How to Play Space Groove Blitzcrank
A stage-by-stage plan for Space Groove Blitzcrank: opener, when to level and roll for Blitzcrank, and where to position the board.
- Tier
- S
- Top 4 rate
- 71.1%
- Avg place
- 2.04
- 1st place
- 30.1%
- Playstyle
- 3-cost reroll
- Games
- 25
How to level and roll with Space Groove Blitzcrank
3-cost rerollSpace Groove Blitzcrank is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Samira 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 hit 3 stars. |
| 4-2 | 7 | Slow roll | Stay at level 7: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Samira 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 Blitzcrank. |
Space Groove Blitzcrank early game and opener
Boards that lead into Space Groove Blitzcrank at levels 4 to 7, taken from MetaBot Desktop round data — play the one closest to your shops.
121 games · 66% rounds won · 60% of units carry into the final comp
88 games · 65% rounds won · 67% of units carry into the final comp
56 games · 65% rounds won · 71% of units carry into the final compRolling odds for Space Groove Blitzcrank
Your 3-star targets are Samira. 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 Blitzcrank positioning
A starting board for Space Groove Blitzcrank. 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 Jhin on the back line and put Ornn in front of it.
- Split Jhin and Nami 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 Blitzcrank
Strengths
- Average place better than 100% of comps of the same board size
- Wins the lobby often (30.1% first places)
- Big power spike once Samira hit 3 stars
- Two damage threats (Blitzcrank and Nami) 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 Samira
Strategic Tips
Economy
Reach 50 gold, then slow roll at level 7 with only the excess until Samira are 3-starred.
Itemization
Build Thief's Gloves on Blitzcrank.
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 Blitzcrank.
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How to play Space Groove Blitzcrank – FAQ (TFT Set 17)
How do you play Space Groove Blitzcrank?
Space Groove Blitzcrank is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Samira reach 3 stars. Corner Jhin on the back line and put Ornn in front of it. Build Thief's Gloves on Blitzcrank.
When should I roll down for Space Groove Blitzcrank?
Space Groove Blitzcrank doesn't do one big roll down. Slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, rolling only the gold above 50 until Samira 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 Blitzcrank a reroll comp?
Yes. Space Groove Blitzcrank wants Samira at 3 stars, so slow roll at level 7 with gold above 50 until you hit them.
How do you position Space Groove Blitzcrank?
Corner Jhin on the back line and put Ornn in front of it. Split Jhin and Nami 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 Blitzcrank?
The most common level 5 board that turns into Space Groove Blitzcrank is Gwen, Nasus, Ornn, Samira, and Teemo (121 games tracked).