Ionia Zaahen

S-TierFast 8

This S-tier composition focuses on Ionia Zaahen. It utilizes strong synergies to dominate the battlefield.

Shen
Yasuo
Infinity Edge
Quicksilver
Hand of Justice
Zaahen
Bloodthirster
Sterak's Gage
Titan's Resolve
Wukong
Yone
Bloodthirster
Guinsoo's Rageblade
Titan's Resolve
Kennen
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
Yunara
+
+
+
+
+
Ahri

Active Traits

Active Traits

Ionia
Ionia
7/ 10
Bruiser
Bruiser
2/ 4
Slayer
Slayer
2/ 4
Darkin
Darkin
1/ 2
Immortal
Immortal
1
Arcanist
Arcanist
1/ 2
Defender
Defender
1/ 2
Quickstriker
Quickstriker
1/ 2
Yordle
Yordle
1/ 2

Ionia Zaahen Strengths

Discover what makes Ionia Zaahen a powerful composition in TFT Set 16. These strengths help you understand when to play this comp and how to leverage its advantages.

  • Strong late game scaling
  • Flexible itemization
  • Good matchup spread

Ionia Zaahen Weaknesses

Understanding the weaknesses of Ionia Zaahen helps you avoid bad matchups and position your team effectively. Be aware of these vulnerabilities when playing this composition.

  • Dependent on specific items
  • Vulnerable to backline access
  • Requires good economy management

Trait Synergies

Ionia Zaahen activates 5 key traits in TFT Set 16. These trait synergies work together to create a powerful team composition with strong scaling and utility.

Champions in Ionia Zaahen

This composition uses 8 champions with specific items and star levels. Follow this champion guide to build Ionia Zaahen correctly in TFT Set 16.

Recommended Items

Bloodthirster
Bloodthirster
⚔️sterak-s-gage
⚔️titan-s-resolve

Recommended Items

⚔️infinity-edge
Quicksilver
Quicksilver
⚔️hand-of-justice

Recommended Items

Bloodthirster
Bloodthirster
⚔️guinsoo-s-rageblade
⚔️titan-s-resolve

Recommended Augments

These augments synergize well with Ionia Zaahen. 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.

gold
Defense of the Placidium

Defense of the Placidium

Your team gains 10% Durability, increased to 13% if the Ionia trait is active.

gold
Walk The True Path

Walk The True Path

Gain 2 Lesser Champion Duplicators. Ionia 10 gains a Prismatic upgrade.

prismatic
Walk The True Path+

Walk The True Path+

Gain 2 Lesser Champion Duplicators and an Infinity Edge. Ionia 10 gains a Prismatic upgrade.

gold
Savings Account

Savings Account

After you earn 60 gold in interest, gain 30 gold. Your max interest is increased to 7. Gain 4 gold now.

prismatic
Money Monsoon

Money Monsoon

Gain 7 gold now and every round for the rest of the game.

prismatic
Growth Mindset

Growth Mindset

Gain 40 XP. Buying XP costs 3 instead of 4 gold.

gold
Early Learnings

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

gold
Late Game Scaling

Late Game Scaling

Gain 2 XP every round. Your 5-cost champions gain 20% Health and 20% Attack Speed. CyberCity Tactician's Crown, 2025

gold
Gain 21 Gold

Gain 21 Gold

Gain 21 gold.

Early Game Strategy

Learn how to start Ionia Zaahen in the early game. This phase focuses on building a strong foundation and economy.

Play your strongest board to preserve health. Slam flexible items.

Mid Game Strategy

Transition into Ionia Zaahen's core composition during the mid game. This is when you start building your main synergies.

Level aggressively to 8. Pivot into your final board composition.

Late Game Strategy

Maximize Ionia Zaahen's potential in the late game. This phase is about optimizing positioning and completing your team.

Cap out your board with 4 and 5-cost units. Look for 2-star upgrades.