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
- 16.7%
- Avg place
- 6.17
- 1st place
- 0.0%
- Playstyle
- Fast 8
- Games
- 12
How to level and roll with Void Rift Herald
Fast 8Void Rift Herald is a Fast 8 comp: level on the standard curve and roll down at level 8 on stage 4-1 to find Rift Herald . At level 8, each shop slot has a 30% chance to be a 4-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 | 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 Rift Herald 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. |
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
Rift Herald 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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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
- Two damage threats (Rift Herald and Bel'Veth) make itemizing flexible
- Rarely played, so its units are usually free
Weaknesses
- Average place is worse than 98% of comps of the same board size
- Needs Rift Herald and Bel'Veth 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 Gargoyle Stoneplate, Spirit Visage, and Warmog's Armor 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 Fast 8 comp: level on the standard curve and roll down at level 8 on stage 4-1 to find Rift Herald . Corner Kai'Sa on the back line and put Rift Herald in front of it. Build Gargoyle Stoneplate, Spirit Visage, and Warmog's Armor on Rift Herald .
When should I roll down for Void Rift Herald ?
Roll down at level 8 on stage 4-1. That is when Void Rift Herald finds Rift Herald and its core most reliably; save gold before it.
What level do you roll for Rift Herald ?
Roll for Rift Herald at level 8. At level 8, each shop slot has a 30% chance to be a 4-cost.
Is Void Rift Herald a reroll comp?
No. Void Rift Herald 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 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 .