Fae Tristana: TFT Set 18 comp guide

C tierRerollMediumLevel 7Patch 18.4b

By PivotTFT · Updated 3 October 2026

Tristana three-star on Fae 4 with Lillia, Rakan and Xayah, plus Elderwood 3 and a Primal and Hunter pair from Sivir. It places in the lower half at high ranks; the Rengar version, Tristana Rengar Reroll, places better.

Ornn — Final board. Front line at the top.

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Overview

The Tristana line for when Rengar is contested or no Spatula comes for the Fae Emblem; with one, Tristana Rengar Reroll places better. Tristana carries alone here, so keep Recurve Bows for her Guinsoo's and Kraken's Fury from the start.

Units and items

TristanaCarry
Sivir
Lillia
Hecarim No items needed
Vi No items needed
Ornn No items needed
Rakan No items needed
Xayah No items needed

Tristana carries with Guinsoo's Rageblade, Infinity Edge and Kraken's Fury. Sivir takes Last Whisper and Spear of Shojin. Lillia takes Dragon's Claw, Gargoyle Stoneplate and Spirit Visage.

Item order

Guinsoo's Rageblade
Infinity Edge
Gargoyle Stoneplate
Kraken's Fury
Last Whisper

How to play Fae Tristana

Early game

Hold Tristana copies and play Fae or Elderwood pairs (Rakan, Xayah, Ornn).

Rakan
Xayah
Ornn
Tristana

Mid game

Level 7 around 3-5 and slow roll above 50 gold for Tristana at three stars.

Late game

Level 8 for Sivir and Lillia, and upgrade Hecarim and Vi.

TipTristana takes Guinsoo's Rageblade, Infinity Edge and Kraken's Fury, Sivir Last Whisper and Shojin, and Lillia Dragon's Claw, Gargoyle Stoneplate and Spirit Visage.

Best augments

Rolling For DaysSilver, S tier on our list Gain 10 free Shop rerolls.
EmbiggenGold, B tier on our list Fae pixies are now larger and grant 50% more Attack Damage and Ability Power. Fae champions gain 10% Attack Damage and Ability Power immediately. Gain a Xayah and a Rakan.
Patience Is A VirtueSilver, A tier on our list Gain 4 rerolls now. Each round, gain 1 free reroll if you did not buy a champion last round.
SwordsmithGold, A tier on our list Gain 2 random completed items that build from B.F. Sword.

Augment priority: econ, then items.

Traits

Fae4Elderwood3Primal2Hunter2

Active on the final board: 4 Fae, 3 Elderwood, 2 Primal, 2 Hunter, 2 Defender, 2 Vanguard and 2 Juggernaut. Every trait is explained in the Set 18 traits guide.

Questions about Fae Tristana

Is Fae Tristana good in patch 18.4b?

Fae Tristana is C tier on the PivotTFT comp tier list for patch 18.4b: playable with the right opening, though rarely worth forcing.

Who is the carry in Fae Tristana?

Tristana is the main carry. Build Guinsoo's Rageblade, Infinity Edge and Kraken's Fury on Tristana.

What level do you play Fae Tristana at?

Fae Tristana is a Reroll comp: you stay at a low level and spend gold rolling for three-star copies of cheaper champions. Roll for the board at level 7.

How do I import Fae Tristana into TFT?

Copy its team code with the button on this page, then open the Team Planner in the TFT client and paste it.

What are the best augments for Fae Tristana?

Rolling For Days, Embiggen, Patience Is A Virtue and Swordsmith. When none of these is offered, take econ, then items augments.

More comps for patch 18.4b

The full TFT Set 18 comp tier list