Brawler / Sniper / N.O.V.A. / Bastion / Vanguard Comp

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Best Brawler / Sniper / N.O.V.A. / Bastion / Vanguard comp featuring Xayah in TFT Set 17.

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Champions:
Aatrox - 1-cost TFT Set 17 champion
Aatrox
Jax - 2-cost TFT Set 17 champion
Jax
Maokai - 3-cost TFT Set 17 champion
Maokai
Samira - 3-cost TFT Set 17 champion
Samira
Rhaast - 3-cost TFT Set 17 champion
Rhaast
Nunu & Willump - 4-cost TFT Set 17 champion
Nunu & Willump
Xayah - 4-cost TFT Set 17 champion
Xayah
Tahm Kench - 4-cost TFT Set 17 champion
Tahm Kench
Blitzcrank - 5-cost TFT Set 17 champion
Blitzcrank
Traits:
Brawler trait icon - TFT Set 17Brawler (2)Sniper trait icon - TFT Set 17Sniper (2)N.O.V.A. trait icon - TFT Set 17N.O.V.A. (2)Bastion trait icon - TFT Set 17Bastion (2)Vanguard trait icon - TFT Set 17Vanguard (2)Space Groove trait icon - TFT Set 17Space Groove (1)Party Animal trait icon - TFT Set 17Party Animal (1)Redeemer trait icon - TFT Set 17Redeemer (1)Oracle trait icon - TFT Set 17Oracle (1)
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Set:17
Sample Size:148,134 ranked games
Tier:All Tiers
Last Updated:
5.00
Avg Place
0.00%
First Place
36.36%
Top 4 Rate
0.08%
Pick Rate

This comp averages a 5.00 placement with a 36.4% top 4 rate and a 0.0% first place rate across 148,134 ranked games. A 0.1% pick rate makes this a less contested composition.

Brawler / Sniper / N.O.V.A. / Bastion / Vanguard / Space Groove / Party Animal / Redeemer / Oracle builds: Nunu & Willump with Protector's Vow, Spirit Visage, Warmog's Armor (100.00% WR, +63.64% difference); Tahm Kench with Steadfast Heart, Warmog's Armor, Warmog's Armor (100.00% WR, +63.64% difference); Xayah with Infinity Edge, Quicksilver, Kraken's Fury (100.00% WR, +63.64% difference)
Nunu & Willump
Nunu & Willump
Protector's VowProtector's VowSpirit VisageSpirit VisageWarmog's ArmorWarmog's Armor
100.00%
Win Rate
+63.64%
Difference
Tahm Kench
Tahm Kench
Steadfast HeartSteadfast HeartWarmog's ArmorWarmog's ArmorWarmog's ArmorWarmog's Armor
100.00%
Win Rate
+63.64%
Difference
Xayah
Xayah
Infinity EdgeInfinity EdgeQuicksilverQuicksilverKraken's FuryKraken's Fury
100.00%
Win Rate
+63.64%
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 Blitzcrank, Nunu & Willump, Xayah due to their popularity and high cost. Consider having backup carries in mind.

Top Contested Units

Nunu & Willump
Nunu & Willump
Severe Contested Risk
Tahm Kench
Tahm Kench
Severe Contested Risk
Blitzcrank
Blitzcrank
Severe Contested Risk
Maokai
Maokai
Severe Contested Risk
Rhaast
Rhaast
Severe Contested Risk
Aatrox is a 1-cost unit with an optimal reroll level of 4. Jax is a 2-cost unit with an optimal reroll level of 6. Maokai, Samira and Rhaast are 3-cost units with an optimal reroll level of 7. Nunu & Willump, Xayah and Tahm Kench are 4-cost units with an optimal reroll level of 10. Blitzcrank is a 5-cost unit with an optimal reroll level of 10.
    • Aatrox
      Aatrox
    Gold cost icon1 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 4

