How to Play Space Groove Nasus
A stage-by-stage plan for Space Groove Nasus: opener, when to level and roll for Nasus, and where to position the board.
- Tier
- S
- Top 4 rate
- 65.0%
- Avg place
- 4.10
- 1st place
- 15.0%
- Playstyle
- 1-cost reroll
- Games
- 20
How to level and roll with Space Groove Nasus
1-cost rerollSpace Groove Nasus is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 5 from stage 3-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Nasus reach 3 stars. At level 5, each shop slot has a 45% chance to be a 1-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. |
| 3-1 | 5 | Slow roll | Stay at level 5: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Nasus hit 3 stars. |
| 3-2 | 5 | Slow roll | Stay at level 5: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Nasus 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 Nasus. |
Space Groove Nasus early game and opener
Boards that lead into Space Groove Nasus at levels 4 to 7, taken from MetaBot Desktop round data — play the one closest to your shops.
49 games · 63% rounds won · 100% of units carry into the final comp
121 games · 66% rounds won · 100% of units carry into the final comp
88 games · 65% rounds won · 100% of units carry into the final comp
56 games · 65% rounds won · 100% of units carry into the final compRolling odds for Space Groove Nasus
Your 3-star targets are Nasus. Level 5 gives the best shop odds for them — use the calculator to see how much gold a 3-star costs.
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Space Groove Nasus positioning
A starting board for Space Groove Nasus. 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 Nami on the back line and put Ornn in front of it.
- Split Nami and Samira across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both.
- Blitzcrank, Ornn, and Nasus hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry.
- Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Nasus and Ornn 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 Space Groove Nasus
Strengths
- Average place better than 63% of comps of the same board size
- Wins the lobby often (15.0% first places)
- Big power spike once Nasus hit 3 stars
- Two damage threats (Nasus and Blitzcrank) make itemizing flexible
Weaknesses
- Needs Blitzcrank and Nami at high cost, which can be hard to hit
- Falls off hard if someone else is rerolling Nasus
Strategic Tips
Economy
Reach 50 gold, then slow roll at level 5 with only the excess until Nasus are 3-starred.
Itemization
Build Soraka's Miracle, Spirit Visage, and Gargoyle Stoneplate on Nasus.
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 Space Groove Nasus.
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How to play Space Groove Nasus – FAQ (TFT Set 17)
How do you play Space Groove Nasus?
Space Groove Nasus is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 5 from stage 3-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Nasus reach 3 stars. Corner Nami on the back line and put Ornn in front of it. Build Soraka's Miracle, Spirit Visage, and Gargoyle Stoneplate on Nasus.
When should I roll down for Space Groove Nasus?
Space Groove Nasus doesn't do one big roll down. Slow roll at level 5 from stage 3-1, rolling only the gold above 50 until Nasus are 3-starred.
What level do you roll for Nasus?
Slow roll for Nasus at level 5, where its cost tier shows up most often in the shop. At level 5, each shop slot has a 45% chance to be a 1-cost.
Is Space Groove Nasus a reroll comp?
Yes. Space Groove Nasus wants Nasus at 3 stars, so slow roll at level 5 with gold above 50 until you hit them.
How do you position Space Groove Nasus?
Corner Nami on the back line and put Ornn in front of it. Split Nami and Samira across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both. Blitzcrank, Ornn, and Nasus hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry. Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Nasus and Ornn in the back corners as bait.
What is the best opener for Space Groove Nasus?
The most common level 4 board that turns into Space Groove Nasus is Gwen, Nasus, Ornn, and Teemo (49 games tracked).