Archived Comp: This comp is from a prior TFT set, kept here for when older sets get brought back in set revivals.

Demacia / Defender / Juggernaut / Arcanist Comp

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Best Demacia / Defender / Juggernaut / Arcanist comp featuring Vayne in TFT Set 17.

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Champions:
Jarvan IV - 1-cost TFT Set 17 champion★★★
Jarvan IV
Sona - 1-cost TFT Set 17 champion★★★
Sona
Poppy - 2-cost TFT Set 17 champion★★★
Poppy
Xin Zhao - 2-cost TFT Set 17 champion
Xin Zhao
Vayne - 3-cost TFT Set 17 champion★★★
Vayne
Garen - 4-cost TFT Set 17 champion
Garen
Lux - 4-cost TFT Set 17 champion
Lux
Swain - 4-cost TFT Set 17 champion★★★
Swain
Galio - 5-cost TFT Set 17 champion
Galio
Traits:
Demacia trait icon - TFT Set 17Demacia (7)Defender trait icon - TFT Set 17Defender (2)Juggernaut trait icon - TFT Set 17Juggernaut (2)Arcanist trait icon - TFT Set 17Arcanist (2)Heroic trait icon - TFT Set 17Heroic (1)
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Set:17
Sample Size:308,480 ranked games
Tier:All Tiers
Last Updated:
3.27
Avg Place
27.27%
First Place
81.82%
Top 4 Rate
0.11%
Pick Rate

This comp averages a 3.27 placement with a 81.8% top 4 rate and a 27.3% first place rate across 308,480 ranked games. A 0.1% pick rate makes this a less contested composition.

Demacia / Defender / Juggernaut / Arcanist / Heroic builds: Garen with Sterak's Gage, Titan's Resolve, Hand Of Justice (100.00% WR, +18.18% difference); Swain with Adaptive Helm, Blue Buff, Rabadon's Deathcap (100.00% WR, +18.18% difference); Vayne with Guinsoo's Rageblade, Kraken's Fury, Spear of Shojin (100.00% WR, +18.18% difference)
Garen
Garen
Sterak's GageSterak's GageTitan's ResolveTitan's ResolveHand Of JusticeHand Of Justice
100.00%
Win Rate
+18.18%
Difference
Swain
Swain
Adaptive HelmAdaptive HelmBlue BuffBlue BuffRabadon's DeathcapRabadon's Deathcap
100.00%
Win Rate
+18.18%
Difference
Vayne
Vayne
Guinsoo's RagebladeGuinsoo's RagebladeKraken's FuryKraken's FurySpear of ShojinSpear of Shojin
100.00%
Win Rate
+18.18%
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 Galio, Garen, Lux due to their popularity and high cost. You should have no trouble hitting these units.

Top Contested Units

Galio
Galio
Low Contested Risk
Garen
Garen
Low Contested Risk
Lux
Lux
Low Contested Risk
Swain
Swain
Low Contested Risk
Vayne
Vayne
Low Contested Risk
Jarvan IV and Sona are 1-cost units with an optimal reroll level of 4. Poppy and Xin Zhao are 2-cost units with an optimal reroll level of 6. Vayne is a 3-cost unit with an optimal reroll level of 7. Garen, Lux and Swain are 4-cost units with an optimal reroll level of 10. Galio is a 5-cost unit with an optimal reroll level of 10.
    • Jarvan IV
      Jarvan IV
    • Sona
      Sona
    Gold cost icon1 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 4

    • Poppy
      Poppy
    • Xin Zhao
      Xin Zhao
    Gold cost icon2 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 6

    • Vayne
      Vayne
    Gold cost icon3 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 7

    • Garen
      Garen
    • Lux
      Lux
    • Swain
      Swain
    Gold cost icon4 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 10

    • Galio
      Galio
    Gold cost icon5 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 10

