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Teamfight Tactics Strategy Core: Patch 18.4 Complete GuideThis patch 18.4 clarifies key strategies for confused players. We'll cover basic combinations that work in any situation, tempo combinations that give you an edge when ahead, and detailed item builds and positioning strategies.
1. ✨ Basic AD Comp: Aphelios-Nidalee
· The most recommended basic AD comp is the Nidalee and Aphelios combination.
· Nidalee Items: Infinity Edge, Sterak's Gage, and Edge of Night are core, and Guardian Angel is also good. Be careful, as giving both Guardian Angel and Resolve of the Giants can prevent transformation. Sword items are essential for transformation.
· Aphelios Items: All attack speed items are good, especially Rylai's Crystal Scepter. Sword or bow-type items are also good. Last Whisper or Hunter's Mark are not essential, but can be considered if you have spare items. Rabadon's Deathcap is not good for Aphelios.
· Tank Items: Mana items (like Guardian Angel) are best on a Beast, and full tank items are best on Amumu. Beasts can cover the backline with stuns, making them more advantageous for tank items. However, if the opponent focuses on melee carries like Kalista or Nidalee, Amumu might be better.
· Additional Synergy: Since Kog'Maw provides armor reduction and Amumu provides healing reduction, separate armor reduction or healing reduction items have low priority.
· Nidalee Items: Infinity Edge, Sterak's Gage, and Edge of Night are core, and Guardian Angel is also good. Be careful, as giving both Guardian Angel and Resolve of the Giants can prevent transformation. Sword items are essential for transformation.
· Aphelios Items: All attack speed items are good, especially Rylai's Crystal Scepter. Sword or bow-type items are also good. Last Whisper or Hunter's Mark are not essential, but can be considered if you have spare items. Rabadon's Deathcap is not good for Aphelios.
· Tank Items: Mana items (like Guardian Angel) are best on a Beast, and full tank items are best on Amumu. Beasts can cover the backline with stuns, making them more advantageous for tank items. However, if the opponent focuses on melee carries like Kalista or Nidalee, Amumu might be better.
· Additional Synergy: Since Kog'Maw provides armor reduction and Amumu provides healing reduction, separate armor reduction or healing reduction items have low priority.
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1. ✨ Basic AD Comp: Aphelios-Nidalee
· The most recommended basic AD comp is the Nidalee and Aphelios combination.
· Nidalee Items: Infinity Edge, Sterak's Gage, and Edge of Night are core, and Guardian Angel is also good. Be careful, as giving both Guardian Angel and Resolve of the Giants can prevent transformation. Sword items are essential for transformation.
· Aphelios Items: All attack speed items are good, especially Rylai's Crystal Scepter. Sword or bow-type items are also good. Last Whisper or Hunter's Mark are not essential, but can be considered if you have spare items. Rabadon's Deathcap is not good for Aphelios.
· Tank Items: Mana items (like Guardian Angel) are best on a Beast, and full tank items are best on Amumu. Beasts can cover the backline with stuns, making them more advantageous for tank items. However, if the opponent focuses on melee carries like Kalista or Nidalee, Amumu might be better.
· Additional Synergy: Since Kog'Maw provides armor reduction and Amumu provides healing reduction, separate armor reduction or healing reduction items have low priority.
· Nidalee Items: Infinity Edge, Sterak's Gage, and Edge of Night are core, and Guardian Angel is also good. Be careful, as giving both Guardian Angel and Resolve of the Giants can prevent transformation. Sword items are essential for transformation.
· Aphelios Items: All attack speed items are good, especially Rylai's Crystal Scepter. Sword or bow-type items are also good. Last Whisper or Hunter's Mark are not essential, but can be considered if you have spare items. Rabadon's Deathcap is not good for Aphelios.
· Tank Items: Mana items (like Guardian Angel) are best on a Beast, and full tank items are best on Amumu. Beasts can cover the backline with stuns, making them more advantageous for tank items. However, if the opponent focuses on melee carries like Kalista or Nidalee, Amumu might be better.
· Additional Synergy: Since Kog'Maw provides armor reduction and Amumu provides healing reduction, separate armor reduction or healing reduction items have low priority.
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2. 🔮 Basic AP Comp: Ahri-Morgana
· The basic AP comp is centered around Morgana and Ahri.
· Ahri Items: Critical strike items are the top priority, with Guardian Angel and Hextech Rocketbelt being the most important. For the third item, choose based on the situation, such as Rabadon's Deathcap, Hunter's Mark, or Resolve of the Giants.
· Morgana Items: Consider Morellonomicon or Rylai's Crystal Scepter and Void Staff for healing reduction and armor reduction. Hextech Rocketbelt is inefficient and should be avoided.
· Tank: Sett or Beast can serve as the main tank. Sett is better until Stage 4, and Beast is better from Stage 5 onwards, as Beasts can cover the backline.
· Additional Synergy: It's better to use Diana instead of Kog'Maw, and consider replacing her with Taric at level 9. You can also add Karma at level 9 to strengthen the board with high-cost units like Ashe.
· Ahri Positioning: It's common to place her in the center to hit multiple units. However, if the opponent has ranged carries, positioning her in a corner based on their placement can be effective.
· Ahri Items: Critical strike items are the top priority, with Guardian Angel and Hextech Rocketbelt being the most important. For the third item, choose based on the situation, such as Rabadon's Deathcap, Hunter's Mark, or Resolve of the Giants.
· Morgana Items: Consider Morellonomicon or Rylai's Crystal Scepter and Void Staff for healing reduction and armor reduction. Hextech Rocketbelt is inefficient and should be avoided.
· Tank: Sett or Beast can serve as the main tank. Sett is better until Stage 4, and Beast is better from Stage 5 onwards, as Beasts can cover the backline.
