How to Play Dark Star Jhin
A stage-by-stage plan for Dark Star Jhin: opener, when to level and roll for Jhin, and where to position the board.
- Tier
- C
- Top 4 rate
- 50.1%
- Avg place
- 4.16
- 1st place
- 11.9%
- Playstyle
- 1-cost reroll
- Games
- 44
How to level and roll with Dark Star Jhin
1-cost rerollDark Star Jhin is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 5 from stage 3-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Cho'Gath and Kai'Sa 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 Cho'Gath and Kai'Sa hit 3 stars. |
| 3-2 | 5 | Slow roll | Stay at level 5: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Cho'Gath and Kai'Sa 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 Jhin. |
Dark Star Jhin early game and opener
Boards that lead into Dark Star Jhin 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 · 83% of units carry into the final compRolling odds for Dark Star Jhin
Your 3-star targets are Cho'Gath and Kai'Sa. 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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Dark Star Jhin positioning
A starting board for Dark Star Jhin. 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 Mordekaiser in front of it.
- Split Jhin and Karma across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both.
- Riven, Mordekaiser, and Pantheon 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 Jhin
Strengths
- Big power spike once Cho'Gath and Kai'Sa hit 3 stars
- Two damage threats (Jhin and Karma) make itemizing flexible
- Rarely played, so its units are usually free
- Strong mid game once the reroll units are upgraded
Weaknesses
- Needs Jhin and Karma at high cost, which can be hard to hit
- Falls off hard if someone else is rerolling Cho'Gath and Kai'Sa
Strategic Tips
Economy
Reach 50 gold, then slow roll at level 5 with only the excess until Cho'Gath and Kai'Sa are 3-starred.
Itemization
Build Guinsoo's Rageblade, Infinity Edge, and Giant Slayer on Jhin.
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 Jhin.
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How to play Dark Star Jhin – FAQ (TFT Set 17)
How do you play Dark Star Jhin?
Dark Star Jhin is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 5 from stage 3-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Cho'Gath and Kai'Sa reach 3 stars. Corner Jhin on the back line and put Mordekaiser in front of it. Build Guinsoo's Rageblade, Infinity Edge, and Giant Slayer on Jhin.
When should I roll down for Dark Star Jhin?
Dark Star Jhin doesn't do one big roll down. Slow roll at level 5 from stage 3-1, rolling only the gold above 50 until Cho'Gath and Kai'Sa are 3-starred.
What level do you roll for Cho'Gath?
Slow roll for Cho'Gath 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 Dark Star Jhin a reroll comp?
Yes. Dark Star Jhin wants Cho'Gath and Kai'Sa at 3 stars, so slow roll at level 5 with gold above 50 until you hit them.
How do you position Dark Star Jhin?
Corner Jhin on the back line and put Mordekaiser in front of it. Split Jhin and Karma across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both. Riven, Mordekaiser, and Pantheon 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 Jhin?
The most common level 5 board that turns into Dark Star Jhin is Bel'Veth, Cho'Gath, Ezreal, Lissandra, and Mordekaiser (1 games tracked).