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Challenger TFT Comps and Champions (Updated September 2026)

Explore the top Challenger team comps in Teamfight Tactics. Learn the best strategies and synergies to climb the ranks.

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Challenger

Challenger

Challenger

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Patch 16.16 · Set 17

Teamfight Tactics4 champions

Avg Place
4.58
Pick rate
11.94%
Top 4
49.27%
Winrate
10.47%

Challenger levels & bonuses

ChallengerChallenger

  • 2

    15% Attack Speed

  • 3

    28% Attack Speed

  • 4

    42% Attack Speed

  • 5

    55% Attack Speed

Challenger TFT Champions

Often paired with Challenger

Challenger TFT Comps

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A

Set 17
Patch 16.16
Hyper Roll
Easy
Avg Place4.32Winrate9.12%Top 455.24%Pick rate3.51%

Early Comp

Caitlyn
Aatrox
Rek'Sai
Briar
BloodthirsterSterak's GageTitan's Resolve
Akali
Edge of NightStriker's FlailHand Of Justice
Bel'Veth
Giant SlayerQuicksilverKraken's Fury
Maokai

Early Positioning

Maokai
Aatrox
Rek'Sai
Bel'Veth
Briar
Akali
Caitlyn

Positioning

Maokai
Aatrox
Rek'Sai
Bel'Veth
Briar
Akali
Caitlyn
Aurelion Sol
Kindred

Full Synergy List

Key Champions

Briar
Bel'Veth
Akali

Carousel Priority

B.F. Sword
Negatron Cloak
Giant's Belt
Chain Vest

Key Briar Items

Bloodthirster
B.F. SwordNegatron Cloak
Sterak's Gage
B.F. SwordGiant's Belt
Titan's Resolve
Chain VestRecurve Bow

Key Bel'Veth Items

Giant Slayer
B.F. SwordRecurve Bow
Quicksilver
Sparring GlovesNegatron Cloak
Kraken's Fury
Negatron CloakRecurve Bow

Key Akali Items

Edge of Night
B.F. SwordChain Vest
Striker's Flail
Giant's BeltSparring Gloves
Hand Of Justice
Tear of the GoddessSparring Gloves
A

Set 17
Patch 16.16
Hyper Roll
Easy
Avg Place4.38Winrate8.93%Top 452.87%Pick rate0.5%

Early Comp

Aatrox
Rek'Sai
Briar
BloodthirsterSterak's GageTitan's Resolve
Bel'Veth
Giant SlayerQuicksilverKraken's Fury
Urgot
Akali
Infinity EdgeKraken's FuryGuinsoo's Rageblade
Aurora

Early Positioning

Aatrox
Rek'Sai
Urgot
Briar
Bel'Veth
Akali
Aurora

Positioning

Morgana
Aatrox
Rek'Sai
Fiora
Urgot
Briar
Bel'Veth
Master Yi
Kindred

Full Synergy List

Key Champions

Briar
Bel'Veth
Kindred

Carousel Priority

B.F. Sword
Negatron Cloak
Giant's Belt
Chain Vest

Key Briar Items

Bloodthirster
B.F. SwordNegatron Cloak
Sterak's Gage
B.F. SwordGiant's Belt
Titan's Resolve
Chain VestRecurve Bow

Key Bel'Veth Items

Giant Slayer
B.F. SwordRecurve Bow
Quicksilver
Sparring GlovesNegatron Cloak
Kraken's Fury
Negatron CloakRecurve Bow

Key Kindred Items

Guinsoo's Rageblade
Recurve BowNeedlessly Large Rod
Infinity Edge
B.F. SwordSparring Gloves
Kraken's Fury
Negatron CloakRecurve Bow
B

Set 17
Patch 16.16
Hyper Roll
Easy
Avg Place4.73Winrate9.01%Top 446.48%Pick rate0.3%

Early Comp

Rek'Sai
Briar
BloodthirsterSterak's GageTitan's Resolve
Akali
Pantheon
Milio
Blue BuffJeweled GauntletRabadon's Deathcap
Bel'Veth
Kraken's FuryGiant SlayerSterak's Gage
Aatrox

Early Positioning

Aatrox
Rek'Sai
Pantheon
Bel'Veth
Briar
Akali
Milio

Positioning

Rek'Sai
Pantheon
Shen
Bel'Veth
Briar
Akali
Riven
Milio
Kindred

Full Synergy List

Key Champions

Briar
Bel'Veth
Milio

Carousel Priority

B.F. Sword
Negatron Cloak
Giant's Belt
Chain Vest

Key Briar Items

Bloodthirster
B.F. SwordNegatron Cloak
Sterak's Gage
B.F. SwordGiant's Belt
Titan's Resolve
Chain VestRecurve Bow

