How to Play Bruiser Taric
A stage-by-stage plan for Bruiser Taric: opener, when to level and roll for Taric, and where to position the board.
- Tier
- F
- Top 4 rate
- 13.3%
- Avg place
- 6.40
- 1st place
- 0.0%
- Playstyle
- Fast 8
- Games
- 15
How to level and roll with Bruiser Taric
Fast 8Bruiser Taric is a Fast 8 comp: level on the standard curve and roll down at level 8 on stage 4-1 to find Taric. 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 Taric 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. |
Bruiser Taric early game and opener
We don't have enough early-board data for Bruiser Taric yet. Play your strongest pairs early and hold units that share traits with Taric.
Rolling odds for Bruiser Taric
Taric 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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Bruiser Taric positioning
A starting board for Bruiser Taric. 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 Teemo on the back line and put Taric in front of it.
- Split Teemo and Caitlyn across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both.
- Taric, Wukong, and Kennen hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry.
- Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Vi and Kennen 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 Taric
Strengths
- Two damage threats (Taric and Teemo) make itemizing flexible
- Rarely played, so its units are usually free
Weaknesses
- Average place is worse than 96% of comps of the same board size
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 Taric.
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 Taric.
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How to play Bruiser Taric – FAQ (TFT Set 16)
How do you play Bruiser Taric?
Bruiser Taric is a Fast 8 comp: level on the standard curve and roll down at level 8 on stage 4-1 to find Taric. Corner Teemo on the back line and put Taric in front of it. Build Gargoyle Stoneplate, Spirit Visage, and Warmog's Armor on Taric.
When should I roll down for Bruiser Taric?
Roll down at level 8 on stage 4-1. That is when Bruiser Taric finds Taric and its core most reliably; save gold before it.
What level do you roll for Taric?
Roll for Taric at level 8. At level 8, each shop slot has a 30% chance to be a 4-cost.
Is Bruiser Taric a reroll comp?
No. Bruiser Taric 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 Bruiser Taric?
Corner Teemo on the back line and put Taric in front of it. Split Teemo and Caitlyn across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both. Taric, Wukong, and Kennen hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry. Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Vi and Kennen in the back corners as bait.
What is the best opener for Bruiser Taric?
Bruiser Taric has no fixed opener: play your strongest early pairs, keep HP high and hold units that share traits with Taric.