Space Groove / Bastion / Vanguard Comp

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Best Space Groove / Bastion / Vanguard comp featuring Teemo in TFT Set 17.

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Set:17
Sample Size:148,134 ranked games
Tier:All Tiers
Last Updated:
3.18
Avg Place
27.27%
First Place
90.91%
Top 4 Rate
0.05%
Pick Rate

This comp averages a 3.18 placement with a 90.9% top 4 rate and a 27.3% first place rate across 148,134 ranked games. A 0.1% pick rate makes this a less contested composition.

Bastion / Vanguard / Space Groove / Party Animal builds: Gwen with Quicksilver, Thief's Gloves, Warmog's Armor (100.00% WR, +9.09% difference); Ornn with Gargoyle Stoneplate, Sterak's Gage, Warmog's Armor (100.00% WR, +9.09% difference); Samira with Bloodthirster, Infinity Edge, Last Whisper (100.00% WR, +9.09% difference)
Gwen
Gwen
100.00%
Win Rate
+9.09%
Difference
Samira
Samira
100.00%
Win Rate
+9.09%
Difference
High Contested Risk
This comp has High contested risk and is often contested and may require backup plans. The most contested units are Blitzcrank, Nami, Samira due to their popularity and high cost. Consider having backup carries in mind.
Teemo and Nasus are 1-cost units with an optimal reroll level of 4. Gwen and Jax are 2-cost units with an optimal reroll level of 6. Samira and Ornn are 3-cost units with an optimal reroll level of 7. Nami is a 4-cost unit with an optimal reroll level of 10. Blitzcrank is a 5-cost unit with an optimal reroll level of 10.
    • Teemo
      Teemo
    • Nasus
      Nasus
    Gold cost icon1 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 4

    • Gwen
      Gwen
    • Jax
      Jax
    Gold cost icon2 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 6

    • Samira
      Samira
    • Ornn
      Ornn
    Gold cost icon3 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 7

    • Nami
      Nami
    Gold cost icon4 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 10

    • Blitzcrank
      Blitzcrank
    Gold cost icon5 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 Jax.
Reroll Targets
3-star Jax and Gwen and Ornn and Nasus and Samira. Roll down at level 5 where 1-cost units have the highest appearance rate.
Economy
Medium Cost comp (63g 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 +9.1% win rate - hold components.
Carousel Priority
Sparring Gloves and Giant's Belt.
Augment Synergies
Look for Reroll augments (Three's a Crowd, Pandora's Items), AD damage augments, Space Groove trait augments.
Upgrade priority guide showing win rates and pick rates for Nasus, Teemo, Gwen, Jax, Ornn, Samira, Nami, 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. Champions worth 3-starring in this comp: Nasus, Gwen, Jax, Ornn, Samira (over 25% pick rate at 3-star). Teemo has the highest 2-star win rate at 100.0%.
Top 5 items by win rate for each champion. Nasus's best item is Bramble Vest with a 100.0% win rate. Teemo's best item is Giant Slayer with a 100.0% win rate. Gwen's best item is Edge of Night with a 100.0% win rate. Jax's best item is Crownguard with a 100.0% win rate. Ornn's best item is Evenshroud with a 66.7% win rate. Samira's best item is Guinsoo's Rageblade with a 83.3% win rate. Nami's best item is Morellonomicon with a 100.0% win rate. Blitzcrank's best item is Hand Of Justice with a 100.0% 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 Bastion / Vanguard / Space Groove / Party Animal. 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 Gwen and Ornn and Nasus and Samira copies. Play your strongest board with any 2-star units you hit naturally. Look for Teemo and Nasus 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 Jax 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 Jax. Once you 3-star your primary carry, stop rolling and begin leveling. If resources allow, continue rolling for 3-star Gwen and Ornn and Nasus and Samira. 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. If you find Blitzcrank, add them for extra power. Scout remaining players and position to counter their carries.

Economy Summary
129gTotal 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 Jax and Gwen and Ornn and Nasus and Samira copies. Play your strongest board with any 2-star units you hit naturally. Look for Teemo and Nasus 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 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 Jax. Once you 3-star your primary carry, stop rolling and begin leveling. If resources allow, continue rolling for 3-star Gwen and Ornn and Nasus and Samira. 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. If you find Blitzcrank, add them for extra power. 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
Blitzcrank
Blitzcrank Contributor
14.9%
#2
Nami
Nami Contributor
12.9%
#3
Teemo
Teemo Contributor
12.4%
#4
Samira
Samira Contributor
12.4%
#5
Jax
Jax Contributor
12.3%
#6
Ornn
Ornn Contributor
11.8%
#7
Nasus
Nasus Contributor
11.7%
#8
Gwen
Gwen Contributor
11.6%

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:: Blitzcrank contributes 14.9% of total player damage. This unit reliably survives to deal player damage, though other units also contribute meaningfully.

