If you want to finish a round of Teamfight Tactics as a first place, you need a strong combo in the late game. We will tell you which combos are available for this.
Update December 2019: This guide refers to the state of Patch 9.15. We are now at Patch 9.23. You can find an updated guide to TFT and the meta here.
Which combos are best for the late game? In the late game, various combos have proven to be extremely effective. We would like to present the following:
- 6 Sorcerers, 3 Void Creatures, 2 Brawlers
- 3 Elemental Mages, 4 Ninjas and Pyke
- 6 Assassins, 4 Ninjas
- 6 Assassins, 3 Void Creatures, 1 Ninja
- 4 Glacial, 4 Rangers, 2 Phantoms, 2 Knights, 2 Guardians
- 4 Brawlers, 4 Glacial, 3 Elemental Mages, 3 Void Creatures, 1 Robot, 1 Ninja
The combos selected here are in a random order and are based on personal experiences and observed livestreams. The guide is an addition to our explanation for the way to the late game.
Of course, there are also many other combos that are frequently played. Since the changes made by Patch 9.15 to Knights, Nobles, and many other classes and origins, much experimentation is being done.
6 Sorcerers, 3 Void Creatures, 2 Brawlers
What does the combo need? In this combo for Teamfight Tactics, you rely on the bonus of six Sorcerers and additionally on the True Damage of the Void Creatures. The following are needed:
- Cho’Gath – Void Creature and Brawler
- Rek’Sai – Void Creature and Brawler
- Kassadin – Void Creature and Sorcerer
- Aurelion Sol – Sorcerer
- Lulu – Sorcerer
- Morgana – Sorcerer
- Veigar – Sorcerer
- Ahri – Sorcerer
- Karthus – Sorcerer
Since Ahri is the weak point in the combo, one can give Cho’Gath the item Yuumi. This will turn him into a Sorcerer, giving him more mana and allowing for space for another tank, a phantom for the bonus, or Kennen, who benefits from spell damage and the ninja bonus.
What makes the combo so strong? Due to the Sorcerer bonus, you gain +100% spell damage, from which the units beside the Sorcerers also benefit.
Veigar can kill enemies with his ultimate in one shot, Aurelion Sol hits multiple enemies at once, and the damage from other units is enormous. Opponents are usually eliminated in a few seconds.
There is also the “Exodia combo” with Karthus at level 2 and the items Seraph’s Embrace and Rabadon’s Deathcap, where Karthus then spams his ultimate and deals damage to all enemies.
What are the prerequisites for the combo? You should already bring a level 2 Kassadin in the early game and collect Lulu and Ahri. At the beginning, Kha’Zix can be used as a substitute for Cho’Gath.
Important items are also:
- Rabadon’s Deathcap
- Spear of Sho’jin
- and many Tears of the Goddess
What are the weaknesses of the combo? The combo of six Sorcerers is susceptible to opponents who either deal a lot of damage in a short time (six Assassins) or are immune to magic damage (two Dragons or the Dragon’s Claw as an item).
3 Elemental Mages, 4 Ninjas and Pyke
What does the combo need? The combo in Teamfight Tactics requires three of the four available Elemental Mages, all four Ninjas, and Pyke to get the Assassin bonus. You are looking for:
- Brand – Elemental Mage
- Lissandra – Elemental Mage
- Kennen – Ninja and Elemental Mage
- Zed – Ninja and Assassin
- Akali – Ninja and Assassin
- Shen – Ninja
- Pyke – Assassin
- and possibly Anivia (Elemental Mage)
As the eighth unit, almost anything can be set up. Cho’Gath is currently a good choice in almost every combo.
What makes the combo so strong? The combination of the three Elemental Mages makes an elemental appear at the start of each fight, which can take good damage. Brand also deals a lot of damage with his ultimate.
At the same time, the four Ninjas and three Assassins are able to quickly eliminate the opponent’s backline because of their bonus. A highlight is Pyke with the Spear of Sho’jin, who can stun a team single-handedly.
The real strength of the combo lies in the fact that it is very accessible early in the game.
What are the prerequisites for the combo? Important for this combo is finding the right items. Required are the Spear of Sho’jin on Pyke and Rabadon’s Deathcap on Akali and Brand.
In the best case, Akali also gets a Phantom Dancer and Pyke a second Spear of Sho’jin.
You should start building this lineup as soon as you find a Brand and an Akali. The weak Ninjas are usually rarely selected, so you should be able to get Zed and Shen quickly to level 2, even later on.
What are the weaknesses of the combo? The combo itself is very strong, but there are currently simply stronger bonuses with Sorcerers, Assassins, and Void Creatures. A completely different combo from this list can defeat the Elemental Mages, Ninja, and Assassins combo, but is much harder to achieve.
6 Assassins and 4 Ninjas
What does the combo need? The combo of Assassins and Ninjas is in Teamfight Tactics as old as the game itself. It requires:
- Shen – Ninja
- Kennen – Ninja
- Akali – Ninja and Assassin
- Zed – Ninja and Assassin
- Pyke – Assassin
- Kha’Zix – Assassin
- Evelynn – Assassin
- Rengar – Assassin
Alternatively, you also have Katarina available as an Assassin. However, she falls off a bit in the late game.
What makes the combo so strong? Although the Assassins were weakened in Patch 9.14 and even in Patch 9.15, the combo is still extremely good at taking down the opponent’s backline.