Key Bel'Veth Items

Kraken's Fury
Negatron CloakRecurve Bow
Giant Slayer
B.F. SwordRecurve Bow
Sterak's Gage
B.F. SwordGiant's Belt

Key Milio Items

Blue Buff
Tear of the GoddessTear of the Goddess
Jeweled Gauntlet
Needlessly Large RodSparring Gloves
Rabadon's Deathcap
Needlessly Large RodNeedlessly Large Rod
C

Set 17
Patch 16.16
Slow Roll
Easy
Avg Place4.85Winrate6.5%Top 444.14%Pick rate0.94%

Early Comp

Aatrox
Akali
Bel'Veth
Maokai
Diana
BloodthirsterGuinsoo's RagebladeTitan's Resolve
Miss Fortune
DeathbladeGuinsoo's RagebladeInfinity Edge
Aurora
Guinsoo's Rageblade

Early Positioning

Aatrox
Maokai
Diana
Akali
Bel'Veth
Aurora
Miss Fortune

Positioning

Aatrox
Maokai
Blitzcrank
Diana
Akali
Bel'Veth
Zed
Kindred
Miss Fortune

Full Synergy List

Key Champions

Miss Fortune
Diana
Kindred

Carousel Priority

B.F. Sword
Recurve Bow
Needlessly Large Rod
Sparring Gloves

Key Miss Fortune Items

Deathblade
B.F. SwordB.F. Sword
Guinsoo's Rageblade
Recurve BowNeedlessly Large Rod
Infinity Edge
B.F. SwordSparring Gloves

Key Diana Items

Bloodthirster
B.F. SwordNegatron Cloak
Guinsoo's Rageblade
Recurve BowNeedlessly Large Rod
Titan's Resolve
Chain VestRecurve Bow

Key Kindred Items

Guinsoo's Rageblade
Recurve BowNeedlessly Large Rod
Infinity Edge
B.F. SwordSparring Gloves
Giant Slayer
B.F. SwordRecurve Bow
D

Set 17
Patch 16.16
Hyper Roll
Easy
Avg Place4.94Winrate7.08%Top 442.64%Pick rate0.8%

Early Comp

Cho'Gath
Aatrox
Rek'Sai
Briar
BloodthirsterSterak's GageTitan's Resolve
Akali
Bel'Veth
Giant SlayerQuicksilverKraken's Fury
Rhaast

Early Positioning

Rek'Sai
Cho'Gath
Aatrox
Rhaast
Bel'Veth
Briar
Akali

Positioning

Rek'Sai
Cho'Gath
Aatrox
Rhaast
Bel'Veth
Briar
Akali
Kai'Sa
Kindred

Full Synergy List

Key Champions

Briar
Bel'Veth
Kai'Sa

Carousel Priority

B.F. Sword
Negatron Cloak
Giant's Belt
Chain Vest

Key Briar Items

Bloodthirster
B.F. SwordNegatron Cloak
Sterak's Gage
B.F. SwordGiant's Belt
Titan's Resolve
Chain VestRecurve Bow

Key Bel'Veth Items

Giant Slayer
B.F. SwordRecurve Bow
Quicksilver
Sparring GlovesNegatron Cloak
Kraken's Fury
Negatron CloakRecurve Bow

Key Kai'Sa Items

Deathblade
B.F. SwordB.F. Sword
Infinity Edge
B.F. SwordSparring Gloves
Spear of Shojin
B.F. SwordTear of the Goddess
D

Set 17
Patch 16.16
Slow Roll
Easy
Avg Place5.16Winrate9.05%Top 437.62%Pick rate0.79%
D

Set 17
Patch 16.16
Hyper Roll
Easy
Avg Place5.62Winrate7.73%Top 429.94%Pick rate1.01%
D

Set 17
Patch 16.16
Hyper Roll
Easy
Avg Place5.78Winrate2.47%Top 425.69%Pick rate2%
D

Set 17
Patch 16.16
Hyper Roll
Easy
Avg Place5.99Winrate3.67%Top 425.33%Pick rate0.65%
D

Set 17
Patch 16.16
Hyper Roll
Easy
Avg Place6.79Winrate1.18%Top 411.35%Pick rate0.66%

