Patch 16.2 Guide
The most popular meta lines for the patch are included here. Use the tier list to see all lines. Tips for the patch:
- Patch 16.3 will be live across all regions on Thursday (not Wednesday this patch). Expect updates as usual, but it might take a while to get the website in an accurate state as the patch was quite large. Thanks for your patience!
AD Core Lines
These are the lines you should play in most games if provided attack damage (AD) items. Conditions are recommended, but not mandatory.
AP Core Lines
These are the lines you should play in most games if provided ability power (AP) items. Conditions are recommended, but not mandatory.
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Thought patch came out on Wednesday as usual, but it’s Thursday again this week so one more day of 16.2.
I saw Warwick popping up outside of the standard Freljord board in scrims and vods. Any plans on making a page for “Warwick Flex”? I know bosso rates him pretty highly, but I don’t how others view him in the top challenger space
Yeah I’ve started working on it, but haven’t seen enough of it to feel comfortable with its tier / how to play it yet.
please make guide abt new aphelios tech.
EDIT: Added to the site, not confident in its tier yet though since not enough people have played it yet.
Not yet, only seen it go bot 4 so far. Need to understand the conditions for it / when to play it / how good it actually is.
thanks! and whats ur other platforms that i can follow?
If anyone’s wondering what openers are the best to play and what units to hold in stage 1, Blue posted them at the top of the tier list and I’ll link them here.
https://tftflow.com/composition/set16/16-2-stage-1-priority
https://tftflow.com/composition/set16/16-2-premium-openers
This is very helpful, thank you so much. It would even more if it updates every big shifts in the meta
do you think your old arcanist comp is still viable this patch?
Arcanist is still viable, but hard to get to without specific conditions (Aura Farming Annie, lots and lots of gold/xp)
Is there any tips on what to play after you cashout the world runes? Like which lines you need to consider (assuming you didn’t hit a win out prismatic trait)?
https://worldrunestft.vercel.app/
For the early decision — before you even commit to the runes — I check which emblem combo needs the fewest units at https://tftrunes.com/tft-world-runes-solver. Helps me decide if it’s worth going for 4 regions or just pivot early.
Blue just wanted to let you know the link to your stream is still up even though you already ended
Fixed thanks lol
Just wondering is it safe generally to assume that comps outside of the home page are still playable? I know you say to mostly stick to the ones on the home page but every once in a while if a spot comes up and I think I have to play like… Slayers or something, do you keep the comps in the backend updated throughout patches?
yes depends on the augment
Focus on the tier list and flowchart more than the home page. Just play A+ comps or a non-contested B and you can autopilot to Plat 4 in like a week. Then you learn the game properly <3!
Did anything significant change that caused steadfast to now be the recommended item slot for a lot of tanks?
Yeah — Bramble is bad in this meta, so replaced it on a lot of tanks (but obviously not all of them).
the size difference between recommended AP comps vs AD is crazy lol. It was fun watching the stream last night! Can’t wait to try some of these out on my alt account first lol
Is there any impression on vertical Noxus? Was also wondering if 3 star reroll noxus could be viable, with darius and leblanc as the carries
I’ve just play Noxus reroll (Darius Le blanc) it in Emerald 1, feels strongish, maybe not a top 1 cop but definetly an easy top 4 (i got 2nd against ryze) from a decently good noxus opener.
7 noxus or did you stay on 5?
Was wondering if something like this is playable: 0232e01732f34302503536b000000000TFTSet16
-Briar Sion Neeko Leblanc Darius Kobuko Swain
-5 Noxus 2 Arc 2 Brusier 2 Def 2 Invoker 2 Jugg
Looks pretty wild with the Atakhan augment but 5 noxus is never worth it unless you play Mel-Azir very late. You’ll get stomped out late stage 4 and mid 5 with just 5 noxus, falls off pretty hard.
How come Lucian Kindred is moved all the way to B? With the TF buffs he’s a lot more stable early game, and the board caps just as well as it used to from what I’ve seen so far
Kindred nerfed, lucian nerfed, skarner nerfed…
Website is updated for Patch 16.2 — Patch is VERY different from last patch, so highly recommend studying a little before queuing if you care about your LP at all.
You’re such a goat dude, thank you!