Archived Comp: This comp is from a prior TFT set, kept here for when older sets get brought back in set revivals.

Dark Star Karma Comp

Dark Star / Shepherd comp built around Karma in TFT Set 17 — 2-cost reroll, 43.1% top 4 across 32 ranked games.

Dark Star Karma D Tier
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Tier
D
Top 4 rate
43.1%
Avg place
5.25
1st place
5.5%
Playstyle
2-cost reroll
Games
32

Is Dark Star Karma good in TFT Set 17?

32 ranked games
D

Dark Star Karma is a 2-cost reroll comp rated D tier in TFT Set 17: it finishes top 4 43.1% of the time with an average place of 5.25 across 32 ranked games. That average place beats 30% of the 49 7-unit boards we track this patch. Results swing a lot — play it when the units come to you rather than forcing it.

5.25
Avg Place
5.54%
First Place
43.09%
Top 4 Rate
0.07%
Pick Rate

This comp averages a 5.25 placement with a 43.1% top 4 rate and a 5.5% first place rate across 32 ranked games. A 0.1% pick rate makes this a less contested composition.

Dark Star / Shepherd builds: Karma with Shepherd Emblem, Morellonomicon, Void Staff (77.5% top 4, +34.44% vs. the comp average); Mordekaiser with Bramble Vest, Spirit Visage, Warmog's Armor (74.1% top 4, +31.01% vs. the comp average); Illaoi with Radiant Field, Gargoyle Stoneplate, Warmog's Armor (63.1% top 4, +20.02% vs. the comp average)
Karma
Karma
77.53%
Top 4 Rate
+34.44%
Difference
High Contested Risk
This comp has High contested risk and is often contested and may require backup plans. The most contested units are Karma, Illaoi, Kai'Sa due to their popularity and high cost. Consider having backup carries in mind.
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Dark Star Karma units and star levels

The 7 units of the final board, with how often each finishes at 2 and 3 stars in this comp and the items it holds. Karma is the main carry.

Unit2★3★Items
KarmaKarma Carry28%0%Jeweled GauntletSpear of ShojinVoid Staff
IllaoiIllaoi66%34%Sunfire CapeSpirit VisageEvenshroud
Kai'SaKai'Sa Carry69%31%Blue BuffInfinity EdgeStriker's Flail
MeepsieMeepsie66%31%—
MordekaiserMordekaiser 3★63%38%Edge of NightHextech GunbladeJeweled Gauntlet
Cho'GathCho'Gath63%28%—
LissandraLissandra88%13%—

Dark Star Karma traits

The board activates Dark Star, Shepherd, and Voyager. Highlighted numbers are the breakpoints this comp reaches.

Dark Star Karma game plan

2-cost reroll
  1. Early

    Open with units like Illaoi, Meepsie, Lissandra, and Pyke and stay healthy until your carries show up.

  2. Mid

    Slow roll at level 6 above 50 gold until Mordekaiser hit 3 stars, then level up to finish the board.

  3. Items

    Build Jeweled Gauntlet, Spear of Shojin, and Void Staff on Karma.

How to play Dark Star Karma · Dark Star Karma items and best builds

Dark Star Karma variants

The same comp with one or two units swapped — green units are added, red ones are cut.

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Dark Star Karma FAQ – TFT Set 17

Is Dark Star Karma good in TFT Set 17?

Dark Star Karma is a 2-cost reroll comp rated D tier in TFT Set 17: it finishes top 4 43.1% of the time with an average place of 5.25 across 32 ranked games. That average place beats 30% of the 49 7-unit boards we track this patch. Results swing a lot — play it when the units come to you rather than forcing it.

Who are the carries in Dark Star Karma?

The damage in Dark Star Karma comes from Karma and Kai'Sa. Karma is the main carry and should get your first completed items.

What items does Karma need in Dark Star Karma?

The best tracked build for Karma in this comp is Jeweled Gauntlet, Spear of Shojin, and Void Staff, with a 44.1% top 4 rate over 2 games. See the Items tab for every build and holder.

Is Dark Star Karma a reroll comp?

Yes. Dark Star Karma wants Mordekaiser at 3 stars, so slow roll at level 6 with gold above 50 until you hit them.

What traits does Dark Star Karma use?

Dark Star Karma runs Dark Star, Shepherd, Voyager, and Vanguard.

Is Dark Star Karma contested?

Rarely. Dark Star Karma appears in only 0.07% of full boards, so you will usually have its units to yourself.