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:146,829 ranked games
Tier:PLATINUM
Last Updated:
This comp has Very Low contested risk and is almost never contested and very easy to collect. The most contested units are Pantheon, Nilah, Sylas due to their popularity and high cost. You should have no trouble hitting these units.
4.10
Avg Placement
10.00%
First Place Rate
55.00%
Top 4 Rate
0.12%
Pick Rate
No Recommended Builds

Strategy Guide

  • Win Condition: 3-Cost Reroll - 3-star as your primary carryOlaf.
  • Reroll Targets: 3-star Olaf and Diana and Sylas and Rakan. Roll down at level 7 where 3-cost units have the highest appearance rate.
  • Economy: High Cost comp (108g 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 Economy augments (Rich Get Richer, Golden Egg), Reroll augments (Three's a Crowd, Pandora's Items), Scalescorn trait augments.
3-Cost Reroll
Low Contest
Flexible Start
Slam Items
Committed
Reroll Lvl 7
Braum and Lillia are 2-cost units with an optimal reroll level of 6. Sylas, Rakan, Olaf and Diana are 3-cost units with an optimal reroll level of 7. Pantheon and Nilah are 4-cost units with an optimal reroll level of 10.
    • Braum
      Braum
    • Lillia
      Lillia
    Gold cost icon2 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 6

    • Sylas
      Sylas
    • Rakan
      Rakan
    • Olaf
      Olaf
    • Diana
      Diana
    Gold cost icon3 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 7

    • Pantheon
      Pantheon
    • Nilah
      Nilah
    Gold cost icon4 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 10

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 Braum, Lillia, Diana, Olaf, Rakan, Sylas, Nilah, Pantheon 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: Olaf, Diana, Rakan, Sylas (over 25% pick rate at 3-star). Nilah has the highest 2-star win rate at 71.4%.
Champion
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Win Rate: 52.9%
Pick Rate: 85.0%
Win Rate: 66.7%
Pick Rate: 15.0%
Win Rate: 0.0%
Pick Rate: 5.0%
Win Rate: 58.8%
Pick Rate: 85.0%
Win Rate: 50.0%
Pick Rate: 10.0%
-
Win Rate: 40.0%
Pick Rate: 25.0%
Win Rate: 60.0%
Pick Rate: 75.0%
-
Win Rate: 0.0%
Pick Rate: 25.0%
Win Rate: 73.3%
Pick Rate: 75.0%
-
Win Rate: 46.2%
Pick Rate: 65.0%
Win Rate: 71.4%
Pick Rate: 35.0%
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Win Rate: 45.5%
Pick Rate: 55.0%
Win Rate: 66.7%
Pick Rate: 45.0%
Win Rate: 0.0%
Pick Rate: 25.0%
Win Rate: 71.4%
Pick Rate: 70.0%
Win Rate: 100.0%
Pick Rate: 5.0%
Win Rate: 60.0%
Pick Rate: 25.0%
Win Rate: 53.3%
Pick Rate: 75.0%
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Top 5 items by win rate for each champion. Braum's best item is Steadfast Heart with a 70.6% win rate. Lillia's best item is Bloodthirster with a 77.4% win rate. Diana's best item is Striker's Flail with a 75.8% win rate. Olaf's best item is Sterak's Gage with a 63.7% win rate. Rakan's best item is Thief's Gloves with a 72.5% win rate. Sylas's best item is Ionic Spark with a 75.5% win rate. Nilah's best item is Giant Slayer with a 70.7% win rate. Pantheon's best item is Dragon's Claw with a 77.4% win rate. Items with low pick rates are excluded.

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 ~114 avg damage per game.

DurabilityVery Durable

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

Power SpikeMid-Late

Whispers / Scalescorn / Assassin / Bruiser / Guardian / Warrior usually peaks in stages 5-6, balancing mid-game power with late-game potential. Games typically end around round 33.

Detailed Analysis

Whispers / Scalescorn / Assassin / Bruiser / Guardian / Warrior is classified as a Late Game Tank composition in TFT Patch 16.6. With a 55.0% win rate and 4.10 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 Whispers / Scalescorn / Assassin / Bruiser / Guardian / Warrior. This guide breaks down the optimal play pattern for each stage of the game.

