Vanguard / Arbiter / Challenger Comp

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Best Vanguard / Arbiter / Challenger comp featuring Kindred in TFT Set 17.

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Set:17
Sample Size:676,359 ranked games
Tier:All Tiers
Last Updated:
2.91
Avg Place
0.00%
First Place
100.00%
Top 4 Rate
0.05%
Pick Rate

This comp averages a 2.91 placement with a 100.0% top 4 rate and a 0.0% first place rate across 676,359 ranked games. A 0.1% pick rate makes this a less contested composition.

Gun Goddess / Conduit / Vanguard / Arbiter / Challenger builds: Diana with Talisman Of Ascension, Bloodthirster, Guinsoo's Rageblade (100.00% WR, +0.00% difference); Illaoi with Bramble Vest, Dragon's Claw, Spirit Visage (100.00% WR, +0.00% difference); Leona with Adaptive Helm, Steadfast Heart, Evenshroud (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 Kindred, Nunu & Willump, Diana due to their popularity and high cost. Consider having backup carries in mind.
Leona is a 1-cost unit with an optimal reroll level of 4. Zoe and Mordekaiser are 2-cost units with an optimal reroll level of 6. Diana, Illaoi and Miss Fortune are 3-cost units with an optimal reroll level of 7. Kindred and Nunu & Willump are 4-cost units with an optimal reroll level of 10.
    • Leona
      Leona
    Gold cost icon1 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 4

    • Zoe
      Zoe
    • Mordekaiser
      Mordekaiser
    Gold cost icon2 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 6

    • Diana
      Diana
    • Illaoi
      Illaoi
    • Miss Fortune
      Miss Fortune
    Gold cost icon3 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 7

    • Kindred
      Kindred
    • 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 5
Win Condition
3-Cost Reroll - 3-star as your primary carry Diana.
Reroll Targets
3-star Diana and Leona and Zoe and Illaoi and Miss Fortune. Roll down at level 5 where 1-cost units have the highest appearance rate.
Economy
High Cost comp (102g 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), AD damage augments.
Upgrade priority guide showing win rates and pick rates for Leona, Mordekaiser, Zoe, Diana, Illaoi, Miss Fortune, Kindred, 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: Leona, Zoe, Diana, Illaoi, Miss Fortune (over 25% pick rate at 3-star). Leona has the highest 2-star win rate at 100.0%.
Top 5 items by win rate for each champion. Leona's best item is Sterak's Gage with a 52.9% win rate. Mordekaiser's best item is Bramble Vest with a 56.3% win rate. Zoe's best item is Morellonomicon with a 58.3% win rate. Diana's best item is Hand Of Justice with a 56.8% win rate. Illaoi's best item is Crownguard with a 64.5% win rate. Miss Fortune's best item is Spear of Shojin with a 57.7% win rate. Kindred's best item is Red Buff with a 69.3% win rate. Nunu & Willump's best item is Crownguard with a 61.3% 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 Gun Goddess / Conduit / Vanguard / Arbiter / Challenger. This guide breaks down the optimal play pattern for each stage of the game.

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

Focus on building economy while collecting Diana and Leona and Zoe and Illaoi and Miss Fortune copies. Play your strongest board with any 2-star units you hit naturally. Look for Leona and Zoe 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 Diana 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 Diana. Once you 3-star your primary carry, stop rolling and begin leveling. If resources allow, continue rolling for 3-star Leona and Zoe and Illaoi and Miss Fortune. 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
138gTotal 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 Diana and Leona and Zoe and Illaoi and Miss Fortune copies. Play your strongest board with any 2-star units you hit naturally. Look for Leona and Zoe 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 Diana 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 Diana. Once you 3-star your primary carry, stop rolling and begin leveling. If resources allow, continue rolling for 3-star Leona and Zoe and Illaoi and Miss Fortune. 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
Kindred
Kindred Contributor
13.4%
#2
Nunu & Willump
Nunu & Willump Contributor
12.9%
#3
Mordekaiser
Mordekaiser Contributor
12.8%
#4
Illaoi
Illaoi Contributor
12.6%
#5
Miss Fortune
Miss Fortune Contributor
12.2%
#6
Zoe
Zoe Contributor
12.2%
#7
Leona
Leona Contributor
12.0%
#8
Diana
Diana Contributor
11.9%

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

Other Key Survivors:: Nunu & Willump (12.9%), Mordekaiser (12.8%). 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 Gun Goddess / Conduit / Vanguard / Arbiter / Challenger

Gun Goddess / Conduit / Vanguard / Arbiter / Challenger is a PLATINUM tier composition in TFT Set 17 with a 100.0% win rate and 2.91 average placement. The primary carries are Kindred. This comp focuses on the Vanguard trait.