Strategy Guide

1-Cost Reroll
Low Contest
Loss Streak
Hold For BiS Items
Moderate Flexibility
Reroll Lvl 5
Win Condition
1-Cost Reroll - 3-star as your primary carry Sona.
Reroll Targets
3-star Sona and Vayne and Jarvan IV and Poppy and Swain. Roll down at level 5 where 1-cost units have the highest appearance rate.
Economy
Medium Cost comp (78g investment). Save gold early, loss streak for extra gold and first carousel priority.
Items
Best-in-slot items add +18.2% win rate - hold components.
Carousel Priority
Tear Of The Goddess and Recurve Bow.
Augment Synergies
Look for Reroll augments (Three's a Crowd, Pandora's Items), AD damage augments, Demacia trait augments.
Upgrade priority guide showing win rates and pick rates for Jarvan IV, Sona, Poppy , Xin Zhao, Vayne, Garen, Lux, Swain, Galio 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: Jarvan IV, Sona, Poppy , Vayne, Swain (over 25% pick rate at 3-star). Vayne has the highest 2-star win rate at 100.0%.
Jarvan IV
Jarvan IV
N/AWR
N/APR
71.4%WR
63.6%PR
100.0%WR
36.4%PR
Sona
Sona
N/AWR
N/APR
66.7%WR
54.5%PR
100.0%WR
45.5%PR
Poppy
Poppy
100.0%WR
9.1%PR
71.4%WR
63.6%PR
100.0%WR
27.3%PR
Xin Zhao
Xin Zhao
N/AWR
N/APR
81.8%WR
100.0%PR
N/AWR
N/APR
Vayne
Vayne
0.0%WR
18.2%PR
100.0%WR
45.5%PR
100.0%WR
36.4%PR
Garen
Garen
N/AWR
N/APR
80.0%WR
90.9%PR
100.0%WR
9.1%PR
Lux
Lux
N/AWR
N/APR
81.8%WR
100.0%PR
N/AWR
N/APR
Swain
Swain
0.0%WR
18.2%PR
100.0%WR
54.5%PR
100.0%WR
27.3%PR
Galio
Galio
75.0%WR
72.7%PR
100.0%WR
27.3%PR
N/AWR
N/APR
Top 5 items by win rate for each champion. Jarvan IV's best item is Evenshroud with a 61.5% win rate. Sona's best item is Morellonomicon with a 63.2% win rate. Poppy 's best item is Steadfast Heart with a 66.2% win rate. Xin Zhao's best item is Thief's Gloves with a 67.3% win rate. Vayne's best item is Giant Slayer with a 66.6% win rate. Garen's best item is Bramble Vest with a 73.3% win rate. Lux's best item is Striker's Flail with a 69.1% win rate. Swain's best item is Ionic Spark with a 69.8% win rate. Galio's best item is Spirit Visage with a 87.4% win rate. Items with low pick rates are excluded.
Jarvan IV
Jarvan IV
Evenshroud61.5%Dragon's Claw61.3%Spirit Visage61.1%
Sona
Sona
Morellonomicon63.2%Adaptive Helm61.9%Hextech Gunblade61.4%
Poppy
Poppy
Steadfast Heart66.2%Evenshroud65.2%Spirit Visage61.2%
Xin Zhao
Xin Zhao
Thief's Gloves67.3%Dragon's Claw60.5%Sunfire Cape55.8%
Vayne
Vayne
Giant Slayer66.6%Deathblade65.2%Kraken's Fury64.1%
Garen
Garen
Bramble Vest73.3%Steadfast Heart68.7%Sunfire Cape68.6%
Lux
Lux
Striker's Flail69.1%Void Staff68.5%Rabadon's Deathcap66.8%
Swain
Swain
Ionic Spark69.8%Protector's Vow69.7%Steadfast Heart68.3%
Galio
Galio
Spirit Visage87.4%Bramble Vest87.2%Steadfast Heart82.5%
If contested, consider pivoting to Defender / Demacia (6 shared units, 2.56 avg place), Defender / Demacia (6 shared units, 3.59 avg place), and Defender / Demacia (8 shared units, 4.36 avg place).
Defender / Demacia
2.56 Avg89.4% WR
Shared (6)
Jarvan IV
Jarvan IV
Poppy
Poppy
Vayne
Vayne
Garen
Garen
Swain
Swain
New (4)
Kog'Maw
Kog'Maw
Kai'Sa
Kai'Sa
Taric
Taric
Ziggs
Ziggs
Defender / Demacia
3.59 Avg68.6% WR
Shared (6)
Jarvan IV
Jarvan IV
Poppy
Poppy
Vayne
Vayne
Garen
Garen
Swain
Swain
New (3)
Kog'Maw
Kog'Maw
Kai'Sa
Kai'Sa
Taric
Taric
Defender / Demacia
4.36 Avg50.3% WR
Shared (8)
Jarvan IV
Jarvan IV
Poppy
Poppy
Xin Zhao
Xin Zhao
Vayne
Vayne
Garen
Garen
New (1)
Kai'Sa
Kai'Sa

Stage-by-Stage Guide

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

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

Focus on building economy while collecting Sona and Vayne and Jarvan IV and Poppy and Swain copies. Play your strongest board with any 2-star units you hit naturally. Look for Jarvan IV and Sona 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 Sona 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 Sona. Once you 3-star your primary carry, stop rolling and begin leveling. If resources allow, continue rolling for 3-star Vayne and Jarvan IV and Poppy and Swain. 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 Galio, 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 Sona and Vayne and Jarvan IV and Poppy and Swain copies. Play your strongest board with any 2-star units you hit naturally. Look for Jarvan IV and Sona 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 Sona 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 Sona. Once you 3-star your primary carry, stop rolling and begin leveling. If resources allow, continue rolling for 3-star Vayne and Jarvan IV and Poppy and Swain. 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 Galio, 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
Galio
Galio Contributor
13.2%
#2
Swain
Swain Contributor
11.3%
#3
Lux
Lux Contributor
11.3%
#4
Garen
Garen Contributor
11.1%
#5
Poppy
Poppy Contributor
10.9%
#6
Vayne
Vayne Contributor
10.8%
#7
Jarvan IV
Jarvan IV Contributor
10.6%
#8
Xin Zhao
Xin Zhao Contributor
10.4%
#9
Sona
Sona Contributor
10.4%

