Archived Comp: This comp is from a prior TFT set, kept here for when older sets get brought back in set revivals.

How to Play Longshot Vayne

A stage-by-stage plan for Longshot Vayne: opener, when to level and roll for Vayne, and where to position the board.

Longshot Vayne F Tier
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Tier
F
Top 4 rate
33.3%
Avg place
5.00
1st place
0.0%
Playstyle
Fast 8
Games
15

How to level and roll with Longshot Vayne

Fast 8

Longshot Vayne is a Fast 8 comp: level on the standard curve and roll down at level 8 on stage 4-1 to find Vayne. At level 8, each shop slot has a 32% chance to be a 3-cost.

StageLevelActionWhat to do
2-14LevelLevel to 4 and play your strongest pairs; slam an early item if it saves HP.
2-55LevelLevel to 5 and keep building interest toward 50 gold.
3-26LevelLevel to 6 and save to 50 gold.
3-57LevelLevel to 7 while staying on interest.
4-18Roll downLevel to 8 and roll down to find Vayne and the 4-cost core.
4-58Save goldStop rolling once the board is stable and rebuild your economy.
5-19Push levelPush to 9 when you have the gold to add a 5-cost or extra trait.

Longshot Vayne early game and opener

We don't have enough early-board data for Longshot Vayne yet. Play your strongest pairs early and hold units that share traits with Vayne.

Rolling odds for Longshot Vayne

Vayne 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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Longshot Vayne positioning

A starting board for Longshot Vayne. 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 Kennen in front of it.
  • Split Kai'Sa and Vayne across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both.
  • Kennen , Vi, and Neeko hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry.
  • Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Jarvan IV and Vi in the back corners as bait.

Positioning board

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Drag a unit onto another hex to move it — dropping on a unit swaps them.

When to play Longshot Vayne

Longshot Vayne is a Fast 8 comp rated F tier in TFT Set 16, with a 33.3% top 4 rate and a 5.00 average place.

Strengths

  • Two damage threats (Vayne and Vi) 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

Strategic Tips

1

Economy

Stay on interest and save your big roll for level 8 at stage 4-1.

2

Itemization

Build Infinity Edge, Deathblade, and Spear of Shojin on Vayne.

3

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 Longshot Vayne.

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How to play Longshot Vayne – FAQ (TFT Set 16)

How do you play Longshot Vayne?

Longshot Vayne is a Fast 8 comp: level on the standard curve and roll down at level 8 on stage 4-1 to find Vayne. Corner Kai'Sa on the back line and put Kennen in front of it. Build Infinity Edge, Deathblade, and Spear of Shojin on Vayne.

When should I roll down for Longshot Vayne?

Roll down at level 8 on stage 4-1. That is when Longshot Vayne finds Vayne and its core most reliably; save gold before it.

What level do you roll for Vayne?

Roll for Vayne at level 8. At level 8, each shop slot has a 32% chance to be a 3-cost.

Is Longshot Vayne a reroll comp?

No. Longshot Vayne 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 Longshot Vayne?

Corner Kai'Sa on the back line and put Kennen in front of it. Split Kai'Sa and Vayne across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both. Kennen , Vi, and Neeko hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry. Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Jarvan IV and Vi in the back corners as bait.

What is the best opener for Longshot Vayne?

Longshot Vayne has no fixed opener: play your strongest early pairs, keep HP high and hold units that share traits with Vayne.