How to Play Star Forger Aurelion Sol
A stage-by-stage plan for Star Forger Aurelion Sol: opener, when to level and roll for Aurelion Sol, and where to position the board.
- Tier
- F
- Top 4 rate
- 16.7%
- Avg place
- 5.72
- 1st place
- 5.6%
- Playstyle
- Fast 8
- Games
- 18
How to level and roll with Star Forger Aurelion Sol
Fast 8Star Forger Aurelion Sol is a Fast 8 comp: level on the standard curve and roll down at level 8 on stage 4-1 to find Aurelion Sol.
| 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 | Roll down | Level to 8 and roll down to find Aurelion Sol and the 4-cost core. |
| 4-5 | 8 | Save gold | Stop rolling once the board is stable and rebuild your economy. |
| 5-1 | 9 | Push level | Push to 9 when you have the gold to add a 5-cost or extra trait. |
Star Forger Aurelion Sol early game and opener
We don't have enough early-board data for Star Forger Aurelion Sol yet. Play your strongest pairs early and hold units that share traits with Aurelion Sol.
Rolling odds for Star Forger Aurelion Sol
Aurelion Sol is easiest to find around level 8. Use the calculator to see your odds of a 2-star for the gold you have.
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Star Forger Aurelion Sol positioning
A starting board for Star Forger Aurelion Sol. 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 Ornn in front of it.
- Split Aurelion Sol and Diana across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both.
- Ornn, Taric, and Skarner hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry.
- Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Leona and Taric 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 Star Forger Aurelion Sol
Strengths
- Two damage threats (Aurelion Sol and Diana ) make itemizing flexible
- Rarely played, so its units are usually free
Weaknesses
- Average place is worse than 96% of comps of the same board size
- Needs Aurelion Sol and Diana at high cost, which can be hard to hit
Strategic Tips
Economy
Stay on interest and save your big roll for level 8 at stage 4-1.
Itemization
Build Spear of Shojin, Dawncore, and Guinsoo's Rageblade on Aurelion Sol.
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 Star Forger Aurelion Sol.
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How to play Star Forger Aurelion Sol – FAQ (TFT Set 16)
How do you play Star Forger Aurelion Sol?
Star Forger Aurelion Sol is a Fast 8 comp: level on the standard curve and roll down at level 8 on stage 4-1 to find Aurelion Sol. Corner Aurelion Sol on the back line and put Ornn in front of it. Build Spear of Shojin, Dawncore, and Guinsoo's Rageblade on Aurelion Sol.
When should I roll down for Star Forger Aurelion Sol?
Roll down at level 8 on stage 4-1. That is when Star Forger Aurelion Sol finds Aurelion Sol and its core most reliably; save gold before it.
What level do you roll for Aurelion Sol?
Roll for Aurelion Sol at level 8.
Is Star Forger Aurelion Sol a reroll comp?
No. Star Forger Aurelion Sol is a Fast 8 comp: level up and roll down at level 8 to find your 4- and 5-cost units at 2 stars.
How do you position Star Forger Aurelion Sol?
Corner Aurelion Sol on the back line and put Ornn in front of it. Split Aurelion Sol and Diana across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both. Ornn, Taric, and Skarner hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry. Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Leona and Taric in the back corners as bait.
What is the best opener for Star Forger Aurelion Sol?
Star Forger Aurelion Sol has no fixed opener: play your strongest early pairs, keep HP high and hold units that share traits with Aurelion Sol.