How to Play Noxus Kindred
A stage-by-stage plan for Noxus Kindred: opener, when to level and roll for Kindred, and where to position the board.
- Tier
- S
- Top 4 rate
- 76.0%
- Avg place
- 3.33
- 1st place
- 21.1%
- Playstyle
- Fast 9
- Games
- 379
How to level and roll with Noxus Kindred
Fast 9Noxus Kindred is a Fast 9 comp: level on the standard curve and roll down at level 9 on stage 5-1 to find Kindred. At level 9, each shop slot has a 15% chance to be a 5-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. |
| 3-5 | 7 | Level | Level to 7 while staying on interest. |
| 4-1 | 8 | Level | Level to 8 but roll only enough to stay healthy — the real roll is on 9. |
| 4-5 | 8 | Save gold | Rebuild gold toward 50 and keep your HP above 40. |
| 5-1 | 9 | Roll down | Level to 9 and roll down for your 5-costs and Kindred 2-star. |
| 6-1 | 10 | Push level | With a stable board and spare gold, push to 10 for the last legendaries. |
Noxus Kindred early game and opener
We don't have enough early-board data for Noxus Kindred yet. Play your strongest pairs early and hold units that share traits with Kindred.
Rolling odds for Noxus Kindred
Kindred is easiest to find around level 9. Use the calculator to see your odds of a 2-star for the gold you have.
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Noxus Kindred positioning
A starting board for Noxus Kindred. 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 Fiddlesticks on the back line and put Swain in front of it.
- Split Fiddlesticks and Mel across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both.
- Ambessa, Swain, and Darius hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry.
- Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Sion and Darius 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 Noxus Kindred
Strengths
- Wins the lobby often (21.1% first places)
- Two damage threats (Kindred and Mel ) make itemizing flexible
- Rarely played, so its units are usually free
- Highest late-game ceiling once the 5-costs are 2-starred
Weaknesses
- Needs Kindred and Mel at high cost, which can be hard to hit
- Weak until level 9 — you need HP to survive the econ phase
Strategic Tips
Economy
Stay on interest and save your big roll for level 9 at stage 5-1.
Itemization
Build Radiant Kraken's Fury, Infinity Edge, and Guinsoo's Rageblade on Kindred.
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 Noxus Kindred.
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How to play Noxus Kindred – FAQ (TFT Set 16)
How do you play Noxus Kindred?
Noxus Kindred is a Fast 9 comp: level on the standard curve and roll down at level 9 on stage 5-1 to find Kindred. Corner Fiddlesticks on the back line and put Swain in front of it. Build Radiant Kraken's Fury, Infinity Edge, and Guinsoo's Rageblade on Kindred.
When should I roll down for Noxus Kindred?
Roll down at level 9 on stage 5-1. That is when Noxus Kindred finds Kindred and its core most reliably; save gold before it.
What level do you roll for Kindred?
Roll for Kindred at level 9. At level 9, each shop slot has a 15% chance to be a 5-cost.
Is Noxus Kindred a reroll comp?
No. Noxus Kindred is a Fast 9 comp: level up and roll down at level 9 to find your 4- and 5-cost units at 2 stars.
How do you position Noxus Kindred?
Corner Fiddlesticks on the back line and put Swain in front of it. Split Fiddlesticks and Mel across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both. Ambessa, Swain, and Darius hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry. Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Sion and Darius in the back corners as bait.
What is the best opener for Noxus Kindred?
Noxus Kindred has no fixed opener: play your strongest early pairs, keep HP high and hold units that share traits with Kindred.