Huntress / Caretaker / Ixtal reaches full power in stages 4-5, aiming to close out before opponents scale. Games typically end around round 31.

Detailed Analysis

Piltover / Defender / Invoker / Huntress / Caretaker / Ixtal is classified as a Fortress composition in TFT Patch 16.2. With a 40.2% win rate and 5.18 average placement, this comp requires precise execution to succeed.

Damage Profile: This composition is very defensive — it prioritizes survival and scaling over early aggression. This defensive approach means you may lose some early fights, but you'll have more HP remaining when your comp comes online.

Game Phase Strategy: Balance your economy with board strength to stay healthy while scaling into your mid-game power spike.

Stage-by-Stage Guide

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

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

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

Stage 3Transition
Level to 5 at 3-2
Start slow rolling
Commit or pivot decision

Stage 3 is your key decision point. If you've collected 5+ copies of Bard by Stage 3-2, commit to the reroll strategy. Level to 5 at Stage 3-2 and begin slow rolling. At level 5, 1-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 Bard . Once you 3-star your primary carry, stop rolling and begin leveling. If resources allow, continue rolling for 3-star Neeko and Orianna and Qiyana and Vi and Milio. 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
132gTotal Cost
HighInvestment
Lvl 5Reroll 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 Bard and Neeko and Orianna and Qiyana and Vi and Milio copies. Play your strongest board with any 2-star units you hit naturally. Look for Qiyana and Bard 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 Bard by Stage 3-2, commit to the reroll strategy. Level to 5 at Stage 3-2 and begin slow rolling. At level 5, 1-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 Bard . Once you 3-star your primary carry, stop rolling and begin leveling. If resources allow, continue rolling for 3-star Neeko and Orianna and Qiyana and Vi and Milio. 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

This shows which units survive fights long enough to deal damage to the enemy player in Piltover / Defender / Invoker / Huntress / Caretaker / Ixtal. Units that stay alive longer contribute more player damage — so this reflects both damage output and survivability, helping you identify which units to protect and prioritize.

Damage ProfileSpread Damage

Multiple units survive and contribute player damage. This makes the comp resilient — losing one unit doesn't cripple your damage.

#1
Bard Contributor
14.8%
#2
ViContributor
14.6%
#3
NeekoContributor
13.4%
#4
Orianna Contributor
13.0%
#5
Skarner Contributor
12.4%
#6
Nidalee Contributor
11.5%
#7
MilioContributor
10.4%
#8
QiyanaContributor
9.8%

Key Takeaways

1
Resilient comp — damage is spread, so losing one unit won't cripple you
2
Flexible positioning — focus on overall board survival rather than protecting one unit
Full Damage Breakdown

Top Survivor: Bard contributes 14.8% of total player damage. This unit reliably survives to deal player damage, though other units also contribute meaningfully.

Other Key Survivors: Vi (14.6%), Neeko (13.4%). 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 / Defender / Invoker / Huntress / Caretaker / Ixtal

Piltover / Defender / Invoker / Huntress / Caretaker / Ixtal is a PLATINUM tier composition in TFT Set 16 with a 40.2% win rate and 5.18 average placement. This comp focuses on the Ixtal trait.

Strengths

  • Bard and Neeko and Orianna and Qiyana and Vi and Milio can be 3-starred for power spikes
  • Strong trait synergies across multiple activated traits
  • Balanced composition with clear win conditions

Weaknesses

  • Below average 40.2% win rate requires optimal execution
  • Higher 5.18 average placement indicates inconsistency

Strategic Tips

1
Economy Strategy

Focus on 3-starring Bard for a 52.9% win rate power spike.

2
Itemization

Prioritize items for your main carry. Check the Top Items section for optimal builds.

3
Positioning

Place Skarner and Neeko in the frontline to protect carries in the backline. Use the positioning board above as a guide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What traits does this comp use?

This composition uses the following traits: Piltover, Defender, Invoker, Huntress, Caretaker, Ixtal. The primary trait is Ixtal, which is active on 5 units.

What are the carries of this TFT Comp?

The primary carries for this composition are Bard (3-Star Win Rate: 52.9%, Pick Rate: 65.4%), Neeko (3-Star Win Rate: 53.2%, Pick Rate: 57.9%), Orianna (3-Star Win Rate: 67.9%, Pick Rate: 49.5%), Qiyana (3-Star Win Rate: 62.8%, Pick Rate: 40.2%), Vi (3-Star Win Rate: 61.0%, Pick Rate: 38.3%), Milio (3-Star Win Rate: 75.0%, Pick Rate: 29.9%).

What is the best positioning for this composition?

Place your carries in the backline and your tanks like Skarner and Neeko 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 40.19% and an average placement of 5.18, making it a strong contender in the current meta.

What item builds does Piltover / Defender / Invoker / Huntress / Caretaker / Ixtal use?

Piltover / Defender / Invoker / Huntress / Caretaker / Ixtal performs best with these item builds: Vi with Protector's Vow, Striker's Flail, Thief's Gloves (85.71% win rate, +45.53% difference from comp average); Bard with Archangel's Staff, Jeweled Gauntlet, Spear of Shojin (61.11% win rate, +20.92% difference from comp average); Neeko with Gargoyle Stoneplate, Steadfast Heart, Spirit Visage (33.33% win rate, -6.85% difference from comp average).

Is Piltover / Defender / Invoker / Huntress / Caretaker / Ixtal contested in TFT Set 16?

Piltover / Defender / Invoker / Huntress / Caretaker / Ixtal 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 your carries without much competition.

What is the win condition for Piltover / Defender / Invoker / Huntress / Caretaker / Ixtal?

The win condition for Piltover / Defender / Invoker / Huntress / Caretaker / Ixtal is "2-Cost Reroll". This is a reroll composition that focuses on 3-starring Bard and Neeko and Orianna and Qiyana and Vi and Milio as the primary carrys. Focus on 3-starring Bard which has a 52.9% win rate when upgraded.

Should I reroll or level with Piltover / Defender / Invoker / Huntress / Caretaker / Ixtal?

Yes, Piltover / Defender / Invoker / Huntress / Caretaker / Ixtal is a reroll composition. You should slow roll at level 5 where 1-cost units have the highest appearance rate. Your primary reroll targets are Bard (52.9% win rate at 3-star) and Neeko (53.2% win rate at 3-star) and Orianna (67.9% win rate at 3-star) and Qiyana (62.8% win rate at 3-star) and Vi (61.0% win rate at 3-star) and Milio (75.0% 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 / Defender / Invoker / Huntress / Caretaker / Ixtal cost to build?

Piltover / Defender / Invoker / Huntress / Caretaker / Ixtal is a high cost composition requiring approximately 132 gold investment to complete. Prioritize economy early, maintain 50+ gold interest, and avoid rolling until you have a strong economic foundation.