Challenger Kindred Comp

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Best Challenger Kindred comp featuring Kindred in TFT Set 17.

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Champions:
Aatrox - 1-cost TFT Set 17 champion
Aatrox
Bel'Veth - 2-cost TFT Set 17 champion
Bel'Veth
Akali - 2-cost TFT Set 17 champion
Akali
Maokai - 3-cost TFT Set 17 champion
Maokai
Kindred - 4-cost TFT Set 17 champion
Kindred
Tahm Kench - 4-cost TFT Set 17 champion
Tahm Kench
Morgana - 4-cost TFT Set 17 champion
Morgana
Shen - 5-cost TFT Set 17 champion
Shen
Traits:
Challenger trait icon - TFT Set 17Challenger (2)Brawler trait icon - TFT Set 17Brawler (2)Marauder trait icon - TFT Set 17Marauder (2)Bastion trait icon - TFT Set 17Bastion (2)Bulwark trait icon - TFT Set 17Bulwark (1)Oracle trait icon - TFT Set 17Oracle (1)Dark Lady trait icon - TFT Set 17Dark Lady (1)
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Set:17
Sample Size:347,773 ranked games
Tier:All Tiers
Last Updated:
4.16
Avg Place
15.70%
First Place
54.15%
Top 4 Rate
0.06%
Pick Rate

This comp averages a 4.16 placement with a 54.2% top 4 rate and a 15.7% first place rate. A 0.1% pick rate makes this a less contested composition.

Challenger / Brawler / Marauder / Bastion / Bulwark / Oracle / Dark Lady builds: Morgana with Thief's Gloves (58.53% WR, +4.37% difference); Shen with Thief's Gloves (59.96% WR, +5.81% difference); Maokai with Thief's Gloves (54.62% WR, +0.47% difference)
Morgana
Morgana
Thief's GlovesThief's Gloves
58.53%
Win Rate
+4.37%
Difference
Shen
Shen
Thief's GlovesThief's Gloves
59.96%
Win Rate
+5.81%
Difference
Maokai
Maokai
Thief's GlovesThief's Gloves
54.62%
Win Rate
+0.47%
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 Shen, Kindred, Tahm Kench due to their popularity and high cost. Consider having backup carries in mind.

Top Contested Units

Maokai
Maokai
Severe Contested Risk
Tahm Kench
Tahm Kench
Severe Contested Risk
Aatrox
Aatrox
Severe Contested Risk
Bel'Veth
Bel'Veth
High Contested Risk
Kindred
Kindred
Moderate Contested Risk
Aatrox is a 1-cost unit 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, Tahm Kench and Morgana are 4-cost units with an optimal reroll level of 10. Shen is a 5-cost unit with an optimal reroll level of 10.
    • Aatrox
      Aatrox
    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
    • Tahm Kench
      Tahm Kench
    • Morgana
      Morgana
    Gold cost icon4 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 10

    • Shen
      Shen
    Gold cost icon5 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 10

