DTCL: Refreshing the Meta with Targon Combo with Noxian Inclusion

This composition offers a balance between damage, durability, and healing. While not as robust as pure Noxus builds, it boasts the ability to control the battlefield with Soraka and Targon. Let's delve into the gameplay right within this article.

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Noxus + Targon: What's the Deal?

The weakness of Noxus lies in its lack of tankiness, while Soraka lacks backline damage, making them complement each other perfectly. The carry in this composition will be Soraka + 2 Noxian champions like Katarina or Ekko, with Swain serving as the main tank.

The basic items for Noxian champions remain the same. Ekko and Katarina can share the combo of Hand of Justice, Guardian Angel + Last Whisper. Soraka utilizes items like Staff of Flowing Water, Chalice of Power, or Bloodthirster. As for Swain, the itemization differs slightly. It's recommended to equip two Giant's Slayers or two Bramble Vests, with the third item choice between Guardian Angel or Bloodthirster for shock damage mitigation. Swain will act as the primary tank to absorb damage for Soraka's healing, so stacking defensive stats is crucial.

The core items to acquire are: Spatula, Sparring Gloves, Cloak of Agility, Force of Nature, Inferno Cinder, Zeke's Herald, etc.

Composition and Leveling Up

You should opt for the legendary Twisted Fate to draw the standard composition, starting ideally with a 3 Noxus setup with Cassiopeia and Swain, equipping the first Chalice of Power and assigning it to a champion for health preservation. If you manage to acquire a 2-star Cassiopeia and activate the 3 Noxus synergy, you can either embark on a winning streak or mitigate losses by going to the shop early. In the shop, prioritize getting Soraka > Katarina > Ekko, followed by items that can be immediately combined, and finally, the most expensive champion or high-tier items like Guinsoo's Rageblade.

Due to the possibility of obtaining the Noxus form early, this composition is not weak and can completely go on a winning streak if you're lucky enough. It's a tempo-based strategy, so if you find yourself in a weak lobby initially and you have a 2-star Cassiopeia, don't hesitate to level up to 5 after the first shop round to continue snowballing with a potential winning streak. In the opposite scenario, make sure to lose streak for at least 5 rounds to bolster your economy and roll after 3-2.

Depending on whether you have a winning or losing streak, level up to 6 at 3-2 or later in the next round, and start rolling until you get a 2-star Soraka or Swain, while also fielding 2 Noxian champions. If the Ixtal square is appealing, consider replacing Ekko with Qiyana and Taric with Neeko to activate the Ixtal synergy for Swain. The key point is to have a 2-star champion at this stage to preserve health, but only roll down to around 30 gold before stopping.

Continue slow rolling at level 6 to acquire Swain and Soraka 3 stars. Remember to optimize items for both Soraka and Swain, prioritizing 3-star Soraka items first, followed by Swain, and then the two Noxian champions. The latest you should achieve a 3-star Soraka is at round 4-3. If necessary, go all-in to avoid bleeding out. If played correctly, you'll likely secure a winning streak throughout round 3 to accumulate gold until 4-1.

After rolling 3-star Swain and Soraka, level up to 7 and from here onwards, it's simply a matter of rolling the remaining 2 Noxian champions to 3 stars. Typically, this composition will fizzle out at level 7. This is also the time when players start rolling for 4-cost champions, so if you manage to maintain good health in round 3 and have a 3-star Soraka, you'll likely dominate for at least 2 to 3 rounds, as the current meta often sees up to 4 players opting for Mordekaiser, who will mutually impede each other for you.

Of course, achieving a top 1 position with this composition will be relatively difficult because once opponents acquire Fiora 2 or Mordekaiser, your Noxian champions won't have enough firepower to one-shot the backline anymore, and having only Swain as the tank will gradually weaken your defense. Regarding team composition, it's similar to traditional Noxian compositions, prioritizing Noxian champions to activate synergy early. With this composition, you can consider stacking 2 Noxian champions on one side to pressure opponents into focusing on Swain, freeing up your Noxian champions to wreak havoc.

The Noxus - Soraka composition offers a refreshing twist, so overlook the typical U.R.F. meta and explore something new as the season draws to a close.