How to Play Freljord Jinx
A stage-by-stage plan for Freljord Jinx: opener, when to level and roll for Jinx, and where to position the board.
- Tier
- S
- Top 4 rate
- 71.4%
- Avg place
- 3.29
- 1st place
- 23.8%
- Playstyle
- 3-cost reroll
- Games
- 21
How to level and roll with Freljord Jinx
3-cost rerollFreljord Jinx is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Jinx and Sejuani 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 Jinx and Sejuani hit 3 stars. |
| 4-2 | 7 | Slow roll | Stay at level 7: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Jinx and Sejuani 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 Jinx. |
Freljord Jinx early game and opener
We don't have enough early-board data for Freljord Jinx yet. Play your strongest pairs early and hold units that share traits with Jinx.
Rolling odds for Freljord Jinx
Your 3-star targets are Jinx and Sejuani. 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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Freljord Jinx positioning
A starting board for Freljord Jinx. 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 Braum in front of it.
- Split Kindred and Jinx across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both.
- Braum, Warwick, and Sejuani hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry.
- Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Vi and Sejuani 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 Jinx
Strengths
- Average place better than 89% of comps of the same board size
- Wins the lobby often (23.8% first places)
- Big power spike once Jinx and Sejuani hit 3 stars
- Two damage threats (Jinx and Kindred) make itemizing flexible
Weaknesses
- Needs Kindred and Warwick at high cost, which can be hard to hit
- Falls off hard if someone else is rerolling Jinx and Sejuani
Strategic Tips
Economy
Reach 50 gold, then slow roll at level 7 with only the excess until Jinx and Sejuani are 3-starred.
Itemization
Build Quickstriker Emblem, Infinity Edge, and Kraken's Fury on Jinx.
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 Jinx.
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How to play Freljord Jinx – FAQ (TFT Set 16)
How do you play Freljord Jinx?
Freljord Jinx is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Jinx and Sejuani reach 3 stars. Corner Kindred on the back line and put Braum in front of it. Build Quickstriker Emblem, Infinity Edge, and Kraken's Fury on Jinx.
When should I roll down for Freljord Jinx?
Freljord Jinx doesn't do one big roll down. Slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, rolling only the gold above 50 until Jinx and Sejuani are 3-starred.
What level do you roll for Jinx?
Slow roll for Jinx 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 Freljord Jinx a reroll comp?
Yes. Freljord Jinx wants Jinx and Sejuani at 3 stars, so slow roll at level 7 with gold above 50 until you hit them.
How do you position Freljord Jinx?
Corner Kindred on the back line and put Braum in front of it. Split Kindred and Jinx across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both. Braum, Warwick, and Sejuani hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry. Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Vi and Sejuani in the back corners as bait.
What is the best opener for Freljord Jinx?
Freljord Jinx has no fixed opener: play your strongest early pairs, keep HP high and hold units that share traits with Jinx.