Strategy Guide

Vertical N.O.V.A.
Highly Contested
Flexible Start
Hold For BiS Items
Moderate Flexibility
Win Condition
Vertical N.O.V.A. - maximize N.O.V.A. trait for synergy bonuses.
Economy
Medium Cost comp (75g investment). Play strongest board, pivot based on items and units hit.
Contest Warning
Highly Contested - 3 pivot options available.
Items
Best-in-slot items add +4.4% win rate - hold components.
Carousel Priority
Sparring Gloves.
Augment Synergies
Look for AD damage augments, N.O.V.A. trait augments.
Upgrade priority guide showing win rates and pick rates for Aatrox, Akali, Bel'Veth, Maokai, Kindred, Morgana, Tahm Kench, Shen 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. Shen has the highest 2-star win rate at 68.6%.
Aatrox
Aatrox
N/AWR
N/APR
52.4%WR
90.3%PR
59.8%WR
9.7%PR
Akali
Akali
49.8%WR
6.5%PR
54.0%WR
80.6%PR
62.3%WR
12.9%PR
Bel'Veth
Bel'Veth
46.5%WR
9.7%PR
51.3%WR
74.2%PR
70.4%WR
16.1%PR
Maokai
Maokai
53.6%WR
3.2%PR
51.2%WR
87.1%PR
66.5%WR
9.7%PR
Kindred
Kindred
38.0%WR
29.0%PR
63.5%WR
67.7%PR
61.3%WR
3.2%PR
Morgana
Morgana
39.9%WR
25.8%PR
61.7%WR
71.0%PR
61.3%WR
3.2%PR
Tahm Kench
Tahm Kench
49.8%WR
6.5%PR
54.9%WR
90.3%PR
61.3%WR
3.2%PR
Shen
Shen
48.6%WR
87.1%PR
68.6%WR
12.9%PR
N/AWR
N/APR
Top 5 items by win rate for each champion. Aatrox's best item is Bramble Vest with a 60.6% win rate. Akali's best item is Thief's Gloves with a 56.8% win rate. Bel'Veth's best item is Kraken's Fury with a 57.3% win rate. Maokai's best item is Steadfast Heart with a 65.7% win rate. Kindred's best item is Last Whisper with a 66.0% win rate. Morgana's best item is Adaptive Helm with a 70.5% win rate. Tahm Kench's best item is Steadfast Heart with a 65.8% win rate. Shen's best item is Dragon's Claw with a 77.6% win rate. Items with low pick rates are excluded.
Aatrox
Aatrox
Bramble Vest60.6%Dragon's Claw60.1%Protector's Vow58.9%
Akali
Akali
Thief's Gloves56.8%Edge of Night56.2%Giant Slayer55.4%
Bel'Veth
Bel'Veth
Kraken's Fury57.3%Giant Slayer55.6%Quicksilver54.6%
Maokai
Maokai
Steadfast Heart65.7%Protector's Vow63.0%Dragon's Claw62.7%
Kindred
Kindred
Last Whisper66.0%Deathblade63.5%Kraken's Fury62.3%
Morgana
Morgana
Adaptive Helm70.5%Crownguard70.2%Protector's Vow68.7%
Tahm Kench
Tahm Kench
Steadfast Heart65.8%Bramble Vest63.4%Protector's Vow63.3%
Shen
Shen
Dragon's Claw77.6%Warmog's Armor76.7%Spirit Visage74.5%
If contested, consider pivoting to Challenger / N.O.V.A. (5 shared units, 3.03 avg place), Challenger / N.O.V.A. (5 shared units, 4.38 avg place), and Challenger / N.O.V.A. (5 shared units, 5.59 avg place).
Challenger / N.O.V.A.
3.03 Avg79.6% WR
Shared (5)
Bel'Veth
Bel'Veth
Maokai
Maokai
Kindred
Kindred
Morgana
Morgana
Tahm Kench
Tahm Kench
New (4)
Gragas
Gragas
Urgot
Urgot
Master Yi
Master Yi
Fiora
Fiora
Challenger / N.O.V.A.
4.38 Avg54.7% WR
Shared (5)
Aatrox
Aatrox
Akali
Akali
Bel'Veth
Bel'Veth
Maokai
Maokai
Kindred
Kindred
New (3)
Briar
Briar
Caitlyn
Caitlyn
Rek'Sai
Rek'Sai
Challenger / N.O.V.A.
5.59 Avg26.3% WR
Shared (5)
Akali
Akali
Bel'Veth
Bel'Veth
Maokai
Maokai
Kindred
Kindred
Tahm Kench
Tahm Kench
New (3)
Gragas
Gragas
Urgot
Urgot
Master Yi
Master Yi

Stage-by-Stage Guide

Understanding when to level, roll, and transition is crucial for maximizing your success with Challenger / Brawler / Marauder / Bastion / Bulwark / Oracle / Dark Lady. This guide breaks down the optimal play pattern for each stage of the game.

Stage 2Early Game
Level to 4
Win streak if strong
Build early board

Build the strongest board possible with your available units. Aatrox and Bel'Veth are good early game options. Level to 4 at Stage 2-1 or 2-2. Win streak if strong, or loss streak cleanly if weak.

Stage 3Transition
Level to 6 at 3-2
Roll to stabilize if low HP
Start collecting core units

At Stage 3-2, level to 6 and roll down to stabilize if your board is weak (below 70 HP). Otherwise, save gold and level to 7 at Stage 4-1. Start collecting your key units: Aatrox, Bel'Veth, Akali.

Stage 4Power Spike
Level to 7 at 4-1
Roll for 2-star core units
Push to 8 at 4-5/5-1

At Stage 4-1, level to 7 and roll for your core 2-stars. Look for Maokai, Kindred, Tahm Kench. At Stage 4-5 or 5-1, push to level 8 and roll for 2-star Kindred and Tahm Kench. This is when the comp reaches full power.

Stage 5+Late Game
Push to level 9 if healthy
Find final upgrades
Position against remaining players

Look to push to level 9 if you have gold and HP remaining. At level 9, search for Shen to complete your board.Scout the remaining players and adjust positioning to counter their carries.

Economy Summary
75gTotal Cost
HighInvestment

Maintain interest thresholds when possible, and avoid panic rolling unless your HP is critically low.

