How to Play Star Guardian Jinx
A stage-by-stage plan for Star Guardian Jinx: opener, when to level and roll for Jinx, and where to position the board.
- Tier
- F
- Top 4 rate
- 16.7%
- Avg place
- 6.42
- 1st place
- 0.0%
- Playstyle
- Fast 8
- Games
- 12
How to level and roll with Star Guardian Jinx
Fast 8Star Guardian Jinx is a Fast 8 comp: level on the standard curve and roll down at level 8 on stage 4-1 to find Jinx. At level 8, each shop slot has a 30% chance to be a 4-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. |
| 3-5 | 7 | Level | Level to 7 while staying on interest. |
| 4-1 | 8 | Roll down | Level to 8 and roll down to find Jinx and the 4-cost core. |
| 4-5 | 8 | Save gold | Stop rolling once the board is stable and rebuild your economy. |
| 5-1 | 9 | Push level | Push to 9 when you have the gold to add a 5-cost or extra trait. |
Star Guardian Jinx early game and opener
We don't have enough early-board data for Star Guardian Jinx yet. Play your strongest pairs early and hold units that share traits with Jinx.
Rolling odds for Star Guardian Jinx
Jinx is easiest to find around level 8. Use the calculator to see your odds of a 2-star for the gold you have.
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Star Guardian Jinx positioning
A starting board for Star Guardian Jinx. 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 Jinx on the back line and put K'Sante in front of it.
- Split Jinx and Ahri across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both.
- K'Sante, Poppy, and Neeko hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry.
- Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Rell and Kobuko 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 Star Guardian Jinx
Strengths
- Rarely played, so its units are usually free
Weaknesses
- Average place is worse than 98% of comps of the same board size
Strategic Tips
Economy
Stay on interest and save your big roll for level 8 at stage 4-1.
Itemization
Build Last Whisper, Infinity Edge, and Spear of Shojin on Jinx.
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 Star Guardian Jinx.
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How to play Star Guardian Jinx – FAQ (TFT Set 15)
How do you play Star Guardian Jinx?
Star Guardian Jinx is a Fast 8 comp: level on the standard curve and roll down at level 8 on stage 4-1 to find Jinx. Corner Jinx on the back line and put K'Sante in front of it. Build Last Whisper, Infinity Edge, and Spear of Shojin on Jinx.
When should I roll down for Star Guardian Jinx?
Roll down at level 8 on stage 4-1. That is when Star Guardian Jinx finds Jinx and its core most reliably; save gold before it.
What level do you roll for Jinx?
Roll for Jinx at level 8. At level 8, each shop slot has a 30% chance to be a 4-cost.
Is Star Guardian Jinx a reroll comp?
No. Star Guardian Jinx is a Fast 8 comp: level up and roll down at level 8 to find your 4- and 5-cost units at 2 stars.
How do you position Star Guardian Jinx?
Corner Jinx on the back line and put K'Sante in front of it. Split Jinx and Ahri across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both. K'Sante, Poppy, and Neeko hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry. Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Rell and Kobuko in the back corners as bait.
What is the best opener for Star Guardian Jinx?
Star Guardian Jinx has no fixed opener: play your strongest early pairs, keep HP high and hold units that share traits with Jinx.