Other Key Survivors:: Nami (12.9%), Teemo (12.4%). 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 Bastion / Vanguard / Space Groove / Party Animal

Bastion / Vanguard / Space Groove / Party Animal is a IRON tier composition in TFT Set 17 with a 90.9% win rate and 3.18 average placement. The primary carries are Teemo. This comp focuses on the Space Groove trait.

Strengths

  • High 90.9% win rate makes this a top-tier composition
  • Excellent 3.18 average placement for reliable top 4
  • Strong 27.3% first place rate for high-rolling games
  • Jax and Gwen and Ornn and Nasus and Samira 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 Jax for a 100.0% win rate power spike.

2

Itemization

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

3

Positioning

Place Ornn and Jax in the frontline to protect Teemo in the backline. Use the positioning board above as a guide.

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S Bastion / Vanguard / Space Groove / Party Animal TFT Comp - Frequently Asked Questions

What traits does this comp use?

This composition uses the following traits: Bastion, Vanguard, Space Groove, Party Animal. The primary trait is Space Groove, which is active on 7 units.

What are the carries of this TFT Comp?

The primary carries for this composition are Jax (3-Star Win Rate: 100.0%, Pick Rate: 27.3%), Gwen (3-Star Win Rate: 100.0%, Pick Rate: 27.3%), Ornn (3-Star Win Rate: 100.0%, Pick Rate: 27.3%), Nasus (3-Star Win Rate: 100.0%, Pick Rate: 27.3%), Samira (3-Star Win Rate: 100.0%, Pick Rate: 27.3%).

What is the best positioning for this composition?

Place your carries like Teemo in the backline and your tanks like Ornn and Jax 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 90.91% and an average placement of 3.18, making it a strong contender in the current meta.

What item builds does Bastion / Vanguard / Space Groove / Party Animal use?

Bastion / Vanguard / Space Groove / Party Animal performs best with these item builds: Gwen with Quicksilver, Thief's Gloves, Warmog's Armor (100.00% win rate, +9.09% difference from comp average); Ornn with Gargoyle Stoneplate, Sterak's Gage, Warmog's Armor (100.00% win rate, +9.09% difference from comp average); Samira with Bloodthirster, Infinity Edge, Last Whisper (100.00% win rate, +9.09% difference from comp average).

Is Bastion / Vanguard / Space Groove / Party Animal contested in TFT Set 17?

Bastion / Vanguard / Space Groove / Party Animal 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 Teemo without much competition.

What is the win condition for Bastion / Vanguard / Space Groove / Party Animal?

The win condition for Bastion / Vanguard / Space Groove / Party Animal is "2-Cost Reroll". This is a reroll composition that focuses on 3-starring Jax and Gwen and Ornn and Nasus and Samira as the primary carrys. Focus on 3-starring Jax which has a 100.0% win rate when upgraded.

Should I reroll or level with Bastion / Vanguard / Space Groove / Party Animal?

Yes, Bastion / Vanguard / Space Groove / Party Animal 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 Jax (100.0% win rate at 3-star) and Gwen (100.0% win rate at 3-star) and Ornn (100.0% win rate at 3-star) and Nasus (100.0% win rate at 3-star) and Samira (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 Bastion / Vanguard / Space Groove / Party Animal cost to build?

Bastion / Vanguard / Space Groove / Party Animal is a high cost composition requiring approximately 129 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 Bastion / Vanguard / Space Groove / Party Animal?

Bastion / Vanguard / Space Groove / Party Animal is moderately flexible with 3 pivot options available. The best pivot options share key units like Blitzcrank and Nami. If you're contested, look at similar compositions that use these same champions with different supporting units.

When should I pivot away from Bastion / Vanguard / Space Groove / Party Animal?

You should consider pivoting away from Bastion / Vanguard / Space Groove / Party Animal 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 Party Animal / Sniper with a 83.4% win rate. Scout your lobby at stage 2-1 and 3-2 to decide. Check the Pivot Suggestions section above for 3 alternative compositions.