Full Written Guide

Stage 2: Early Game

Build the strongest board possible with your available units. Aatrox and Bel'Veth are good early game options. Level to 4 at Stage 2-1 or 2-2. Win streak if strong, or loss streak cleanly if weak.

Stage 3: Transition

At Stage 3-2, level to 6 and roll down to stabilize if your board is weak (below 70 HP). Otherwise, save gold and level to 7 at Stage 4-1. Start collecting your key units: Aatrox, Bel'Veth, Akali.

Stage 4: Power Spike

At Stage 4-1, level to 7 and roll for your core 2-stars. Look for Maokai, Kindred, Tahm Kench. At Stage 4-5 or 5-1, push to level 8 and roll for 2-star Kindred and Tahm Kench. This is when the comp reaches full power.

Stage 5+: Late Game

Look to push to level 9 if you have gold and HP remaining. At level 9, search for Shen to complete your board.Scout the remaining players and adjust positioning 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
Shen
Shen Contributor
14.4%
#2
Morgana
Morgana Contributor
13.0%
#3
Kindred
Kindred Contributor
12.7%
#4
Tahm Kench
Tahm Kench Contributor
12.4%
#5
Aatrox
Aatrox Contributor
12.2%
#6
Maokai
Maokai Contributor
12.1%
#7
Akali
Akali Contributor
11.9%
#8
Bel'Veth
Bel'Veth Contributor
11.5%

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

Other Key Survivors:: Morgana (13.0%), Kindred (12.7%). 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 Challenger / Brawler / Marauder / Bastion / Bulwark / Oracle / Dark Lady

Challenger / Brawler / Marauder / Bastion / Bulwark / Oracle / Dark Lady is a GOLD tier composition in TFT Set 17 with a 54.2% win rate and 4.16 average placement. The primary carries are Kindred. This comp focuses on the N.O.V.A. trait.

Strengths

  • High 54.2% win rate makes this a top-tier composition
  • Good 4.16 average placement indicates viability
  • Strong 15.7% first place rate for high-rolling games
  • Strong trait synergies across multiple activated traits

Weaknesses

  • Relies on 2-star carries without strong 3-star options
  • Requires specific items on carries to maximize potential
  • Can struggle if key units are contested

Strategic Tips

1

Economy Strategy

Level efficiently to find your Kindred at higher levels.

2

Itemization

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

3

Positioning

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

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A Challenger / Brawler / Marauder / Bastion / Bulwark / Oracle / Dark Lady TFT Comp - Frequently Asked Questions

What traits does this comp use?

This composition uses the following traits: Challenger, Brawler, Marauder, Bastion, Bulwark, Oracle, 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 Kindred.

What is the best positioning for this composition?

Place your carries like Kindred in the backline and your tanks like Tahm Kench and Morgana 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 54.15% and an average placement of 4.16, making it a strong contender in the current meta.

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

Challenger / Brawler / Marauder / Bastion / Bulwark / Oracle / Dark Lady performs best with these item builds: Morgana with Thief's Gloves (58.53% win rate, +4.37% difference from comp average); Shen with Thief's Gloves (59.96% win rate, +5.81% difference from comp average); Maokai with Thief's Gloves (54.62% win rate, +0.47% difference from comp average).

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

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

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

The win condition for Challenger / Brawler / Marauder / Bastion / Bulwark / Oracle / Dark Lady is "Vertical N.O.V.A.". This composition focuses on maximizing the N.O.V.A. trait with 4 units, providing strong synergy bonuses. Position your carries Kindred safely and itemize them properly for maximum damage output.

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

No, Challenger / Brawler / Marauder / Bastion / Bulwark / Oracle / Dark Lady is not a reroll composition. Instead, focus on leveling efficiently to find your key units at higher levels. Stabilize at level 8 with 2-star units before pushing to level 9.

How much gold does Challenger / Brawler / Marauder / Bastion / Bulwark / Oracle / Dark Lady cost to build?

Challenger / Brawler / Marauder / Bastion / Bulwark / Oracle / Dark Lady is a medium cost composition requiring approximately 75 gold investment to complete. Balance your economy between leveling and rolling. Maintain interest thresholds while staying healthy on HP.

What are the best pivot options for Challenger / Brawler / Marauder / Bastion / Bulwark / Oracle / Dark Lady?

Challenger / Brawler / Marauder / Bastion / Bulwark / Oracle / Dark Lady is moderately flexible with 3 pivot options available. The best pivot options share key units like Shen and Kindred. 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 / Bulwark / Oracle / Dark Lady?

You should consider pivoting away from Challenger / Brawler / Marauder / Bastion / Bulwark / Oracle / 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.

See Also

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