Xayah TFT champion portrait - Set 18
Avg Place
4.74
1st Place
25.0%
Top 4
45.2%

XayahTFT Comps

Set 18
Set18
Matches500,000
TierAll Tiers
RankAll Ranks
Last UpdatedSep 5, 2026 UTC
MethodologyData Methodology

The best Xayah team comp features Defender , Elderwood , Fae , Rapidfire , Solar , Vanguard , Emerald Aspect , and Juggernaut with a 86.07% win rate. The most popular Xayah comp uses Defender , Elderwood , Fae , Rapidfire , Solar , Vanguard , and Juggernaut and is picked 0.44% of the time in TFT Set 18.

Explore the best TFT team compositions featuring Xayah as a core unit in your lineup. Our analysis covers 10 viable team comps that include Xayah, with an average win rate of 72.18% across all compositions. The top performing Xayah comp achieves an impressive 86.07% win rate, built around Defender, Elderwood, Fae traits, while alternative builds leverage Defender, Elderwood. This comprehensive table shows every competitive team composition using Xayah, 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.

AElderwood Kayle228 gamesPick Rate0.06%
Avg Place
2.47
Top 4
86.07%
First Place
29.75%
Severe Contested Risk
ARapidfire Kayle446 gamesPick Rate0.13%
Avg Place
2.57
Top 4
85.08%
First Place
33.86%
Severe Contested Risk
ARapidfire Kayle1,248 gamesPick Rate0.35%
Avg Place
2.75
Top 4
83.40%
First Place
30.19%
Severe Contested Risk
AElderwood Kayle265 gamesPick Rate0.07%
Avg Place
2.62
Top 4
83.32%
First Place
30.45%
High Contested Risk
SElderwood Kayle241 gamesPick Rate0.07%
Avg Place
2.51
Top 4
79.49%
First Place
42.83%
Severe Contested Risk
BElderwood Kayle1,542 gamesPick Rate0.44%
Avg Place
3.39
Top 4
67.63%
First Place
32.32%
High Contested Risk
BFae Tristana220 gamesPick Rate0.06%
Avg Place
3.52
Top 4
65.19%
First Place
17.41%
High Contested Risk
CElderwood Alune516 gamesPick Rate0.15%
Avg Place
4.04
Top 4
59.60%
First Place
9.47%
High Contested Risk
CElderwood Gnar263 gamesPick Rate0.07%
Avg Place
4.13
Top 4
56.35%
First Place
8.76%
Severe Contested Risk
CFae Tristana512 gamesPick Rate0.14%
Avg Place
4.25
Top 4
55.73%
First Place
9.92%
High Contested Risk
228 gamesPick Rate0.06%
2.47
Avg Place
86.07%
Top 4 Rate
29.75%
First Place
Severe Contested Risk
446 gamesPick Rate0.13%
2.57
Avg Place
85.08%
Top 4 Rate
33.86%
First Place
Severe Contested Risk
1,248 gamesPick Rate0.35%
2.75
Avg Place
83.40%
Top 4 Rate
30.19%
First Place
Severe Contested Risk
265 gamesPick Rate0.07%
2.62
Avg Place
83.32%
Top 4 Rate
30.45%
First Place
High Contested Risk
241 gamesPick Rate0.07%
2.51
Avg Place
79.49%
Top 4 Rate
42.83%
First Place
Severe Contested Risk
1,542 gamesPick Rate0.44%
3.39
Avg Place
67.63%
Top 4 Rate
32.32%
First Place
High Contested Risk
220 gamesPick Rate0.06%
3.52
Avg Place
65.19%
Top 4 Rate
17.41%
First Place
High Contested Risk
516 gamesPick Rate0.15%
4.04
Avg Place
59.60%
Top 4 Rate
9.47%
First Place
High Contested Risk
263 gamesPick Rate0.07%
4.13
Avg Place
56.35%
Top 4 Rate
8.76%
First Place
Severe Contested Risk
512 gamesPick Rate0.14%
4.25
Avg Place
55.73%
Top 4 Rate
9.92%
First Place
High Contested Risk

Xayah Comp Trait Synergies in TFT Set 18

DefenderDefender
100%72.2% WR
FaeFae
90%73.0% WR
ElderwoodElderwood
80%74.3% WR
JuggernautJuggernaut
80%74.4% WR
RapidfireRapidfire
70%75.3% WR
SolarSolar
60%77.4% WR

Primary Synergies

Xayah excels in compositions that leverage Defender, Fae, Elderwood synergies. The Defender trait appears in 100% of Xayah comps with a 72.2% average win rate. Building around these core traits provides consistent performance and flexible itemization options throughout the game.

Supporting Traits

Supporting traits like Juggernaut, Rapidfire, Solar complement Xayah 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 Xayah Comp

Stage 2-3Early Game

Leona
Leona
Ornn
Ornn
Rakan
Rakan
Kayle
Kayle
Sejuani
Sejuani

In this Defender/Elderwood/Fae comp, Xayah is available early. Start your game by picking up Leona, Ornn, Rakan, Kayle, Sejuani. These 1-2 cost units form the foundation of this 86.1% win rate composition, providing early trait activations and board stability. Focus on building economy while collecting these pieces.

Stage 3-4Mid Game

Hecarim
Hecarim

Transition your board around Stage 3-4 by adding Hecarim. 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

Taric
Taric

Complete this Defender/Elderwood/Fae composition with Taric in the late game. These high-cost units are essential for the comp's 86.1% win rate. Level to 8-9 and prioritize 2-starring your carries.