TFT comps with Challenger champions

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Set 17
Patch 16.16
Hyper Roll
Easy
Avg Place3.81Winrate20.33%Top 462.37%Pick rate8.59%

Early Comp

Aatrox
Twisted Fate
Jeweled GauntletNashor's ToothSpear of Shojin
Akali
Pantheon
Milio
Jeweled GauntletRabadon's DeathcapSpear of Shojin
Jax
Maokai

Early Positioning

Jax
Aatrox
Pantheon
Maokai
Akali
Milio
Twisted Fate

Positioning

Jax
Aatrox
Pantheon
Maokai
Akali
Milio
Lulu
Kindred
Twisted Fate

Full Synergy List

Key Champions

Twisted Fate
Milio
Lulu

Carousel Priority

Needlessly Large Rod
Sparring Gloves
Recurve Bow
Giant's Belt

Key Twisted Fate Items

Jeweled Gauntlet
Needlessly Large RodSparring Gloves
Nashor's Tooth
Recurve BowGiant's Belt
Spear of Shojin
B.F. SwordTear of the Goddess

Key Milio Items

Jeweled Gauntlet
Needlessly Large RodSparring Gloves
Rabadon's Deathcap
Needlessly Large RodNeedlessly Large Rod
Spear of Shojin
B.F. SwordTear of the Goddess

Key Lulu Items

Jeweled Gauntlet
Needlessly Large RodSparring Gloves
Nashor's Tooth
Recurve BowGiant's Belt
Spear of Shojin
B.F. SwordTear of the Goddess
S

Set 17
Patch 16.16
Slow Roll
Easy
Avg Place4.04Winrate15.44%Top 458.09%Pick rate5.56%

Early Comp

Aatrox
Akali
Ornn
Maokai
Viktor
Jeweled GauntletMorellonomiconRabadon's Deathcap
Miss Fortune
DeathbladeInfinity EdgeGiant Slayer
Aurora
Guinsoo's Rageblade

Early Positioning

Maokai
Aatrox
Ornn
Akali
Viktor
Aurora
Miss Fortune

Positioning

Maokai
Aatrox
Ornn
Morgana
Akali
Viktor
Kindred
Bard
Miss Fortune

Full Synergy List

Key Champions

Miss Fortune
Viktor
Kindred

Carousel Priority

B.F. Sword
Sparring Gloves
Recurve Bow

Key Miss Fortune Items

Deathblade
B.F. SwordB.F. Sword
Infinity Edge
B.F. SwordSparring Gloves
Giant Slayer
B.F. SwordRecurve Bow

Key Viktor Items

Jeweled Gauntlet
Needlessly Large RodSparring Gloves
Morellonomicon
Needlessly Large RodGiant's Belt
Rabadon's Deathcap
Needlessly Large RodNeedlessly Large Rod

Key Kindred Items

Kraken's Fury
Negatron CloakRecurve Bow
Deathblade
B.F. SwordB.F. Sword
Guinsoo's Rageblade
Recurve BowNeedlessly Large Rod
B

Set 17
Patch 16.16
Hyper Roll
Easy
Avg Place4.62Winrate9.14%Top 447.99%Pick rate5.09%

Early Comp

Aatrox
Bel'Veth
Pyke
Thief's GlovesProtector's VowBlue Buff
Akali
DeathbladeHextech GunbladeStriker's Flail
Urgot
BloodthirsterSterak's GageTitan's Resolve
Maokai
Aurora

Early Positioning

Aatrox
Maokai
Akali
Bel'Veth
Pyke
Urgot
Aurora

Positioning

The Mighty Mech
Aatrox
Maokai
Zed
Akali
Bel'Veth
Pyke
Urgot
Aurelion Sol

Full Synergy List

Key Champions

Akali
Pyke
Urgot

Carousel Priority

B.F. Sword
Needlessly Large Rod
Giant's Belt
Sparring Gloves

Key Akali Items

Deathblade
B.F. SwordB.F. Sword
Hextech Gunblade
B.F. SwordNeedlessly Large Rod
Striker's Flail
Giant's BeltSparring Gloves

Key Pyke Items

Thief's Gloves
Sparring GlovesSparring Gloves
Protector's Vow
Tear of the GoddessChain Vest
Blue Buff
Tear of the GoddessTear of the Goddess