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

Focus on building economy while collecting Olaf and Diana and Sylas and Rakan copies. Play your strongest board with any 2-star units you hit naturally. Look for Braum and Lillia 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 Olaf 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 Olaf. Once you 3-star your primary carry, stop rolling and begin leveling. If resources allow, continue rolling for 3-star Diana and Sylas and Rakan. 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
144gTotal 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 Olaf and Diana and Sylas and Rakan copies. Play your strongest board with any 2-star units you hit naturally. Look for Braum and Lillia 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 Olaf 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 Olaf. Once you 3-star your primary carry, stop rolling and begin leveling. If resources allow, continue rolling for 3-star Diana and Sylas and Rakan. 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

This shows which units survive fights long enough to deal damage to the enemy player in Whispers / Scalescorn / Assassin / Bruiser / Guardian / Warrior. 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
NilahContributor
13.2%
#2
SylasContributor
12.9%
#3
DianaContributor
12.8%
#4
PantheonContributor
12.3%
#5
RakanContributor
12.3%
#6
BraumContributor
12.2%
#7
LilliaContributor
12.2%
#8
OlafContributor
12.1%

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:: Nilah contributes 13.2% of total player damage. This unit reliably survives to deal player damage, though other units also contribute meaningfully.

Other Key Survivors:: Sylas (12.9%), Diana (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 Whispers / Scalescorn / Assassin / Bruiser / Guardian / Warrior

Whispers / Scalescorn / Assassin / Bruiser / Guardian / Warrior is a PLATINUM tier composition in TFT Set 16 with a 55.0% win rate and 4.10 average placement. This comp focuses on the Scalescorn trait.

Strengths

  • High 55.0% win rate makes this a top-tier composition
  • Good 4.10 average placement indicates viability
  • Olaf and Diana and Sylas and Rakan 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

1
Economy Strategy

Focus on 3-starring Olaf for a 73.3% win rate power spike.

2
Itemization

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

3
Positioning

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

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S Whispers / Scalescorn / Assassin / Bruiser / Guardian / Warrior TFT Comp - Frequently Asked Questions

What traits does this comp use?

This composition uses the following traits: Whispers, Scalescorn, Assassin, Bruiser, Guardian, Warrior. The primary trait is Scalescorn, which is active on 4 units.

What are the carries of this TFT Comp?

The primary carries for this composition are Olaf (3-Star Win Rate: 73.3%, Pick Rate: 75.0%), Diana (3-Star Win Rate: 60.0%, Pick Rate: 75.0%), Sylas (3-Star Win Rate: 66.7%, Pick Rate: 45.0%), Rakan (3-Star Win Rate: 71.4%, Pick Rate: 35.0%).

What is the best positioning for this composition?

Place your carries in the backline and your tanks like Pantheon and Sylas 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 55.00% and an average placement of 4.10, making it a strong contender in the current meta.

What item builds does Whispers / Scalescorn / Assassin / Bruiser / Guardian / Warrior use?

There are currently no specific item builds recommended for Whispers / Scalescorn / Assassin / Bruiser / Guardian / Warrior. Focus on building your key carries with high win rate items shown in the Top Items section.

Is Whispers / Scalescorn / Assassin / Bruiser / Guardian / Warrior contested in TFT Set 16?

Whispers / Scalescorn / Assassin / Bruiser / Guardian / Warrior 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 Whispers / Scalescorn / Assassin / Bruiser / Guardian / Warrior?

The win condition for Whispers / Scalescorn / Assassin / Bruiser / Guardian / Warrior is "3-Cost Reroll". This is a reroll composition that focuses on 3-starring Olaf and Diana and Sylas and Rakan as the primary carrys. Focus on 3-starring Olaf which has a 73.3% win rate when upgraded.

Should I reroll or level with Whispers / Scalescorn / Assassin / Bruiser / Guardian / Warrior?

Yes, Whispers / Scalescorn / Assassin / Bruiser / Guardian / Warrior 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 Olaf (73.3% win rate at 3-star) and Diana (60.0% win rate at 3-star) and Sylas (66.7% win rate at 3-star) and Rakan (71.4% 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 Whispers / Scalescorn / Assassin / Bruiser / Guardian / Warrior cost to build?

Whispers / Scalescorn / Assassin / Bruiser / Guardian / Warrior is a high cost composition requiring approximately 144 gold investment to complete. Prioritize economy early, maintain 50+ gold interest, and avoid rolling until you have a strong economic foundation.