How to Play Primordian Akali
A stage-by-stage plan for Primordian Akali: opener, when to level and roll for Akali, and where to position the board.
- Tier
- S
- Top 4 rate
- 61.1%
- Avg place
- 3.86
- 1st place
- 8.3%
- Playstyle
- 2-cost reroll
- Games
- 36
How to level and roll with Primordian Akali
2-cost rerollPrimordian Akali is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 6 from stage 3-2, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Bel'Veth, Jinx, and Rek'Sai reach 3 stars. At level 6, each shop slot has a 40% chance to be a 2-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 | Slow roll | Stay at level 6: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Bel'Veth, Jinx, and Rek'Sai hit 3 stars. |
| 3-5 | 6 | Slow roll | Stay at level 6: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Bel'Veth, Jinx, and Rek'Sai hit 3 stars. |
| 4-1 | 7 | Level | Once your 3-stars are done, level up and add the units that complete your traits. |
| 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 Akali. |
Primordian Akali early game and opener
Boards that lead into Primordian Akali at levels 4 to 7, taken from MetaBot Desktop round data — play the one closest to your shops.
1 games · 100% rounds won · 80% of units carry into the final comp
5 games · 100% rounds won · 100% of units carry into the final comp
1 games · 100% rounds won · 86% of units carry into the final compRolling odds for Primordian Akali
Your 3-star targets are Bel'Veth, Jinx, and Rek'Sai. Level 6 gives the best shop odds for them — use the calculator to see how much gold a 3-star costs.
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Primordian Akali positioning
A starting board for Primordian Akali. 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 Gwen on the back line and put Rhaast in front of it.
- Split Gwen and Jinx across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both.
- Rhaast, Maokai, and Bel'Veth hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry.
- Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Briar and Rek'Sai 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 Primordian Akali
Strengths
- Average place better than 68% of comps of the same board size
- Big power spike once Bel'Veth, Jinx, and Rek'Sai hit 3 stars
- Two damage threats (Akali and Bel'Veth) make itemizing flexible
- Rarely played, so its units are usually free
Weaknesses
- Falls off hard if someone else is rerolling Bel'Veth, Jinx, and Rek'Sai
Strategic Tips
Economy
Reach 50 gold, then slow roll at level 6 with only the excess until Bel'Veth, Jinx, and Rek'Sai are 3-starred.
Itemization
Build Thief's Gloves, Spirit Visage, and Protector's Vow on Akali.
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 Primordian Akali.
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How to play Primordian Akali – FAQ (TFT Set 17)
How do you play Primordian Akali?
Primordian Akali is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 6 from stage 3-2, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Bel'Veth, Jinx, and Rek'Sai reach 3 stars. Corner Gwen on the back line and put Rhaast in front of it. Build Thief's Gloves, Spirit Visage, and Protector's Vow on Akali.
When should I roll down for Primordian Akali?
Primordian Akali doesn't do one big roll down. Slow roll at level 6 from stage 3-2, rolling only the gold above 50 until Bel'Veth, Jinx, and Rek'Sai are 3-starred.
What level do you roll for Bel'Veth?
Slow roll for Bel'Veth at level 6, where its cost tier shows up most often in the shop. At level 6, each shop slot has a 40% chance to be a 2-cost.
Is Primordian Akali a reroll comp?
Yes. Primordian Akali wants Bel'Veth, Jinx, and Rek'Sai at 3 stars, so slow roll at level 6 with gold above 50 until you hit them.
How do you position Primordian Akali?
Corner Gwen on the back line and put Rhaast in front of it. Split Gwen and Jinx across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both. Rhaast, Maokai, and Bel'Veth hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry. Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Briar and Rek'Sai in the back corners as bait.
What is the best opener for Primordian Akali?
The most common level 5 board that turns into Primordian Akali is Bel'Veth, Briar, Gwen, Rek'Sai, and Riven (1 games tracked).