Rek'SaiTFT Comps
Brawler
Blackthorn
1 CostThe best Rek'Sai team comp features Blackthorn , Brawler , Defender , Greenfather , Spellweaver , and Sprykin with a 94.97% win rate. The most popular Rek'Sai comp uses Blackthorn , Brawler , Defender , Spellweaver , and Sprykin and is picked 0.89% of the time in TFT Set 18.
Explore the best TFT team compositions featuring Rek'Sai as a core unit in your lineup. Our analysis covers 5 viable team comps that include Rek'Sai, with an average win rate of 67.95% across all compositions. The top performing Rek'Sai comp achieves an impressive 79.26% win rate, built around Blackthorn, Brawler, Defender traits, while alternative builds leverage Monolith, Blackthorn. This comprehensive table shows every competitive team composition using Rek'Sai, sorted by win rate to help you find the strongest builds for climbing ranked. Each composition displays the complete champion lineup, optimal item builds for carry units, all active traits with breakpoints, and detailed performance statistics including average placement, win rate, first place rate, and pick rate. Toggle between 8 and 9 champion compositions using the filters above to match your preferred board state.
Avg Place 3.12 | Top 4 79.26% | First Place 16.89% | High Contested Risk | |||
Avg Place 3.75 | Top 4 66.52% | First Place 8.41% | Moderate Contested Risk | |||
Avg Place 3.77 | Top 4 66.26% | First Place 10.30% | Moderate Contested Risk | |||
Avg Place 4.01 | Top 4 63.93% | First Place 6.29% | Moderate Contested Risk | |||
Avg Place 3.75 | Top 4 63.79% | First Place 10.89% | Moderate Contested Risk | |||
Rek'Sai Comp Trait Synergies in TFT Set 18
Blackthorn
Brawler
Defender
Spellweaver
Sprykin
MonolithPrimary Synergies
Rek'Sai excels in compositions that leverage Blackthorn, Brawler, Defender synergies. The Blackthorn trait appears in 100% of Rek'Sai comps with a 72.3% average win rate. Building around these core traits provides consistent performance and flexible itemization options throughout the game.
Supporting Traits
Supporting traits like Spellweaver, Sprykin, Monolith complement Rek'Sai comps by providing additional utility and stat bonuses. These secondary synergies often activate naturally when building your core composition, adding defensive or offensive capabilities without requiring dedicated slots.
How to Play the Best Rek'Sai Comp
Stage 2-3Early Game
In this Blackthorn/Brawler/Defender comp, Rek'Sai is available early. Start your game by picking up Kobuko, Veigar, Teemo. These 1-2 cost units form the foundation of this 79.3% win rate composition, providing early trait activations and board stability. Focus on building economy while collecting these pieces.
Stage 3-4Mid Game
Transition your board around Stage 3-4 by adding Rammus, Fiddlesticks. These 3-cost units are crucial for this composition's power spike and help complete key trait breakpoints. Level to 6-7 and stabilize your board.
Stage 4-5Late Game
Complete this Blackthorn/Brawler/Defender composition with Sett, Gnar in the late game. These high-cost units are essential for the comp's 79.3% win rate. Level to 8-9 and prioritize 2-starring your carries.
ItemsBest in Slot Items for This Rek'Sai Comp
For optimal Rek'Sai itemization in this Blackthorn/Brawler/Defender comp, prioritize equipping Veigar with Flora Fatalis Emblem, Blue Buff, Jeweled Gauntlet. Secondary item holders include Teemo (Morellonomicon, Spear of Shojin, Void Staff); Gnar (Thief's Gloves); Rek'Sai (Gargoyle Stoneplate, Gargoyle Stoneplate, Warmogs Armor); Sett (Thief's Gloves); Rammus (Thief's Gloves); Fiddlesticks (Thief's Gloves); Kobuko (Adaptive Helm, Gargoyle Stoneplate, Spirit Visage). Focus on collecting the right components during carousel rounds and PvE stages to complete these Best in Slot (BiS) items for maximum damage output and survivability.
PriorityTop Components to Look for on Carousel
When playing this Rek'Sai Blackthorn/Brawler/Defender comp, prioritize Sparring Gloves, Tear Of The Goddess, Giant's Belt, Negatron Cloak during carousel rounds and PvE stages. Sparring Gloves is the most valuable component, appearing in 9 of the core items for this composition. Early carousel priority should focus on these key components to ensure you can complete your carry items by mid-game. If contested, look for completed items or flexible components that can pivot into multiple BiS options.
