How to Play Bastion Xayah
A stage-by-stage plan for Bastion Xayah: opener, when to level and roll for Xayah, and where to position the board.
- Tier
- S
- Top 4 rate
- 53.8%
- Avg place
- 4.15
- 1st place
- 15.4%
- Playstyle
- 2-cost reroll
- Games
- 13
How to level and roll with Bastion Xayah
2-cost rerollBastion Xayah is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 6 from stage 3-2, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Xayah reach 3 stars. At level 6, each shop slot has a 40% chance to be a 2-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 | Slow roll | Stay at level 6: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Xayah hit 3 stars. |
| 3-5 | 6 | Slow roll | Stay at level 6: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Xayah 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 Xayah. |
Bastion Xayah early game and opener
We don't have enough early-board data for Bastion Xayah yet. Play your strongest pairs early and hold units that share traits with Xayah.
Rolling odds for Bastion Xayah
Your 3-star targets are Xayah. Level 6 gives the best shop odds for them — use the calculator to see how much gold a 3-star costs.
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Bastion Xayah positioning
A starting board for Bastion Xayah. 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 Leona in front of it.
- Split Jinx and Xayah across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both.
- Braum, Leona, and Swain hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry.
- Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Rell and Xin Zhao 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 Bastion Xayah
Strengths
- Average place better than 62% of comps of the same board size
- Wins the lobby often (15.4% first places)
- Big power spike once Xayah hit 3 stars
- Two damage threats (Xayah and Jinx) make itemizing flexible
Weaknesses
- Falls off hard if someone else is rerolling Xayah
Strategic Tips
Economy
Reach 50 gold, then slow roll at level 6 with only the excess until Xayah are 3-starred.
Itemization
Build Kraken's Fury, Giant Slayer, and Kraken's Fury on Xayah.
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 Bastion Xayah.
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How to play Bastion Xayah – FAQ (TFT Set 15)
How do you play Bastion Xayah?
Bastion Xayah is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 6 from stage 3-2, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Xayah reach 3 stars. Corner Jinx on the back line and put Leona in front of it. Build Kraken's Fury, Giant Slayer, and Kraken's Fury on Xayah.
When should I roll down for Bastion Xayah?
Bastion Xayah doesn't do one big roll down. Slow roll at level 6 from stage 3-2, rolling only the gold above 50 until Xayah are 3-starred.
What level do you roll for Xayah?
Slow roll for Xayah at level 6, where its cost tier shows up most often in the shop. At level 6, each shop slot has a 40% chance to be a 2-cost.
Is Bastion Xayah a reroll comp?
Yes. Bastion Xayah wants Xayah at 3 stars, so slow roll at level 6 with gold above 50 until you hit them.
How do you position Bastion Xayah?
Corner Jinx on the back line and put Leona in front of it. Split Jinx and Xayah across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both. Braum, Leona, and Swain hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry. Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Rell and Xin Zhao in the back corners as bait.
What is the best opener for Bastion Xayah?
Bastion Xayah has no fixed opener: play your strongest early pairs, keep HP high and hold units that share traits with Xayah.