How to Play Protector Rakan
A stage-by-stage plan for Protector Rakan: opener, when to level and roll for Rakan, and where to position the board.
- Tier
- A
- Top 4 rate
- 55.9%
- Avg place
- 4.27
- 1st place
- 3.2%
- Playstyle
- 1-cost reroll
- Games
- 93
How to level and roll with Protector Rakan
1-cost rerollProtector Rakan is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 5 from stage 3-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Kennen and Rakan 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 Kennen and Rakan hit 3 stars. |
| 3-2 | 5 | Slow roll | Stay at level 5: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Kennen and Rakan 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 Rakan. |
Protector Rakan early game and opener
We don't have enough early-board data for Protector Rakan yet. Play your strongest pairs early and hold units that share traits with Rakan.
Rolling odds for Protector Rakan
Your 3-star targets are Kennen and Rakan. 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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Protector Rakan positioning
A starting board for Protector Rakan. 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 Janna on the back line and put K'Sante in front of it.
- K'Sante, Akali, and Darius 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 Rakan
Strengths
- Big power spike once Kennen and Rakan hit 3 stars
- Two damage threats (Rakan and Akali) 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 Kennen and Rakan
Strategic Tips
Economy
Reach 50 gold, then slow roll at level 5 with only the excess until Kennen and Rakan are 3-starred.
Itemization
Build Archangel's Staff, Gargoyle Stoneplate, and Titan's Resolve on Rakan.
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 Rakan.
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How to play Protector Rakan – FAQ (TFT Set 15)
How do you play Protector Rakan?
Protector Rakan is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 5 from stage 3-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Kennen and Rakan reach 3 stars. Corner Janna on the back line and put K'Sante in front of it. Build Archangel's Staff, Gargoyle Stoneplate, and Titan's Resolve on Rakan.
When should I roll down for Protector Rakan?
Protector Rakan doesn't do one big roll down. Slow roll at level 5 from stage 3-1, rolling only the gold above 50 until Kennen and Rakan are 3-starred.
What level do you roll for Kennen?
Slow roll for Kennen 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 Protector Rakan a reroll comp?
Yes. Protector Rakan wants Kennen and Rakan at 3 stars, so slow roll at level 5 with gold above 50 until you hit them.
How do you position Protector Rakan?
Corner Janna on the back line and put K'Sante in front of it. K'Sante, Akali, and Darius 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 Rakan?
Protector Rakan has no fixed opener: play your strongest early pairs, keep HP high and hold units that share traits with Rakan.