How to Play Noxus Ryze
A stage-by-stage plan for Noxus Ryze : opener, when to level and roll for Ryze , and where to position the board.

- Tier
- S
- Top 4 rate
- 72.7%
- Avg place
- 3.45
- 1st place
- 13.6%
- Playstyle
- Fast 8
- Games
- 22
How to level and roll with Noxus Ryze
Fast 8Noxus Ryze is a Fast 8 comp: level on the standard curve and roll down at level 8 on stage 4-1 to find Ryze .
| 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 Ryze 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. |
Noxus Ryze early game and opener
We don't have enough early-board data for Noxus Ryze yet. Play your strongest pairs early and hold units that share traits with Ryze .
Rolling odds for Noxus Ryze
Ryze 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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Noxus Ryze positioning
A starting board for Noxus Ryze . 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 Ryze on the back line and put Taric in front of it.
- Split Ryze 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 Darius 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 Noxus Ryze
Strengths
- Two damage threats (Ryze and Sylas ) make itemizing flexible
- Rarely played, so its units are usually free
Weaknesses
- Average place is worse than 72% of comps of the same board size
- Needs Ryze 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, Void Staff, and Hextech Gunblade on Ryze .
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 Noxus Ryze .
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How to play Noxus Ryze – FAQ (TFT Set 16)
How do you play Noxus Ryze ?
Noxus Ryze is a Fast 8 comp: level on the standard curve and roll down at level 8 on stage 4-1 to find Ryze . Corner Ryze on the back line and put Taric in front of it. Build Spear of Shojin, Void Staff, and Hextech Gunblade on Ryze .
When should I roll down for Noxus Ryze ?
Roll down at level 8 on stage 4-1. That is when Noxus Ryze finds Ryze and its core most reliably; save gold before it.
What level do you roll for Ryze ?
Roll for Ryze at level 8.
Is Noxus Ryze a reroll comp?
No. Noxus Ryze 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 Noxus Ryze ?
Corner Ryze on the back line and put Taric in front of it. Split Ryze 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 Darius and Renekton in the back corners as bait.
What is the best opener for Noxus Ryze ?
Noxus Ryze has no fixed opener: play your strongest early pairs, keep HP high and hold units that share traits with Ryze .