Xayah TFT champion portrait - Set 18
Avg Place
4.73
1st Place
28.7%
Top 4
45.5%

XayahTFT Stats

Set 18
Set18
Matches500,000
TierAll Tiers
RankAll Ranks
Last UpdatedSep 11, 2026 UTC
MethodologyData Methodology
AuthorDakota Chinnick
Gain Attack Speed for the next attacks. These attacks are replaced with feathers that deal %i:scaleAD% physical damage and reduce Armor by %i:scaleAP%.
Severe Contested Risk
Xayah has a Very High contested risk with a 17.71% pick rate. This 1-cost unit is extremely likely to be contested, meaning multiple players in your lobby may be looking to pick it up. Popular comps using Xayah include Defender/Elderwood, Brawler/Defender.
Primary Carry
This unit is typically played as a primary damage dealer

In 100% of team compositions, Xayah is itemized as the primary carry. Best carry items include Red Buff, Giant Slayer and Last Whisper. As a 1-cost unit, Xayah is easy to 3-star for a powerful early/mid-game carry.

Strategy Guide

Carry
Highly Contested
Prioritize BiS
Flexible
Roll Lvl 5
1-Cost
Below Avg
Role
Xayah is played as a primary carry in 100% of comps. Prioritize offensive items on this unit.
Leveling
Consider 3-starring Xayah by slow rolling at level 5 where 1-cost units have the highest appearance rate.
Items
Best-in-slot build is Deathblade, Guinsoo's Rageblade, Red Buff with a 61.3% top 4 rate (+15.9% vs base win rate).
Best Comps
Top performing comps: Defender/Fae (95.4%), Defender/Elderwood (94.7%).
Contest Warning
Xayah has a highly contested risk. Scout early and be ready to pivot if multiple players contest.
Flexibility
Xayah is a flexible unit that fits into 12+ distinct team compositions. This makes it a safe early pickup since you can pivot to multiple builds depending on what you hit.
Traits
Xayah activates Fae, Elderwood, Rapidfire. Look for units that share these traits for synergy bonuses.

Xayah performance analysis shows exceptional popularity (83th percentile) and below average win rate (14th percentile). Xayah's six key metrics: win rate (14th percentile), popularity (83th percentile), average placement (14th percentile), player damage (0th percentile), game length (0th percentile), and 3-star power (0th percentile).

When to Play Xayah

Xayah is a 1-cost champion in TFT Set 18 with a 45.5% win rate and 4.73 average placement. Xayah has a 17.7% pick rate in ranked games.

Strengths

  • Popular meta pick with 17.7% play rate
  • Low 1-cost unit is easy to 3-star for power spikes
  • Flexible unit that fits multiple team compositions

Weaknesses

  • Below average 45.5% win rate requires optimal conditions
  • Low-cost unit falls off without 3-star upgrade

Strategic Tips

1

Economy Strategy

Consider 3-starring Xayah if given early pairs.

2

Itemization

Xayah works best with proper items - check the Build tab for optimal item recommendations.

3

Team Synergy

Top builds pair Xayah with synergistic traits for maximum effectiveness.

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Xayah Set 18 Stats - Frequently Asked Questions

Is Xayah good in TFT Set 18?

Xayah is currently a C-tier champion with a 45.48% win rate and 4.73 average placement in TFT Set 18. This makes Xayah a situational pick that ranks 11th among 14 1-cost champions. Xayah activates the Fae, Elderwood and Rapidfire traits, providing valuable synergies for your team composition.

What are the best items for Xayah in TFT?

The best items for Xayah in TFT Set 18 are Red Buff (56.3% win rate), Giant Slayer (52.6% win rate) and Last Whisper (50.3% win rate). The optimal best-in-slot (BiS) build is Deathblade, Guinsoo's Rageblade and Red Buff, achieving a 61.3% top 4 rate. Visit the Xayah Build page for more item combinations and win rates.

What comps use Xayah in TFT Set 18?

The best team compositions featuring Xayah in TFT Set 18 are Defender/Fae (95.4% win rate), Defender/Elderwood (94.7% win rate) and Defender/Elderwood (89.8% win rate). Xayah is a flexible unit that fits into 12+ distinct compositions, making it a safe early pickup. See all compositions on the Xayah Comps page.

Is Xayah a carry or support in TFT?

Xayah is primarily played as a carry in TFT Set 18. As a 1-cost carry, you should prioritize giving Xayah your best items, ideally Deathblade, Guinsoo's Rageblade and Red Buff. Consider 3-starring Xayah by slow rolling at level 5 for maximum damage output.

When should I roll for Xayah in TFT?

Xayah has the highest shop odds at level 1 with a 35.71% chance to appear in each shop slot. As a 1-cost unit, consider slow rolling at level 5 if you want to 3-star Xayah.

What traits does Xayah have in TFT Set 18?

Xayah has the Fae, Elderwood and Rapidfire traits in TFT Set 18. These traits provide multiple synergy options when building your team composition. Check the Xayah Traits page to see which trait combinations have the highest win rates.

How does Xayah compare to other 1-cost units?

Xayah ranks 11th out of 14 1-cost champions in win rate (45.48%) in TFT Set 18. With a 17.71% pick rate and 4.73 average placement, Xayah is a situational 1-cost option. Similar 1-cost alternatives include Veigar, Rakan and Karma.

Is Xayah contested in TFT Set 18?

Xayah has a high pick rate of 17.71%, making it a heavily contested unit in TFT Set 18. Scout your lobby early to see if other players are going for Xayah, and be prepared to pivot if multiple players are competing for the same units.

See Also

Xayah BuildXayah CompsTFT ChampionsTFT CompsTFT Items