ItemsBest in Slot Items for This Xayah Comp

Rakan
Rakan
Thief's Gloves
Kayle
Kayle
Guinsoo's Rageblade
Jeweled Gauntlet
Rabadon's Deathcap
Leona
Leona
Thief's Gloves
Hecarim
Hecarim
Thief's Gloves
Sejuani
Sejuani
Thief's Gloves
Xayah
Xayah
Deathblade
Guinsoo's Rageblade
Red Buff
Ornn
Ornn
Gargoyle Stoneplate
Spirit Visage
Warmogs Armor
Taric
Taric
Bramble Vest
Crownguard
Steadfast Heart

For optimal Xayah itemization in this Defender/Elderwood/Fae comp, prioritize equipping Rakan with Thief's Gloves. Secondary item holders include Kayle (Guinsoo's Rageblade, Jeweled Gauntlet, Rabadon's Deathcap); Leona (Thief's Gloves); Hecarim (Thief's Gloves); Sejuani (Thief's Gloves); Xayah (Deathblade, Guinsoo's Rageblade, Red Buff); Ornn (Gargoyle Stoneplate, Spirit Visage, Warmogs Armor); Taric (Bramble Vest, Crownguard, Steadfast Heart). 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

Sparring Gloves
Sparring Gloves×10 items
Needlessly Large Rod
Needlessly Large Rod×6 items
Chain Vest
Chain Vest×5 items
Recurve Bow
Recurve Bow×4 items

When playing this Xayah Defender/Elderwood/Fae comp, prioritize Sparring Gloves, Needlessly Large Rod, Chain Vest, Recurve Bow during carousel rounds and PvE stages. Sparring Gloves is the most valuable component, appearing in 10 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 Xayah in TFT Set 18, the Defender/Elderwood/Fae composition with a 86.1% 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 Xayah team comps is essential for maintaining a top 4 placement. Below are the best pivot compositions that share core units with the optimal Xayah build, allowing for a smooth transition without sacrificing too much board strength.

Pivot Option 1: Defender/Elderwood/Fae

67.6% WR75% overlap
Keep these units
Kayle
Leona
Ornn
Rakan
Sejuani
Xayah
Sell these units
Hecarim
Taric
Add these units
Elise
LeBlanc

This Defender/Elderwood/Fae composition shares 75% of its units with the best Xayah comp, achieving a 67.6% win rate. You'll need to sell Hecarim, Taric from your board and replace them with Elise, LeBlanc. 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 Xayah's primary composition is heavily contested in your lobby.

Pivot Option 2: Defender/Elderwood/Fae

85.1% WR88% overlap
Keep these units
Hecarim
Kayle
Leona
Ornn
Rakan
Sejuani
Xayah
Sell these units
Taric
Add these units
Mama Beak

This Defender/Elderwood/Fae composition shares 88% of its units with the best Xayah comp, achieving a 85.1% win rate. You'll need to sell Taric from your board and replace them with Mama Beak. 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 Xayah's primary composition is heavily contested in your lobby.

Pivot Option 3: Defender/Elderwood/Fae

83.4% WR88% overlap
Keep these units
Hecarim
Kayle
Leona
Ornn
Rakan
Sejuani
Xayah
Sell these units
Taric
Add these units
Aphelios

This Defender/Elderwood/Fae composition shares 88% of its units with the best Xayah comp, achieving a 83.4% win rate. You'll need to sell Taric from your board and replace them with Aphelios. 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 Xayah's primary composition is heavily contested in your lobby.

When to Pivot Your Xayah 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 Xayah 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 Xayah pivot strategies to adapt to your lobby and secure consistent top 4 finishes in TFT Set 18.

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Xayah Set 18 Comps - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the highest win rate Xayah team comp?

The highest win rate Xayah team comp features Hecarim, Kayle, Leona, Ornn, Rakan, Sejuani, Xayah, and Taric with a 86.07% win rate. This comp utilizes the Defender, Elderwood, Fae, Rapidfire, Solar, Vanguard, Emerald Aspect, and Juggernaut traits and is picked 0.06% of the time.

Which Xayah team comp is most popular?

The most popular Xayah team comp uses Elise, Kayle, LeBlanc, Leona, Ornn, Rakan, Sejuani, and Xayah with a pick rate of 0.44%. This composition features the Defender, Elderwood, Fae, Rapidfire, Solar, Vanguard, and Juggernaut traits and has a 67.63% win rate.

Which Xayah TFT team comp has the highest first place rate?

The Xayah comp with the highest first place rate includes Hecarim, Kayle, LeBlanc, Leona, Ornn, Rakan, Sejuani, and Xayah and achieves first place 42.83% of the time. This comp uses the Defender, Elderwood, Fae, Rapidfire, Solar, Vanguard, and Juggernaut traits and has a 79.49% overall win rate.

Which Xayah comp has the best average placement?

The Xayah comp with the best average placement features Hecarim, Kayle, Leona, Ornn, Rakan, Sejuani, Xayah, and Taric with an average placement of 0.00. This team comp utilizes the Defender, Elderwood, Fae, Rapidfire, Solar, Vanguard, Emerald Aspect, and Juggernaut traits and maintains a 86.07% win rate.

What are the most common TFT traits used in Xayah TFT comps?

The most common traits found in Xayah comps are Defender, Fae, Elderwood, Rapidfire, and Vanguard. These traits appear frequently across top-performing Xayah team compositions and provide strong synergies with Xayah's abilities and playstyle.