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 / Invoker Comp

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Best Demacia / Defender / Juggernaut / Arcanist / Invoker comp featuring Galio 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
Garen - 4-cost TFT Set 17 champion
Garen
Lux - 4-cost TFT Set 17 champion
Lux
Swain - 4-cost TFT Set 17 champion
Swain
Zilean - 5-cost TFT Set 17 champion
Zilean
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)Invoker trait icon - TFT Set 17Invoker (2)Chronokeeper trait icon - TFT Set 17Chronokeeper (1)Heroic trait icon - TFT Set 17Heroic (1)
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Set:17
Sample Size:308,480 ranked games
Tier:All Tiers
Last Updated:
4.37
Avg Place
21.05%
First Place
36.84%
Top 4 Rate
0.05%
Pick Rate

This comp averages a 4.37 placement with a 36.8% top 4 rate and a 21.1% first place rate across 308,480 ranked games. A 0.1% pick rate makes this a less contested composition.

Demacia / Defender / Juggernaut / Arcanist / Chronokeeper / Heroic / Invoker builds: Garen with Bramble Vest, Chain Vest, Spirit Visage (100.00% WR, +63.16% difference); Lux with Radiant Jeweled Gauntlet, Rabadon's Deathcap, Spear of Shojin (100.00% WR, +63.16% difference); Zilean with Blue Buff, Jeweled Gauntlet, Nashor's Tooth (100.00% WR, +63.16% difference)
Garen
Garen
Bramble VestBramble VestChain VestChain VestSpirit VisageSpirit Visage
100.00%
Win Rate
+63.16%
Difference
Lux
Lux
Radiant Jeweled GauntletRadiant Jeweled GauntletRabadon's DeathcapRabadon's DeathcapSpear of ShojinSpear of Shojin
100.00%
Win Rate
+63.16%
Difference
Zilean
Zilean
Blue BuffBlue BuffJeweled GauntletJeweled GauntletNashor's ToothNashor's Tooth
100.00%
Win Rate
+63.16%
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 Zilean, Galio, Garen due to their popularity and high cost. You should have no trouble hitting these units.

Top Contested Units

Zilean
Zilean
Low Contested Risk
Galio
Galio
Low Contested Risk
Garen
Garen
Low Contested Risk
Lux
Lux
Low Contested Risk
Swain
Swain
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. Garen, Lux and Swain are 4-cost units with an optimal reroll level of 10. Zilean and Galio are 5-cost units 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

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

    Reroll Lvl: Level 10

    • Zilean
      Zilean
    • 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. Roll down at level 5 where 1-cost units have the highest appearance rate.
Economy
High Cost comp (84g investment). Save gold early, loss streak for extra gold and first carousel priority.
Items
Best-in-slot items add +63.2% win rate - hold components.
Carousel Priority
Tear Of The Goddess and Needlessly Large Rod.
Augment Synergies
Look for Economy augments (Rich Get Richer, Golden Egg), Reroll augments (Three's a Crowd, Pandora's Items), Demacia trait augments.
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. Champions worth 3-starring in this comp: Sona (over 25% pick rate at 3-star). Zilean has the highest 2-star win rate at 66.7%.
Jarvan IV
Jarvan IV
N/AWR
N/APR
26.7%WR
78.9%PR
75.0%WR
21.1%PR
Sona
Sona
0.0%WR
21.1%PR
44.4%WR
47.4%PR
50.0%WR
31.6%PR
Poppy
Poppy
0.0%WR
5.3%PR
38.9%WR
94.7%PR
N/AWR
N/APR
Xin Zhao
Xin Zhao
0.0%WR
5.3%PR
38.9%WR
94.7%PR
N/AWR
N/APR
Garen
Garen
0.0%WR
21.1%PR
46.7%WR
78.9%PR
N/AWR
N/APR
Lux
Lux
0.0%WR
21.1%PR
53.8%WR
68.4%PR
0.0%WR
10.5%PR
Swain
Swain
0.0%WR
21.1%PR
46.7%WR
78.9%PR
N/AWR
N/APR
Galio
Galio
36.8%WR
100.0%PR
N/AWR
N/APR
N/AWR
N/APR
Zilean
Zilean
23.1%WR
68.4%PR
66.7%WR
31.6%PR
N/AWR
N/APR
Top 5 items by win rate for each champion. Jarvan IV's best item is Thief's Gloves with a 60.1% win rate. Sona's best item is Morellonomicon with a 58.6% win rate. Poppy 's best item is Thief's Gloves with a 64.1% win rate. Xin Zhao's best item is Thief's Gloves with a 63.4% win rate. Garen's best item is Bramble Vest with a 70.6% win rate. Lux's best item is Nashor's Tooth with a 66.7% win rate. Swain's best item is Protector's Vow with a 69.2% win rate. Galio's best item is Ionic Spark with a 84.2% win rate. Zilean's best item is Adaptive Helm with a 70.6% win rate. Items with low pick rates are excluded.
Jarvan IV
Jarvan IV
Thief's Gloves60.1%Bramble Vest59.9%Dragon's Claw59.2%
Sona
Sona
Morellonomicon58.6%Adaptive Helm58.1%Rabadon's Deathcap57.7%
Poppy
Poppy
Thief's Gloves64.1%Steadfast Heart63.6%Evenshroud63.0%
Xin Zhao
Xin Zhao
Thief's Gloves63.4%Dragon's Claw58.8%Bramble Vest58.5%
Garen
Garen
Bramble Vest70.6%Spirit Visage69.6%Steadfast Heart68.5%
Lux
Lux
Nashor's Tooth66.7%Striker's Flail66.3%Rabadon's Deathcap65.2%
Swain
Swain
Protector's Vow69.2%Steadfast Heart68.5%Ionic Spark68.1%
Galio
Galio
Ionic Spark84.2%Bramble Vest83.6%Adaptive Helm82.3%
Zilean
Zilean
Adaptive Helm70.6%Hextech Gunblade69.7%Nashor's Tooth69.0%
If contested, consider pivoting to Defender / Demacia (5 shared units, 2.56 avg place), Defender / Demacia (5 shared units, 3.59 avg place), and Defender / Demacia (7 shared units, 4.36 avg place).
Defender / Demacia
2.56 Avg89.4% WR
Shared (5)
Jarvan IV
Jarvan IV
Poppy
Poppy
Garen
Garen
Swain
Swain
Galio
Galio
New (5)
Kog'Maw
Kog'Maw
Vayne
Vayne
Kai'Sa
Kai'Sa
Taric
Taric
Ziggs
Ziggs
Defender / Demacia
3.59 Avg68.6% WR
Shared (5)
Jarvan IV
Jarvan IV
Poppy
Poppy
Garen
Garen
Swain
Swain
Galio
Galio
New (4)
Kog'Maw
Kog'Maw
Vayne
Vayne
Kai'Sa
Kai'Sa
Taric
Taric
Defender / Demacia
4.36 Avg50.3% WR
Shared (7)
Jarvan IV
Jarvan IV
Poppy
Poppy
Xin Zhao
Xin Zhao
Garen
Garen
Lux
Lux
New (2)
Vayne
Vayne
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 / Chronokeeper / Heroic / Invoker. 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 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. 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 Zilean or Galio, add them for extra power. Scout remaining players and position to counter their carries.

