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
- C
- Top 4 rate
- 31.6%
- Avg place
- 4.84
- 1st place
- 10.5%
- Playstyle
- 1-cost reroll
- Games
- 19
How to level and roll with Noxus Kindred
1-cost rerollNoxus Kindred is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 5 from stage 3-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Briar 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 Briar hit 3 stars. |
| 3-2 | 5 | Slow roll | Stay at level 5: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Briar 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 Kindred. |
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
Your 3-star targets are Briar. 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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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 Kindred on the back line and put Swain in front of it.
- Split Kindred and Draven 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
- Big power spike once Briar hit 3 stars
- Two damage threats (Kindred and Draven) make itemizing flexible
- Rarely played, so its units are usually free
- Strong mid game once the reroll units are upgraded
Weaknesses
- Falls off hard if someone else is rerolling Briar
Strategic Tips
Economy
Reach 50 gold, then slow roll at level 5 with only the excess until Briar are 3-starred.
Itemization
Build Thief's Gloves, Protector's Vow, and Spear of Shojin 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 reroll comp: slow roll at level 5 from stage 3-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Briar reach 3 stars. Corner Kindred on the back line and put Swain in front of it. Build Thief's Gloves, Protector's Vow, and Spear of Shojin on Kindred.
When should I roll down for Noxus Kindred?
Noxus Kindred doesn't do one big roll down. Slow roll at level 5 from stage 3-1, rolling only the gold above 50 until Briar are 3-starred.
What level do you roll for Briar?
Slow roll for Briar 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 Noxus Kindred a reroll comp?
Yes. Noxus Kindred wants Briar at 3 stars, so slow roll at level 5 with gold above 50 until you hit them.
How do you position Noxus Kindred?
Corner Kindred on the back line and put Swain in front of it. Split Kindred and Draven 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.