Set:17
Sample Size:364,187 ranked games
Tier:SILVER
Last Updated:
5.53
Avg Placement
5.26%
First Place Rate
21.05%
Top 4 Rate
0.08%
Pick Rate

This comp averages a 5.53 placement with a 21.1% top 4 rate and a 5.3% first place rate across 364,187 ranked games. A 0.1% pick rate makes this a less contested composition.

Replicator / Rogue / Brawler / Timebreaker / Vanguard builds: Cho'Gath with Bramble Vest, Dragon's Claw, Spirit Visage (100.00% WR, +78.95% difference); Kai'Sa with Blue Buff, Deathblade, Red Buff (100.00% WR, +78.95% difference); Lissandra with Jeweled Gauntlet, Jeweled Gauntlet, Giant Slayer (100.00% WR, +78.95% difference)
Cho'Gath
Cho'Gath
100.00%
Win Rate
+78.95%
Difference
Kai'Sa
Kai'Sa
100.00%
Win Rate
+78.95%
Difference
This comp has Very High contested risk and is highly contested and may be difficult to complete. The most contested units are Karma, Nunu & Willump, Riven due to their popularity and high cost. Consider having backup carries in mind.
Cho'Gath and Lissandra are 1-cost units with an optimal reroll level of 4. Mordekaiser and Pantheon are 2-cost units with an optimal reroll level of 6. Kai'Sa is a 3-cost unit with an optimal reroll level of 7. Karma, Nunu & Willump and Riven are 4-cost units with an optimal reroll level of 10.
    • Cho'Gath
      Cho'Gath
    • Lissandra
      Lissandra
    Gold cost icon1 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 4

    • Mordekaiser
      Mordekaiser
    • Pantheon
      Pantheon
    Gold cost icon2 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 6

    • Kai'Sa
      Kai'Sa
    Gold cost icon3 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 7

    • Karma
      Karma
    • Nunu & Willump
      Nunu & Willump
    • Riven
      Riven
    Gold cost icon4 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 10

Strategy Guide

3-Cost Reroll
Highly Contested
Flexible Start
Hold For BiS Items
Moderate Flexibility
Reroll Lvl 7
Win Condition
3-Cost Reroll - 3-star as your primary carry Kai'Sa.
Reroll Targets
3-star Kai'Sa. Roll down at level 7 where 3-cost units have the highest appearance rate.
Economy
Medium Cost comp (63g 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 +78.9% win rate - hold components.
Carousel Priority
Tear Of The Goddess and B.F. Sword.
Augment Synergies
Look for Reroll augments (Three's a Crowd, Pandora's Items), Dark Star trait augments.

This is the suggested positioning for the champions in this TFT team comp. Positioning is based on the roles of the units.

Upgrade priority guide showing win rates and pick rates for Cho'Gath, Lissandra, Mordekaiser, Pantheon, Kai'Sa, Karma, Nunu & Willump, Riven 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: Kai'Sa (over 25% pick rate at 3-star). Cho'Gath has the highest 2-star win rate at 25.0%.
Top 5 items by win rate for each champion. Cho'Gath's best item is Protector's Vow with a 55.1% win rate. Lissandra's best item is Morellonomicon with a 63.8% win rate. Mordekaiser's best item is Crownguard with a 68.6% win rate. Pantheon's best item is Bramble Vest with a 57.4% win rate. Kai'Sa's best item is Giant Slayer with a 56.1% win rate. Karma's best item is Nashor's Tooth with a 63.9% win rate. Nunu & Willump's best item is Ionic Spark with a 66.7% win rate. Riven's best item is Giant Slayer with a 65.2% win rate. Items with low pick rates are excluded.
If contested, consider pivoting to Dark Star / Voyager (5 shared units, 3.41 avg place), Party Animal / Dark Star (5 shared units, 3.53 avg place), and Dark Star / Voyager (5 shared units, 4.65 avg place).

Playstyle Analysis

Playstyle ArchetypeFortress

This composition prioritizes survivability above all else, aiming to outlast opponents through superior tankiness and sustain.

AggressionVery Defensive

This composition prioritizes survival and scaling over early aggression. Deals ~88 avg damage per game.

DurabilityVery Durable

Units in this comp are very durableunits survive significantly longer than average in fights.

Power SpikeMid Game

Replicator / Rogue / Brawler / Timebreaker / Vanguard reaches full power in stages 4-5, aiming to close out before opponents scale. Games typically end around round 31.

Detailed Analysis

Replicator / Rogue / Brawler / Timebreaker / Vanguard is classified as a Fortress composition in TFT Patch 16.9. With a 21.1% win rate and 5.53 average placement, this comp requires precise execution to succeed.

Damage Profile: This composition is very defensiveit prioritizes survival and scaling over early aggression. This defensive approach means you may lose some early fights, but you'll have more HP remaining when your comp comes online.

Game Phase Strategy: Balance your economy with board strength to stay healthy while scaling into your mid-game power spike.

Stage-by-Stage Guide

Understanding when to level, roll, and transition is crucial for maximizing your success with Replicator / Rogue / Brawler / Timebreaker / Vanguard. This guide breaks down the optimal play pattern for each stage of the game.

