How to Play Freljord Ornn
A stage-by-stage plan for Freljord Ornn: opener, when to level and roll for Ornn, and where to position the board.
- Tier
- S
- Top 4 rate
- 52.6%
- Avg place
- 4.29
- 1st place
- 13.7%
- Playstyle
- Fast 9
- Games
- 439
How to level and roll with Freljord Ornn
Fast 9Freljord Ornn is a Fast 9 comp: level on the standard curve and roll down at level 9 on stage 5-1 to find Ornn. 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 Ornn 2-star. |
| 6-1 | 10 | Push level | With a stable board and spare gold, push to 10 for the last legendaries. |
Freljord Ornn early game and opener
We don't have enough early-board data for Freljord Ornn yet. Play your strongest pairs early and hold units that share traits with Ornn.
Rolling odds for Freljord Ornn
Ornn 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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Freljord Ornn positioning
A starting board for Freljord Ornn. 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 Zilean on the back line and put Ornn in front of it.
- Split Zilean and Lissandra across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both.
- Ornn, Volibear , and Braum hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry.
- Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Sejuani and Kobuko & Yuumi 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 Freljord Ornn
Strengths
- Average place better than 64% of comps of the same board size
- Two damage threats (Ornn and Volibear ) make itemizing flexible
- Rarely played, so its units are usually free
- Highest late-game ceiling once the 5-costs are 2-starred
Weaknesses
- Needs Ornn and Volibear 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 Thief's Gloves, Red Buff, and Archangel's Staff on Ornn.
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 Freljord Ornn.
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How to play Freljord Ornn – FAQ (TFT Set 16)
How do you play Freljord Ornn?
Freljord Ornn is a Fast 9 comp: level on the standard curve and roll down at level 9 on stage 5-1 to find Ornn. Corner Zilean on the back line and put Ornn in front of it. Build Thief's Gloves, Red Buff, and Archangel's Staff on Ornn.
When should I roll down for Freljord Ornn?
Roll down at level 9 on stage 5-1. That is when Freljord Ornn finds Ornn and its core most reliably; save gold before it.
What level do you roll for Ornn?
Roll for Ornn at level 9. At level 9, each shop slot has a 15% chance to be a 5-cost.
Is Freljord Ornn a reroll comp?
No. Freljord Ornn 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 Freljord Ornn?
Corner Zilean on the back line and put Ornn in front of it. Split Zilean and Lissandra across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both. Ornn, Volibear , and Braum hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry. Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Sejuani and Kobuko & Yuumi in the back corners as bait.
What is the best opener for Freljord Ornn?
Freljord Ornn has no fixed opener: play your strongest early pairs, keep HP high and hold units that share traits with Ornn.