What are the prerequisites for the combo? The difficulties mainly lie in the fact that everything depends on Akali. She is indispensable as the fourth Ninja and sixth Assassin.
In the mid-game, there’s also the difficulty of having to collect four Ninjas while wanting to have only one or all four on the field.
Important items in the combo are:
- Rabadon’s Deathcap for Akali
- Spear of Sho’jin for Pyke
- Attack speed for Assassins
What are the weaknesses of the combo? Assassins are great for taking out opponent combos that don’t withstand much. However, if you come across more defensive setups, they can be eliminated too slowly, causing you to lose the fight over time.
6 Assassins, 3 Void Creatures, 1 Ninja
What does the combo need? A new combo that has emerged in recent days in Teamfight Tactics also relies on Assassins but has a somewhat more defensive lineup.
Needed are:
- Akali – Ninja and Assassin
- Kha’Zix – Void Creature and Assassin
- Cho’Gath – Void Creature and Brawler
- Rek’Sai – Void Creature and Brawler
- Evelynn – Assassin
- Pyke – Assassin
- Katarina – Assassin
- Rengar – Assassin
What makes the combo so strong? The combo relies not only on the Assassin buff but also on the strength of the Void Creatures. They have benefited significantly from the last patch and deal True Damage. Additionally, the combo is easier to achieve than six Assassins and four Ninjas.
Cho’Gath and Rek’sai also give each other Brawler buff. Katarina is needed as an Assassin because Zed cannot be used as a second Ninja.
What are the prerequisites for the combo? This combo also relies heavily on Akali, but now you do not need to collect the other Ninjas and let them wait on the bench.
Important items are again:
- Rabadon’s Deathcap for Akali
- Spear of Sho’jin for Pyke
- Attack speed for Assassins
What are the weaknesses of the combo? In terms of damage, it is slightly weaker than if you only rely on Assassins and Ninjas. This makes it more vulnerable in fights where the opponents develop their potential later, like with the six Sorcerers who first need mana.
4 Glacial, 4 Rangers, 2 Phantoms, 2 Knights, 2 Guardians
What does the combo need? A combo of Glacial and Rangers has been known and popular in Teamfight Tactics for a while. However, since changes to Knights, it can now be easily expanded and enhanced.
You will need:
- Mordekaiser – Phantom and Knight
- Kindred – Phantom and Ranger
- Vayne – Noble and Ranger
- Varus – Ranger
- Ashe – Glacial and Ranger
- Sejuani – Glacial and Knight
- Braum – Glacial and Guardian
- Leona – Noble and Guardian
If you have space for a ninth unit, you can benefit from additional bonuses. You could add a noble champion like Garen. If you can then form an item, you could build the Knights’ Oath with Spatula to get the bonus for 4 Knights.
What makes the combo so strong? Due to Patch 9.15, Guardians and Knights have been adjusted. Guardians now give more armor to allies, while Knights generally reduce damage from allies. In addition, Ashe and Kindred have been strengthened.
The combo is quite defensively oriented. It focuses on a lot of armor, damage reduction, and CC through the Glacial. This makes it versatile.
Moreover, in the beginning, Sejuani can be replaced by Garen and Leona by Fiora. This way, you keep the Noble buff in the early and mid-game. Additionally, no 5-gold champion is required.
What are the prerequisites for the combo? Leona and Sejuani are essential for this combo. You also need a Frost Hammer, so you can make one more unit into a Glacial.
Useful items are:
- Rapid Firecannon and Statikk Shiv on Ashe
- Defensive items on Braum
- Frost Hammer for Vayne or Varus
What are the weaknesses of the combo? Since the combo is more defensively oriented, it is strong against Assassins and Elemental Mages. However, it has disadvantages against Sorcerers who can deal a lot of strong AoE damage with Karthus and Aurelion Sol.
4 Brawlers, 4 Glacial, 3 Elemental Mages
What does the combo need? This new and popular combo in Teamfight Tactics relies on a strong mix of CC, tanks, and good damage. You will need:
- Kassadin – Void Creature
- Rek’Sai – Void Creature and Brawler
- Cho’Gath – Void Creature and Brawler
- Blitzcrank – Robot and Brawler
- Volibear – Glacial and Brawler
- Lissandra – Glacial and Elemental Mage
- Anivia – Glacial and Elemental Mage
- Kennen – Ninja and Elemental Mage
What makes the combo so strong? The three Elemental Mages summon a golem that, alongside your 4 Brawlers, can also tank damage. The Void Creatures deal True Damage thanks to the new patch, and you benefit from the CC of the Glacial.
Additionally, you collect the buffs for the robot and the single Ninja.
What are the prerequisites for the combo? The combo relies heavily on getting Anivia. In addition, you need the Frost Hammer, which can be produced with Spatula and the Giant’s Belt.
With items, you should pay attention to strengthening Cho’Gath and Volibear:
- Rapid Firecannon for Volibear
- Hextech Gunblade, Infinity Edge, or other DMG items for Volibear
- Morellonomicon or Guardian Angel for Cho’Gath
- Cho’Gath or Kennen should get the Frost Hammer for maximum CC
What are the weaknesses of the combo? Since the combo is very defensive, it can withstand many combos like Assassins or Elemental Mages. Only Sorcerers, who inflict a lot of AoE damage thanks to Karthus and Aurelion Sol, are a danger.