    • Jax
      Jax
    Gold cost icon2 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 6

    • Maokai
      Maokai
    • Samira
      Samira
    • Rhaast
      Rhaast
    Gold cost icon3 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 7

    • Nunu & Willump
      Nunu & Willump
    • Xayah
      Xayah
    • Tahm Kench
      Tahm Kench
    Gold cost icon4 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 10

    • Blitzcrank
      Blitzcrank
    Gold cost icon5 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 10

Strategy Guide

Standard Level 8
Highly Contested
Win Streak
Hold For BiS Items
Moderate Flexibility
Win Condition
Standard Level 8 - level to 8 and stabilize with 2-star units.
Economy
High Cost comp (87g investment). Build a strong early board to preserve HP and generate streak gold.
Contest Warning
Highly Contested - 3 pivot options available.
Items
Best-in-slot items add +63.6% win rate - hold components.
Carousel Priority
Giant's Belt and Sparring Gloves.
Augment Synergies
Look for Economy augments (Rich Get Richer, Golden Egg), AD damage augments, Stargazer trait augments.
Upgrade priority guide showing win rates and pick rates for Aatrox, Jax, Maokai, Rhaast, Samira, Nunu & Willump, Tahm Kench, Xayah, Blitzcrank 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. Blitzcrank has the highest 2-star win rate at 100.0%.
Aatrox
Aatrox
N/AWR
N/APR
36.4%WR
100.0%PR
N/AWR
N/APR
Jax
Jax
N/AWR
N/APR
36.4%WR
100.0%PR
N/AWR
N/APR
Maokai
Maokai
0.0%WR
18.2%PR
44.4%WR
81.8%PR
N/AWR
N/APR
Rhaast
Rhaast
33.3%WR
27.3%PR
37.5%WR
72.7%PR
N/AWR
N/APR
Samira
Samira
0.0%WR
45.5%PR
66.7%WR
54.5%PR
N/AWR
N/APR
Nunu & Willump
Nunu & Willump
N/AWR
N/APR
36.4%WR
100.0%PR
N/AWR
N/APR
Tahm Kench
Tahm Kench
N/AWR
N/APR
36.4%WR
100.0%PR
N/AWR
N/APR
Xayah
Xayah
N/AWR
N/APR
36.4%WR
100.0%PR
N/AWR
N/APR
Blitzcrank
Blitzcrank
22.2%WR
81.8%PR
100.0%WR
18.2%PR
N/AWR
N/APR
Top 5 items by win rate for each champion. Aatrox's best item is Warmog's Armor with a 64.1% win rate. Jax's best item is Warmog's Armor with a 59.3% win rate. Maokai's best item is Bramble Vest with a 67.2% win rate. Rhaast's best item is Adaptive Helm with a 71.0% win rate. Samira's best item is Deathblade with a 41.0% win rate. Nunu & Willump's best item is Steadfast Heart with a 58.4% win rate. Tahm Kench's best item is Steadfast Heart with a 64.5% win rate. Xayah's best item is Red Buff with a 51.4% win rate. Blitzcrank's best item is Crownguard with a 72.1% win rate. Items with low pick rates are excluded.
Aatrox
Aatrox
Warmog's Armor64.1%Protector's Vow63.5%Sunfire Cape58.3%
Jax
Jax
Warmog's Armor59.3%Gargoyle Stoneplate59.0%Crownguard58.8%
Maokai
Maokai
Bramble Vest67.2%Warmog's Armor65.0%Steadfast Heart64.2%
Rhaast
Rhaast
Adaptive Helm71.0%Warmog's Armor67.9%Dragon's Claw67.6%
Samira
Samira
Deathblade41.0%Giant Slayer40.7%Spear of Shojin40.3%
Nunu & Willump
Nunu & Willump
Steadfast Heart58.4%Crownguard58.3%Adaptive Helm58.1%
Tahm Kench
Tahm Kench
Steadfast Heart64.5%Evenshroud62.8%Bramble Vest62.6%
Xayah
Xayah
Red Buff51.4%Kraken's Fury48.3%Infinity Edge45.5%
Blitzcrank
Blitzcrank
Crownguard72.1%Rabadon's Deathcap71.6%Adaptive Helm70.7%
If contested, consider pivoting to Meeple / Dark Star (5 shared units, 1.93 avg place), Party Animal / Sniper (6 shared units, 2.96 avg place), and Sniper / Bastion (5 shared units, 3.25 avg place).
Meeple / Dark Star
1.93 Avg90.5% WR
Shared (5)
Jax
Jax
Rhaast
Rhaast
Samira
Samira
Nunu & Willump
Nunu & Willump
Xayah
Xayah
New (5)
Gnar
Gnar
Mordekaiser
Mordekaiser
Rammus
Rammus
Bard
Bard
Jhin
Jhin
Party Animal / Sniper
2.96 Avg83.4% WR
Shared (6)
Jax
Jax
Samira
Samira
Samira
Samira
Nunu & Willump
Nunu & Willump
Xayah
Xayah
New (2)
Ornn
Ornn
Ornn
Ornn
Sniper / Bastion
3.25 Avg76.2% WR
Shared (5)
Jax
Jax
Samira
Samira
Samira
Samira
Nunu & Willump
Nunu & Willump
Xayah
Xayah
New (3)
Nasus
Nasus
Ornn
Ornn
Ornn
Ornn

