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Set:17
Sample Size:140,428 ranked games
Tier:All Tiers
Last Updated:
4.16
Avg Place
11.76%
First Place
60.29%
Top 4 Rate
1.94%
Pick Rate

This comp averages a 4.16 placement with a 60.3% top 4 rate and a 11.8% first place rate. A 1.9% pick rate makes this a less contested composition.

Challenger / N.O.V.A. / Brawler / Marauder / Primordian builds: Rek'Sai with Protector's Vow, Gargoyle Stoneplate, Sunfire Cape (100.00% WR, +39.71% difference); Caitlyn with Guinsoo's Rageblade, Giant Slayer, Kraken's Fury (66.67% WR, +6.37% difference); Bel'Veth with Giant Slayer, Quicksilver, Kraken's Fury (82.61% WR, +22.31% difference)
Severe Contested Risk
This comp has Very High contested risk and is highly contested and may be difficult to complete. The most contested units are Kindred, Maokai, Bel'Veth due to their popularity and high cost. Consider having backup carries in mind.
Aatrox, Rek'Sai, Briar and Caitlyn are 1-cost units with an optimal reroll level of 4. Bel'Veth and Akali are 2-cost units with an optimal reroll level of 6. Maokai is a 3-cost unit with an optimal reroll level of 7. Kindred is a 4-cost unit with an optimal reroll level of 10.
    • Aatrox
      Aatrox
    • Rek'Sai
      Rek'Sai
    • Briar
      Briar
    • Caitlyn
      Caitlyn
    Gold cost icon1 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 4

    • Bel'Veth
      Bel'Veth
    • Akali
      Akali
    Gold cost icon2 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 6

    • Maokai
      Maokai
    Gold cost icon3 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 7

    • Kindred
      Kindred
    Gold cost icon4 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 10

Strategy Guide

2-Cost Reroll
Highly Contested
Loss Streak
Hold For BiS Items
Moderate Flexibility
Reroll Lvl 5
Win Condition
2-Cost Reroll - 3-star as your primary carry Bel'Veth.
Reroll Targets
3-star Bel'Veth and Rek'Sai and Briar and Caitlyn and Akali and Aatrox. Roll down at level 5 where 1-cost units have the highest appearance rate.
Economy
Medium Cost comp (69g investment). Save gold early, loss streak for extra gold and first carousel priority.
Contest Warning
Highly Contested - 3 pivot options available.
Items
Best-in-slot items add +39.7% win rate - hold components.
Carousel Priority
Recurve Bow and Negatron Cloak.
Augment Synergies
Look for Reroll augments (Three's a Crowd, Pandora's Items), AD damage augments, N.O.V.A. trait augments.
Upgrade priority guide showing win rates and pick rates for Aatrox, Briar, Caitlyn, Rek'Sai, Akali, Bel'Veth, Maokai, Kindred 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: Aatrox, Briar, Caitlyn, Rek'Sai, Akali, Bel'Veth (over 25% pick rate at 3-star). Kindred has the highest 2-star win rate at 67.3%.
Top 5 items by win rate for each champion. Aatrox's best item is Bloodthirster with a 100.0% win rate. Briar's best item is Crownguard with a 100.0% win rate. Caitlyn's best item is Last Whisper with a 100.0% win rate. Rek'Sai's best item is Sterak's Gage with a 100.0% win rate. Akali's best item is Sterak's Gage with a 100.0% win rate. Bel'Veth's best item is Guinsoo's Rageblade with a 88.9% win rate. Maokai's best item is Protector's Vow with a 83.3% win rate. Kindred's best item is Last Whisper with a 86.7% win rate. Items with low pick rates are excluded.

Stage-by-Stage Guide

Understanding when to level, roll, and transition is crucial for maximizing your success with Challenger / N.O.V.A. / Brawler / Marauder / Primordian. This guide breaks down the optimal play pattern for each stage of the game.

Stage 2Early Game
Build economy
Collect Bel'Veth copies
Play strongest board

Focus on building economy while collecting Bel'Veth and Rek'Sai and Briar and Caitlyn and Akali and Aatrox copies. Play your strongest board with any 2-star units you hit naturally. Look for Aatrox and Rek'Sai 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 Bel'Veth 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 Bel'Veth. Once you 3-star your primary carry, stop rolling and begin leveling. If resources allow, continue rolling for 3-star Rek'Sai and Briar and Caitlyn and Akali and Aatrox. 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. Scout remaining players and position to counter their carries.

Economy Summary
93gTotal 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 Bel'Veth and Rek'Sai and Briar and Caitlyn and Akali and Aatrox copies. Play your strongest board with any 2-star units you hit naturally. Look for Aatrox and Rek'Sai 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 Bel'Veth 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 Bel'Veth. Once you 3-star your primary carry, stop rolling and begin leveling. If resources allow, continue rolling for 3-star Rek'Sai and Briar and Caitlyn and Akali and Aatrox. 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. 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
Kindred
Kindred Contributor
14.4%
#2
Akali
Akali Contributor
13.5%
#3
Maokai
Maokai Contributor
13.2%
#4
Bel'Veth
Bel'Veth Contributor
12.5%
#5
Aatrox
Aatrox Contributor
12.3%
#6
Rek'Sai
Rek'Sai Contributor
11.8%
#7
Briar
Briar Contributor
11.2%
#8
Caitlyn
Caitlyn Contributor
11.1%

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:: Kindred contributes 14.4% of total player damage. This unit reliably survives to deal player damage, though other units also contribute meaningfully.

