How to Play Defender Aurelion Sol
A stage-by-stage plan for Defender Aurelion Sol: opener, when to level and roll for Aurelion Sol, and where to position the board.
- Tier
- A
- Top 4 rate
- 86.0%
- Avg place
- 2.43
- 1st place
- 38.5%
- Playstyle
- Fast 8
- Games
- 457
How to level and roll with Defender Aurelion Sol
Fast 8Defender 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. |
Defender Aurelion Sol early game and opener
We don't have enough early-board data for Defender Aurelion Sol yet. Play your strongest pairs early and hold units that share traits with Aurelion Sol.
Rolling odds for Defender 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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Defender Aurelion Sol positioning
A starting board for Defender 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 Taric in front of it.
- Split Aurelion Sol and Azir across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both.
- Sylas , Shyvana, and Renekton hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry.
- Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Vi 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 Defender Aurelion Sol
Strengths
- Average place better than 96% of comps of the same board size
- Wins the lobby often (38.5% first places)
- Two damage threats (Aurelion Sol and Sylas ) make itemizing flexible
- Rarely played, so its units are usually free
Weaknesses
- Needs Aurelion Sol and Sylas 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, Guinsoo's Rageblade, and Jeweled Gauntlet 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 Defender Aurelion Sol.
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How to play Defender Aurelion Sol – FAQ (TFT Set 16)
How do you play Defender Aurelion Sol?
Defender 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 Taric in front of it. Build Spear of Shojin, Guinsoo's Rageblade, and Jeweled Gauntlet on Aurelion Sol.
When should I roll down for Defender Aurelion Sol?
Roll down at level 8 on stage 4-1. That is when Defender 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 Defender Aurelion Sol a reroll comp?
No. Defender 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 Defender Aurelion Sol?
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. Sylas , Shyvana, and Renekton hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry. Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Vi and Renekton in the back corners as bait.
What is the best opener for Defender Aurelion Sol?
Defender Aurelion Sol has no fixed opener: play your strongest early pairs, keep HP high and hold units that share traits with Aurelion Sol.