Challenger Jax Comp

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Best Challenger Jax comp featuring Kindred in TFT Set 17.

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Set:17
Sample Size:347,773 ranked games
Tier:All Tiers
Last Updated:
3.27
Avg Place
24.35%
First Place
67.58%
Top 4 Rate
0.15%
Pick Rate

This comp averages a 3.27 placement with a 67.6% top 4 rate and a 24.3% first place rate. A 0.2% pick rate makes this a less contested composition.

Challenger / Brawler / Marauder / Bastion / Dark Lady builds: Maokai with Thief's Gloves (78.46% WR, +10.89% difference); Jax with Protector's Vow, Gargoyle Stoneplate, Gargoyle Stoneplate (76.92% WR, +9.35% difference); Aatrox with Gargoyle Stoneplate, Gargoyle Stoneplate, Sunfire Cape (75.15% WR, +7.57% difference)
Maokai
Maokai
78.46%
Win Rate
+10.89%
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, Morgana, Maokai due to their popularity and high cost. Consider having backup carries in mind.
Aatrox is a 1-cost unit with an optimal reroll level of 4. Jax, Bel'Veth and Akali are 2-cost units with an optimal reroll level of 6. Maokai and Urgot are 3-cost units with an optimal reroll level of 7. Kindred and Morgana are 4-cost units with an optimal reroll level of 10.
    • Aatrox
      Aatrox
    Gold cost icon1 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 4

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

    Reroll Lvl: Level 6

    • Maokai
      Maokai
    • Urgot
      Urgot
    Gold cost icon3 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 7

    • Kindred
      Kindred
    • Morgana
      Morgana
    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 6
Win Condition
2-Cost Reroll - 3-star as your primary carry Jax.
Reroll Targets
3-star Jax and Akali. Roll down at level 6 where 2-cost units have the highest appearance rate.
Economy
Medium Cost comp (75g 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 +10.9% win rate - hold components.
Carousel Priority
Chain Vest 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, Akali, Bel'Veth, Jax, Maokai, Urgot, Kindred, Morgana 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: Akali, Jax (over 25% pick rate at 3-star). Bel'Veth has the highest 2-star win rate at 73.5%.
Top 5 items by win rate for each champion. Aatrox's best item is Protector's Vow with a 60.4% win rate. Akali's best item is Thief's Gloves with a 58.3% win rate. Bel'Veth's best item is Kraken's Fury with a 60.4% win rate. Jax's best item is Crownguard with a 61.9% win rate. Maokai's best item is Steadfast Heart with a 69.8% win rate. Urgot's best item is Thief's Gloves with a 59.5% win rate. Kindred's best item is Kraken's Fury with a 65.7% win rate. Morgana's best item is Adaptive Helm with a 66.2% 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 / Brawler / Marauder / Bastion / Dark Lady. This guide breaks down the optimal play pattern for each stage of the game.

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

Focus on building economy while collecting Jax and Akali copies. Play your strongest board with any 2-star units you hit naturally. Look for Aatrox and Jax as early game frontline. Aim to have 30-40 gold by the Stage 2 carousel.

Stage 3Transition
Level to 6 at 3-2
Start slow rolling
Commit or pivot decision

Stage 3 is your key decision point. If you've collected 5+ copies of Jax by Stage 3-2, commit to the reroll strategy. Level to 6 at Stage 3-2 and begin slow rolling. At level 6, 2-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 Jax. Once you 3-star your primary carry, stop rolling and begin leveling. If resources allow, continue rolling for 3-star Akali. 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
87gTotal Cost
HighInvestment
Lvl 6Reroll 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 Jax and Akali copies. Play your strongest board with any 2-star units you hit naturally. Look for Aatrox and Jax 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 Jax by Stage 3-2, commit to the reroll strategy. Level to 6 at Stage 3-2 and begin slow rolling. At level 6, 2-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 Jax. Once you 3-star your primary carry, stop rolling and begin leveling. If resources allow, continue rolling for 3-star Akali. 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
Morgana
Morgana Contributor
13.5%
#2
Kindred
Kindred Contributor
13.3%
#3
Maokai
Maokai Contributor
12.5%
#4
Aatrox
Aatrox Contributor
12.5%
#5
Akali
Akali Contributor
12.3%
#6
Jax
Jax Contributor
12.0%
#7
Bel'Veth
Bel'Veth Contributor
11.9%
#8
Urgot
Urgot Contributor
11.9%

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:: Morgana contributes 13.5% of total player damage. This unit reliably survives to deal player damage, though other units also contribute meaningfully.

