The Upgrade of the 8-Bit Team in TFT
The 8-Bit in TFT is quite a “strange” team composition as it possesses a stacking AD effect, but its late-game power is not particularly strong. Instead, the 3-star Riven reroll strategy has been seen as the optimal playstyle for this race in recent patches. This is due to Caitlyn’s long casting time and large maximum energy, which hinder this team’s strength in the late game.
In patch 14.3, Riot Games continuously nerfed Riven and made notable buffs to Caitlyn. Therefore, players have shifted their approach to building the 8-Bit team, focusing on Caitlyn as the main carry. Furthermore, the special aspect of this new playstyle is to build a solid frontline to give Caitlyn enough time to aim and unleash her ultimate. This optimizes the damage output from this unit.
Building the “Super Defensive” 8-Bit Team
In the early game, players should purchase Superstar Corki as soon as possible to ensure solid damage output. Next, cheap yet quality Bruisers or Guardians will be the best choices for the frontline. If players are lucky enough to have Garen, they can start stacking 8-Bit points very early on.
During the mid-game, players can aim for 4 Guardians or 4 8-Bit depending on the Superstars they roll mid-game. The 4 Guardians are often prioritized as they provide incredibly strong tankiness with high armor/magic resistance. If possible, players should invest in items for Aphelios to hold items for Caitlyn in the late game.
After reaching level 8, players will “dump” gold to search for Superstar Caitlyn to be the main carry. With the 8-Bit Superstar, players should remove Riven from the team and add a champion with good tankiness or crowd control. If Caitlyn is in the Superstar Sniper form, players should supplement with Jhin or Qiyana to increase the team’s damage output.
Items and Augments
With the playstyle revolving around Caitlyn, Infinity Edge will be the optimal item, significantly boosting both attack damage and skill damage. Additionally, Spear of Shojin, Red Buff, or Giant Slayer are also good options for this champion. According to tips from pro players, Augments that provide combat power are extremely strong with the Caitlyn team. Augments like Tiredness, Death’s Gift, or Vampire will be optimal choices players should aim for.