How to Play Bruiser Kobuko & Yuumi
A stage-by-stage plan for Bruiser Kobuko & Yuumi: opener, when to level and roll for Kobuko & Yuumi, and where to position the board.
- Tier
- F
- Top 4 rate
- 40.0%
- Avg place
- 4.63
- 1st place
- 0.0%
- Playstyle
- 3-cost reroll
- Games
- 30
How to level and roll with Bruiser Kobuko & Yuumi
3-cost rerollBruiser Kobuko & Yuumi is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Kobuko & Yuumi and Kennen 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 Kobuko & Yuumi and Kennen hit 3 stars. |
| 4-2 | 7 | Slow roll | Stay at level 7: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Kobuko & Yuumi and Kennen 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 Kobuko & Yuumi. |
Bruiser Kobuko & Yuumi early game and opener
We don't have enough early-board data for Bruiser Kobuko & Yuumi yet. Play your strongest pairs early and hold units that share traits with Kobuko & Yuumi.
Rolling odds for Bruiser Kobuko & Yuumi
Your 3-star targets are Kobuko & Yuumi and Kennen . 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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Bruiser Kobuko & Yuumi positioning
A starting board for Bruiser Kobuko & Yuumi. 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 Veigar on the back line and put Kennen in front of it.
- Split Veigar and Fizz across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both.
- Volibear , Kennen , and Kobuko & Yuumi hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry.
- Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Rumble 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 Kobuko & Yuumi
Strengths
- Big power spike once Kobuko & Yuumi and Kennen hit 3 stars
- Two damage threats (Kobuko & Yuumi and Fizz) make itemizing flexible
- Rarely played, so its units are usually free
- Strong mid game once the reroll units are upgraded
Weaknesses
- Needs Fizz and Veigar at high cost, which can be hard to hit
- Falls off hard if someone else is rerolling Kobuko & Yuumi and Kennen
Strategic Tips
Economy
Reach 50 gold, then slow roll at level 7 with only the excess until Kobuko & Yuumi and Kennen are 3-starred.
Itemization
Build Thief's Gloves, Jeweled Gauntlet, and Kraken's Fury on Kobuko & Yuumi.
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 Kobuko & Yuumi.
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How to play Bruiser Kobuko & Yuumi – FAQ (TFT Set 16)
How do you play Bruiser Kobuko & Yuumi?
Bruiser Kobuko & Yuumi is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Kobuko & Yuumi and Kennen reach 3 stars. Corner Veigar on the back line and put Kennen in front of it. Build Thief's Gloves, Jeweled Gauntlet, and Kraken's Fury on Kobuko & Yuumi.
When should I roll down for Bruiser Kobuko & Yuumi?
Bruiser Kobuko & Yuumi doesn't do one big roll down. Slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, rolling only the gold above 50 until Kobuko & Yuumi and Kennen are 3-starred.
What level do you roll for Kobuko & Yuumi?
Slow roll for Kobuko & Yuumi 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 Bruiser Kobuko & Yuumi a reroll comp?
Yes. Bruiser Kobuko & Yuumi wants Kobuko & Yuumi and Kennen at 3 stars, so slow roll at level 7 with gold above 50 until you hit them.
How do you position Bruiser Kobuko & Yuumi?
Corner Veigar on the back line and put Kennen in front of it. Split Veigar and Fizz across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both. Volibear , Kennen , and Kobuko & Yuumi hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry. Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Rumble and Kennen in the back corners as bait.
What is the best opener for Bruiser Kobuko & Yuumi?
Bruiser Kobuko & Yuumi has no fixed opener: play your strongest early pairs, keep HP high and hold units that share traits with Kobuko & Yuumi.