How to Play Ixtal Lissandra
A stage-by-stage plan for Ixtal Lissandra: opener, when to level and roll for Lissandra, and where to position the board.
- Tier
- A
- Top 4 rate
- 66.7%
- Avg place
- 4.07
- 1st place
- 0.0%
- Playstyle
- 3-cost reroll
- Games
- 15
How to level and roll with Ixtal Lissandra
3-cost rerollIxtal Lissandra is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Milio reach 3 stars. At level 7, each shop slot has a 40% chance to be a 3-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. |
| 4-1 | 7 | Slow roll | Stay at level 7: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Milio hit 3 stars. |
| 4-2 | 7 | Slow roll | Stay at level 7: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Milio hit 3 stars. |
| 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 Lissandra. |
Ixtal Lissandra early game and opener
We don't have enough early-board data for Ixtal Lissandra yet. Play your strongest pairs early and hold units that share traits with Lissandra.
Rolling odds for Ixtal Lissandra
Your 3-star targets are Milio. Level 7 gives the best shop odds for them — use the calculator to see how much gold a 3-star costs.
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Ixtal Lissandra positioning
A starting board for Ixtal Lissandra. 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 Lissandra on the back line and put Braum in front of it.
- Split Lissandra and Milio across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both.
- Braum, 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 Qiyana 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 Lissandra
Strengths
- Average place better than 69% of comps of the same board size
- Big power spike once Milio hit 3 stars
- Two damage threats (Lissandra and Nidalee ) make itemizing flexible
- Rarely played, so its units are usually free
Weaknesses
- Needs Lissandra and Nidalee at high cost, which can be hard to hit
- Falls off hard if someone else is rerolling Milio
Strategic Tips
Economy
Reach 50 gold, then slow roll at level 7 with only the excess until Milio are 3-starred.
Itemization
Build Blue Buff, Jeweled Gauntlet, and Spear of Shojin on Lissandra.
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 Lissandra.
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How to play Ixtal Lissandra – FAQ (TFT Set 16)
How do you play Ixtal Lissandra?
Ixtal Lissandra is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Milio reach 3 stars. Corner Lissandra on the back line and put Braum in front of it. Build Blue Buff, Jeweled Gauntlet, and Spear of Shojin on Lissandra.
When should I roll down for Ixtal Lissandra?
Ixtal Lissandra doesn't do one big roll down. Slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, rolling only the gold above 50 until Milio are 3-starred.
What level do you roll for Milio?
Slow roll for Milio at level 7, where its cost tier shows up most often in the shop. At level 7, each shop slot has a 40% chance to be a 3-cost.
Is Ixtal Lissandra a reroll comp?
Yes. Ixtal Lissandra wants Milio at 3 stars, so slow roll at level 7 with gold above 50 until you hit them.
How do you position Ixtal Lissandra?
Corner Lissandra on the back line and put Braum in front of it. Split Lissandra and Milio across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both. Braum, 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 Qiyana and Neeko in the back corners as bait.
What is the best opener for Ixtal Lissandra?
Ixtal Lissandra has no fixed opener: play your strongest early pairs, keep HP high and hold units that share traits with Lissandra.