TFT Set 17 Meta Report — Patch 17.5

A live snapshot of the TFT Space Gods meta. We track 69 compositions across millions of ranked games and surface what actually matters this week: the strongest comps to force, which comps are heating up or cooling off, and the best pick for each playstyle. Everything below is derived from real placement data and refreshes daily — no opinions, just results.

2 S-tier · 69 comps tracked · Patch 17.5 · Updated daily

Best Comps to Play Right Now

These are the highest-performing comps in the current meta by average placement. If you are deciding what to force off your opener or which comp to commit to, start here.

Space Groove Ornn is one of the strongest comps in the meta in TFT Set 17 Space Gods, posting a 3.94 average placement across 35,629 ranked games (Tier S). It is typically played as a level-7 slow-roll board. Samira, Ornn, and Caitlyn are your main carries — itemize them first using the recommended builds below. If you find an emblem, Sniper Emblem and Vanguard Emblem add the most value to this board — the Sniper Emblem pushes Sniper to 4, hitting a new breakpoint.

S
Space Groove Ornn
35,629 gamesRoll at 7
3.94
avg place
Blitzcrank
Jhin
Nami
Nasus
Ornn
Ornn
Samira
Samira
Space Groove7Sniper3Vanguard2Party Animal1Eradicator1
Samira
DeathbladeMadreds BloodrazorSpear Of Shojin
Ornn
Gargoyle StoneplateNight HarvesterWarmogs Armor

Brawler Gragas is one of the strongest comps in the meta in TFT Set 17 Space Gods, posting a 4.22 average placement across 14,772 ranked games (Tier S). It is typically played as a level-6 slow-roll board. Gragas, Pyke, and Pantheon are your main carries — itemize them first using the recommended builds below. If you find an emblem, Space Groove Emblem and Voyager Emblem add the most value to this board — the Space Groove Emblem pushes Space Groove to 1, hitting a new breakpoint.

S
Brawler Gragas
14,772 gamesRoll at 6
4.22
avg place
Cho'Gath
Gragas
Karma
Maokai
Pantheon
Pyke
Tahm Kench
Urgot
Brawler6Dark Star2Voyager2Psionic2Oracle1
Gragas
Jeweled GauntletPower GauntletUnstable Concoction
Pyke
DeathbladeGuardian AngelInfinity Edge

Meeple Corki is a consistent, high-performing comp in TFT Set 17 Space Gods, posting a 4.30 average placement across 89,056 ranked games (Tier A). It is typically played as a fast-8 board that levels aggressively to find its 4-cost carries. Gnar, Veigar, and Briar are your main carries — itemize them first using the recommended builds below. If you find an emblem, Space Groove Emblem and Timebreaker Emblem add the most value to this board — the Space Groove Emblem pushes Space Groove to 1, hitting a new breakpoint.

A
Meeple Corki
89,056 gamesFast 8
4.30
avg place
Corki
Fizz
The Mighty Mech
Meepsie
Milio
Poppy
Rammus
Riven
Meeple5Rogue2Fateweaver2Voyager2Bastion2Timebreaker2
Corki
Assassin Trait Emblem ItemDeathbladeLast Whisper
Riven
BloodthirsterSteraks GageTitans Resolve

Primordian Bel'Veth is a consistent, high-performing comp in TFT Set 17 Space Gods, posting a 4.31 average placement across 50,797 ranked games (Tier A). It is typically played as a level-6 slow-roll board. Bel'Veth, Jinx, and Rek'Sai are your main carries — itemize them first using the recommended builds below. If you find an emblem, Space Groove Emblem and Challenger Emblem add the most value to this board — the Space Groove Emblem pushes Space Groove to 1, hitting a new breakpoint.

A
Primordian Bel'Veth
50,797 gamesRoll at 6
4.31
avg place
Akali
Bel'Veth
Briar
Jinx
Kindred
Maokai
Rek'Sai
Rhaast
Challenger3Primordian3N.O.V.A.3Brawler2Marauder2Redeemer1
Bel'Veth
Madreds BloodrazorQuicksilverRunaans Hurricane
Jinx
DeathbladeLast WhisperRapid Fire Cannon

Bastion Jax Lulu is a consistent, high-performing comp in TFT Set 17 Space Gods, posting a 4.31 average placement across 12,893 ranked games (Tier A). It is typically played as a level-6 slow-roll board. Jax, Pantheon, and Lulu are your main carries — itemize them first using the recommended builds below. If you find an emblem, Space Groove Emblem and Timebreaker Emblem add the most value to this board — the Space Groove Emblem pushes Space Groove to 1, hitting a new breakpoint.

A
Bastion Jax Lulu
12,893 gamesRoll at 6
4.31
avg place
Aatrox
Jax
Lulu
Maokai
Milio
Pantheon
Twisted Fate
Replicator2N.O.V.A.2Fateweaver2Brawler2Bastion2Timebreaker2
Jax
BloodthirsterGuardian AngelTitans Resolve
Pantheon
Bramble VestFrozen HeartGargoyle Stoneplate

Rising This Patch

Comps whose placements have improved over the past week. Expect these to be more contested as the lobby catches on.

No comps are trending up notably this week.

Cooling Off

Comps whose placements have slipped this week. Still playable, but best when uncontested or well-itemized.

No comps are trending down notably this week.

Best Comp by Playstyle

Different lobbies and openers call for different leveling plans. Here is the top-performing comp for each common playstyle this patch.

Level aggressively to 8 and roll for 4-cost carries. Carries: Gnar, Veigar, Briar · 4.30 avg placement.

Hold econ and roll at a fixed level to 3-star your key units. Carries: Samira, Ornn, Caitlyn · 3.94 avg placement.

Push to 9 and build around 5-cost legendaries. Carries: Leona, Jinx · 4.40 avg placement.

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