How to Play Rogue Riven
A stage-by-stage plan for Rogue Riven: opener, when to level and roll for Riven, and where to position the board.
- Tier
- F
- Top 4 rate
- 39.5%
- Avg place
- 5.30
- 1st place
- 0.0%
- Playstyle
- 3-cost reroll
- Games
- 43
How to level and roll with Rogue Riven
3-cost rerollRogue Riven is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Kai'Sa 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 Kai'Sa hit 3 stars. |
| 4-2 | 7 | Slow roll | Stay at level 7: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Kai'Sa 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 Riven. |
Rogue Riven early game and opener
Boards that lead into Rogue Riven at levels 4 to 7, taken from MetaBot Desktop round data — play the one closest to your shops.
4 games · 78% rounds won · 75% of units carry into the final compRolling odds for Rogue Riven
Your 3-star targets are Kai'Sa. 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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Rogue Riven positioning
A starting board for Rogue Riven. 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 Fizz on the back line and put Pantheon in front of it.
- Split Fizz and Kai'Sa across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both.
- Riven and Pantheon hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry.
- Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Pantheon and Riven 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 Rogue Riven
Strengths
- Big power spike once Kai'Sa hit 3 stars
- Two damage threats (Riven and Fizz) make itemizing flexible
- Rarely played, so its units are usually free
- Strong mid game once the reroll units are upgraded
Weaknesses
- Falls off hard if someone else is rerolling Kai'Sa
Strategic Tips
Economy
Reach 50 gold, then slow roll at level 7 with only the excess until Kai'Sa are 3-starred.
Itemization
Build Titan's Resolve, Hand Of Justice, and Bloodthirster on Riven.
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 Rogue Riven.
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How to play Rogue Riven – FAQ (TFT Set 17)
How do you play Rogue Riven?
Rogue Riven is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Kai'Sa reach 3 stars. Corner Fizz on the back line and put Pantheon in front of it. Build Titan's Resolve, Hand Of Justice, and Bloodthirster on Riven.
When should I roll down for Rogue Riven?
Rogue Riven doesn't do one big roll down. Slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, rolling only the gold above 50 until Kai'Sa are 3-starred.
What level do you roll for Kai'Sa?
Slow roll for Kai'Sa 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 Rogue Riven a reroll comp?
Yes. Rogue Riven wants Kai'Sa at 3 stars, so slow roll at level 7 with gold above 50 until you hit them.
How do you position Rogue Riven?
Corner Fizz on the back line and put Pantheon in front of it. Split Fizz and Kai'Sa across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both. Riven and Pantheon hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry. Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Pantheon and Riven in the back corners as bait.
What is the best opener for Rogue Riven?
The most common level 4 board that turns into Rogue Riven is Ezreal, Gnar, Milio, and Pantheon (4 games tracked).