· Additional Synergy: It's better to use Diana instead of Kog'Maw, and consider replacing her with Taric at level 9. You can also add Karma at level 9 to strengthen the board with high-cost units like Ashe.
· Ahri Positioning: It's common to place her in the center to hit multiple units. However, if the opponent has ranged carries, positioning her in a corner based on their placement can be effective.
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3. 🚀 Tempo Comp: Zyra-Jax
· Tempo comps are advantageous when you're ahead. They're good to use when you've acquired specific champions or augments, or when you have a gold or win streak advantage.
· Zyra-Jax Comp: Although nerfed, it's still strong at level 8 if you have all the core units, especially with the 'Archangel's Staff' augment or 'Colossus' emblem. Zyra's plants attack other units, effectively harassing enemy carries.
· Tank Items: Amumu and Steadfast provide durability, but the 6 Colossus synergy alone offers enough durability, so they have low priority. For tank items, we recommend Bramble Vest, Abyssal Mask, and Warmog's Armor, chosen flexibly based on the opponent's comp. Frozen Heart is good if obtained early and helps maintain a win streak.
· Sejuani Items: Utilize leftover items, and healing reduction items are important. At level 9, you can strengthen the board by adding legendary units like Ivern, Nunu, Ashe, or Kennen. It's even better with a Colossus emblem.
· Zyra-Jax Comp: Although nerfed, it's still strong at level 8 if you have all the core units, especially with the 'Archangel's Staff' augment or 'Colossus' emblem. Zyra's plants attack other units, effectively harassing enemy carries.
· Tank Items: Amumu and Steadfast provide durability, but the 6 Colossus synergy alone offers enough durability, so they have low priority. For tank items, we recommend Bramble Vest, Abyssal Mask, and Warmog's Armor, chosen flexibly based on the opponent's comp. Frozen Heart is good if obtained early and helps maintain a win streak.
· Sejuani Items: Utilize leftover items, and healing reduction items are important. At level 9, you can strengthen the board by adding legendary units like Ivern, Nunu, Ashe, or Kennen. It's even better with a Colossus emblem.
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4. 💀 Executioner Comp: Soraka Main Carry
· Although the Executioner comp has been nerfed, it can still be powerful in certain situations. Consider it if you have the 'Gargoyle Stoneplate' augment, 'Executioner Emblem', or 'Abyssal Mask'.
· Soraka Damage: She can deal high single-target damage, effectively eliminating enemy carries or healing allied tanks (like Malphite).
· Level 8 Comp: You can use Shen or Lillia instead of Kennen. If the opponent focuses on melee carries, it's best not to sacrifice Amumu. However, if they focus on ranged carries, sacrificing Amumu to utilize Malphite's tanking and Soraka's healing is an option.
· Soraka Damage: She can deal high single-target damage, effectively eliminating enemy carries or healing allied tanks (like Malphite).
· Level 8 Comp: You can use Shen or Lillia instead of Kennen. If the opponent focuses on melee carries, it's best not to sacrifice Amumu. However, if they focus on ranged carries, sacrificing Amumu to utilize Malphite's tanking and Soraka's healing is an option.
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5. 🐉 Rift Beast Utilization Strategy
· With Rift Beasts, it's crucial to focus items on a specific carry (Pebbles or Breaker). Personally, I prefer the Pebbles carry, but both are good choices.
· Securing 3-Star Croc: Getting 3-star Croc is very important. 3-star Croc with 2-star Woodpecker is much stronger than 2-star Croc with 3-star Woodpecker. You can aim for Woodpecker at level 7, but securing 3-star Croc takes priority.
· Playing Ahead: This comp is advantageous when playing from ahead. It synergizes well when you've secured many components, copies of Pebbles or Breaker, or related augments (like Omega Rift Beast).
· Rift Beast Augments: 'Omega Rift Beast' has been buffed, and Rift Beast-related augments are likely to appear at levels 3-2 or 4-2 in 7 out of 10 games.
· Securing 3-Star Croc: Getting 3-star Croc is very important. 3-star Croc with 2-star Woodpecker is much stronger than 2-star Croc with 3-star Woodpecker. You can aim for Woodpecker at level 7, but securing 3-star Croc takes priority.
· Playing Ahead: This comp is advantageous when playing from ahead. It synergizes well when you've secured many components, copies of Pebbles or Breaker, or related augments (like Omega Rift Beast).
· Rift Beast Augments: 'Omega Rift Beast' has been buffed, and Rift Beast-related augments are likely to appear at levels 3-2 or 4-2 in 7 out of 10 games.
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6. ✨ Elder Dragon Comp: Ezreal Focused
· The Elder Dragon comp is somewhat difficult to play but powerful if you have enough components and items. Especially with an 'Executioner Emblem', Ahri's efficiency is maximized.
· Core Items: Prioritize giving Ezreal Guardian Angel, Last Whisper, and Rabadon's Deathcap. If another unit (e.g., Nami) can utilize Last Whisper better, consider giving it to that unit.
· Ezreal Optimal Build: Guardian Angel, Rabadon's Deathcap, and Hunter's Mark are the most ideal.
· Tank Items: For Sett, avoid items like Sunfire Cape or Hextech Rocketbelt, and prioritize items that increase durability.
· Core Items: Prioritize giving Ezreal Guardian Angel, Last Whisper, and Rabadon's Deathcap. If another unit (e.g., Nami) can utilize Last Whisper better, consider giving it to that unit.
· Ezreal Optimal Build: Guardian Angel, Rabadon's Deathcap, and Hunter's Mark are the most ideal.
· Tank Items: For Sett, avoid items like Sunfire Cape or Hextech Rocketbelt, and prioritize items that increase durability.