Defender Garen Comp
Defender / Juggernaut comp built around Garen in TFT Set 16 — Fast 8, 0.0% top 4 across 13 ranked games.
- Tier
- F
- Top 4 rate
- 0.0%
- Avg place
- 7.00
- 1st place
- 0.0%
- Playstyle
- Fast 8
- Games
- 13
Is Defender Garen good in TFT Set 16?
13 ranked gamesDefender Garen is a Fast 8 comp rated F tier in TFT Set 16: it finishes top 4 0.0% of the time with an average place of 7.00 across 13 ranked games. That average place beats 2% of the 51 8-unit boards we track this patch. Results swing a lot — play it when the units come to you rather than forcing it.
This comp averages a 7.00 placement with a 0.0% top 4 rate and a 0.0% first place rate across 13 ranked games. A 0.1% pick rate makes this a less contested composition.
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Defender Garen units and star levels
The 8 units of the final board, with how often each finishes at 2 and 3 stars in this comp and the items it holds. Garen is the main carry.
| Unit | 2★ | 3★ | Items |
|---|---|---|---|
 Garen Carry | 77% | 0% |    |
 Lux Carry | 54% | 0% |  |
 Kai'Sa Carry | 62% | 0% |    |
 Swain | 54% | 0% | — |
 Vayne | 77% | 23% |   |
 Poppy | 62% | 0% | — |
 Jarvan IV | 39% | 0% | — |
 Sona | 62% | 0% | — |
Defender Garen traits
The board activates Defender, Juggernaut, and Longshot. Highlighted numbers are the breakpoints this comp reaches.
Defender Garen game plan
Fast 8- Early
Play the strongest early board you hit and save gold until you can commit to Garen.
- Mid
Push to level 8 and roll down there to find Garen and the rest of the board.
- Items
Build Thief's Gloves, Kraken's Fury, and Giant Slayer on Garen.
How to play Defender Garen · Defender Garen items and best builds
Defender Garen variants
The same comp with one or two units swapped — green units are added, red ones are cut.
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Defender Garen FAQ – TFT Set 16
Is Defender Garen good in TFT Set 16?
Defender Garen is a Fast 8 comp rated F tier in TFT Set 16: it finishes top 4 0.0% of the time with an average place of 7.00 across 13 ranked games. That average place beats 2% of the 51 8-unit boards we track this patch. Results swing a lot — play it when the units come to you rather than forcing it.
Who are the carries in Defender Garen?
The damage in Defender Garen comes from Garen, Kai'Sa , and Lux. Garen is the main carry and should get your first completed items.
What items does Garen need in Defender Garen?
The best tracked build for Garen in this comp is Thief's Gloves, Kraken's Fury, and Giant Slayer, with a 0.0% top 4 rate over 3 games. See the Items tab for every build and holder.
Is Defender Garen a reroll comp?
No. Defender Garen is a Fast 8 comp: level up and roll down at level 8 to find your 4- and 5-cost units at 2 stars.
What traits does Defender Garen use?
Defender Garen runs Defender, Juggernaut, Longshot, Arcanist, and Assimilator.
Is Defender Garen contested?
Rarely. Defender Garen appears in only 0.06% of full boards, so you will usually have its units to yourself.