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Yordle / Bruiser / Defender / Longshot / Arcanist Comp

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Best Yordle / Bruiser / Defender / Longshot / Arcanist comp featuring Ziggs in TFT Set 17.

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Champions:
Lulu - 1-cost TFT Set 17 champion★★★
Lulu
Rumble - 1-cost TFT Set 17 champion★★★
Rumble
Teemo - 2-cost TFT Set 17 champion★★★
Teemo
Kennen - 3-cost TFT Set 17 champion★★★
Kennen
Kobuko & Yuumi - 3-cost TFT Set 17 champion★★★
Kobuko & Yuumi
Fizz - 4-cost TFT Set 17 champion
Fizz
Veigar - 4-cost TFT Set 17 champion
Veigar
Ziggs - 5-cost TFT Set 17 champion
Ziggs
Volibear - 5-cost TFT Set 17 champion
Volibear
Traits:
Yordle trait icon - TFT Set 17Yordle (8)Bruiser trait icon - TFT Set 17Bruiser (2)Defender trait icon - TFT Set 17Defender (2)Longshot trait icon - TFT Set 17Longshot (2)Arcanist trait icon - TFT Set 17Arcanist (2)
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Set:17
Sample Size:308,480 ranked games
Tier:All Tiers
Last Updated:
1.72
Avg Place
61.11%
First Place
100.00%
Top 4 Rate
0.24%
Pick Rate

This comp averages a 1.72 placement with a 100.0% top 4 rate and a 61.1% first place rate across 308,480 ranked games. A 0.2% pick rate makes this a less contested composition.

Yordle / Bruiser / Defender / Longshot / Arcanist builds: Fizz with Infinity Edge, Striker's Flail, Rabadon's Deathcap (100.00% WR, +0.00% difference); Kennen with Dragon's Claw, Gargoyle Stoneplate, Sunfire Cape (100.00% WR, +0.00% difference); Ziggs with Guinsoo's Rageblade, Red Buff, Spear of Shojin (100.00% WR, +0.00% difference)
Fizz
Fizz
Infinity EdgeInfinity EdgeStriker's FlailStriker's FlailRabadon's DeathcapRabadon's Deathcap
100.00%
Win Rate
+0.00%
Difference
Kennen
Kennen
Dragon's ClawDragon's ClawGargoyle StoneplateGargoyle StoneplateSunfire CapeSunfire Cape
100.00%
Win Rate
+0.00%
Difference
Ziggs
Ziggs
Guinsoo's RagebladeGuinsoo's RagebladeRed BuffRed BuffSpear of ShojinSpear of Shojin
100.00%
Win Rate
+0.00%
Difference
Low Contested Risk
This comp has Very Low contested risk and is almost never contested and very easy to collect. The most contested units are Ziggs , Volibear , Fizz due to their popularity and high cost. You should have no trouble hitting these units.

Top Contested Units

Ziggs
Ziggs
Low Contested Risk
Volibear
Volibear
Low Contested Risk
Fizz
Fizz
Low Contested Risk
Veigar
Veigar
Low Contested Risk
Kennen
Kennen
Low Contested Risk
Lulu and Rumble are 1-cost units with an optimal reroll level of 4. Teemo is a 2-cost unit with an optimal reroll level of 6. Kennen and Kobuko & Yuumi are 3-cost units with an optimal reroll level of 7. Fizz and Veigar are 4-cost units with an optimal reroll level of 10. Ziggs and Volibear are 5-cost units with an optimal reroll level of 10.
    • Lulu
      Lulu
    • Rumble
      Rumble
    Gold cost icon1 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 4

    • Teemo
      Teemo
    Gold cost icon2 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 6

    • Kennen
      Kennen
    • Kobuko & Yuumi
      Kobuko & Yuumi
    Gold cost icon3 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 7

    • Fizz
      Fizz
    • Veigar
      Veigar
    Gold cost icon4 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 10

    • Ziggs
      Ziggs
    • Volibear
      Volibear
    Gold cost icon5 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 10

