Bilgewater Pirates
Bilgewater Pirates generates Silver Serpents through combat and takedowns, which can be spent in the Black Market for powerful stat boosts and loot. With 7 Bilgewater, you get 55 Serpents per round and superior loot. Miss Fortune serves as the primary carry, while Tahm Kench can be fed champions for permanent stats. The comp rewards aggressive play.
Active Traits
Active Traits
Bilgewater Pirates Strengths
Discover what makes Bilgewater Pirates a powerful composition in TFT Set 16. These strengths help you understand when to play this comp and how to leverage its advantages.
- ✓Black Market provides unique power spikes
- ✓Tahm Kench scaling through Glutton trait
- ✓Strong economy through loot rewards
- ✓Flexible itemization options
Bilgewater Pirates Weaknesses
Understanding the weaknesses of Bilgewater Pirates helps you avoid bad matchups and position your team effectively. Be aware of these vulnerabilities when playing this composition.
- ✗Requires understanding Black Market mechanics
- ✗Needs level 8 for 7 Bilgewater
- ✗Vulnerable before accumulating Serpents
- ✗Limited crowd control
Trait Synergies
Bilgewater Pirates activates 4 key traits in TFT Set 16. These trait synergies work together to create a powerful team composition with strong scaling and utility.
Champions in Bilgewater Pirates
This composition uses 7 champions with specific items and star levels. Follow this champion guide to build Bilgewater Pirates correctly in TFT Set 16.
Recommended Items
Recommended Items
Recommended Items
Recommended Augments
These augments synergize well with Bilgewater Pirates. Choose augments that match your strategy: trait-specific augments for core synergies, reroll augments for reroll comps, or economy/leveling augments for fast 8-9 strategies.
Lifting Competition
At the start of each round, if the combined health of all your unique Bruisers is high enough, gain a reward and increase the threshold. Gain a Shen and a Sion.
Savings Account
After you earn 60 gold in interest, gain 30 gold. Your max interest is increased to 7. Gain 4 gold now.
Money Monsoon
Gain 7 gold now and every round for the rest of the game.
Growth Mindset
Gain 40 XP. Buying XP costs 3 instead of 4 gold.
Early Learnings
Your team gains 5% Attack Damage & Ability Power. This increases by 1% after each player combat. 1-cost champions gain double. TFT Vegas Open, 2023
Late Game Scaling
Gain 2 XP every round. Your 5-cost champions gain 20% Health and 20% Attack Speed. CyberCity Tactician's Crown, 2025
Gain 21 Gold
Gain 21 gold.
Advanced Loan
Get 25 Gold. Your next augment is one tier lower.
Advanced Loan Plus
Get 35 Gold. Your next augment is one tier lower.
Early Game Strategy
Learn how to start Bilgewater Pirates in the early game. This phase focuses on building a strong foundation and economy.
Play Bilgewater units and start accumulating Serpents. Feed Tahm Kench champions for stats. Build items for Miss Fortune.
Mid Game Strategy
Transition into Bilgewater Pirates's core composition during the mid game. This is when you start building your main synergies.
At level 7, push for 5-7 Bilgewater. Spend Serpents strategically in Black Market. Add Nautilus for frontline.
Late Game Strategy
Maximize Bilgewater Pirates's potential in the late game. This phase is about optimizing positioning and completing your team.
Level 8 for 7 Bilgewater and maximum Serpents. Use superior loot to gain advantage. Position Miss Fortune for maximum damage.