How to Play Longshot Kai'Sa
A stage-by-stage plan for Longshot Kai'Sa : opener, when to level and roll for Kai'Sa , and where to position the board.
- Tier
- F
- Top 4 rate
- 22.2%
- Avg place
- 5.81
- 1st place
- 4.1%
- Playstyle
- Fast 8
- Games
- 315
How to level and roll with Longshot Kai'Sa
Fast 8Longshot Kai'Sa is a Fast 8 comp: level on the standard curve and roll down at level 8 on stage 4-1 to find Kai'Sa . 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 Kai'Sa 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. |
Longshot Kai'Sa early game and opener
We don't have enough early-board data for Longshot Kai'Sa yet. Play your strongest pairs early and hold units that share traits with Kai'Sa .
Rolling odds for Longshot Kai'Sa
Kai'Sa 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 Kai'Sa positioning
A starting board for Longshot Kai'Sa . 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 Taric in front of it.
- Split Kai'Sa and Vayne across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both.
- Taric, Garen, and Swain 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 Longshot Kai'Sa
Strengths
- Two damage threats (Kai'Sa and Vayne) make itemizing flexible
- Rarely played, so its units are usually free
Weaknesses
- Average place is worse than 93% 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 Blue Buff, Infinity Edge, and Spear of Shojin on Kai'Sa .
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 Kai'Sa .
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How to play Longshot Kai'Sa – FAQ (TFT Set 16)
How do you play Longshot Kai'Sa ?
Longshot Kai'Sa is a Fast 8 comp: level on the standard curve and roll down at level 8 on stage 4-1 to find Kai'Sa . Corner Kai'Sa on the back line and put Taric in front of it. Build Blue Buff, Infinity Edge, and Spear of Shojin on Kai'Sa .
When should I roll down for Longshot Kai'Sa ?
Roll down at level 8 on stage 4-1. That is when Longshot Kai'Sa finds Kai'Sa and its core most reliably; save gold before it.
What level do you roll for Kai'Sa ?
Roll for Kai'Sa at level 8. At level 8, each shop slot has a 30% chance to be a 4-cost.
Is Longshot Kai'Sa a reroll comp?
No. Longshot Kai'Sa 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 Kai'Sa ?
Corner Kai'Sa on the back line and put Taric in front of it. Split Kai'Sa and Vayne across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both. Taric, Garen, and Swain 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 Longshot Kai'Sa ?
Longshot Kai'Sa has no fixed opener: play your strongest early pairs, keep HP high and hold units that share traits with Kai'Sa .