How to Play Shurima Leona
A stage-by-stage plan for Shurima Leona: opener, when to level and roll for Leona, and where to position the board.
- Tier
- A
- Top 4 rate
- 85.7%
- Avg place
- 3.07
- 1st place
- 7.1%
- Playstyle
- 3-cost reroll
- Games
- 14
How to level and roll with Shurima Leona
3-cost rerollShurima Leona is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Leona and Aphelios 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 Leona and Aphelios hit 3 stars. |
| 4-2 | 7 | Slow roll | Stay at level 7: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Leona and Aphelios 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 Leona. |
Shurima Leona early game and opener
We don't have enough early-board data for Shurima Leona yet. Play your strongest pairs early and hold units that share traits with Leona.
Rolling odds for Shurima Leona
Your 3-star targets are Leona and Aphelios. 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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Shurima Leona positioning
A starting board for Shurima Leona. 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 Aurelion Sol on the back line and put Taric in front of it.
- Split Aurelion Sol and Azir across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both.
- Renekton , Taric, and Leona hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry.
- Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Leona and Renekton 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 Shurima Leona
Strengths
- Average place better than 95% of comps of the same board size
- Big power spike once Leona and Aphelios hit 3 stars
- Two damage threats (Leona and Aurelion Sol) make itemizing flexible
- Rarely played, so its units are usually free
Weaknesses
- Falls off hard if someone else is rerolling Leona and Aphelios
Strategic Tips
Economy
Reach 50 gold, then slow roll at level 7 with only the excess until Leona and Aphelios are 3-starred.
Itemization
Build Spirit Visage, Adaptive Helm, and Protector's Vow on Leona.
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 Shurima Leona.
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How to play Shurima Leona – FAQ (TFT Set 16)
How do you play Shurima Leona?
Shurima Leona is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Leona and Aphelios reach 3 stars. Corner Aurelion Sol on the back line and put Taric in front of it. Build Spirit Visage, Adaptive Helm, and Protector's Vow on Leona.
When should I roll down for Shurima Leona?
Shurima Leona doesn't do one big roll down. Slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, rolling only the gold above 50 until Leona and Aphelios are 3-starred.
What level do you roll for Leona?
Slow roll for Leona 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 Shurima Leona a reroll comp?
Yes. Shurima Leona wants Leona and Aphelios at 3 stars, so slow roll at level 7 with gold above 50 until you hit them.
How do you position Shurima Leona?
Corner Aurelion Sol on the back line and put Taric in front of it. Split Aurelion Sol and Azir across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both. Renekton , Taric, and Leona hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry. Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Leona and Renekton in the back corners as bait.
What is the best opener for Shurima Leona?
Shurima Leona has no fixed opener: play your strongest early pairs, keep HP high and hold units that share traits with Leona.