Strategy Guide

3-Cost Reroll
Low Contest
Loss Streak
Slam Items
Moderate Flexibility
Reroll Lvl 5
Win Condition
3-Cost Reroll - 3-star as your primary carry Kobuko & Yuumi.
Reroll Targets
3-star Kobuko & Yuumi and Rumble and Lulu and Kennen and Teemo. Roll down at level 5 where 1-cost units have the highest appearance rate.
Economy
High Cost comp (114g investment). Save gold early, loss streak for extra gold and first carousel priority.
Items
Item flexibility is high - slam for early tempo.
Augment Synergies
Look for Economy augments (Rich Get Richer, Golden Egg), Reroll augments (Three's a Crowd, Pandora's Items), AD damage augments.
Upgrade priority guide showing win rates and pick rates for Lulu, Rumble, Teemo, Kennen , Kobuko & Yuumi, Fizz, Veigar, Volibear , Ziggs at 1-star, 2-star, and 3-star levels. Use this data to decide which units to prioritize upgrading and when to reroll for 3-star units. Champions worth 3-starring in this comp: Lulu, Rumble, Teemo, Kennen , Kobuko & Yuumi (over 25% pick rate at 3-star). Lulu has the highest 2-star win rate at 100.0%.
Lulu
Lulu
N/AWR
N/APR
100.0%WR
44.4%PR
100.0%WR
55.6%PR
Rumble
Rumble
N/AWR
N/APR
100.0%WR
33.3%PR
100.0%WR
66.7%PR
Teemo
Teemo
N/AWR
N/APR
100.0%WR
72.2%PR
100.0%WR
27.8%PR
Kennen
Kennen
N/AWR
N/APR
100.0%WR
50.0%PR
100.0%WR
50.0%PR
Kobuko & Yuumi
Kobuko & Yuumi
N/AWR
N/APR
100.0%WR
22.2%PR
100.0%WR
77.8%PR
Fizz
Fizz
N/AWR
N/APR
100.0%WR
100.0%PR
N/AWR
N/APR
Veigar
Veigar
N/AWR
N/APR
100.0%WR
100.0%PR
N/AWR
N/APR
Volibear
Volibear
100.0%WR
83.3%PR
100.0%WR
16.7%PR
N/AWR
N/APR
Ziggs
Ziggs
100.0%WR
83.3%PR
100.0%WR
16.7%PR
N/AWR
N/APR
Top 5 items by win rate for each champion. Lulu's best item is Archangel's Staff with a 70.5% win rate. Rumble's best item is Steadfast Heart with a 61.6% win rate. Teemo's best item is Giant Slayer with a 63.0% win rate. Kennen 's best item is Ionic Spark with a 69.7% win rate. Kobuko & Yuumi's best item is Protector's Vow with a 84.7% win rate. Fizz's best item is Thief's Gloves with a 66.2% win rate. Veigar's best item is Jeweled Gauntlet with a 71.6% win rate. Volibear 's best item is Thief's Gloves with a 88.5% win rate. Ziggs 's best item is Giant Slayer with a 92.2% win rate. Items with low pick rates are excluded.
Lulu
Lulu
Archangel's Staff70.5%Guinsoo's Rageblade61.4%Hextech Gunblade55.9%
Rumble
Rumble
Steadfast Heart61.6%Bramble Vest60.8%Thief's Gloves60.4%
Teemo
Teemo
Giant Slayer63.0%Hextech Gunblade60.8%Void Staff60.6%
Kennen
Kennen
Ionic Spark69.7%Dragon's Claw66.9%Protector's Vow66.9%
Kobuko & Yuumi
Kobuko & Yuumi
Protector's Vow84.7%Steadfast Heart81.1%Sunfire Cape77.4%
Fizz
Fizz
Thief's Gloves66.2%Giant Slayer66.2%Rabadon's Deathcap63.2%
Veigar
Veigar
Jeweled Gauntlet71.6%Spear of Shojin71.3%Blue Buff69.9%
Volibear
Volibear
Thief's Gloves88.5%Edge of Night88.2%Hand Of Justice88.0%
Ziggs
Ziggs
Giant Slayer92.2%Hextech Gunblade91.7%Nashor's Tooth91.0%
If contested, consider pivoting to Defender / Longshot (8 shared units, 2.16 avg place), Defender / Yordle (6 shared units, 5.14 avg place), and Defender / Arcanist (7 shared units, 5.39 avg place).
Defender / Longshot
2.16 Avg89.9% WR
Shared (8)
Lulu
Lulu
Rumble
Rumble
Teemo
Teemo
Kennen
Kennen
Kobuko & Yuumi
Kobuko & Yuumi
New (2)
Poppy
Poppy
Tristana
Tristana
Defender / Yordle
5.14 Avg36.2% WR
Shared (6)
Lulu
Lulu
Rumble
Rumble
Teemo
Teemo
Kennen
Kennen
Kobuko & Yuumi
Kobuko & Yuumi
New (2)
Poppy
Poppy
Tristana
Tristana
Defender / Arcanist
5.39 Avg31.5% WR
Shared (7)
Lulu
Lulu
Rumble
Rumble
Teemo
Teemo
Kennen
Kennen
Kobuko & Yuumi
Kobuko & Yuumi
New (1)
Poppy
Poppy

