- Tier
- F
- Top 4 rate
- 12.0%
- Avg place
- 5.68
- 1st place
- 0.0%
- Playstyle
- 2-cost reroll
- Games
- 25
How to level and roll with Ionia Yasuo
2-cost rerollIonia Yasuo is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 6 from stage 3-2, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Yasuo and Shen 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 Yasuo and Shen hit 3 stars. |
| 3-5 | 6 | Slow roll | Stay at level 6: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Yasuo 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 Yasuo. |
Ionia Yasuo early game and opener
We don't have enough early-board data for Ionia Yasuo yet. Play your strongest pairs early and hold units that share traits with Yasuo.
Rolling odds for Ionia Yasuo
Your 3-star targets are Yasuo and Shen. 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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Ionia Yasuo positioning
A starting board for Ionia Yasuo. 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 Yunara on the back line and put Kennen in front of it.
- Split Yunara and Ahri across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both.
- Yone, Kennen , and Yasuo hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry.
- Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Shen and Yasuo 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 Ionia Yasuo
Strengths
- Big power spike once Yasuo and Shen hit 3 stars
- Two damage threats (Yasuo and Yone) make itemizing flexible
- Rarely played, so its units are usually free
- Strong mid game once the reroll units are upgraded
Weaknesses
- Average place is worse than 90% of comps of the same board size
- Falls off hard if someone else is rerolling Yasuo and Shen
Strategic Tips
Economy
Reach 50 gold, then slow roll at level 6 with only the excess until Yasuo and Shen are 3-starred.
Itemization
Build Deathblade, Guinsoo's Rageblade, and Hand Of Justice on Yasuo.
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 Ionia Yasuo.
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How to play Ionia Yasuo – FAQ (TFT Set 16)
How do you play Ionia Yasuo?
Ionia Yasuo is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 6 from stage 3-2, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Yasuo and Shen reach 3 stars. Corner Yunara on the back line and put Kennen in front of it. Build Deathblade, Guinsoo's Rageblade, and Hand Of Justice on Yasuo.
When should I roll down for Ionia Yasuo?
Ionia Yasuo doesn't do one big roll down. Slow roll at level 6 from stage 3-2, rolling only the gold above 50 until Yasuo and Shen are 3-starred.
What level do you roll for Yasuo?
Slow roll for Yasuo 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 Ionia Yasuo a reroll comp?
Yes. Ionia Yasuo wants Yasuo and Shen at 3 stars, so slow roll at level 6 with gold above 50 until you hit them.
How do you position Ionia Yasuo?
Corner Yunara on the back line and put Kennen in front of it. Split Yunara and Ahri across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both. Yone, Kennen , and Yasuo hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry. Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Shen and Yasuo in the back corners as bait.
What is the best opener for Ionia Yasuo?
Ionia Yasuo has no fixed opener: play your strongest early pairs, keep HP high and hold units that share traits with Yasuo.