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:: Galio contributes 13.2% of total player damage. This unit reliably survives to deal player damage, though other units also contribute meaningfully.

Other Key Survivors:: Swain (11.3%), Lux (11.3%). 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 Demacia / Defender / Juggernaut / Arcanist / Heroic

Demacia / Defender / Juggernaut / Arcanist / Heroic is a SILVER tier composition in TFT Set 17 with a 81.8% win rate and 3.27 average placement. The primary carries are Vayne. This comp focuses on the Demacia trait.

Strengths

  • High 81.8% win rate makes this a top-tier composition
  • Excellent 3.27 average placement for reliable top 4
  • Strong 27.3% first place rate for high-rolling games
  • Sona and Vayne and Jarvan IV and Poppy and Swain 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 Sona for a 100.0% win rate power spike.

2

Itemization

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

3

Positioning

Place Galio and Garen in the frontline to protect Vayne in the backline. Use the positioning board above as a guide.

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S Demacia / Defender / Juggernaut / Arcanist / Heroic TFT Comp - Frequently Asked Questions

What traits does this comp use?

This composition uses the following traits: Demacia, Defender, Juggernaut, Arcanist, Heroic. The primary trait is Demacia, which is active on 8 units.

What are the carries of this TFT Comp?

The primary carries for this composition are Sona (3-Star Win Rate: 100.0%, Pick Rate: 45.5%), Vayne (3-Star Win Rate: 100.0%, Pick Rate: 36.4%), Jarvan IV (3-Star Win Rate: 100.0%, Pick Rate: 36.4%), Poppy (3-Star Win Rate: 100.0%, Pick Rate: 27.3%), Swain (3-Star Win Rate: 100.0%, Pick Rate: 27.3%).

What is the best positioning for this composition?

Place your carries like Vayne in the backline and your tanks like Galio and Garen 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 81.82% and an average placement of 3.27, making it a strong contender in the current meta.

What item builds does Demacia / Defender / Juggernaut / Arcanist / Heroic use?

Demacia / Defender / Juggernaut / Arcanist / Heroic performs best with these item builds: Garen with Sterak's Gage, Titan's Resolve, Hand Of Justice (100.00% win rate, +18.18% difference from comp average); Swain with Adaptive Helm, Blue Buff, Rabadon's Deathcap (100.00% win rate, +18.18% difference from comp average); Vayne with Guinsoo's Rageblade, Kraken's Fury, Spear of Shojin (100.00% win rate, +18.18% difference from comp average).

Is Demacia / Defender / Juggernaut / Arcanist / Heroic contested in TFT Set 17?

Demacia / Defender / Juggernaut / Arcanist / Heroic 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 Vayne without much competition.

What is the win condition for Demacia / Defender / Juggernaut / Arcanist / Heroic?

The win condition for Demacia / Defender / Juggernaut / Arcanist / Heroic is "1-Cost Reroll". This is a reroll composition that focuses on 3-starring Sona and Vayne and Jarvan IV and Poppy and Swain as the primary carrys. Focus on 3-starring Sona which has a 100.0% win rate when upgraded.

Should I reroll or level with Demacia / Defender / Juggernaut / Arcanist / Heroic?

Yes, Demacia / Defender / Juggernaut / Arcanist / Heroic 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 Sona (100.0% win rate at 3-star) and Vayne (100.0% win rate at 3-star) and Jarvan IV (100.0% win rate at 3-star) and Poppy (100.0% win rate at 3-star) and Swain (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 Demacia / Defender / Juggernaut / Arcanist / Heroic cost to build?

Demacia / Defender / Juggernaut / Arcanist / Heroic 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 Demacia / Defender / Juggernaut / Arcanist / Heroic?

Demacia / Defender / Juggernaut / Arcanist / Heroic is moderately flexible with 3 pivot options available. The best pivot options share key units like Galio and Garen. If you're contested, look at similar compositions that use these same champions with different supporting units.

When should I pivot away from Demacia / Defender / Juggernaut / Arcanist / Heroic?

You should consider pivoting away from Demacia / Defender / Juggernaut / Arcanist / Heroic 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 / Demacia with a 89.4% 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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