Set:16
Sample Size:461,978 ranked games
Tier:DIAMOND
Last Updated:
This comp has Very Low contested risk and is almost never contested and very easy to collect. The most contested units are Zilean, Galio, Garen due to their popularity and high cost. You should have no trouble hitting these units.
6.14
Avg Placement
0.00%
First Place Rate
7.14%
Top 4 Rate
0.17%
Pick Rate
Demacia / Defender / Invoker / Juggernaut / Arcanist / Chronokeeper / Heroic builds: Garen with Dragon's Claw, Steadfast Heart, Spirit Visage (100.00% WR, +92.86% difference); Lux with Eternal Pact, Spear of Shojin, Void Staff (100.00% WR, +92.86% difference); Swain with Crownguard, Guinsoo's Rageblade, Thief's Gloves (100.00% WR, +92.86% difference)
Garen
Garen
100.00%
Win Rate
+92.86%
Difference
Lux
Lux
100.00%
Win Rate
+92.86%
Difference
Swain
Swain
100.00%
Win Rate
+92.86%
Difference

Strategy Guide

  • Win Condition: Fast 9 Legendary - level to 9 quickly to find 5-cost units.
  • Economy: High Cost comp (84g investment). Play strongest board, pivot based on items and units hit.
  • Items: Best-in-slot items add +92.9% win rate - hold components.
  • Carousel Priority: Sparring Gloves and Tear Of The Goddess.
  • Augment Synergies: Look for Economy augments (Rich Get Richer, Golden Egg), Level augments (Level Up!, High Roller), Demacia trait augments.
Fast 9 Legendary
Low Contest
Flexible Start
Hold For BiS Items
Moderate Flexibility

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

Upgrade priority guide showing win rates and pick rates for Jarvan IV, Sona, Poppy , Xin Zhao, Garen, Lux, Swain, Galio, Zilean 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. Swain has the highest 2-star win rate at 14.3%.
Champion
Win Rate: 0.0%
Pick Rate: 7.1%
Win Rate: 8.3%
Pick Rate: 85.7%
Win Rate: 0.0%
Pick Rate: 7.1%
Win Rate: 0.0%
Pick Rate: 14.3%
Win Rate: 8.3%
Pick Rate: 85.7%
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Win Rate: 0.0%
Pick Rate: 14.3%
Win Rate: 8.3%
Pick Rate: 85.7%
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Win Rate: 0.0%
Pick Rate: 21.4%
Win Rate: 9.1%
Pick Rate: 78.6%
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Win Rate: 0.0%
Pick Rate: 42.9%
Win Rate: 12.5%
Pick Rate: 57.1%
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Win Rate: 0.0%
Pick Rate: 7.1%
Win Rate: 7.7%
Pick Rate: 92.9%
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Win Rate: 0.0%
Pick Rate: 50.0%
Win Rate: 14.3%
Pick Rate: 50.0%
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Win Rate: 7.1%
Pick Rate: 100.0%
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Win Rate: 7.7%
Pick Rate: 92.9%
Win Rate: 0.0%
Pick Rate: 7.1%
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Top 5 items by win rate for each champion. Jarvan IV's best item is Evenshroud with a 56.1% win rate. Sona's best item is Rabadon's Deathcap with a 61.3% win rate. Poppy 's best item is Thief's Gloves with a 54.5% win rate. Xin Zhao's best item is Bramble Vest with a 54.4% win rate. Garen's best item is Bramble Vest with a 62.2% win rate. Lux's best item is Striker's Flail with a 66.7% win rate. Swain's best item is Dragon's Claw with a 64.7% win rate. Galio's best item is Dragon's Claw with a 84.7% win rate. Zilean's best item is Adaptive Helm with a 68.8% win rate. Items with low pick rates are excluded.
If contested, consider pivoting to Defender / Demacia (5 shared units, 2.59 avg place), Defender / Demacia (5 shared units, 3.24 avg place), and Defender / Demacia (7 shared units, 3.95 avg place).

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 ~68 avg damage per game.

DurabilityVery Durable

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

Power SpikeMid Game

Demacia / Defender / Invoker / Juggernaut / Arcanist / Chronokeeper / Heroic reaches full power in stages 4-5, aiming to close out before opponents scale. Games typically end around round 29.

Detailed Analysis

Demacia / Defender / Invoker / Juggernaut / Arcanist / Chronokeeper / Heroic is classified as a Fortress composition in TFT Patch 16.5. With a 7.1% win rate and 6.14 average placement, this comp requires precise execution to succeed.

Damage Profile: This composition is very defensiveit 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 Demacia / Defender / Invoker / Juggernaut / Arcanist / Chronokeeper / Heroic. This guide breaks down the optimal play pattern for each stage of the game.

Stage 2Early Game
Loss streak if weak
Save for 50g
Preserve HP carefully

Prioritize economy above all else. Loss streak intentionally if your board is weak — the extra gold and carousel priority will help you hit your late-game power spike faster. Aim for 50 gold by Stage 3 if possible.

Stage 3Transition
Stay at level 5-6
Maintain 50g
Find temp carries

Continue building economy while maintaining a playable board. Level to 6 at Stage 3-2 only if you're taking too much damage. Otherwise, stay at level 5 and save gold. Look for Garen and Lux as temporary carries.

Stage 4Power Spike
Level to 7 at 4-1
Small rolldown to stabilize
Push to 8 at 4-5/5-1

Stage 4 is when you commit to the fast 9 strategy. Level to 7 at Stage 4-1 with a small rolldown (10-20 gold) to stabilize. Then save everything for level 8 at Stage 4-5 or 5-1, and push to level 9 at Stage 5-2 or 5-5. Your 5-cost units (Zilean, Galio) come online at level 9.

