How to Play Void Rift Herald
A stage-by-stage plan for Void Rift Herald : opener, when to level and roll for Rift Herald , and where to position the board.
- Tier
- F
- Top 4 rate
- 20.0%
- Avg place
- 5.75
- 1st place
- 0.0%
- Playstyle
- 2-cost reroll
- Games
- 20
How to level and roll with Void Rift Herald
2-cost rerollVoid Rift Herald is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 6 from stage 3-2, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Rek'Sai 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 Rek'Sai hit 3 stars. |
| 3-5 | 6 | Slow roll | Stay at level 6: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Rek'Sai 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 Rift Herald . |
Void Rift Herald early game and opener
We don't have enough early-board data for Void Rift Herald yet. Play your strongest pairs early and hold units that share traits with Rift Herald .
Rolling odds for Void Rift Herald
Your 3-star targets are Rek'Sai. 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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Void Rift Herald positioning
A starting board for Void Rift Herald . 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 Kai'Sa on the back line and put Rift Herald in front of it.
- Split Kai'Sa and Malzahar across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both.
- Bel'Veth, Rift Herald , and Cho'Gath hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry.
- Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Cho'Gath and Bel'Veth 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 Void Rift Herald
Strengths
- Big power spike once Rek'Sai hit 3 stars
- Two damage threats (Rift Herald and Kai'Sa ) 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 92% of comps of the same board size
- Needs Rift Herald and Kai'Sa at high cost, which can be hard to hit
- Falls off hard if someone else is rerolling Rek'Sai
Strategic Tips
Economy
Reach 50 gold, then slow roll at level 6 with only the excess until Rek'Sai are 3-starred.
Itemization
Build Thief's Gloves, Gargoyle Stoneplate, and Hextech Gunblade on Rift Herald .
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 Void Rift Herald .
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How to play Void Rift Herald – FAQ (TFT Set 16)
How do you play Void Rift Herald ?
Void Rift Herald is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 6 from stage 3-2, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Rek'Sai reach 3 stars. Corner Kai'Sa on the back line and put Rift Herald in front of it. Build Thief's Gloves, Gargoyle Stoneplate, and Hextech Gunblade on Rift Herald .
When should I roll down for Void Rift Herald ?
Void Rift Herald doesn't do one big roll down. Slow roll at level 6 from stage 3-2, rolling only the gold above 50 until Rek'Sai are 3-starred.
What level do you roll for Rek'Sai?
Slow roll for Rek'Sai 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 Void Rift Herald a reroll comp?
Yes. Void Rift Herald wants Rek'Sai at 3 stars, so slow roll at level 6 with gold above 50 until you hit them.
How do you position Void Rift Herald ?
Corner Kai'Sa on the back line and put Rift Herald in front of it. Split Kai'Sa and Malzahar across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both. Bel'Veth, Rift Herald , and Cho'Gath hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry. Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Cho'Gath and Bel'Veth in the back corners as bait.
What is the best opener for Void Rift Herald ?
Void Rift Herald has no fixed opener: play your strongest early pairs, keep HP high and hold units that share traits with Rift Herald .