N.O.V.A. / Brawler / Timebreaker / Fateweaver / Replicator / Bastion Comp

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Best N.O.V.A. / Brawler / Timebreaker / Fateweaver / Replicator / Bastion comp featuring Nunu & Willump in TFT Set 17.

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Set:17
Sample Size:82,208 ranked games
Tier:All Tiers
Last Updated:
1.73
Avg Place
45.45%
First Place
100.00%
Top 4 Rate
0.05%
Pick Rate

This comp averages a 1.73 placement with a 100.0% top 4 rate and a 45.5% first place rate across 82,208 ranked games. A 0.1% pick rate makes this a less contested composition.

N.O.V.A. / Brawler / Timebreaker / Fateweaver / Redeemer / Replicator / Bastion builds: Jax with Dragon's Claw, Spirit Visage, Warmog's Armor (100.00% WR, +0.00% difference); Lulu with Horizon Focus, Guinsoo's Rageblade, Spear of Shojin (100.00% WR, +0.00% difference); Maokai with Stargazer Emblem, Gargoyle Stoneplate, Warmog's Armor (100.00% WR, +0.00% difference)
High Contested Risk
This comp has High contested risk and is often contested and may require backup plans. The most contested units are Nunu & Willump, Rhaast, Maokai due to their popularity and high cost. Consider having backup carries in mind.
Aatrox and Twisted Fate are 1-cost units with an optimal reroll level of 4. Jax, Milio and Pantheon are 2-cost units with an optimal reroll level of 6. Rhaast, Maokai and Lulu are 3-cost units with an optimal reroll level of 7. Nunu & Willump is a 4-cost unit with an optimal reroll level of 10.
    • Aatrox
      Aatrox
    • Twisted Fate
      Twisted Fate
    Gold cost icon1 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 4

    • Jax
      Jax
    • Milio
      Milio
    • Pantheon
      Pantheon
    Gold cost icon2 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 6

    • Rhaast
      Rhaast
    • Maokai
      Maokai
    • Lulu
      Lulu
    Gold cost icon3 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 7

    • Nunu & Willump
      Nunu & Willump
    Gold cost icon4 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 10

Strategy Guide

3-Cost Reroll
Highly Contested
Loss Streak
Slam Items
Moderate Flexibility
Reroll Lvl 6
Win Condition
3-Cost Reroll - 3-star as your primary carry Lulu.
Reroll Targets
3-star Lulu and Maokai and Jax. Roll down at level 6 where 2-cost units have the highest appearance rate.
Economy
High Cost comp (81g investment). Save gold early, loss streak for extra gold and first carousel priority.
Contest Warning
Highly Contested - 3 pivot options available.
Items
Item flexibility is high - slam for early tempo.
Augment Synergies
Look for Economy augments (Rich Get Richer, Golden Egg), Reroll augments (Three's a Crowd, Pandora's Items), Stargazer trait augments.
Upgrade priority guide showing win rates and pick rates for Aatrox, Twisted Fate, Jax, Milio, Pantheon, Lulu, Maokai, Rhaast, Nunu & Willump 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: Jax, Lulu, Maokai (over 25% pick rate at 3-star). Aatrox has the highest 2-star win rate at 100.0%.
Top 5 items by win rate for each champion. Aatrox's best item is Bloodthirster with a 57.9% win rate. Twisted Fate's best item is Archangel's Staff with a 54.3% win rate. Jax's best item is Crownguard with a 59.3% win rate. Milio's best item is Morellonomicon with a 63.2% win rate. Pantheon's best item is Steadfast Heart with a 61.7% win rate. Lulu's best item is Nashor's Tooth with a 53.8% win rate. Maokai's best item is Protector's Vow with a 63.4% win rate. Rhaast's best item is Steadfast Heart with a 70.6% win rate. Nunu & Willump's best item is Crownguard with a 66.5% 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 N.O.V.A. / Brawler / Timebreaker / Fateweaver / Redeemer / Replicator / Bastion. This guide breaks down the optimal play pattern for each stage of the game.

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

Focus on building economy while collecting Lulu and Maokai and Jax copies. Play your strongest board with any 2-star units you hit naturally. Look for Aatrox and Twisted Fate 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 Lulu 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 Lulu. Once you 3-star your primary carry, stop rolling and begin leveling. If resources allow, continue rolling for 3-star Maokai and Jax. 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
111gTotal 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 Lulu and Maokai and Jax copies. Play your strongest board with any 2-star units you hit naturally. Look for Aatrox and Twisted Fate 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 Lulu 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 Lulu. Once you 3-star your primary carry, stop rolling and begin leveling. If resources allow, continue rolling for 3-star Maokai and Jax. 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
Rhaast
Rhaast Contributor
12.1%
#2
Nunu & Willump
Nunu & Willump Contributor
11.4%
#3
Milio
Milio Contributor
11.2%
#4
Maokai
Maokai Contributor
11.2%
#5
Aatrox
Aatrox Contributor
11.1%
#6
Lulu
Lulu Contributor
10.8%
#7
Pantheon
Pantheon Contributor
10.8%
#8
Jax
Jax Contributor
10.7%
#9
Twisted Fate
Twisted Fate Contributor
10.7%

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 12.1% of total player damage. This unit reliably survives to deal player damage, though other units also contribute meaningfully.

