How to Play the Best Mecha Loss-Streak Comp in TFT

The Mecha comp is now one of the most interesting choices in TFT 17.6. It is strong, flexible, and great for comeback games.

Unlike many Fast 8 comps, this team does not need a strong start. Instead, it works well when you lose early rounds on purpose. As a result, you can save gold, get better carousel picks, and build a stronger board later.

Moreover, Mecha becomes even stronger when you have Artifact or Radiant items. These items give Robot huge value. Therefore, this comp can turn a bad start into a top-four finish.

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Why Is Mecha Strong in TFT 17.6?

The main power of this comp comes from Robot. Robot takes two unit slots on the board. Because of that, strong items give it much more value.

Robot is also the main tank. It stands in the front and absorbs damage for the whole team. Therefore, it needs strong defensive items.

Meanwhile, Aurelion Sol is the main carry. He deals magic damage from the backline. Also, he does not need mana items in his transformed form. So, pure AP items are much better on him.

Once Robot and Aurelion Sol reach two stars, the board becomes much stronger. From that point, you can stop losing and start winning fights.

Do not equip mana regeneration items on Aurelion Sol.

When Should You Play Mecha?

You should play Mecha when your early board is weak. It is also a good choice when you get strong Artifact or Radiant items.

In addition, you can play this comp if you have many AP item parts. For example, Rod, Glove, and Bow can all help Aurelion Sol.

You can also start with Super Beast units and then pivot into Mecha later. This path is strong because it gives you extra gold before your comeback.

However, do not play Mecha if you want to win-streak from the start. This comp is built for loss streaks. Therefore, you must accept losing HP early.

Best Items for Aurelion Sol

Aurelion Sol is your main damage source. Since he does not need mana items, you should give him damage items.

Best items for Aurelion Sol:

Rabadon’s Deathcap
Jeweled Gauntlet
Archangel’s Staff
Void Staff
Hextech Gunblade
Giant Slayer

Moreover, avoid items that give mana. They do not help him much. Instead, focus on AP, crit, healing, or damage boost items.

Best Items for Robot

Robot is your solo frontliner. Therefore, it needs tank items as soon as possible.

Best items for Robot:

Gargoyle Stoneplate
Gargoyle Stoneplate
Steadfast Heart
Sterak’s Gage
Warmog’s Armor
Dragon’s Claw
Bramble Vest

Double Gargoyle Stoneplate is the best setup. It gives Robot great value because Robot often fights alone in the front.

If you cannot get two Stoneplates, use other tank items instead. However, make sure Robot always has at least two defensive items.

Best Augments for Mecha

Mecha works best with augments that give gold, items, or late-game power.

Strong augments include:

Calculated Loss
Finishing Blow
Learning Patience
Forged in Strength
Golden Gamble
Hidden Forge
Ascended Forge

In particular, Forge augments are very strong. They can give you Artifact items, which make Robot much harder to kill.

Also, economy augments are great because this comp needs Level 8 quickly.

Early Game: Build Economy First

In the early game, your main goal is simple. Save gold and build a good loss streak.

You can use cheap units to hold items. Good early units include Zoe, Leona, Mordekaiser, and Lissandra.

These units are not your final board. However, they help you survive while you prepare for Level 8.

If your board is weak, do not panic. A controlled loss streak is part of the plan. As a result, you gain more gold and better carousel choices.

Also, try to build Robot items early. Gargoyle Stoneplate should be your first goal. After that, start building AP items for Aurelion Sol.

It’s possible to level up from Super Beast.

Mid Game: Roll at Level 8

The most important timing is Stage 4-1. At this point, you should level to 8 and roll.

Your main targets are Robot 2-star and Aurelion Sol 2-star. These two units are the core of the comp.

Once you find them, your team becomes much stronger. Therefore, you can finally stop the loss streak and start winning fights.

A basic Level 8 board can include:

Robot
Aurelion Sol
Karma
Nunu
Morgana
Rhaast
Other support units

Karma gives useful traits. Meanwhile, Nunu adds crowd control and extra frontline power.

If you cannot find Robot right away, Morgana can hold tank items for a short time. Then, move the items to Robot once you find it.

Level 8 team

Late Game: Go Level 9

After your board is stable, stop rolling too much. Instead, save gold again and go Level 9.

At Level 9, you can add stronger units. Good late-game options include Fiora, Tahm Kench, Urgot, and Bard.

Moreover, Bard can become another carry if you find him at two stars. This gives your team more damage and more flexibility.

If the game goes very well, you can even push Level 10. Then, you can play a full Exodia board with many five-cost units.

The final lineup for the end of the match.

Useful Tips for Mecha

There are a few simple tips that can help you play this comp better.

First, always give Robot strong tank items. Without them, your backline will die too fast.

Second, never build mana items on Aurelion Sol. They waste item value.

Third, watch out for Blitzcrank. If your opponent has Blitzcrank, place another tank in front of Robot.

Also, at Level 9, you can replace Nunu, Morgana, and Rhaast with Tahm Kench, Fiora, and Urgot.

Finally, Yasuo is a good Spirit choice because he gives useful elemental hexes.

Final Thoughts

Mecha Aurelion Sol is one of the best comeback comps in TFT 17.6. It is strong because it uses loss streaks, strong items, and a big Level 8 power spike.

Moreover, it does not need three-star units. Therefore, it is easier to play than many reroll comps.

If you manage your gold well, build the right items, and roll at the correct time, this comp can help you turn a weak start into a strong finish.

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