Archived Champion: This champion is from TFT Set 16 and is no longer in the current set. Stats shown are from when this set was active.
Avg Place
5.17
1st Place
13.1%
Top 4
36.9%
Bruiser
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Explore the best TFT team compositions featuring Illaoi as a core unit in your lineup. Our analysis covers 4 viable team comps that include Illaoi, with an average win rate of 64.97% across all compositions. The top performing Illaoi comp achieves an impressive 73.46% win rate, built around Bruiser, Caretaker, Targon traits, while alternative builds leverage Bruiser, Caretaker. This comprehensive table shows every competitive team composition using Illaoi, 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 3.48 | Top 4 73.46% | First Place 11.58% | Low Contested Risk | |||
Games682 Gold value98 gold Avg exit round5-6 Avg game length33:56 Dmg to players109 Contested RiskLow Contested Risk Frontline & backlineFrontline  ★★★ ★★★ ★★★    ★★ ★★ Backline  ★★★    ★★★   Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout. Carry buildsApheliosUsed in 29.0% of this comp’s games Guinsoo's RagebladeInfinity EdgeKraken's Fury85.4% Top 43.13 Avg Place Bard Used in 14.1% of this comp’s games Archangel's StaffJeweled GauntletSpear of Shojin83.3% Top 43.19 Avg Place SionUsed in 5.7% of this comp’s games Bramble VestDragon's ClawSunfire Cape87.2% Top 42.79 Avg Place Star-up priority      | ||||||
Avg Place 3.55 | Top 4 70.00% | First Place 13.76% | Low Contested Risk | |||
Games1,970 Gold value98 gold Avg exit round5-6 Avg game length33:41 Dmg to players109 Contested RiskLow Contested Risk Frontline & backlineFrontline ★★★★★★★★★ ★★★★Backline ★★★ ★★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout. Carry buildsBard Used in 27.8% of this comp’s games Archangel's StaffJeweled GauntletSpear of Shojin76.1% Top 43.24 Avg Place SionUsed in 12.6% of this comp’s games Bramble VestDragon's ClawSunfire Cape74.2% Top 43.11 Avg Place ApheliosUsed in 9.1% of this comp’s games Guinsoo's RagebladeGiant SlayerKraken's Fury73.7% Top 43.35 Avg Place Star-up priority | ||||||
Avg Place 3.93 | Top 4 61.45% | First Place 10.34% | Low Contested Risk | |||
Games358 Gold value95 gold Avg exit round5-5 Avg game length33:12 Dmg to players105 Contested RiskLow Contested Risk Frontline & backlineFrontline ★★★★★★★★★★★★★Backline ★★★ ★★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout. Carry buildsBard Used in 10.9% of this comp’s games Archangel's StaffJeweled GauntletSpear of Shojin84.6% Top 43.13 Avg Place ApheliosUsed in 6.4% of this comp’s games DeathbladeGuinsoo's RagebladeKraken's Fury100.0% Top 43.00 Avg Place SionUsed in 5.0% of this comp’s games Bramble VestDragon's ClawSunfire Cape50.0% Top 43.89 Avg Place Star-up priority | ||||||
Avg Place 4.40 | Top 4 54.98% | First Place 8.84% | Low Contested Risk | |||
Games622 Gold value102 gold Avg exit round5-4 Avg game length32:11 Dmg to players92 Contested RiskLow Contested Risk Frontline & backlineFrontline ★★★★★★★★★ ★★★★★★Backline ★★★★★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout. Carry buildsBard Used in 16.2% of this comp’s games Archangel's StaffJeweled GauntletSpear of Shojin58.4% Top 44.13 Avg Place ApheliosUsed in 6.9% of this comp’s games DeathbladeGuinsoo's RagebladeKraken's Fury76.7% Top 44.05 Avg Place SionUsed in 5.1% of this comp’s games Bramble VestSunfire CapeSpirit Visage71.9% Top 43.47 Avg Place Star-up priority | ||||||
3.48
Avg Place73.46%
Top 4 Rate11.58%
First PlaceLow Contested Risk
Games682
Gold value98 gold
Avg exit round5-6
Avg game length33:56
Dmg to players109
Contested RiskLow Contested Risk
Frontline & backline
Frontline★★★Illaoi★★★Shen★★★Sion★★Dr. Mundo★★WukongVolibear
★★★★★★★★★★★★★Backline★★★Aphelios★★★Bard
★★★★★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout.
Carry builds
ApheliosUsed in 29.0% of this comp’s games
Guinsoo's RagebladeInfinity EdgeKraken's Fury85.4% Top 43.13 Avg Place
Bard Used in 14.1% of this comp’s games
Archangel's StaffJeweled GauntletSpear of Shojin83.3% Top 43.19 Avg Place
SionUsed in 5.7% of this comp’s games
Bramble VestDragon's ClawSunfire Cape87.2% Top 42.79 Avg Place
Star-up priority
3.55
Avg Place70.00%
Top 4 Rate13.76%
First PlaceLow Contested Risk
Games1,970
Gold value98 gold
Avg exit round5-6
Avg game length33:41
Dmg to players109
Contested RiskLow Contested Risk
Frontline & backline
Frontline★★★Illaoi★★★Shen★★★Sion★★Kobuko & Yuumi★★WukongVolibear
★★★★★★★★★★★★★Backline★★★Aphelios★★★Bard
★★★★★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout.
