Ixtal / Piltover / Defender / Invoker Comp
TFT Comp
Best Ixtal / Piltover / Defender / Invoker comp featuring Skarner in TFT Set 17.
This comp averages a 3.76 placement with a 66.7% top 4 rate and a 0.0% first place rate across 308,480 ranked games. A 0.1% pick rate makes this a less contested composition.
- Qiyana
1 CostReroll Lvl: Level 4
- Vi
- Neeko
- Orianna
- Bard
2 CostReroll Lvl: Level 6
- Milio
3 CostReroll Lvl: Level 7
- Nidalee
- Skarner
4 CostReroll Lvl: Level 10
Strategy Guide
Stage-by-Stage Guide
Understanding when to level, roll, and transition is crucial for maximizing your success with Piltover / Defender / Huntress / Invoker / Ixtal / Caretaker. This guide breaks down the optimal play pattern for each stage of the game.
Focus on building economy while collecting Bard and Neeko and Vi and Orianna and Qiyana copies. Play your strongest board with any 2-star units you hit naturally. Look for Qiyana and Vi as early game frontline. Aim to have 30-40 gold by the Stage 2 carousel.
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.
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 Vi and Orianna and Qiyana. Transition to leveling at Stage 4-5 or 5-1.
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.
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 Vi and Orianna and Qiyana copies. Play your strongest board with any 2-star units you hit naturally. Look for Qiyana and Vi 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 Vi and Orianna and Qiyana. 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
Multiple units survive and contribute player damage. This makes the comp resilient — losing one unit doesn't cripple your damage.
Key Takeaways
Full Damage Breakdown
Top Survivor:: Bard contributes 15.2% of total player damage. This unit reliably survives to deal player damage, though other units also contribute meaningfully.
Other Key Survivors:: Vi (14.1%), Neeko (12.8%). 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 / Huntress / Invoker / Ixtal / Caretaker
Strengths
- High 66.7% win rate makes this a top-tier composition
- Excellent 3.76 average placement for reliable top 4
- Bard and Neeko and Vi and Orianna and Qiyana can be 3-starred for power spikes
- Strong trait synergies across multiple activated traits
Weaknesses
- Requires specific items on carries to maximize potential
- Can struggle if key units are contested
Strategic Tips
Economy Strategy
Focus on 3-starring Bard for a 70.6% win rate power spike.
Itemization
Prioritize items for your main carry. Check the Top Items section for optimal builds.
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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A Piltover / Defender / Huntress / Invoker / Ixtal / Caretaker TFT Comp - Frequently Asked Questions
What traits does this comp use?
This composition uses the following traits: Piltover, Defender, Huntress, Invoker, Ixtal, Caretaker. The primary trait is Ixtal, which is active on 5 units.
What are the carries of this TFT Comp?
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 66.67% and an average placement of 3.76, making it a strong contender in the current meta.
What item builds does Piltover / Defender / Huntress / Invoker / Ixtal / Caretaker use?
Piltover / Defender / Huntress / Invoker / Ixtal / Caretaker performs best with these item builds: Neeko with Gargoyle Stoneplate, Sunfire Cape, Spirit Visage (100.00% win rate, +33.33% difference from comp average); Nidalee with Bloodthirster, Infinity Edge, Sterak's Gage (100.00% win rate, +33.33% difference from comp average); Qiyana with Ionic Spark, Last Whisper, Giant Slayer (100.00% win rate, +33.33% difference from comp average).
Is Piltover / Defender / Huntress / Invoker / Ixtal / Caretaker contested in TFT Set 17?
Piltover / Defender / Huntress / Invoker / Ixtal / Caretaker 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 / Huntress / Invoker / Ixtal / Caretaker?
The win condition for Piltover / Defender / Huntress / Invoker / Ixtal / Caretaker is "2-Cost Reroll". This is a reroll composition that focuses on 3-starring Bard and Neeko and Vi and Orianna and Qiyana as the primary carrys. Focus on 3-starring Bard which has a 70.6% win rate when upgraded.
Should I reroll or level with Piltover / Defender / Huntress / Invoker / Ixtal / Caretaker?
Yes, Piltover / Defender / Huntress / Invoker / Ixtal / Caretaker 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 (70.6% win rate at 3-star) and Neeko (86.7% win rate at 3-star) and Vi (78.6% win rate at 3-star) and Orianna (100.0% win rate at 3-star) and Qiyana (62.5% 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 / Huntress / Invoker / Ixtal / Caretaker cost to build?
Piltover / Defender / Huntress / Invoker / Ixtal / Caretaker is a high cost composition requiring approximately 114 gold investment to complete. Prioritize economy early, maintain 50+ gold interest, and avoid rolling until you have a strong economic foundation.