Stage-by-Stage Guide

Understanding when to level, roll, and transition is crucial for maximizing your success with Brawler / Sniper / N.O.V.A. / Bastion / Vanguard / Space Groove / Party Animal / Redeemer / Oracle. 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 Jax 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, Jax, Maokai.

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, Samira, Rhaast. At Stage 4-5 or 5-1, push to level 8 and roll for 2-star Nunu & Willump and Xayah. 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 Blitzcrank to complete your board.Scout the remaining players and adjust positioning to counter their carries.

Economy Summary
87gTotal 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 Jax 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, Jax, Maokai.

Stage 4: Power Spike

At Stage 4-1, level to 7 and roll for your core 2-stars. Look for Maokai, Samira, Rhaast. At Stage 4-5 or 5-1, push to level 8 and roll for 2-star Nunu & Willump and Xayah. 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 Blitzcrank 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
Rhaast
Rhaast Contributor
12.5%
#2
Blitzcrank
Blitzcrank Contributor
11.9%
#3
Tahm Kench
Tahm Kench Contributor
11.3%
#4
Maokai
Maokai Contributor
11.3%
#5
Aatrox
Aatrox Contributor
10.9%
#6
Nunu & Willump
Nunu & Willump Contributor
10.9%
#7
Xayah
Xayah Contributor
10.6%
#8
Jax
Jax Contributor
10.5%
#9
Samira
Samira Contributor
10.1%

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:: Rhaast contributes 12.5% of total player damage. This unit reliably survives to deal player damage, though other units also contribute meaningfully.

Other Key Survivors:: Blitzcrank (11.9%), Tahm Kench (11.3%). 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 Brawler / Sniper / N.O.V.A. / Bastion / Vanguard / Space Groove / Party Animal / Redeemer / Oracle

Brawler / Sniper / N.O.V.A. / Bastion / Vanguard / Space Groove / Party Animal / Redeemer / Oracle is a DIAMOND tier composition in TFT Set 17 with a 36.4% win rate and 5.00 average placement. The primary carries are Xayah. This comp focuses on the Stargazer trait.

Strengths

  • Strong trait synergies across multiple activated traits
  • Balanced composition with clear win conditions

Weaknesses

  • Below average 36.4% win rate requires optimal execution
  • Higher 5.00 average placement indicates inconsistency
  • Relies on 2-star carries without strong 3-star options

Strategic Tips

1

Economy Strategy

Level efficiently to find your Xayah at higher levels.