Economy Summary
90gTotal 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 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. 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 Zilean or 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
13.0%
#2
Zilean
Zilean Contributor
11.9%
#3
Swain
Swain Contributor
11.2%
#4
Lux
Lux Contributor
11.1%
#5
Garen
Garen Contributor
11.0%
#6
Poppy
Poppy Contributor
10.8%
#7
Jarvan IV
Jarvan IV Contributor
10.4%
#8
Xin Zhao
Xin Zhao Contributor
10.3%
#9
Sona
Sona Contributor
10.2%

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 13.0% of total player damage. This unit reliably survives to deal player damage, though other units also contribute meaningfully.

Other Key Survivors:: Zilean (11.9%), Swain (11.2%). 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 / Chronokeeper / Heroic / Invoker

Demacia / Defender / Juggernaut / Arcanist / Chronokeeper / Heroic / Invoker is a SILVER tier composition in TFT Set 17 with a 36.8% win rate and 4.37 average placement. This comp focuses on the Demacia trait.

Strengths

  • Strong 21.1% first place rate for high-rolling games
  • Sona can be 3-starred for power spikes
  • Strong trait synergies across multiple activated traits

Weaknesses

  • Below average 36.8% win rate requires optimal execution
  • 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 50.0% win rate power spike.

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

What traits does this comp use?

This composition uses the following traits: Demacia, Defender, Juggernaut, Arcanist, Chronokeeper, Heroic, Invoker. 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 Sona (3-Star Win Rate: 50.0%, Pick Rate: 31.6%).

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 36.84% and an average placement of 4.37, making it a strong contender in the current meta.

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

Demacia / Defender / Juggernaut / Arcanist / Chronokeeper / Heroic / Invoker performs best with these item builds: Garen with Bramble Vest, Chain Vest, Spirit Visage (100.00% win rate, +63.16% difference from comp average); Lux with Radiant Jeweled Gauntlet, Rabadon's Deathcap, Spear of Shojin (100.00% win rate, +63.16% difference from comp average); Zilean with Blue Buff, Jeweled Gauntlet, Nashor's Tooth (100.00% win rate, +63.16% difference from comp average).

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

Demacia / Defender / Juggernaut / Arcanist / Chronokeeper / Heroic / Invoker 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 Demacia / Defender / Juggernaut / Arcanist / Chronokeeper / Heroic / Invoker?

The win condition for Demacia / Defender / Juggernaut / Arcanist / Chronokeeper / Heroic / Invoker is "1-Cost Reroll". This is a reroll composition that focuses on 3-starring Sona as the primary carry. Focus on 3-starring Sona which has a 50.0% win rate when upgraded.

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

Yes, Demacia / Defender / Juggernaut / Arcanist / Chronokeeper / Heroic / Invoker 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 (50.0% 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 / Chronokeeper / Heroic / Invoker cost to build?

Demacia / Defender / Juggernaut / Arcanist / Chronokeeper / Heroic / Invoker is a high cost composition requiring approximately 90 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 / Chronokeeper / Heroic / Invoker?

Demacia / Defender / Juggernaut / Arcanist / Chronokeeper / Heroic / Invoker 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 / Juggernaut / Arcanist / Chronokeeper / Heroic / Invoker?

You should consider pivoting away from Demacia / Defender / Juggernaut / Arcanist / Chronokeeper / Heroic / Invoker 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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