Archived Comp: This comp is from a prior TFT set, kept here for when older sets get brought back in set revivals.
Set:16
Sample Size:461,978 ranked games
Tier:All
Last Updated:
This comp has Very Low contested risk and is almost never contested and very easy to collect. The most contested units are Sohm, Nilah, Seraphine due to their popularity and high cost. You should have no trouble hitting these units.
4.49
Avg Placement
7.25%
First Place Rate
55.07%
Top 4 Rate
0.14%
Pick Rate
No Recommended Builds

Strategy Guide

  • Win Condition: Vertical Lagoon - maximize Lagoon trait for synergy bonuses.
  • Economy: Medium Cost comp (72g investment). Play strongest board, pivot based on items and units hit.
  • Items: No specific BiS items required - slam components for tempo.
  • Augment Synergies: Look for AP damage augments, Lagoon trait augments.
Vertical Lagoon
Low Contest
Flexible Start
Slam Items
Committed

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 Malphite, Taliyah, Zac, Seraphine, Sylas, Zeri, Nilah, Sohm 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. Sohm has the highest 2-star win rate at 68.0%.
Champion
Win Rate: 0.0%
Pick Rate: 4.3%
Win Rate: 51.7%
Pick Rate: 84.1%
Win Rate: 100.0%
Pick Rate: 11.6%
Win Rate: 0.0%
Pick Rate: 8.7%
Win Rate: 58.9%
Pick Rate: 81.2%
Win Rate: 71.4%
Pick Rate: 10.1%
Win Rate: 0.0%
Pick Rate: 4.3%
Win Rate: 54.1%
Pick Rate: 88.4%
Win Rate: 100.0%
Pick Rate: 7.2%
Win Rate: 25.0%
Pick Rate: 5.8%
Win Rate: 54.2%
Pick Rate: 85.5%
Win Rate: 83.3%
Pick Rate: 8.7%
Win Rate: 15.4%
Pick Rate: 18.8%
Win Rate: 63.6%
Pick Rate: 79.7%
Win Rate: 100.0%
Pick Rate: 1.4%
Win Rate: 50.0%
Pick Rate: 11.6%
Win Rate: 46.9%
Pick Rate: 71.0%
Win Rate: 91.7%
Pick Rate: 17.4%
Win Rate: 9.1%
Pick Rate: 15.9%
Win Rate: 61.1%
Pick Rate: 78.3%
Win Rate: 100.0%
Pick Rate: 5.8%
Win Rate: 6.3%
Pick Rate: 23.2%
Win Rate: 68.0%
Pick Rate: 72.5%
Win Rate: 100.0%
Pick Rate: 4.3%
Top 5 items by win rate for each champion. Malphite's best item is Ionic Spark with a 60.9% win rate. Taliyah's best item is Giant Slayer with a 68.5% win rate. Zac's best item is Protector's Vow with a 64.6% win rate. Seraphine's best item is Thief's Gloves with a 70.8% win rate. Sylas's best item is Protector's Vow with a 71.0% win rate. Zeri's best item is Last Whisper with a 64.4% win rate. Nilah's best item is Edge of Night with a 64.9% win rate. Sohm's best item is Nashor's Tooth with a 58.5% win rate. Items with low pick rates are excluded.
If contested, consider pivoting to Bruiser / Dragon (7 shared units, 4.36 avg place).

Playstyle Analysis

Playstyle ArchetypeLate Game Tank

This composition focuses on survivability and scaling, aiming to outlast opponents in extended fights during the late game.

AggressionVery Defensive

This composition prioritizes survival and scaling over early aggression. Deals ~103 avg damage per game.

DurabilityVery Durable

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

Power SpikeMid-Late

Bruiser / Mage / Dragon / Lagoon usually peaks in stages 5-6, balancing mid-game power with late-game potential. Games typically end around round 32.

Detailed Analysis

Bruiser / Mage / Dragon / Lagoon is classified as a Late Game Tank composition in TFT Patch 16.5. With a 55.1% win rate and 4.49 average placement, this comp is among the strongest options in the current meta.

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: Focus on economy and leveling to reach your power spike, even if it means taking some early losses.

Stage-by-Stage Guide

Understanding when to level, roll, and transition is crucial for maximizing your success with Bruiser / Mage / Dragon / Lagoon. 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. Malphite and Taliyah 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: Malphite, Taliyah, Zac.

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 Seraphine, Sylas, Zeri. At Stage 4-5 or 5-1, push to level 8 and roll for 2-star Nilah and Sohm. 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, add any 5-cost units that synergize with your composition.Scout the remaining players and adjust positioning to counter their carries.

