How to Play Ixtal Milio
A stage-by-stage plan for Ixtal Milio: opener, when to level and roll for Milio, and where to position the board.
- Tier
- S
- Top 4 rate
- 73.3%
- Avg place
- 3.60
- 1st place
- 20.0%
- Playstyle
- 2-cost reroll
- Games
- 15
How to level and roll with Ixtal Milio
2-cost rerollIxtal Milio is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 6 from stage 3-2, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Bard , Neeko, and Milio 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 Bard , Neeko, and Milio hit 3 stars. |
| 3-5 | 6 | Slow roll | Stay at level 6: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Bard , Neeko, and Milio 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 Milio. |
Ixtal Milio early game and opener
We don't have enough early-board data for Ixtal Milio yet. Play your strongest pairs early and hold units that share traits with Milio.
Rolling odds for Ixtal Milio
Your 3-star targets are Bard , Neeko, and Milio. 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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Ixtal Milio positioning
A starting board for Ixtal Milio. 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 Milio on the back line and put Skarner in front of it.
- Split Milio and Orianna across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both.
- Brock, Nidalee , and Skarner 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 Ixtal Milio
Strengths
- Wins the lobby often (20.0% first places)
- Big power spike once Bard , Neeko, and Milio hit 3 stars
- Two damage threats (Milio and Bard ) make itemizing flexible
- Rarely played, so its units are usually free
Weaknesses
- Average place is worse than 76% of comps of the same board size
- Falls off hard if someone else is rerolling Bard , Neeko, and Milio
Strategic Tips
Economy
Reach 50 gold, then slow roll at level 6 with only the excess until Bard , Neeko, and Milio are 3-starred.
Itemization
Build Rabadon's Deathcap, Nashor's Tooth, and Spear of Shojin on Milio.
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 Ixtal Milio.
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How to play Ixtal Milio – FAQ (TFT Set 16)
How do you play Ixtal Milio?
Ixtal Milio is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 6 from stage 3-2, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Bard , Neeko, and Milio reach 3 stars. Corner Milio on the back line and put Skarner in front of it. Build Rabadon's Deathcap, Nashor's Tooth, and Spear of Shojin on Milio.
When should I roll down for Ixtal Milio?
Ixtal Milio doesn't do one big roll down. Slow roll at level 6 from stage 3-2, rolling only the gold above 50 until Bard , Neeko, and Milio are 3-starred.
What level do you roll for Bard ?
Slow roll for Bard 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 Ixtal Milio a reroll comp?
Yes. Ixtal Milio wants Bard , Neeko, and Milio at 3 stars, so slow roll at level 6 with gold above 50 until you hit them.
How do you position Ixtal Milio?
Corner Milio on the back line and put Skarner in front of it. Split Milio and Orianna across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both. Brock, Nidalee , and Skarner 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 Ixtal Milio?
Ixtal Milio has no fixed opener: play your strongest early pairs, keep HP high and hold units that share traits with Milio.