How to Play Defender Loris
A stage-by-stage plan for Defender Loris: opener, when to level and roll for Loris, and where to position the board.
- Tier
- C
- Top 4 rate
- 100.0%
- Avg place
- 2.89
- 1st place
- 10.5%
- Playstyle
- 2-cost reroll
- Games
- 19
How to level and roll with Defender Loris
2-cost rerollDefender Loris is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 6 from stage 3-2, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Aphelios, Bard , and Neeko reach 3 stars. At level 6, each shop slot has a 40% chance to be a 2-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 | Slow roll | Stay at level 6: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Aphelios, Bard , and Neeko hit 3 stars. |
| 3-5 | 6 | Slow roll | Stay at level 6: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Aphelios, Bard , and Neeko 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 Loris. |
Defender Loris early game and opener
We don't have enough early-board data for Defender Loris yet. Play your strongest pairs early and hold units that share traits with Loris.
Rolling odds for Defender Loris
Your 3-star targets are Aphelios, Bard , and Neeko. Level 6 gives the best shop odds for them — use the calculator to see how much gold a 3-star costs.
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Defender Loris positioning
A starting board for Defender Loris. 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 Aphelios on the back line and put Braum in front of it.
- Split Aphelios and Bard across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both.
- Braum, Nidalee , and Swain hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry.
- Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Vi and Neeko 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 Defender Loris
Strengths
- Average place better than 98% of comps of the same board size
- Big power spike once Aphelios, Bard , and Neeko hit 3 stars
- Two damage threats (Loris and Aphelios) make itemizing flexible
- Rarely played, so its units are usually free
Weaknesses
- Falls off hard if someone else is rerolling Aphelios, Bard , and Neeko
Strategic Tips
Economy
Reach 50 gold, then slow roll at level 6 with only the excess until Aphelios, Bard , and Neeko are 3-starred.
Itemization
Build Sunfire Cape, Warmog's Armor, and Dragon's Claw on Loris.
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 Defender Loris.
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How to play Defender Loris – FAQ (TFT Set 16)
How do you play Defender Loris?
Defender Loris is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 6 from stage 3-2, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Aphelios, Bard , and Neeko reach 3 stars. Corner Aphelios on the back line and put Braum in front of it. Build Sunfire Cape, Warmog's Armor, and Dragon's Claw on Loris.
When should I roll down for Defender Loris?
Defender Loris doesn't do one big roll down. Slow roll at level 6 from stage 3-2, rolling only the gold above 50 until Aphelios, Bard , and Neeko are 3-starred.
What level do you roll for Aphelios?
Slow roll for Aphelios at level 6, where its cost tier shows up most often in the shop. At level 6, each shop slot has a 40% chance to be a 2-cost.
Is Defender Loris a reroll comp?
Yes. Defender Loris wants Aphelios, Bard , and Neeko at 3 stars, so slow roll at level 6 with gold above 50 until you hit them.
How do you position Defender Loris?
Corner Aphelios on the back line and put Braum in front of it. Split Aphelios and Bard across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both. Braum, Nidalee , and Swain hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry. Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Vi and Neeko in the back corners as bait.
What is the best opener for Defender Loris?
Defender Loris has no fixed opener: play your strongest early pairs, keep HP high and hold units that share traits with Loris.