Economy Summary
72gTotal 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. Malphite and Taliyah 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: Malphite, Taliyah, Zac.

Stage 4: Power Spike

At Stage 4-1, level to 7 and roll for your core 2-stars. Look for Seraphine, Sylas, Zeri. At Stage 4-5 or 5-1, push to level 8 and roll for 2-star Nilah and Sohm. 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, add any 5-cost units that synergize with your composition.Scout the remaining players and adjust positioning to counter their carries.

Player Damage Analysis

This shows which units survive fights long enough to deal damage to the enemy player in Bruiser / Mage / Dragon / Lagoon. Units that stay alive longer contribute more player damage — so this reflects both damage output and survivability, helping you identify which units to protect and prioritize.

Damage ProfileSpread Damage

Multiple units survive and contribute player damage. This makes the comp resilient — losing one unit doesn't cripple your damage.

#1
SylasContributor
13.7%
#2
NilahContributor
13.7%
#3
SeraphineContributor
12.7%
#4
SohmContributor
12.7%
#5
TaliyahContributor
12.0%
#6
MalphiteContributor
11.9%
#7
ZacContributor
11.9%
#8
ZeriContributor
11.4%

Key Takeaways

1
Resilient comp — damage is spread, so losing one unit won't cripple you
2
Flexible positioning — focus on overall board survival rather than protecting one unit
Full Damage Breakdown

Top Survivor:: Sylas contributes 13.7% of total player damage. This unit reliably survives to deal player damage, though other units also contribute meaningfully.

Other Key Survivors:: Nilah (13.7%), Seraphine (12.7%). 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 Bruiser / Mage / Dragon / Lagoon

Bruiser / Mage / Dragon / Lagoon is a All tier composition in TFT Set 16 with a 55.1% win rate and 4.49 average placement. This comp focuses on the Lagoon trait.

Strengths

  • High 55.1% win rate makes this a top-tier composition
  • Strong trait synergies across multiple activated traits
  • Balanced composition with clear win conditions

Weaknesses

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

Strategic Tips

1
Economy Strategy

Level efficiently to find your key carries at higher levels.

2
Itemization

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

3
Positioning

Place Sylas and Zac in the frontline to protect carries in the backline. Use the positioning board above as a guide.

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A Bruiser / Mage / Dragon / Lagoon TFT Comp - Frequently Asked Questions

What traits does this comp use?

This composition uses the following traits: Bruiser, Mage, Dragon, Lagoon. The primary trait is Lagoon, which is active on 7 units.

What are the carries of this TFT Comp?

The primary carries for this composition are .

What is the best positioning for this composition?

Place your carries in the backline and your tanks like Sylas and Zac 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 55.07% and an average placement of 4.49, making it a strong contender in the current meta.

What item builds does Bruiser / Mage / Dragon / Lagoon use?

There are currently no specific item builds recommended for Bruiser / Mage / Dragon / Lagoon. Focus on building your key carries with high win rate items shown in the Top Items section.

Is Bruiser / Mage / Dragon / Lagoon contested in TFT Set 16?

Bruiser / Mage / Dragon / Lagoon 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 Bruiser / Mage / Dragon / Lagoon?

The win condition for Bruiser / Mage / Dragon / Lagoon is "Vertical Lagoon". This composition focuses on maximizing the Lagoon trait with 7 units, providing strong synergy bonuses. Position your carries safely and itemize them properly for maximum damage output.

Should I reroll or level with Bruiser / Mage / Dragon / Lagoon?

No, Bruiser / Mage / Dragon / Lagoon 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 Bruiser / Mage / Dragon / Lagoon cost to build?

Bruiser / Mage / Dragon / Lagoon is a medium cost composition requiring approximately 72 gold investment to complete. Balance your economy between leveling and rolling. Maintain interest thresholds while staying healthy on HP.

What are the best pivot options for Bruiser / Mage / Dragon / Lagoon?

Bruiser / Mage / Dragon / Lagoon is committed composition with few pivot options - decide early if contested. The best pivot options share key units like Sohm and Nilah. If you're contested, look at similar compositions that use these same champions with different supporting units.

When should I pivot away from Bruiser / Mage / Dragon / Lagoon?

You should consider pivoting away from Bruiser / Mage / Dragon / Lagoon 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 Bruiser / Dragon with a 53.7% win rate. Scout your lobby at stage 2-1 and 3-2 to decide. Check the Pivot Suggestions section above for 1 alternative compositions.