Stage 5+Late Game
Push to level 9 if healthy
Roll for Zilean
2-star legendaries to win

At level 9, roll for your 5-cost legendaries: Zilean, Galio. Each 2-star legendary significantly increases your win probability. At this point, you should be one of the strongest boards in the lobby. Position to counter the remaining 2-3 players.

Economy Summary
84gTotal Cost
HighInvestment

This is a high-cost composition that requires excellent economy management to reach level 9 with enough gold to roll for your legendaries.

Full Written Guide

Stage 2: Early Game

Prioritize economy above all else. Loss streak intentionally if your board is weak — the extra gold and carousel priority will help you hit your late-game power spike faster. Aim for 50 gold by Stage 3 if possible.

Stage 3: Transition

Continue building economy while maintaining a playable board. Level to 6 at Stage 3-2 only if you're taking too much damage. Otherwise, stay at level 5 and save gold. Look for Garen and Lux as temporary carries.

Stage 4: Power Spike

Stage 4 is when you commit to the fast 9 strategy. Level to 7 at Stage 4-1 with a small rolldown (10-20 gold) to stabilize. Then save everything for level 8 at Stage 4-5 or 5-1, and push to level 9 at Stage 5-2 or 5-5. Your 5-cost units (Zilean, Galio) come online at level 9.

Stage 5+: Late Game

At level 9, roll for your 5-cost legendaries: Zilean, Galio. Each 2-star legendary significantly increases your win probability. At this point, you should be one of the strongest boards in the lobby. Position to counter the remaining 2-3 players.

Player Damage Analysis

This shows which units survive fights long enough to deal damage to the enemy player in Demacia / Defender / Invoker / Juggernaut / Arcanist / Chronokeeper / Heroic. 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
GalioContributor
12.7%
#2
ZileanContributor
12.1%
#3
SwainContributor
11.7%
#4
LuxContributor
11.3%
#5
GarenContributor
10.9%
#6
Jarvan IVContributor
10.5%
#7
Poppy Contributor
10.4%
#8
Xin ZhaoContributor
10.4%
#9
SonaContributor
9.9%

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:: Galio contributes 12.7% of total player damage. This unit reliably survives to deal player damage, though other units also contribute meaningfully.

Other Key Survivors:: Zilean (12.1%), Swain (11.7%). 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 / Invoker / Juggernaut / Arcanist / Chronokeeper / Heroic

Demacia / Defender / Invoker / Juggernaut / Arcanist / Chronokeeper / Heroic is a DIAMOND tier composition in TFT Set 16 with a 7.1% win rate and 6.14 average placement. This comp focuses on the Demacia trait.

Strengths

  • Strong trait synergies across multiple activated traits
  • Balanced composition with clear win conditions

Weaknesses

  • Below average 7.1% win rate requires optimal execution
  • Higher 6.14 average placement indicates inconsistency

Strategic Tips

1
Economy Strategy

Level efficiently to find your key carries at higher levels.

2
Itemization

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

3
Positioning

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

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F Demacia / Defender / Invoker / Juggernaut / Arcanist / Chronokeeper / Heroic TFT Comp - Frequently Asked Questions

What traits does this comp use?

This composition uses the following traits: Demacia, Defender, Invoker, Juggernaut, Arcanist, Chronokeeper, Heroic. The primary trait is Demacia, which is active on 7 units.

What are the carries of this TFT Comp?

The primary carries for this composition are .

What is the best positioning for this composition?

Place your carries 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 7.14% and an average placement of 6.14, making it a strong contender in the current meta.

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

Demacia / Defender / Invoker / Juggernaut / Arcanist / Chronokeeper / Heroic performs best with these item builds: Garen with Dragon's Claw, Steadfast Heart, Spirit Visage (100.00% win rate, +92.86% difference from comp average); Lux with Eternal Pact, Spear of Shojin, Void Staff (100.00% win rate, +92.86% difference from comp average); Swain with Crownguard, Guinsoo's Rageblade, Thief's Gloves (100.00% win rate, +92.86% difference from comp average).

Is Demacia / Defender / Invoker / Juggernaut / Arcanist / Chronokeeper / Heroic contested in TFT Set 16?

Demacia / Defender / Invoker / Juggernaut / Arcanist / Chronokeeper / Heroic 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 your carries without much competition.

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

The win condition for Demacia / Defender / Invoker / Juggernaut / Arcanist / Chronokeeper / Heroic is "Fast 9 Legendary". This is a late-game composition that requires leveling to 9 quickly to find powerful 5-cost legendary units like Zilean and Galio. Position your carries safely and itemize them properly for maximum damage output.

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

No, Demacia / Defender / Invoker / Juggernaut / Arcanist / Chronokeeper / Heroic is not a reroll composition. Instead, focus on leveling efficiently to find your key units at higher levels. Push to level 9 quickly to find your 5-cost legendaries.

How much gold does Demacia / Defender / Invoker / Juggernaut / Arcanist / Chronokeeper / Heroic cost to build?

Demacia / Defender / Invoker / Juggernaut / Arcanist / Chronokeeper / Heroic is a high cost composition requiring approximately 84 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 / Invoker / Juggernaut / Arcanist / Chronokeeper / Heroic?

Demacia / Defender / Invoker / Juggernaut / Arcanist / Chronokeeper / Heroic is moderately flexible with 3 pivot options available. The best pivot options share key units like Zilean and Galio. 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 / Invoker / Juggernaut / Arcanist / Chronokeeper / Heroic?

You should consider pivoting away from Demacia / Defender / Invoker / Juggernaut / Arcanist / Chronokeeper / 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 85.5% win rate. Scout your lobby at stage 2-1 and 3-2 to decide. Check the Pivot Suggestions section above for 3 alternative compositions.