Stage-by-Stage Guide

Understanding when to level, roll, and transition is crucial for maximizing your success with Yordle / Bruiser / Defender / Longshot / Arcanist. This guide breaks down the optimal play pattern for each stage of the game.

Stage 2Early Game
Build economy
Collect Kobuko & Yuumi copies
Play strongest board

Focus on building economy while collecting Kobuko & Yuumi and Rumble and Lulu and Kennen and Teemo copies. Play your strongest board with any 2-star units you hit naturally. Look for Lulu and Rumble 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 Kobuko & Yuumi 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 Kobuko & Yuumi. Once you 3-star your primary carry, stop rolling and begin leveling. If resources allow, continue rolling for 3-star Rumble and Lulu and Kennen and Teemo. 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. If you find Ziggs or Volibear , add them for extra power. Scout remaining players and position to counter their carries.

Economy Summary
144gTotal 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 Kobuko & Yuumi and Rumble and Lulu and Kennen and Teemo copies. Play your strongest board with any 2-star units you hit naturally. Look for Lulu and Rumble 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 Kobuko & Yuumi 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 Kobuko & Yuumi. Once you 3-star your primary carry, stop rolling and begin leveling. If resources allow, continue rolling for 3-star Rumble and Lulu and Kennen and Teemo. 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. If you find Ziggs or Volibear , add them for extra power. Scout remaining players and position to counter their carries.

Player Damage Analysis

Damage ProfileSpread Damage

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

#1
Ziggs
Ziggs Contributor
14.1%
#2
Volibear
Volibear Contributor
13.1%
#3
Veigar
Veigar Contributor
11.6%
#4
Kobuko & Yuumi
Kobuko & Yuumi Contributor
11.1%
#5
Kennen
Kennen Contributor
10.4%
#6
Fizz
Fizz Contributor
10.4%
#7
Teemo
Teemo Contributor
10.0%
#8
Rumble
Rumble Contributor
9.8%
#9
Lulu
Lulu Contributor
9.5%

Key Takeaways

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

Top Survivor:: Ziggs contributes 14.1% of total player damage. This unit reliably survives to deal player damage, though other units also contribute meaningfully.

Other Key Survivors:: Volibear (13.1%), Veigar (11.6%). 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 Yordle / Bruiser / Defender / Longshot / Arcanist

Yordle / Bruiser / Defender / Longshot / Arcanist is a SILVER tier composition in TFT Set 17 with a 100.0% win rate and 1.72 average placement. The primary carries are Ziggs . This comp focuses on the Yordle trait.

Strengths

  • High 100.0% win rate makes this a top-tier composition
  • Excellent 1.72 average placement for reliable top 4
  • Strong 61.1% first place rate for high-rolling games
  • Kobuko & Yuumi and Rumble and Lulu and Kennen and Teemo can be 3-starred for power spikes

Weaknesses

  • Requires specific items on carries to maximize potential
  • Can struggle if key units are contested

Strategic Tips

1

Economy Strategy

Focus on 3-starring Kobuko & Yuumi for a 100.0% win rate power spike.