Stage 2Early Game
Build economy
Collect Kai'Sa copies
Play strongest board

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

Stage 3Transition
Level to 7 at 3-2
Start slow rolling
Commit or pivot decision

Stage 3 is your key decision point. If you've collected 5+ copies of Kai'Sa by Stage 3-2, commit to the reroll strategy. Level to 7 at Stage 3-2 and begin slow rolling. At level 7, 3-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 Kai'Sa. Once you 3-star your primary carry, stop rolling and begin leveling. 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
81gTotal Cost
HighInvestment
Lvl 7Reroll 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 Kai'Sa copies. Play your strongest board with any 2-star units you hit naturally. Look for Cho'Gath and Lissandra 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 Kai'Sa by Stage 3-2, commit to the reroll strategy. Level to 7 at Stage 3-2 and begin slow rolling. At level 7, 3-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 Kai'Sa. Once you 3-star your primary carry, stop rolling and begin leveling. 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
Lissandra
Lissandra Contributor
13.4%
#2
Karma
Karma Contributor
13.3%
#3
Mordekaiser
Mordekaiser Contributor
13.2%
#4
Nunu & Willump
Nunu & Willump Contributor
13.0%
#5
Riven
Riven Contributor
12.8%
#6
Kai'Sa
Kai'Sa Contributor
12.1%
#7
Cho'Gath
Cho'Gath Contributor
11.2%
#8
Pantheon
Pantheon Contributor
11.1%

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:: Lissandra contributes 13.4% of total player damage. This unit reliably survives to deal player damage, though other units also contribute meaningfully.

Other Key Survivors:: Karma (13.3%), Mordekaiser (13.2%). 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 Replicator / Rogue / Brawler / Timebreaker / Vanguard

Replicator / Rogue / Brawler / Timebreaker / Vanguard is a SILVER tier composition in TFT Set 17 with a 21.1% win rate and 5.53 average placement. This comp focuses on the Dark Star trait.

Strengths

  • Kai'Sa can be 3-starred for power spikes
  • Strong trait synergies across multiple activated traits
  • Balanced composition with clear win conditions

Weaknesses

  • Below average 21.1% win rate requires optimal execution
  • Higher 5.53 average placement indicates inconsistency

Strategic Tips

1

Economy Strategy

Focus on 3-starring Kai'Sa for a 40.0% 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 Mordekaiser in the frontline to protect carries in the backline. Use the positioning board above as a guide.

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F Replicator / Rogue / Brawler / Timebreaker / Vanguard TFT Comp - Frequently Asked Questions

What traits does this comp use?

This composition uses the following traits: Replicator, Rogue, Brawler, Timebreaker, Vanguard. The primary trait is Dark Star, which is active on 5 units.

What are the carries of this TFT Comp?

The primary carries for this composition are Kai'Sa (3-Star Win Rate: 40.0%, Pick Rate: 26.3%).

What is the best positioning for this composition?

Place your carries in the backline and your tanks like Nunu & Willump and Mordekaiser 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 21.05% and an average placement of 5.53, making it a strong contender in the current meta.

What item builds does Replicator / Rogue / Brawler / Timebreaker / Vanguard use?

Replicator / Rogue / Brawler / Timebreaker / Vanguard performs best with these item builds: Cho'Gath with Bramble Vest, Dragon's Claw, Spirit Visage (100.00% win rate, +78.95% difference from comp average); Kai'Sa with Blue Buff, Deathblade, Red Buff (100.00% win rate, +78.95% difference from comp average); Lissandra with Jeweled Gauntlet, Jeweled Gauntlet, Giant Slayer (100.00% win rate, +78.95% difference from comp average).

Is Replicator / Rogue / Brawler / Timebreaker / Vanguard contested in TFT Set 17?

Replicator / Rogue / Brawler / Timebreaker / Vanguard 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 Replicator / Rogue / Brawler / Timebreaker / Vanguard?

The win condition for Replicator / Rogue / Brawler / Timebreaker / Vanguard is "3-Cost Reroll". This is a reroll composition that focuses on 3-starring Kai'Sa as the primary carry. Focus on 3-starring Kai'Sa which has a 40.0% win rate when upgraded.

Should I reroll or level with Replicator / Rogue / Brawler / Timebreaker / Vanguard?

Yes, Replicator / Rogue / Brawler / Timebreaker / Vanguard is a reroll composition. You should slow roll at level 7 where 3-cost units have the highest appearance rate. Your primary reroll targets are Kai'Sa (40.0% 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 Replicator / Rogue / Brawler / Timebreaker / Vanguard cost to build?

Replicator / Rogue / Brawler / Timebreaker / Vanguard is a high cost composition requiring approximately 81 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 Replicator / Rogue / Brawler / Timebreaker / Vanguard?

Replicator / Rogue / Brawler / Timebreaker / Vanguard is moderately flexible with 3 pivot options available. The best pivot options share key units like Karma 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 Replicator / Rogue / Brawler / Timebreaker / Vanguard?

You should consider pivoting away from Replicator / Rogue / Brawler / Timebreaker / Vanguard 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 Dark Star / Voyager with a 72.5% win rate. Scout your lobby at stage 2-1 and 3-2 to decide. Check the Pivot Suggestions section above for 3 alternative compositions.