Key Urgot Items

Bloodthirster
B.F. SwordNegatron Cloak
Sterak's Gage
B.F. SwordGiant's Belt
Titan's Resolve
Chain VestRecurve Bow
S+

Set 17
Patch 16.16
Hyper Roll
Easy
Avg Place3.79Winrate22.65%Top 462.01%Pick rate4.02%

Early Comp

Aatrox
Ezreal
DeathbladeInfinity EdgeSpear of Shojin
Pantheon
Akali
Milio
Jeweled GauntletRabadon's DeathcapSpear of Shojin
Maokai
Aurora

Early Positioning

Maokai
Aatrox
Pantheon
Akali
Milio
Aurora
Ezreal

Positioning

Maokai
Aatrox
Pantheon
Tahm Kench
Akali
Milio
Kindred
Jhin
Ezreal

Full Synergy List

Key Champions

Ezreal
Milio
Jhin

Carousel Priority

B.F. Sword
Sparring Gloves
Tear of the Goddess

Key Ezreal Items

Deathblade
B.F. SwordB.F. Sword
Infinity Edge
B.F. SwordSparring Gloves
Spear of Shojin
B.F. SwordTear of the Goddess

Key Milio Items

Jeweled Gauntlet
Needlessly Large RodSparring Gloves
Rabadon's Deathcap
Needlessly Large RodNeedlessly Large Rod
Spear of Shojin
B.F. SwordTear of the Goddess

Key Jhin Items

Deathblade
B.F. SwordB.F. Sword
Infinity Edge
B.F. SwordSparring Gloves
Last Whisper
Recurve BowSparring Gloves
A

Set 17
Patch 16.16
Slow Roll
Easy
Avg Place4.24Winrate16.4%Top 454.95%Pick rate3.51%

Early Comp

Caitlyn
Aatrox
Urgot
DeathbladeInfinity EdgeQuicksilver
Miss Fortune
DeathbladeInfinity EdgeLast Whisper
Akali
Void Staff
Aurora
Jeweled GauntletRabadon's Deathcap
Bel'Veth

Early Positioning

Aatrox
Akali
Urgot
Bel'Veth
Caitlyn
Aurora
Miss Fortune

Positioning

The Mighty Mech
Aatrox
Morgana
Rammus
Urgot
Caitlyn
Kindred
Aurelion Sol
Miss Fortune

Full Synergy List

Key Champions

Miss Fortune
Urgot
Aurelion Sol

Carousel Priority

B.F. Sword
Sparring Gloves
Recurve Bow

Key Miss Fortune Items

Deathblade
B.F. SwordB.F. Sword
Infinity Edge
B.F. SwordSparring Gloves
Last Whisper
Recurve BowSparring Gloves

Key Urgot Items

Deathblade
B.F. SwordB.F. Sword
Infinity Edge
B.F. SwordSparring Gloves
Quicksilver
Sparring GlovesNegatron Cloak

Key Aurelion Sol Items

Jeweled Gauntlet
Needlessly Large RodSparring Gloves
Rabadon's Deathcap
Needlessly Large RodNeedlessly Large Rod
Void Staff
Recurve BowTear of the Goddess
A

Set 17
Patch 16.16
Slow Roll
Hard
Avg Place4.57Winrate9.61%Top 449.18%Pick rate1.16%
D

Set 17
Patch 16.16
Slow Roll
Medium
Avg Place4.99Winrate17.62%Top 441.04%Pick rate0.95%
B

Set 17
Patch 16.16
Hyper Roll
Easy
Avg Place4.64Winrate6.09%Top 448.47%Pick rate0.93%
D

Set 17
Patch 16.16
Slow Roll
Easy
Avg Place5.32Winrate17.1%Top 436.79%Pick rate0.71%
D

Set 17
Patch 16.16
Hyper Roll
Easy
Avg Place5.41Winrate2.96%Top 433.47%Pick rate0.23%

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How the Challenger page is built

Where the data comes from

This Challenger page is built from real ranked Teamfight Tactics matches. Ladder games are sampled across regions and ranks, read, and filtered to the current set and patch. The champions that carry Challenger, the comps that run it, and the pick rates shown here all come from those games.

What this page shows

The breakpoints list how many units are needed for each level of Challenger. The champions are the units that hold the trait, ordered by how often they are played, and the comps are the boards that run Challenger, sorted by their own tier so the strongest builds appear first.

This Challenger data is a snapshot of the current meta and shifts with patches and balance changes. How far you push the trait still depends on your units, items, and lobby.