How to play Augment (Built Different) in TFT Set 4.5

The Built Different composition has a rather unique playstyle because it doesn’t focus on activating traits but instead relies on Augments to boost attack speed and health. So, what are the key strengths and weaknesses of this composition? How do you play it effectively during each stage of the game? The answers will be revealed right below.

The Built Different composition is one of the most versatile team setups, not relying on any specific traits. Despite this, the strength of the composition is still formidable and can help secure victories. If you’re looking for tips on how to play this composition in Set 4.5, let's dive into the build and strategy below!

In TFT Set 4.5, the Built Different Augment has made a comeback, creating a buzz in the gaming community. Currently, there is only one type of Built Different Augment, which grants units that do not activate any Traits or Origins bonus health and attack speed. Before diving into how to play TFT with Built Different, it’s important to understand the strengths and weaknesses of this composition.

Strengths

The Built Different composition is favored by many players as a top-tier meta choice due to several key strengths:

• Units in the composition receive additional health and attack speed, making them stronger in the game.
• The champions are primarily 4-5 cost units, making them very powerful and giving players a high win rate, with a good chance of reaching the top ranks.
• The champions in this composition do not rely heavily on standard items, giving you flexibility in itemization.
• Players can pivot their board easily and mix various champions into the composition to suit the current match without needing to focus on specific traits.

Weaknesses

Despite its strengths, the Built Different composition also has some weaknesses that players need to consider when building items and Augments. These include:

• When building the composition, you’ll be ignoring the activation of traits for your champions, meaning you won't benefit from additional buff effects that come from trait synergies.
• To play this composition effectively, you need to find the Built Different Augment, which may not always be available and can affect your ability to build a strong team early on.

Champions to Include in the Built Different Composition (Set 4.5)

To become the top meta contender, players need to build the composition to suit each stage of the game and upgrade at the right time. Here’s a guide on how to play the Built Different composition in the early, mid, and late game:

1. Early Game

At the start of the game, aim to get the Built Different Augment as early as possible to define your strategy. You should focus on building units that don’t share traits to make the most out of the Built Different Augment. Choose champions that suit the situation, ensuring you have a balance of damage dealers and tanks to allow your team to deal damage and sustain well.

In the early game, prioritize a win streak. Also, try to upgrade your key champions to 2 stars. By the 2-1 round, level up to 4. Then, level up to 5 at round 2-5.

2. Mid Game

In the mid-game, you can add champions like Braum, Twisted Fate and others, but avoid activating any traits. Focus on maintaining your win streak to ensure an economic advantage and accumulate resources for building 4-5 cost champions later on. With your tanks positioned in the front, equip them with defensive items like Redemption or Warmog’s Armor to enhance their survivability.

Level up to 6 by round 3-2 and level up to 7 by round 3-6. If you have enough resources, quickly level up to 7 and 8 to search for strong 4-cost champions before your opponents can grab them.

3. Late Game

Once you reach level 8 by round 4-2, start spending gold to search for 4-cost champions like Sejuani, Cho'Gath, and Kayle. Overall, this composition doesn't rely on trait synergies, and the 4-cost champions have relatively balanced strength, so focus on building familiar, easy-to-play units.

Place Sejuani and Cho'Gath in the front to act as your main tanks, while positioning Kayle at the backline to deal damage to the enemy. After upgrading your 4-cost core champions to 2 stars, reassess your gold and resources.

Next, look for 5-cost champions like Swain and Azir to complete the composition and make your team nearly unbeatable, capable of taking down any opponent.

That was a guide on how to build items, choose Augments, and play the Built Different composition in TFT Set 4.5. If you find it difficult to gather champions with the same traits, this composition allows for more flexibility in your gameplay. If you want to explore more strategies for other compositions, feel free to check out similar articles on my Tacter blog.