How to Play Space Groove Samira
A stage-by-stage plan for Space Groove Samira: opener, when to level and roll for Samira, and where to position the board.
- Tier
- A
- Top 4 rate
- 72.5%
- Avg place
- 3.34
- 1st place
- 13.2%
- Playstyle
- 3-cost reroll
- Games
- 146
How to level and roll with Space Groove Samira
3-cost rerollSpace Groove Samira is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Samira and Ornn 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 Samira and Ornn hit 3 stars. |
| 4-2 | 7 | Slow roll | Stay at level 7: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Samira and Ornn 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 Samira. |
Space Groove Samira early game and opener
Boards that lead into Space Groove Samira 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 Samira
Your 3-star targets are Samira and Ornn. 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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Space Groove Samira positioning
A starting board for Space Groove Samira. 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, Shen, and Ornn 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 Samira
Strengths
- Average place better than 83% of comps of the same board size
- Big power spike once Samira and Ornn hit 3 stars
- Two damage threats (Samira and Blitzcrank) make itemizing flexible
- Rarely played, so its units are usually free
Weaknesses
- Needs Blitzcrank and Nami at high cost, which can be hard to hit
- Falls off hard if someone else is rerolling Samira and Ornn
Strategic Tips
Economy
Reach 50 gold, then slow roll at level 7 with only the excess until Samira and Ornn are 3-starred.
Itemization
Build Deathblade, Last Whisper, and Spear of Shojin on Samira.
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 Samira.
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How to play Space Groove Samira – FAQ (TFT Set 17)
How do you play Space Groove Samira?
Space Groove Samira is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Samira and Ornn reach 3 stars. Corner Nami on the back line and put Ornn in front of it. Build Deathblade, Last Whisper, and Spear of Shojin on Samira.
When should I roll down for Space Groove Samira?
Space Groove Samira doesn't do one big roll down. Slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, rolling only the gold above 50 until Samira and Ornn are 3-starred.
What level do you roll for Samira?
Slow roll for Samira 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 Space Groove Samira a reroll comp?
Yes. Space Groove Samira wants Samira and Ornn at 3 stars, so slow roll at level 7 with gold above 50 until you hit them.
How do you position Space Groove Samira?
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, Shen, and Ornn 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 Samira?
The most common level 4 board that turns into Space Groove Samira is Gwen, Nasus, Ornn, and Teemo (49 games tracked).