How to Play Battle Academia Caitlyn
A stage-by-stage plan for Battle Academia Caitlyn: opener, when to level and roll for Caitlyn, and where to position the board.
- Tier
- S
- Top 4 rate
- 58.7%
- Avg place
- 4.09
- 1st place
- 14.1%
- Playstyle
- 3-cost reroll
- Games
- 334
How to level and roll with Battle Academia Caitlyn
3-cost rerollBattle Academia Caitlyn is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Caitlyn and Jayce 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 Caitlyn and Jayce hit 3 stars. |
| 4-2 | 7 | Slow roll | Stay at level 7: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Caitlyn and Jayce 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 Caitlyn. |
Battle Academia Caitlyn early game and opener
We don't have enough early-board data for Battle Academia Caitlyn yet. Play your strongest pairs early and hold units that share traits with Caitlyn.
Rolling odds for Battle Academia Caitlyn
Your 3-star targets are Caitlyn and Jayce. 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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Battle Academia Caitlyn positioning
A starting board for Battle Academia Caitlyn. 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 Yuumi on the back line and put Leona in front of it.
- Split Yuumi and Caitlyn across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both.
- Leona, Jayce, and Kobuko hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry.
- Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Garen 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 Battle Academia Caitlyn
Strengths
- Average place better than 63% of comps of the same board size
- Big power spike once Caitlyn and Jayce hit 3 stars
- Two damage threats (Caitlyn and Yuumi) make itemizing flexible
- Rarely played, so its units are usually free
Weaknesses
- Falls off hard if someone else is rerolling Caitlyn and Jayce
Strategic Tips
Economy
Reach 50 gold, then slow roll at level 7 with only the excess until Caitlyn and Jayce are 3-starred.
Itemization
Build Last Whisper, Deathblade, and Spear of Shojin on Caitlyn.
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 Battle Academia Caitlyn.
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How to play Battle Academia Caitlyn – FAQ (TFT Set 15)
How do you play Battle Academia Caitlyn?
Battle Academia Caitlyn is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Caitlyn and Jayce reach 3 stars. Corner Yuumi on the back line and put Leona in front of it. Build Last Whisper, Deathblade, and Spear of Shojin on Caitlyn.
When should I roll down for Battle Academia Caitlyn?
Battle Academia Caitlyn doesn't do one big roll down. Slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, rolling only the gold above 50 until Caitlyn and Jayce are 3-starred.
What level do you roll for Caitlyn?
Slow roll for Caitlyn 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 Battle Academia Caitlyn a reroll comp?
Yes. Battle Academia Caitlyn wants Caitlyn and Jayce at 3 stars, so slow roll at level 7 with gold above 50 until you hit them.
How do you position Battle Academia Caitlyn?
Corner Yuumi on the back line and put Leona in front of it. Split Yuumi and Caitlyn across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both. Leona, Jayce, and Kobuko hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry. Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Garen and Kobuko in the back corners as bait.
What is the best opener for Battle Academia Caitlyn?
Battle Academia Caitlyn has no fixed opener: play your strongest early pairs, keep HP high and hold units that share traits with Caitlyn.