Pivot Suggestions
When playing Rek'Sai in TFT Set 18, the Blackthorn/Brawler/Defender composition with a 79.3% win rate is often the strongest choice. However, in competitive lobbies, other players may contest key units, making it difficult to 2-star your carries. Knowing when and how to pivot to alternative Rek'Sai team comps is essential for maintaining a top 4 placement. Below are the best pivot compositions that share core units with the optimal Rek'Sai build, allowing for a smooth transition without sacrificing too much board strength.
Pivot Option 1: Blackthorn/Brawler/Defender
This Blackthorn/Brawler/Defender composition shares 75% of its units with the best Rek'Sai comp, achieving a 66.3% win rate. You'll need to sell Gnar, Sett from your board and replace them with Morgana, Tristana. This pivot can be executed smoothly at any stage since you retain most of your board. This flexibility makes it an excellent backup plan when Rek'Sai's primary composition is heavily contested in your lobby.
Pivot Option 2: Blackthorn/Brawler/Defender
This Blackthorn/Brawler/Defender composition shares 88% of its units with the best Rek'Sai comp, achieving a 63.9% win rate. You'll need to sell Gnar from your board and replace them with Tristana. This pivot can be executed smoothly at any stage since you retain most of your board. This flexibility makes it an excellent backup plan when Rek'Sai's primary composition is heavily contested in your lobby.
Pivot Option 3: Blackthorn/Brawler/Defender
This Blackthorn/Brawler/Defender composition shares 88% of its units with the best Rek'Sai comp, achieving a 63.8% win rate. You'll need to sell Sett from your board and replace them with Tristana. This pivot can be executed smoothly at any stage since you retain most of your board. This flexibility makes it an excellent backup plan when Rek'Sai's primary composition is heavily contested in your lobby.
When to Pivot Your Rek'Sai TFT Comp
Recognizing when to pivot is just as important as knowing what to pivot to. Scout your lobby early and often - if you see 2 or more players building the same Rek'Sai composition, consider transitioning to one of these alternative builds. The best time to pivot is typically during Stage 3-4, before you've fully committed your gold and items to the contested build. Remember that a completed pivot comp with 2-star units will almost always outperform a contested comp stuck at 1-star. Use these Rek'Sai pivot strategies to adapt to your lobby and secure consistent top 4 finishes in TFT Set 18.
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Rek'Sai Set 18 Comps - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the highest win rate Rek'Sai team comp?
The highest win rate Rek'Sai team comp features Gnar, Ivern, Kobuko, Rammus, Rek'Sai, Sett, Teemo, Veigar, and Fiddlesticks with a 94.97% win rate. This comp utilizes the Blackthorn, Brawler, Defender, Greenfather, Spellweaver, and Sprykin traits and is picked 0.17% of the time.
Which Rek'Sai team comp is most popular?
The most popular Rek'Sai team comp uses Gnar, Kobuko, Rammus, Rek'Sai, Sett, Teemo, Veigar, and Fiddlesticks with a pick rate of 0.89%. This composition features the Blackthorn, Brawler, Defender, Spellweaver, and Sprykin traits and has a 79.26% win rate.
Which Rek'Sai TFT team comp has the highest first place rate?
The Rek'Sai comp with the highest first place rate includes Gnar, Ivern, Kobuko, Rammus, Rek'Sai, Sett, Teemo, Veigar, and Fiddlesticks and achieves first place 42.08% of the time. This comp uses the Blackthorn, Brawler, Defender, Greenfather, Spellweaver, and Sprykin traits and has a 94.97% overall win rate.
Which Rek'Sai comp has the best average placement?
The Rek'Sai comp with the best average placement features Gnar, Ivern, Kobuko, Rammus, Rek'Sai, Sett, Teemo, Veigar, and Fiddlesticks with an average placement of 0.00. This team comp utilizes the Blackthorn, Brawler, Defender, Greenfather, Spellweaver, and Sprykin traits and maintains a 94.97% win rate.
What are the most common TFT traits used in Rek'Sai TFT comps?
The most common traits found in Rek'Sai comps are Blackthorn, Brawler, Defender, Spellweaver, and Sprykin. These traits appear frequently across top-performing Rek'Sai team compositions and provide strong synergies with Rek'Sai's abilities and playstyle.