Carry builds
Bard Used in 27.8% of this comp’s games
Archangel's StaffJeweled GauntletSpear of Shojin76.1% Top 43.24 Avg Place
SionUsed in 12.6% of this comp’s games
Bramble VestDragon's ClawSunfire Cape74.2% Top 43.11 Avg Place
ApheliosUsed in 9.1% of this comp’s games
Guinsoo's RagebladeGiant SlayerKraken's Fury73.7% Top 43.35 Avg Place
Star-up priority
3.93
Avg Place61.45%
Top 4 Rate10.34%
First PlaceLow Contested Risk
Games358
Gold value95 gold
Avg exit round5-5
Avg game length33:12
Dmg to players105
Contested RiskLow Contested Risk
Frontline & backline
Frontline★★★Illaoi★★★Shen★★★Sion★★Dr. Mundo★★Kobuko & YuumiVolibear
★★★★★★★★★★★★★Backline★★★Aphelios★★★Bard
★★★★★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout.
Carry builds
Bard Used in 10.9% of this comp’s games
Archangel's StaffJeweled GauntletSpear of Shojin84.6% Top 43.13 Avg Place
ApheliosUsed in 6.4% of this comp’s games
DeathbladeGuinsoo's RagebladeKraken's Fury100.0% Top 43.00 Avg Place
SionUsed in 5.0% of this comp’s games
Bramble VestDragon's ClawSunfire Cape50.0% Top 43.89 Avg Place
Star-up priority
4.40
Avg Place54.98%
Top 4 Rate8.84%
First PlaceLow Contested Risk
Games622
Gold value102 gold
Avg exit round5-4
Avg game length32:11
Dmg to players92
Contested RiskLow Contested Risk
Frontline & backline
Frontline★★★Illaoi★★★Shen★★★Sion★★Dr. Mundo★★Kobuko & Yuumi★★Wukong
★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★Backline★★★Aphelios★★★Bard
★★★★★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout.
Carry builds
Bard Used in 16.2% of this comp’s games
Archangel's StaffJeweled GauntletSpear of Shojin58.4% Top 44.13 Avg Place
ApheliosUsed in 6.9% of this comp’s games
DeathbladeGuinsoo's RagebladeKraken's Fury76.7% Top 44.05 Avg Place
SionUsed in 5.1% of this comp’s games
Bramble VestSunfire CapeSpirit Visage71.9% Top 43.47 Avg Place
Star-up priority
Illaoi Comp Trait Synergies in TFT Set 16
Bruiser100%67.2% WR
Caretaker100%67.2% WR
Targon100%67.2% WR
Primary Synergies
Illaoi excels in compositions that leverage Bruiser, Caretaker, Targon synergies. The Bruiser trait appears in 100% of Illaoi comps with a 67.2% average win rate. Building around these core traits provides consistent performance and flexible itemization options throughout the game.
How to Play the Best Illaoi Comp
Stage 2-3Early Game
In this Bruiser/Caretaker/Targon comp, Illaoi is available early. Start your game by picking up Shen, Aphelios, Bard , Sion. These 1-2 cost units form the foundation of this 73.5% 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 Dr. Mundo. 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 Bruiser/Caretaker/Targon composition with Wukong, Volibear in the late game. These high-cost units are essential for the comp's 73.5% win rate. Level to 8-9 and prioritize 2-starring your carries.
ItemsBest in Slot Items for This Illaoi Comp
For optimal Illaoi itemization in this Bruiser/Caretaker/Targon comp, prioritize equipping Sion with Bramble Vest, Dragon's Claw, Sunfire Cape. Secondary item holders include Aphelios (Guinsoo's Rageblade, Infinity Edge, Kraken's Fury); Bard (Archangel's Staff, Jeweled Gauntlet, Spear of Shojin). 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
Chain Vest×3 items
Negatron Cloak×3 items
Needlessly Large Rod×3 items
Recurve Bow×2 items
When playing this Illaoi Bruiser/Caretaker/Targon comp, prioritize Chain Vest, Negatron Cloak, Needlessly Large Rod, Recurve Bow during carousel rounds and PvE stages. Chain Vest is the most valuable component, appearing in 3 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 Illaoi in TFT Set 16, the Bruiser/Caretaker/Targon composition with a 73.5% 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 Illaoi team comps is essential for maintaining a top 4 placement. Below are the best pivot compositions that share core units with the optimal Illaoi build, allowing for a smooth transition without sacrificing too much board strength.
Pivot Option 1: Bruiser/Caretaker/Targon
70.0% WR88% overlap
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This Bruiser/Caretaker/Targon composition shares 88% of its units with the best Illaoi comp, achieving a 70.0% win rate. You'll need to sell Dr. Mundo from your board and replace them with Kobuko & Yuumi. 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 Illaoi's primary composition is heavily contested in your lobby.
Pivot Option 2: Bruiser/Caretaker/Targon
61.5% WR88% overlap
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This Bruiser/Caretaker/Targon composition shares 88% of its units with the best Illaoi comp, achieving a 61.5% win rate. You'll need to sell Wukong from your board and replace them with Kobuko & Yuumi. 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 Illaoi's primary composition is heavily contested in your lobby.
Pivot Option 3: Bruiser/Caretaker/Targon
55.0% WR88% overlap
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This Bruiser/Caretaker/Targon composition shares 88% of its units with the best Illaoi comp, achieving a 55.0% win rate. You'll need to sell Volibear from your board and replace them with Kobuko & Yuumi. 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 Illaoi's primary composition is heavily contested in your lobby.
When to Pivot Your Illaoi 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 Illaoi 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 Illaoi pivot strategies to adapt to your lobby and secure consistent top 4 finishes in TFT Set 16.
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