How to Play Bruiser Dr. Mundo
A stage-by-stage plan for Bruiser Dr. Mundo: opener, when to level and roll for Dr. Mundo, and where to position the board.
- Tier
- F
- Top 4 rate
- 0.0%
- Avg place
- 5.67
- 1st place
- 0.0%
- Playstyle
- 1-cost reroll
- Games
- 12
How to level and roll with Bruiser Dr. Mundo
1-cost rerollBruiser Dr. Mundo is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 5 from stage 3-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Illaoi and Dr. Mundo reach 3 stars. At level 5, each shop slot has a 45% chance to be a 1-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. |
| 3-1 | 5 | Slow roll | Stay at level 5: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Illaoi and Dr. Mundo hit 3 stars. |
| 3-2 | 5 | Slow roll | Stay at level 5: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Illaoi and Dr. Mundo 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 Dr. Mundo. |
Bruiser Dr. Mundo early game and opener
We don't have enough early-board data for Bruiser Dr. Mundo yet. Play your strongest pairs early and hold units that share traits with Dr. Mundo.
Rolling odds for Bruiser Dr. Mundo
Your 3-star targets are Illaoi and Dr. Mundo. Level 5 gives the best shop odds for them — use the calculator to see how much gold a 3-star costs.
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Bruiser Dr. Mundo positioning
A starting board for Bruiser Dr. Mundo. 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 Wukong in front of it.
- Split Kindred and Bard across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both.
- Volibear , Wukong, and Dr. Mundo hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry.
- Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Illaoi and Shen 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 Bruiser Dr. Mundo
Strengths
- Big power spike once Illaoi and Dr. Mundo hit 3 stars
- Two damage threats (Dr. Mundo and Kindred) make itemizing flexible
- Rarely played, so its units are usually free
- Strong mid game once the reroll units are upgraded
Weaknesses
- Average place is worse than 97% of comps of the same board size
- Needs Kindred and Volibear at high cost, which can be hard to hit
- Falls off hard if someone else is rerolling Illaoi and Dr. Mundo
Strategic Tips
Economy
Reach 50 gold, then slow roll at level 5 with only the excess until Illaoi and Dr. Mundo are 3-starred.
Itemization
Build Warmog's Armor, Warmog's Armor, and Spirit Visage on Dr. Mundo.
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 Bruiser Dr. Mundo.
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How to play Bruiser Dr. Mundo – FAQ (TFT Set 16)
How do you play Bruiser Dr. Mundo?
Bruiser Dr. Mundo is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 5 from stage 3-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Illaoi and Dr. Mundo reach 3 stars. Corner Kindred on the back line and put Wukong in front of it. Build Warmog's Armor, Warmog's Armor, and Spirit Visage on Dr. Mundo.
When should I roll down for Bruiser Dr. Mundo?
Bruiser Dr. Mundo doesn't do one big roll down. Slow roll at level 5 from stage 3-1, rolling only the gold above 50 until Illaoi and Dr. Mundo are 3-starred.
What level do you roll for Illaoi?
Slow roll for Illaoi at level 5, where its cost tier shows up most often in the shop. At level 5, each shop slot has a 45% chance to be a 1-cost.
Is Bruiser Dr. Mundo a reroll comp?
Yes. Bruiser Dr. Mundo wants Illaoi and Dr. Mundo at 3 stars, so slow roll at level 5 with gold above 50 until you hit them.
How do you position Bruiser Dr. Mundo?
Corner Kindred on the back line and put Wukong in front of it. Split Kindred and Bard across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both. Volibear , Wukong, and Dr. Mundo hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry. Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Illaoi and Shen in the back corners as bait.
What is the best opener for Bruiser Dr. Mundo?
Bruiser Dr. Mundo has no fixed opener: play your strongest early pairs, keep HP high and hold units that share traits with Dr. Mundo.