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How to get 1st place with a TFT Season 16: 7 Ixtal comp (Kim Ruruwin Guide)
Kim Ruwin explains in detail how to build a 7 Ish'tal deck and achieve 1st place in Teamfight Tactics Season 16. This deck requires an uncraftable emblem and a high unlock difficulty, but it utilizes Skarner and Nidalee to unleash powerful synergy. It provides various tips such as losing streak strategy, quest completion, and item utilization, and especially emphasizes the powerful performance of Brock and Nidalee.
1. 7 Ish'tal Deck Building Strategy: Loss Streaks and Quest Utilization
- ✅ The 7 Ish'tal deck requires an uncraftable emblem and 3 unlocks, making it difficult to unlock.
- ✅ It's worth trying when the emblem appears early, aiming for 500 stacks.
- ✅ You can easily complete early quests by going on a **3-game losing streak**.
- ✅ Reach level 7 to unlock Skarner and equip Gargoyle Stoneplate on a champion other than the tank.
- ✅ Choose the Quickdraw augment while continuing the losing streak.
| Champion | Unlock Condition |
|---|---|
| Skarner | Reach level 7, equip Gargoyle Stoneplate on a champion other than the tank |
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1. 7 Ish'tal Deck Building Strategy: Loss Streaks and Quest Utilization
- ✅ The 7 Ish'tal deck requires an uncraftable emblem and 3 unlocks, making it difficult to unlock.
- ✅ It's worth trying when the emblem appears early, aiming for 500 stacks.
- ✅ You can easily complete early quests by going on a **3-game losing streak**.
- ✅ Reach level 7 to unlock Skarner and equip Gargoyle Stoneplate on a champion other than the tank.
- ✅ Choose the Quickdraw augment while continuing the losing streak.
| Champion | Unlock Condition |
|---|---|
| Skarner | Reach level 7, equip Gargoyle Stoneplate on a champion other than the tank |
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2. Nidalee Unlock and Skarner Utilization Strategy
- ✅ You need a 2-star Neeko to unlock Nidalee, and utilize reroll-related quests.
- ✅ Secure health by completing the quest to clear the bench.
- ✅ It's best to clear the bench and then buy champions after the battle ends.
- ✅ Unlocking Skarner at level 7 activates 7 Ish'tal, quickly charging stacks every turn.
| Champion | Unlock Condition |
|---|---|
| Nidalee | Requires 2-star Neeko |
Skarner doesn't have any synergies other than Ish'tal, but his base stats are so good that he contributes to early wins.
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3. Core of the 7 Ish'tal Deck: Utilizing Nidalee and Brock
- ✅ Acquire an additional 2-star Neeko to unlock Nidalee and complete 7 Ish'tal.
- ✅ Brock and Nidalee have powerful spells even at 1-star, and they perform strongly in Stage 4 with more items.
Completing 7 Ish'tal and winning battles grants an additional 50 stacks and random rewards.
Winning with Brock and Nidalee, emphasizing Nidalee's power.
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4. Deck Strengthening and Core Champion Usage
- ✅ Brock appears additionally at level 8, strengthening the deck.
- ✅ You can consider rerolling for 2-star Nidalee and Skarner, but it's better to maintain level 8 if Brock appears.
- ✅ Nidalee is difficult to target and has 50% reduced durability when Neeko is alive, but she is still a powerful dealer.
- ✅ Shows the power of 2-star Brock even against the Arcanist value deck.
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5. Late Game Management and Maximizing Item Utilization
- ✅ Further strengthen the field through additional rerolls.
- ✅ Increase stability through lifesteal items.
- ✅ Achieve 2-star Nidalee to further enhance the field's power.
- ✅ An item adjuster appears as a 7 Ish'tal reward, optimizing items.
- ✅ Maximize attack power by equipping a radiant item on Brock.
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6. Final Battle and 625 Stack Reward
- ✅ Win against the Mage value deck.
- ✅ Radiant items continue to appear, further strengthening the deck.
- ✅ Shows Brock's powerful dealing ability.
- ✅ Obtain 2 crowns and a random radiant item as a 625 stack reward.