2

Itemization

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

3

Positioning

Place Nunu & Willump and Tahm Kench in the frontline to protect Xayah in the backline. Use the positioning board above as a guide.

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F Brawler / Sniper / N.O.V.A. / Bastion / Vanguard / Space Groove / Party Animal / Redeemer / Oracle TFT Comp - Frequently Asked Questions

What traits does this comp use?

This composition uses the following traits: Brawler, Sniper, N.O.V.A., Bastion, Vanguard, Space Groove, Party Animal, Redeemer, Oracle. The primary trait is Stargazer, which is active on 3 units.

What are the carries of this TFT Comp?

The primary carries for this composition are Xayah.

What is the best positioning for this composition?

Place your carries like Xayah in the backline and your tanks like Nunu & Willump and Tahm Kench 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 36.36% and an average placement of 5.00, making it a strong contender in the current meta.

What item builds does Brawler / Sniper / N.O.V.A. / Bastion / Vanguard / Space Groove / Party Animal / Redeemer / Oracle use?

Brawler / Sniper / N.O.V.A. / Bastion / Vanguard / Space Groove / Party Animal / Redeemer / Oracle performs best with these item builds: Nunu & Willump with Protector's Vow, Spirit Visage, Warmog's Armor (100.00% win rate, +63.64% difference from comp average); Tahm Kench with Steadfast Heart, Warmog's Armor, Warmog's Armor (100.00% win rate, +63.64% difference from comp average); Xayah with Infinity Edge, Quicksilver, Kraken's Fury (100.00% win rate, +63.64% difference from comp average).

Is Brawler / Sniper / N.O.V.A. / Bastion / Vanguard / Space Groove / Party Animal / Redeemer / Oracle contested in TFT Set 17?

Brawler / Sniper / N.O.V.A. / Bastion / Vanguard / Space Groove / Party Animal / Redeemer / Oracle 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 Xayah without much competition.

What is the win condition for Brawler / Sniper / N.O.V.A. / Bastion / Vanguard / Space Groove / Party Animal / Redeemer / Oracle?

The win condition for Brawler / Sniper / N.O.V.A. / Bastion / Vanguard / Space Groove / Party Animal / Redeemer / Oracle is "Standard Level 8". This is a standard composition that aims to stabilize at level 8 with 2-star units before pushing for level 9. Position your carries Xayah safely and itemize them properly for maximum damage output.

Should I reroll or level with Brawler / Sniper / N.O.V.A. / Bastion / Vanguard / Space Groove / Party Animal / Redeemer / Oracle?

No, Brawler / Sniper / N.O.V.A. / Bastion / Vanguard / Space Groove / Party Animal / Redeemer / Oracle 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 Brawler / Sniper / N.O.V.A. / Bastion / Vanguard / Space Groove / Party Animal / Redeemer / Oracle cost to build?

Brawler / Sniper / N.O.V.A. / Bastion / Vanguard / Space Groove / Party Animal / Redeemer / Oracle 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 Brawler / Sniper / N.O.V.A. / Bastion / Vanguard / Space Groove / Party Animal / Redeemer / Oracle?

Brawler / Sniper / N.O.V.A. / Bastion / Vanguard / Space Groove / Party Animal / Redeemer / Oracle is moderately flexible with 3 pivot options available. The best pivot options share key units like Blitzcrank and Nunu & Willump. If you're contested, look at similar compositions that use these same champions with different supporting units.

When should I pivot away from Brawler / Sniper / N.O.V.A. / Bastion / Vanguard / Space Groove / Party Animal / Redeemer / Oracle?

You should consider pivoting away from Brawler / Sniper / N.O.V.A. / Bastion / Vanguard / Space Groove / Party Animal / Redeemer / Oracle 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 Meeple / Dark Star with a 90.5% 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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