2

Itemization

Prioritize items for Ziggs . Check the Top Items section for optimal builds.

3

Positioning

Place Kennen and Kobuko & Yuumi in the frontline to protect Ziggs in the backline. Use the positioning board above as a guide.

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A Yordle / Bruiser / Defender / Longshot / Arcanist TFT Comp - Frequently Asked Questions

What traits does this comp use?

This composition uses the following traits: Yordle, Bruiser, Defender, Longshot, Arcanist. The primary trait is Yordle, which is active on 8 units.

What are the carries of this TFT Comp?

The primary carries for this composition are Kobuko & Yuumi (3-Star Win Rate: 100.0%, Pick Rate: 77.8%), Rumble (3-Star Win Rate: 100.0%, Pick Rate: 66.7%), Lulu (3-Star Win Rate: 100.0%, Pick Rate: 55.6%), Kennen (3-Star Win Rate: 100.0%, Pick Rate: 50.0%), Teemo (3-Star Win Rate: 100.0%, Pick Rate: 27.8%).

What is the best positioning for this composition?

Place your carries like Ziggs in the backline and your tanks like Kennen and Kobuko & Yuumi 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 100.00% and an average placement of 1.72, making it a strong contender in the current meta.

What item builds does Yordle / Bruiser / Defender / Longshot / Arcanist use?

Yordle / Bruiser / Defender / Longshot / Arcanist performs best with these item builds: Fizz with Infinity Edge, Striker's Flail, Rabadon's Deathcap (100.00% win rate, +0.00% difference from comp average); Kennen with Dragon's Claw, Gargoyle Stoneplate, Sunfire Cape (100.00% win rate, +0.00% difference from comp average); Ziggs with Guinsoo's Rageblade, Red Buff, Spear of Shojin (100.00% win rate, +0.00% difference from comp average).

Is Yordle / Bruiser / Defender / Longshot / Arcanist contested in TFT Set 17?

Yordle / Bruiser / Defender / Longshot / Arcanist is relatively uncontested with only a 0.2% pick rate, making it a good choice when you want to avoid fighting for units. You can often hit your key champions like Ziggs without much competition.

What is the win condition for Yordle / Bruiser / Defender / Longshot / Arcanist?

The win condition for Yordle / Bruiser / Defender / Longshot / Arcanist is "3-Cost Reroll". This is a reroll composition that focuses on 3-starring Kobuko & Yuumi and Rumble and Lulu and Kennen and Teemo as the primary carrys. Focus on 3-starring Kobuko & Yuumi which has a 100.0% win rate when upgraded.

Should I reroll or level with Yordle / Bruiser / Defender / Longshot / Arcanist?

Yes, Yordle / Bruiser / Defender / Longshot / Arcanist 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 Kobuko & Yuumi (100.0% win rate at 3-star) and Rumble (100.0% win rate at 3-star) and Lulu (100.0% win rate at 3-star) and Kennen (100.0% win rate at 3-star) and Teemo (100.0% 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 Yordle / Bruiser / Defender / Longshot / Arcanist cost to build?

Yordle / Bruiser / Defender / Longshot / Arcanist is a high cost composition requiring approximately 144 gold investment to complete. Prioritize economy early, maintain 50+ gold interest, and avoid rolling until you have a strong economic foundation.

What are the best pivot options for Yordle / Bruiser / Defender / Longshot / Arcanist?

Yordle / Bruiser / Defender / Longshot / Arcanist is moderately flexible with 3 pivot options available. The best pivot options share key units like Ziggs and Volibear . If you're contested, look at similar compositions that use these same champions with different supporting units.

When should I pivot away from Yordle / Bruiser / Defender / Longshot / Arcanist?

You should consider pivoting away from Yordle / Bruiser / Defender / Longshot / Arcanist if: (1) you see 2+ players contesting your key units in the early game, (2) you're not hitting your core champions by stage 3-2, or (3) you find stronger units for an alternative comp. The best pivot is Defender / Longshot with a 89.9% win rate. Scout your lobby at stage 2-1 and 3-2 to decide. Check the Pivot Suggestions section above for 3 alternative compositions.

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