How to Play Riftbeast Krug
A stage-by-stage plan for Riftbeast Krug: opener, when to level and roll for Krug, and where to position the board.
- Tier
- D
- Top 4 rate
- 53.9%
- Avg place
- 4.35
- 1st place
- 7.0%
- Playstyle
- 1-cost reroll
- Games
- 539
How to level and roll with Riftbeast Krug
1-cost rerollRiftbeast Krug is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 5 from stage 3-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Pebbles, Cinderling, and Krug reach 3 stars. At level 5, each shop slot has a 45% chance to be a 1-cost.
| Stage | Level | Action | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | 4 | Level | Level to 4 and play your strongest pairs; slam an early item if it saves HP. |
| 2-5 | 5 | Level | Level to 5 and keep building interest toward 50 gold. |
| 3-1 | 5 | Slow roll | Stay at level 5: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Pebbles, Cinderling, and Krug hit 3 stars. |
| 3-2 | 5 | Slow roll | Stay at level 5: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Pebbles, Cinderling, and Krug hit 3 stars. |
| 4-1 | 7 | Level | Once your 3-stars are done, level up and add the units that complete your traits. |
| 4-5 | 8 | Level | Level to 8 for 4-cost upgrades and a stronger frontline. |
| 5-1 | 8 | Roll down | Roll for the last upgrades and finish the board around Krug. |
Level the board finishes at
End of game
- Avg final level
- 8.01
- Avg gold left
- 13.9
- Roll stage
- 3-1
Riftbeast Krug early game and opener
Boards that lead into Riftbeast Krug at levels 4 to 7, taken from MetaBot Desktop round data — play the one closest to your shops.
2 games · 100% rounds won · 75% of units carry into the final comp
2 games · 100% rounds won · 80% of units carry into the final comp5 games · 78% rounds won · 83% of units carry into the final comp32 games · 82% rounds won · 86% of units carry into the final compRolling odds for Riftbeast Krug
Your 3-star targets are Pebbles, Cinderling, and Krug. Level 5 gives the best shop odds for them — use the calculator to see how much gold a 3-star costs.
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Riftbeast Krug positioning
A starting board for Riftbeast Krug. Drag units to adjust it, switch to the anti-assassin layout when the lobby has divers, and copy the Team Planner code into the TFT client.
- Corner Pebbles on the back line and put Taric in front of it.
- Split Pebbles and Cinderling across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both.
- Taric, Sentinel, and Brambleback hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry.
- Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Murkwolf and Scuttlecrab in the back corners as bait.
Positioning board
Drag a unit onto another hex to move it — dropping on a unit swaps them.
When to play Riftbeast Krug
Strengths
- Big power spike once Pebbles, Cinderling, and Krug hit 3 stars
- Two damage threats (Krug and Pebbles) make itemizing flexible
- Rarely played, so its units are usually free
- Strong mid game once the reroll units are upgraded
Weaknesses
- Falls off hard if someone else is rerolling Pebbles, Cinderling, and Krug
Strategic Tips
Economy
Reach 50 gold, then slow roll at level 5 with only the excess until Pebbles, Cinderling, and Krug are 3-starred.
Itemization
Build Gargoyle Stoneplate, Spirit Visage, and Warmog's Armor on Krug.
When to pivot
Scout at 2-1 and 3-2: if two or more players hold your core units, or you haven't found any by 3-2, move into one of the comps on the Similar Comps tab instead of forcing Riftbeast Krug.
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How to play Riftbeast Krug – FAQ (TFT Set 18)
How do you play Riftbeast Krug?
Riftbeast Krug is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 5 from stage 3-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Pebbles, Cinderling, and Krug reach 3 stars. Corner Pebbles on the back line and put Taric in front of it. Build Gargoyle Stoneplate, Spirit Visage, and Warmog's Armor on Krug.
When should I roll down for Riftbeast Krug?
Riftbeast Krug doesn't do one big roll down. Slow roll at level 5 from stage 3-1, rolling only the gold above 50 until Pebbles, Cinderling, and Krug are 3-starred.
What level do you roll for Pebbles?
Slow roll for Pebbles at level 5, where its cost tier shows up most often in the shop. At level 5, each shop slot has a 45% chance to be a 1-cost.
Is Riftbeast Krug a reroll comp?
Yes. Riftbeast Krug wants Pebbles, Cinderling, and Krug at 3 stars, so slow roll at level 5 with gold above 50 until you hit them.
How do you position Riftbeast Krug?
Corner Pebbles on the back line and put Taric in front of it. Split Pebbles and Cinderling across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both. Taric, Sentinel, and Brambleback hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry. Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Murkwolf and Scuttlecrab in the back corners as bait.
What is the best opener for Riftbeast Krug?
The most common level 4 board that turns into Riftbeast Krug is Cinderling, Gromp, Murkwolf, and Scuttlecrab (2 games tracked).