Other Key Survivors:: Kindred (13.3%), Maokai (12.5%). 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 / Brawler / Marauder / Bastion / Dark Lady

Challenger / Brawler / Marauder / Bastion / Dark Lady is a SILVER tier composition in TFT Set 17 with a 67.6% win rate and 3.27 average placement. The primary carries are Kindred. This comp focuses on the N.O.V.A. trait.

Strengths

  • High 67.6% win rate makes this a top-tier composition
  • Excellent 3.27 average placement for reliable top 4
  • Strong 24.3% first place rate for high-rolling games
  • Jax and Akali 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

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Economy Strategy

Focus on 3-starring Jax for a 78.7% win rate power spike.

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Itemization

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

3

Positioning

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

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S Challenger / Brawler / Marauder / Bastion / Dark Lady TFT Comp - Frequently Asked Questions

What traits does this comp use?

This composition uses the following traits: Challenger, Brawler, Marauder, Bastion, Dark Lady. The primary trait is N.O.V.A., which is active on 4 units.

What are the carries of this TFT Comp?

The primary carries for this composition are Jax (3-Star Win Rate: 78.7%, Pick Rate: 57.7%), Akali (3-Star Win Rate: 73.0%, Pick Rate: 50.0%).

What is the best positioning for this composition?

Place your carries like Kindred in the backline and your tanks like Morgana and Maokai 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 67.58% and an average placement of 3.27, making it a strong contender in the current meta.

What item builds does Challenger / Brawler / Marauder / Bastion / Dark Lady use?

Challenger / Brawler / Marauder / Bastion / Dark Lady performs best with these item builds: Maokai with Thief's Gloves (78.46% win rate, +10.89% difference from comp average); Jax with Protector's Vow, Gargoyle Stoneplate, Gargoyle Stoneplate (76.92% win rate, +9.35% difference from comp average); Aatrox with Gargoyle Stoneplate, Gargoyle Stoneplate, Sunfire Cape (75.15% win rate, +7.57% difference from comp average).

Is Challenger / Brawler / Marauder / Bastion / Dark Lady contested in TFT Set 17?

Challenger / Brawler / Marauder / Bastion / Dark Lady 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 Kindred without much competition.

What is the win condition for Challenger / Brawler / Marauder / Bastion / Dark Lady?

The win condition for Challenger / Brawler / Marauder / Bastion / Dark Lady is "2-Cost Reroll". This is a reroll composition that focuses on 3-starring Jax and Akali as the primary carrys. Focus on 3-starring Jax which has a 78.7% win rate when upgraded.

Should I reroll or level with Challenger / Brawler / Marauder / Bastion / Dark Lady?

Yes, Challenger / Brawler / Marauder / Bastion / Dark Lady is a reroll composition. You should slow roll at level 6 where 2-cost units have the highest appearance rate. Your primary reroll targets are Jax (78.7% win rate at 3-star) and Akali (73.0% 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 Challenger / Brawler / Marauder / Bastion / Dark Lady cost to build?

Challenger / Brawler / Marauder / Bastion / Dark Lady is a high cost composition requiring approximately 87 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 / Brawler / Marauder / Bastion / Dark Lady?

Challenger / Brawler / Marauder / Bastion / Dark Lady is moderately flexible with 3 pivot options available. The best pivot options share key units like Kindred and Morgana. If you're contested, look at similar compositions that use these same champions with different supporting units.

When should I pivot away from Challenger / Brawler / Marauder / Bastion / Dark Lady?

You should consider pivoting away from Challenger / Brawler / Marauder / Bastion / Dark Lady 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 / N.O.V.A. with a 79.6% win rate. Scout your lobby at stage 2-1 and 3-2 to decide. Check the Pivot Suggestions section above for 3 alternative compositions.