TFT: The Five Best Comps to Play on Day 1 of Set 4.5

Patch 11.2 has dropped, ushering in a brand new TFT meta with the mid-set update of Set 4. With five new traits, a bunch of brand new champions, and some big champion and trait adjustments in the latest patch, the Set 4.5 meta is going to be incredibly volatile.

For those looking to jump straight into a game of TFT on day one of Set 4.5, you may be wondering how to craft the newest comps. Luckily, we and others around the internet have been monitoring the best comps ahead of the Set 4.5 drop. Here are five of the best comps to play now that the mid-set update is live!

1. Slayers

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Comp

Tristana, Pyke, Zed, Morgana, Olaf, Tryndamere, Samira, Swain

Carry Units and Itemization

• Olaf (Runaan’s Hurricane, Rapidfire Cannon, Deathblade, Guardian Angel)
• Samira (Thief’s Gloves/Giant Slayer)

Leveling

Standard leveling

Alternatives

Swap Morgana/Swain/Tristana for Aatrox and Zilean (Cultist)

Ideal Chosen

Slayers (Olaf > Samira > any)
Dragonsould (Olaf > Swain > Tristana)
Sharpshooter (Samira)
Syphoner (Swain)
Enlightened (Morgana)
Assassin (Pyke)

2. Enlightened/Adept

Comp

Nasus, Janna, Pyke, Irelia, Morgana, Shen, Talon, Yone

Carry Units and Itemization

• Talon (Infinity Edge, Giant Slayer, Guardian Angel)
• Morgana (Morellonomicon, Blue Buff, Rabadon’s Deathcap)

Leveling

Standard leveling

Alternatives

Swap Pyke and Shen for Diana and Yuumi (Spirit)

Ideal Chosen

Enlightened (Talon > Morgana > Irelia > any)
Assassin (Talon)
Syphoner (Morgana)
Mystic (Shen)

These are some of the best comps in TFT now that Set 4.5 is live!

3. Ninja/Slayers

Comp

Janna, Pyke, Zed, Akali, Irelia, Kennen, Shen, Yone

Carry Units and Itemization

• Akali (Rapidfire Cannon, Infinity Edge)
• Shen (Locket, Zeke’s Herald)

OR

• Zed (Rapidfire Cannon, Runaan’s Hurricane)
• Akali (Zeke’s Herald)

Leveling

Slow roll

Alternatives

Swap Janna and Irelia for Zilean and Azir (Mystic and Keeper)

Ideal Chosen

Assassin (Akali)
Slayer (Zed)
Mystic (Shen)
Keeper (Kennen)
Cultist (Pyke)

4. Elderwood Sol

Comp

Lulu, Rakan, Nunu, Veigar, Aatrox, Aurelion Sol, Ahri, Ornn

Carry Units and Itemization

• Aurelion Sol (Hextech Gunblade, Blue Buff, Jeweled Gauntlet)
• Ahri (Hand of Justice, Guardian Angel)

Leveling

Standard leveling

Alternatives

Swap Veigar, Nunu, and Lulu for Zilean, Yuumi, and Kindred (Spirit and Mystic)

Ideal Chosen

Elderwood (Ahri > Ornn > any)
Mage (Aurelion Sol > Ahri > any)
Keeper (Rakan)
Executioner (Ahri)
Brawler (Nunu)

5. Executioners

Comp

Jax, Irelia, Kindred, Yuumi, Kayle, Shen, Ahri, Lee Sin

Carry Units and Itemization

• Kayle (Rapidfire Cannon, Guinsoo’s Rageblade, QSS, Duelist’s Zeal)
• Kindred/Ahri (Zeke’s Herald)

Leveling

Standard Leveling

Alternatives

Swap Jax for Yone (Adept)
Swap Lee Sin for Xayah (Executioner, especially if you’re dropping Jax and/or didn’t get a Duelist’s Zeal)
Swap Lee Sin for Azir (Keepers)

Ideal Chosen

Executioner (Kayle > Ahri > Xayah > any)
Duelist (any if you get a Duelist’s Zeal for Kayle)
Adept (Shen > Irelia > any)
Divine (Kayle > any)