Other Key Survivors:: Akali (13.5%), Maokai (13.2%). 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 Challenger / N.O.V.A. / Brawler / Marauder / Primordian

Challenger / N.O.V.A. / Brawler / Marauder / Primordian is a IRON tier composition in TFT Set 17 with a 60.3% win rate and 4.16 average placement. The primary carries are Kindred and Caitlyn. This comp focuses on the N.O.V.A. trait.

Strengths

  • High 60.3% win rate makes this a top-tier composition
  • Good 4.16 average placement indicates viability
  • Bel'Veth and Rek'Sai and Briar and Caitlyn and Akali and Aatrox can be 3-starred for power spikes
  • Multiple carry options provide flexibility in itemization

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 Bel'Veth for a 76.9% win rate power spike.

2

Itemization

Prioritize items for Kindred and Caitlyn. Check the Top Items section for optimal builds.

3

Positioning

Place Maokai and Aatrox in the frontline to protect Kindred and Caitlyn in the backline. Use the positioning board above as a guide.

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S Challenger / N.O.V.A. / Brawler / Marauder / Primordian TFT Comp - Frequently Asked Questions

What traits does this comp use?

This composition uses the following traits: Challenger, N.O.V.A., Brawler, Marauder, Primordian. The primary trait is N.O.V.A., which is active on 5 units.

What are the carries of this TFT Comp?

The primary carries for this composition are Bel'Veth (3-Star Win Rate: 76.9%, Pick Rate: 76.5%), Rek'Sai (3-Star Win Rate: 69.4%, Pick Rate: 72.1%), Briar (3-Star Win Rate: 71.7%, Pick Rate: 67.6%), Caitlyn (3-Star Win Rate: 69.0%, Pick Rate: 42.6%), Akali (3-Star Win Rate: 82.6%, Pick Rate: 33.8%), Aatrox (3-Star Win Rate: 72.2%, Pick Rate: 26.5%).

What is the best positioning for this composition?

Place your carries like Kindred and Caitlyn in the backline and your tanks like Maokai and Aatrox 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 60.29% and an average placement of 4.16, making it a strong contender in the current meta.

What item builds does Challenger / N.O.V.A. / Brawler / Marauder / Primordian use?

Challenger / N.O.V.A. / Brawler / Marauder / Primordian performs best with these item builds: Rek'Sai with Protector's Vow, Gargoyle Stoneplate, Sunfire Cape (100.00% win rate, +39.71% difference from comp average); Caitlyn with Guinsoo's Rageblade, Giant Slayer, Kraken's Fury (66.67% win rate, +6.37% difference from comp average); Bel'Veth with Giant Slayer, Quicksilver, Kraken's Fury (82.61% win rate, +22.31% difference from comp average).

Is Challenger / N.O.V.A. / Brawler / Marauder / Primordian contested in TFT Set 17?

Challenger / N.O.V.A. / Brawler / Marauder / Primordian is relatively uncontested with only a 1.9% pick rate, making it a good choice when you want to avoid fighting for units. You can often hit your key champions like Kindred and Caitlyn without much competition.

What is the win condition for Challenger / N.O.V.A. / Brawler / Marauder / Primordian?

The win condition for Challenger / N.O.V.A. / Brawler / Marauder / Primordian is "2-Cost Reroll". This is a reroll composition that focuses on 3-starring Bel'Veth and Rek'Sai and Briar and Caitlyn and Akali and Aatrox as the primary carrys. Focus on 3-starring Bel'Veth which has a 76.9% win rate when upgraded.

Should I reroll or level with Challenger / N.O.V.A. / Brawler / Marauder / Primordian?

Yes, Challenger / N.O.V.A. / Brawler / Marauder / Primordian 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 Bel'Veth (76.9% win rate at 3-star) and Rek'Sai (69.4% win rate at 3-star) and Briar (71.7% win rate at 3-star) and Caitlyn (69.0% win rate at 3-star) and Akali (82.6% win rate at 3-star) and Aatrox (72.2% 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 Challenger / N.O.V.A. / Brawler / Marauder / Primordian cost to build?

Challenger / N.O.V.A. / Brawler / Marauder / Primordian is a high cost composition requiring approximately 93 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 Challenger / N.O.V.A. / Brawler / Marauder / Primordian?

Challenger / N.O.V.A. / Brawler / Marauder / Primordian is moderately flexible with 3 pivot options available. The best pivot options share key units like Kindred and Maokai. If you're contested, look at similar compositions that use these same champions with different supporting units.

When should I pivot away from Challenger / N.O.V.A. / Brawler / Marauder / Primordian?

You should consider pivoting away from Challenger / N.O.V.A. / Brawler / Marauder / Primordian 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 Challenger / Rogue with a 92.0% win rate. Scout your lobby at stage 2-1 and 3-2 to decide. Check the Pivot Suggestions section above for 3 alternative compositions.