Taric TFT champion portrait - Set 16
Avg Place
4.16
1st Place
34.1%
Top 4
54.9%
Pick Rate
18.5%

TaricTFT Comps

Set 16
STargon4 Cost
SetSet 16
Matches732,372
TierAll Tiers
RankAll Ranks
Last UpdatedFeb 3, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

The best Taric team comp features Bruiser , Ionia , Juggernaut , Eternal , Quickstriker , Dragonborn , Arcanist , Soulbound , Targon , and The Boss with a 96.84% win rate. The most popular Taric comp uses Bruiser , Ionia , Juggernaut , Eternal , Quickstriker , Dragonborn , Arcanist , Targon , and The Boss and is picked 0.52% of the time in TFT Set 16.

Explore the best TFT team compositions featuring Taric as a core unit in your lineup. Our analysis covers 5 viable team comps that include Taric, with an average win rate of 67.25% across all compositions. The top performing Taric comp achieves an impressive 83.30% win rate, built around Caretaker, Defender, Huntress traits, while alternative builds leverage Defender, Huntress. This comprehensive table shows every competitive team composition using Taric, 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.

Taric Comp Trait Synergies in TFT Set 16

TargonTargon
100%74.1% WR
DefenderDefender
80%74.6% WR
PiltoverPiltover
80%74.6% WR
ArcanistArcanist
60%75.6% WR
JuggernautJuggernaut
60%73.9% WR
HuntressHuntress
40%83.3% WR

Primary Synergies

Taric excels in compositions that leverage Targon, Defender, Piltover synergies. The Targon trait appears in 100% of Taric comps with a 74.1% average win rate. Building around these core traits provides consistent performance and flexible itemization options throughout the game.

Supporting Traits

Supporting traits like Arcanist, Juggernaut, Huntress complement Taric 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 Taric Comp

Stage 2-3Early Game

Aphelios
Aphelios
Bard
Bard
Neeko
Neeko
Vi
Vi

Start your game by picking up Aphelios, Bard , Neeko, Vi. These 1-2 cost units form the foundation of this 83.3% win rate composition, providing early trait activations and board stability. Focus on building economy while collecting these pieces.

Stage 3-4Mid Game

Loris
Loris

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

Nidalee
Nidalee
Swain
Swain

Taric is your late game addition. Complete this Caretaker/Defender/Huntress composition with Nidalee , Swain in the late game. These high-cost units are essential for the comp's 83.3% win rate. Level to 8-9 and prioritize 2-starring your carries.

ItemsBest in Slot Items for This Taric Comp

Neeko
Neeko
Gargoyle Stoneplate
Sunfire Cape
Spirit Visage
Nidalee
Nidalee
Jeweled Gauntlet
Striker's Flail
Hand Of Justice
Aphelios
Aphelios
Guinsoo's Rageblade
Infinity Edge
Kraken's Fury
Bard
Bard
Archangel's Staff
Spear of Shojin
Void Staff

For optimal Taric itemization in this Caretaker/Defender/Huntress comp, prioritize equipping Neeko with Gargoyle Stoneplate, Sunfire Cape, Spirit Visage. Secondary item holders include Nidalee (Jeweled Gauntlet, Striker's Flail, Hand Of Justice); Aphelios (Guinsoo's Rageblade, Infinity Edge, Kraken's Fury); Bard (Archangel's Staff, Spear of Shojin, Void Staff). 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

Tear of the Goddess
Tear of the Goddess×5 items
Sparring Gloves
Sparring Gloves×4 items
Giant's Belt
Giant's Belt×3 items
Needlessly Large Rod
Needlessly Large Rod×3 items

When playing this Taric Caretaker/Defender/Huntress comp, prioritize Tear of the Goddess, Sparring Gloves, Giant's Belt, Needlessly Large Rod during carousel rounds and PvE stages. Tear of the Goddess is the most valuable component, appearing in 5 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.

Which Taric Comps to Pivot to When Taric's Best Comp is Contested

When playing Taric in TFT Set 16, the Caretaker/Defender/Huntress composition with a 83.3% 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 Taric team comps is essential for maintaining a top 4 placement. Below are the best pivot compositions that share core units with the optimal Taric build, allowing for a smooth transition without sacrificing too much board strength.

Pivot Option 1: Defender/Huntress/Juggernaut

83.3% WR63% overlap
Keep these units
Neeko
Vi
Nidalee
Swain
Taric
Sell these units
Aphelios
Bard
Loris
Add these units
Ekko
Seraphine
Singed

This Defender/Huntress/Juggernaut composition shares 63% of its units with the best Taric comp, achieving a 83.3% win rate. You'll need to sell Aphelios, Bard , Loris from your board and replace them with Ekko, Seraphine, Singed. Best executed during Stage 4 when you have economy to find the new pieces. This flexibility makes it an excellent backup plan when Taric's primary composition is heavily contested in your lobby.

Pivot Option 2: Star Forger/Defender/Juggernaut

48.8% WR50% overlap
Keep these units
Neeko
Vi
Swain
Taric
Sell these units
Aphelios
Bard
Loris
Nidalee
Add these units
Diana
Seraphine
Shyvana
Aurelion Sol

This Star Forger/Defender/Juggernaut composition shares 50% of its units with the best Taric comp, achieving a 48.8% win rate. You'll need to sell Aphelios, Bard , Loris, Nidalee from your board and replace them with Diana , Seraphine, Shyvana, Aurelion Sol. Consider this pivot early (Stage 3) before fully committing to the contested build. This flexibility makes it an excellent backup plan when Taric's primary composition is heavily contested in your lobby.

When to Pivot Your Taric 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 Taric 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 Taric pivot strategies to adapt to your lobby and secure consistent top 4 finishes in TFT Set 16.

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Taric Set 16 Comps - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the highest win rate Taric team comp?

The highest win rate Taric team comp features Ahri, Kindred, Lucian & Senna, Sett, Shen, Shyvana, Swain, Taric, Wukong, and Yunara with a 96.84% win rate. This comp utilizes the Bruiser, Ionia, Juggernaut, Eternal, Quickstriker, Dragonborn, Arcanist, Soulbound, Targon, and The Boss traits and is picked 0.09% of the time.

Which Taric team comp is most popular?

The most popular Taric team comp uses Ahri, Kindred, Sett, Shen, Shyvana, Swain, Taric, Wukong, and Yunara with a pick rate of 0.52%. This composition features the Bruiser, Ionia, Juggernaut, Eternal, Quickstriker, Dragonborn, Arcanist, Targon, and The Boss traits and has a 85.81% win rate.

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

The Taric comp with the highest first place rate includes Ahri, Kindred, Lucian & Senna, Sett, Shen, Shyvana, Swain, Taric, Wukong, and Yunara and achieves first place 56.51% of the time. This comp uses the Bruiser, Ionia, Juggernaut, Eternal, Quickstriker, Dragonborn, Arcanist, Soulbound, Targon, and The Boss traits and has a 96.84% overall win rate.

Which Taric comp has the best average placement?

The Taric comp with the best average placement features Ahri, Kindred, Lucian & Senna, Sett, Shen, Shyvana, Swain, Taric, Wukong, and Yunara with an average placement of 0.00. This team comp utilizes the Bruiser, Ionia, Juggernaut, Eternal, Quickstriker, Dragonborn, Arcanist, Soulbound, Targon, and The Boss traits and maintains a 96.84% win rate.

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

The most common traits found in Taric comps are Targon, Juggernaut, Dragonborn, Arcanist, and Defender. These traits appear frequently across top-performing Taric team compositions and provide strong synergies with Taric's abilities and playstyle.