How to Play The Crew Ziggs
A stage-by-stage plan for The Crew Ziggs: opener, when to level and roll for Ziggs, and where to position the board.
- Tier
- A
- Top 4 rate
- 92.3%
- Avg place
- 2.12
- 1st place
- 47.6%
- Playstyle
- 1-cost reroll
- Games
- 804
How to level and roll with The Crew Ziggs
1-cost rerollThe Crew Ziggs is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 5 from stage 3-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Malphite, Sivir, and Shen 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 Malphite, Sivir, and Shen hit 3 stars. |
| 3-2 | 5 | Slow roll | Stay at level 5: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Malphite, Sivir, and Shen 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 Ziggs. |
The Crew Ziggs early game and opener
We don't have enough early-board data for The Crew Ziggs yet. Play your strongest pairs early and hold units that share traits with Ziggs.
Rolling odds for The Crew Ziggs
Your 3-star targets are Malphite, Sivir, and Shen. 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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The Crew Ziggs positioning
A starting board for The Crew Ziggs. 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 Twisted Fate on the back line and put Jarvan IV in front of it.
- Split Twisted Fate and Ryze across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both.
- Braum, Jarvan IV, and Shen hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry.
- Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Malphite and Shen 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 The Crew Ziggs
Strengths
- Average place better than 99% of comps of the same board size
- Wins the lobby often (47.6% first places)
- Big power spike once Malphite, Sivir, and Shen hit 3 stars
- Two damage threats (Ziggs and Sivir) make itemizing flexible
Weaknesses
- Falls off hard if someone else is rerolling Malphite, Sivir, and Shen
Strategic Tips
Economy
Reach 50 gold, then slow roll at level 5 with only the excess until Malphite, Sivir, and Shen are 3-starred.
Itemization
Build Void Staff, Guinsoo's Rageblade, and Rapid Firecannon on Ziggs.
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 The Crew Ziggs.
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How to play The Crew Ziggs – FAQ (TFT Set 15)
How do you play The Crew Ziggs?
The Crew Ziggs is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 5 from stage 3-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Malphite, Sivir, and Shen reach 3 stars. Corner Twisted Fate on the back line and put Jarvan IV in front of it. Build Void Staff, Guinsoo's Rageblade, and Rapid Firecannon on Ziggs.
When should I roll down for The Crew Ziggs?
The Crew Ziggs doesn't do one big roll down. Slow roll at level 5 from stage 3-1, rolling only the gold above 50 until Malphite, Sivir, and Shen are 3-starred.
What level do you roll for Malphite?
Slow roll for Malphite 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 The Crew Ziggs a reroll comp?
Yes. The Crew Ziggs wants Malphite, Sivir, and Shen at 3 stars, so slow roll at level 5 with gold above 50 until you hit them.
How do you position The Crew Ziggs?
Corner Twisted Fate on the back line and put Jarvan IV in front of it. Split Twisted Fate and Ryze across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both. Braum, Jarvan IV, and Shen hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry. Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Malphite and Shen in the back corners as bait.
What is the best opener for The Crew Ziggs?
The Crew Ziggs has no fixed opener: play your strongest early pairs, keep HP high and hold units that share traits with Ziggs.