How to Play Protector Ahri
A stage-by-stage plan for Protector Ahri: opener, when to level and roll for Ahri, and where to position the board.
- Tier
- S
- Top 4 rate
- 50.9%
- Avg place
- 4.08
- 1st place
- 13.9%
- Playstyle
- 3-cost reroll
- Games
- 108
How to level and roll with Protector Ahri
3-cost rerollProtector Ahri is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Neeko and Ahri reach 3 stars. At level 7, each shop slot has a 40% chance to be a 3-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. |
| 3-2 | 6 | Level | Level to 6 and save to 50 gold. |
| 4-1 | 7 | Slow roll | Stay at level 7: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Neeko and Ahri hit 3 stars. |
| 4-2 | 7 | Slow roll | Stay at level 7: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Neeko and Ahri hit 3 stars. |
| 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 Ahri. |
Protector Ahri early game and opener
We don't have enough early-board data for Protector Ahri yet. Play your strongest pairs early and hold units that share traits with Ahri.
Rolling odds for Protector Ahri
Your 3-star targets are Neeko and Ahri. Level 7 gives the best shop odds for them — use the calculator to see how much gold a 3-star costs.
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Protector Ahri positioning
A starting board for Protector Ahri. 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 Ryze on the back line and put K'Sante in front of it.
- Split Ryze and Ahri across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both.
- K'Sante, Neeko, and Rakan hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry.
- Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Kennen and Malphite 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 Protector Ahri
Strengths
- Average place better than 65% of comps of the same board size
- Big power spike once Neeko and Ahri hit 3 stars
- 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 Neeko and Ahri
Strategic Tips
Economy
Reach 50 gold, then slow roll at level 7 with only the excess until Neeko and Ahri are 3-starred.
Itemization
Build Blue Buff, Hand Of Justice, and Giant Slayer on Ahri.
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 Protector Ahri.
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How to play Protector Ahri – FAQ (TFT Set 15)
How do you play Protector Ahri?
Protector Ahri is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Neeko and Ahri reach 3 stars. Corner Ryze on the back line and put K'Sante in front of it. Build Blue Buff, Hand Of Justice, and Giant Slayer on Ahri.
When should I roll down for Protector Ahri?
Protector Ahri doesn't do one big roll down. Slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, rolling only the gold above 50 until Neeko and Ahri are 3-starred.
What level do you roll for Neeko?
Slow roll for Neeko at level 7, where its cost tier shows up most often in the shop. At level 7, each shop slot has a 40% chance to be a 3-cost.
Is Protector Ahri a reroll comp?
Yes. Protector Ahri wants Neeko and Ahri at 3 stars, so slow roll at level 7 with gold above 50 until you hit them.
How do you position Protector Ahri?
Corner Ryze on the back line and put K'Sante in front of it. Split Ryze and Ahri across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both. K'Sante, Neeko, and Rakan hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry. Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Kennen and Malphite in the back corners as bait.
What is the best opener for Protector Ahri?
Protector Ahri has no fixed opener: play your strongest early pairs, keep HP high and hold units that share traits with Ahri.