Other Key Survivors:: Nunu & Willump (11.4%), Milio (11.2%). 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 N.O.V.A. / Brawler / Timebreaker / Fateweaver / Redeemer / Replicator / Bastion

N.O.V.A. / Brawler / Timebreaker / Fateweaver / Redeemer / Replicator / Bastion is a GOLD tier composition in TFT Set 17 with a 100.0% win rate and 1.73 average placement. This comp focuses on the Stargazer trait.

Strengths

  • High 100.0% win rate makes this a top-tier composition
  • Excellent 1.73 average placement for reliable top 4
  • Strong 45.5% first place rate for high-rolling games
  • Lulu and Maokai and Jax 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

1

Economy Strategy

Focus on 3-starring Lulu for a 100.0% win rate power spike.

2

Itemization

Prioritize items for your main carry. Check the Top Items section for optimal builds.

3

Positioning

Place Nunu & Willump and Rhaast in the frontline to protect carries in the backline. Use the positioning board above as a guide.

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A N.O.V.A. / Brawler / Timebreaker / Fateweaver / Redeemer / Replicator / Bastion TFT Comp - Frequently Asked Questions

What traits does this comp use?

This composition uses the following traits: N.O.V.A., Brawler, Timebreaker, Fateweaver, Redeemer, Replicator, Bastion. The primary trait is Stargazer, which is active on 4 units.

What are the carries of this TFT Comp?

The primary carries for this composition are Lulu (3-Star Win Rate: 100.0%, Pick Rate: 72.7%), Maokai (3-Star Win Rate: 100.0%, Pick Rate: 36.4%), Jax (3-Star Win Rate: 100.0%, Pick Rate: 27.3%).

What is the best positioning for this composition?

Place your carries in the backline and your tanks like Nunu & Willump and Rhaast 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 100.00% and an average placement of 1.73, making it a strong contender in the current meta.

What item builds does N.O.V.A. / Brawler / Timebreaker / Fateweaver / Redeemer / Replicator / Bastion use?

N.O.V.A. / Brawler / Timebreaker / Fateweaver / Redeemer / Replicator / Bastion performs best with these item builds: Jax with Dragon's Claw, Spirit Visage, Warmog's Armor (100.00% win rate, +0.00% difference from comp average); Lulu with Horizon Focus, Guinsoo's Rageblade, Spear of Shojin (100.00% win rate, +0.00% difference from comp average); Maokai with Stargazer Emblem, Gargoyle Stoneplate, Warmog's Armor (100.00% win rate, +0.00% difference from comp average).

Is N.O.V.A. / Brawler / Timebreaker / Fateweaver / Redeemer / Replicator / Bastion contested in TFT Set 17?

N.O.V.A. / Brawler / Timebreaker / Fateweaver / Redeemer / Replicator / Bastion 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 your carries without much competition.

What is the win condition for N.O.V.A. / Brawler / Timebreaker / Fateweaver / Redeemer / Replicator / Bastion?

The win condition for N.O.V.A. / Brawler / Timebreaker / Fateweaver / Redeemer / Replicator / Bastion is "3-Cost Reroll". This is a reroll composition that focuses on 3-starring Lulu and Maokai and Jax as the primary carrys. Focus on 3-starring Lulu which has a 100.0% win rate when upgraded.

Should I reroll or level with N.O.V.A. / Brawler / Timebreaker / Fateweaver / Redeemer / Replicator / Bastion?

Yes, N.O.V.A. / Brawler / Timebreaker / Fateweaver / Redeemer / Replicator / Bastion 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 Lulu (100.0% win rate at 3-star) and Maokai (100.0% win rate at 3-star) and Jax (100.0% 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 N.O.V.A. / Brawler / Timebreaker / Fateweaver / Redeemer / Replicator / Bastion cost to build?

N.O.V.A. / Brawler / Timebreaker / Fateweaver / Redeemer / Replicator / Bastion is a high cost composition requiring approximately 111 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 N.O.V.A. / Brawler / Timebreaker / Fateweaver / Redeemer / Replicator / Bastion?

N.O.V.A. / Brawler / Timebreaker / Fateweaver / Redeemer / Replicator / Bastion is moderately flexible with 3 pivot options available. The best pivot options share key units like Nunu & Willump and Rhaast. If you're contested, look at similar compositions that use these same champions with different supporting units.

When should I pivot away from N.O.V.A. / Brawler / Timebreaker / Fateweaver / Redeemer / Replicator / Bastion?

You should consider pivoting away from N.O.V.A. / Brawler / Timebreaker / Fateweaver / Redeemer / Replicator / Bastion 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 Rogue / N.O.V.A. with a 94.8% win rate. Scout your lobby at stage 2-1 and 3-2 to decide. Check the Pivot Suggestions section above for 3 alternative compositions.