Strengths

  • High 100.0% win rate makes this a top-tier composition
  • Excellent 2.91 average placement for reliable top 4
  • Diana and Leona and Zoe and Illaoi and Miss Fortune can be 3-starred for power spikes
  • Strong trait synergies across multiple activated traits

Weaknesses

  • Requires specific items on carries to maximize potential
  • Can struggle if key units are contested

Strategic Tips

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Economy Strategy

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

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Itemization

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

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Positioning

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

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F Gun Goddess / Conduit / Vanguard / Arbiter / Challenger TFT Comp - Frequently Asked Questions

What traits does this comp use?

This composition uses the following traits: Gun Goddess, Conduit, Vanguard, Arbiter, Challenger. The primary trait is Vanguard, which is active on 4 units.

What are the carries of this TFT Comp?

The primary carries for this composition are Diana (3-Star Win Rate: 100.0%, Pick Rate: 81.8%), Leona (3-Star Win Rate: 100.0%, Pick Rate: 81.8%), Zoe (3-Star Win Rate: 100.0%, Pick Rate: 54.5%), Illaoi (3-Star Win Rate: 100.0%, Pick Rate: 36.4%), Miss Fortune (3-Star Win Rate: 100.0%, Pick Rate: 36.4%).

What is the best positioning for this composition?

Place your carries like Kindred in the backline and your tanks like Nunu & Willump and Illaoi 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 2.91, making it a strong contender in the current meta.

What item builds does Gun Goddess / Conduit / Vanguard / Arbiter / Challenger use?

Gun Goddess / Conduit / Vanguard / Arbiter / Challenger performs best with these item builds: Diana with Talisman Of Ascension, Bloodthirster, Guinsoo's Rageblade (100.00% win rate, +0.00% difference from comp average); Illaoi with Bramble Vest, Dragon's Claw, Spirit Visage (100.00% win rate, +0.00% difference from comp average); Leona with Adaptive Helm, Steadfast Heart, Evenshroud (100.00% win rate, +0.00% difference from comp average).

Is Gun Goddess / Conduit / Vanguard / Arbiter / Challenger contested in TFT Set 17?

Gun Goddess / Conduit / Vanguard / Arbiter / Challenger 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 Gun Goddess / Conduit / Vanguard / Arbiter / Challenger?

The win condition for Gun Goddess / Conduit / Vanguard / Arbiter / Challenger is "3-Cost Reroll". This is a reroll composition that focuses on 3-starring Diana and Leona and Zoe and Illaoi and Miss Fortune as the primary carrys. Focus on 3-starring Diana which has a 100.0% win rate when upgraded.

Should I reroll or level with Gun Goddess / Conduit / Vanguard / Arbiter / Challenger?

Yes, Gun Goddess / Conduit / Vanguard / Arbiter / Challenger 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 Diana (100.0% win rate at 3-star) and Leona (100.0% win rate at 3-star) and Zoe (100.0% win rate at 3-star) and Illaoi (100.0% win rate at 3-star) and Miss Fortune (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 Gun Goddess / Conduit / Vanguard / Arbiter / Challenger cost to build?

Gun Goddess / Conduit / Vanguard / Arbiter / Challenger is a high cost composition requiring approximately 138 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 Gun Goddess / Conduit / Vanguard / Arbiter / Challenger?

Gun Goddess / Conduit / Vanguard / Arbiter / Challenger is moderately flexible with 3 pivot options available. The best pivot options share key units like Kindred 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 Gun Goddess / Conduit / Vanguard / Arbiter / Challenger?

You should consider pivoting away from Gun Goddess / Conduit / Vanguard / Arbiter / Challenger 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 Arbiter / Party Animal with a 89.5% win rate. Scout your lobby at stage 2-1 and 3-2 to decide. Check the Pivot Suggestions section above for 3 alternative compositions.