How to Play Dark Star Aurelion Sol
A stage-by-stage plan for Dark Star Aurelion Sol: opener, when to level and roll for Aurelion Sol, and where to position the board.
- Tier
- F
- Top 4 rate
- 21.8%
- Avg place
- 5.96
- 1st place
- 1.2%
- Playstyle
- Fast 8
- Games
- 181
How to level and roll with Dark Star Aurelion Sol
Fast 8Dark Star Aurelion Sol is a Fast 8 comp: level on the standard curve and roll down at level 8 on stage 4-1 to find Aurelion Sol. 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 Aurelion Sol 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. |
Dark Star Aurelion Sol early game and opener
Boards that lead into Dark Star Aurelion Sol at levels 4 to 7, taken from MetaBot Desktop round data — play the one closest to your shops.
1 games · 100% rounds won · 60% of units carry into the final comp
1 games · 100% rounds won · 67% of units carry into the final compRolling odds for Dark Star Aurelion Sol
Aurelion Sol 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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Dark Star Aurelion Sol positioning
A starting board for Dark Star Aurelion Sol. 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 Karma on the back line and put Tahm Kench in front of it.
- Split Karma and Aurelion Sol across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both.
- Tahm Kench, The Mighty Mech, and Nunu & Willump hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry.
- Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Cho'Gath and Mordekaiser 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 Dark Star Aurelion Sol
Strengths
- Two damage threats (Aurelion Sol and Karma) make itemizing flexible
- Rarely played, so its units are usually free
Weaknesses
- Average place is worse than 89% of comps of the same board size
- Needs Aurelion Sol and Karma at high cost, which can be hard to hit
Strategic Tips
Economy
Stay on interest and save your big roll for level 8 at stage 4-1.
Itemization
Build Dark Star Emblem, Jeweled Gauntlet, and Striker's Flail on Aurelion Sol.
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 Dark Star Aurelion Sol.
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How to play Dark Star Aurelion Sol – FAQ (TFT Set 17)
How do you play Dark Star Aurelion Sol?
Dark Star Aurelion Sol is a Fast 8 comp: level on the standard curve and roll down at level 8 on stage 4-1 to find Aurelion Sol. Corner Karma on the back line and put Tahm Kench in front of it. Build Dark Star Emblem, Jeweled Gauntlet, and Striker's Flail on Aurelion Sol.
When should I roll down for Dark Star Aurelion Sol?
Roll down at level 8 on stage 4-1. That is when Dark Star Aurelion Sol finds Aurelion Sol and its core most reliably; save gold before it.
What level do you roll for Aurelion Sol?
Roll for Aurelion Sol at level 8. At level 8, each shop slot has a 30% chance to be a 4-cost.
Is Dark Star Aurelion Sol a reroll comp?
No. Dark Star Aurelion Sol 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 Dark Star Aurelion Sol?
Corner Karma on the back line and put Tahm Kench in front of it. Split Karma and Aurelion Sol across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both. Tahm Kench, The Mighty Mech, and Nunu & Willump hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry. Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Cho'Gath and Mordekaiser in the back corners as bait.
What is the best opener for Dark Star Aurelion Sol?
The most common level 5 board that turns into Dark Star Aurelion Sol is Cho'Gath, The Mighty Mech, Gnar, Meepsie, and Kai'Sa (1 games tracked).