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

- Tier
- S
- Top 4 rate
- 68.6%
- Avg place
- 3.59
- 1st place
- 16.0%
- Playstyle
- 3-cost reroll
- Games
- 2,852
How to level and roll with Demacia Vayne
3-cost rerollDemacia Vayne is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Vayne 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 Vayne hit 3 stars. |
| 4-2 | 7 | Slow roll | Stay at level 7: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Vayne 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 Vayne. |
Demacia Vayne early game and opener
We don't have enough early-board data for Demacia Vayne yet. Play your strongest pairs early and hold units that share traits with Vayne.
Rolling odds for Demacia Vayne
Your 3-star targets are Vayne. 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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Demacia Vayne positioning
A starting board for Demacia 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 Galio in front of it.
- Split Kai'Sa and Vayne across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both.
- Galio, Taric, and Garen 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 Poppy 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 Demacia Vayne
Strengths
- Wins the lobby often (16.0% first places)
- Big power spike once Vayne hit 3 stars
- Two damage threats (Vayne and Kai'Sa ) make itemizing flexible
- Rarely played, so its units are usually free
Weaknesses
- Average place is worse than 77% of comps of the same board size
- Falls off hard if someone else is rerolling Vayne
Strategic Tips
Economy
Reach 50 gold, then slow roll at level 7 with only the excess until Vayne are 3-starred.
Itemization
Build Infinity Edge, Quicksilver, and Last Whisper on Vayne.
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 Demacia Vayne.
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How to play Demacia Vayne – FAQ (TFT Set 16)
How do you play Demacia Vayne?
Demacia Vayne is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Vayne reach 3 stars. Corner Kai'Sa on the back line and put Galio in front of it. Build Infinity Edge, Quicksilver, and Last Whisper on Vayne.
When should I roll down for Demacia Vayne?
Demacia Vayne doesn't do one big roll down. Slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, rolling only the gold above 50 until Vayne are 3-starred.
What level do you roll for Vayne?
Slow roll for Vayne 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 Demacia Vayne a reroll comp?
Yes. Demacia Vayne wants Vayne at 3 stars, so slow roll at level 7 with gold above 50 until you hit them.
How do you position Demacia Vayne?
Corner Kai'Sa on the back line and put Galio in front of it. Split Kai'Sa and Vayne across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both. Galio, Taric, and Garen 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 Poppy in the back corners as bait.
What is the best opener for Demacia Vayne?
Demacia Vayne has no fixed opener: play your strongest early pairs, keep HP high and hold units that share traits with Vayne.