How to Play Shepherd The Mighty Mech
A stage-by-stage plan for Shepherd The Mighty Mech: opener, when to level and roll for The Mighty Mech, and where to position the board.
- Tier
- D
- Top 4 rate
- 48.1%
- Avg place
- 4.85
- 1st place
- 0.0%
- Playstyle
- Fast 8
- Games
- 27
How to level and roll with Shepherd The Mighty Mech
Fast 8Shepherd The Mighty Mech is a Fast 8 comp: level on the standard curve and roll down at level 8 on stage 4-1 to find The Mighty Mech. At level 8, each shop slot has a 30% chance to be a 4-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. |
| 3-5 | 7 | Level | Level to 7 while staying on interest. |
| 4-1 | 8 | Roll down | Level to 8 and roll down to find The Mighty Mech and the 4-cost core. |
| 4-5 | 8 | Save gold | Stop rolling once the board is stable and rebuild your economy. |
| 5-1 | 9 | Push level | Push to 9 when you have the gold to add a 5-cost or extra trait. |
Shepherd The Mighty Mech early game and opener
Boards that lead into Shepherd The Mighty Mech at levels 4 to 7, taken from MetaBot Desktop round data — play the one closest to your shops.
2 games · 83% rounds won · 75% of units carry into the final compRolling odds for Shepherd The Mighty Mech
The Mighty Mech is easiest to find around level 8. Use the calculator to see your odds of a 2-star for the gold you have.
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Shepherd The Mighty Mech positioning
A starting board for Shepherd The Mighty Mech. 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 LeBlanc on the back line and put The Mighty Mech in front of it.
- Split LeBlanc and Teemo across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both.
- The Mighty Mech, Illaoi, and Meepsie hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry.
- Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Leona and Meepsie 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 Shepherd The Mighty Mech
Strengths
- Average place better than 67% of comps of the same board size
- Two damage threats (The Mighty Mech and LeBlanc) make itemizing flexible
- Rarely played, so its units are usually free
Weaknesses
- Needs The Mighty Mech and LeBlanc at high cost, which can be hard to hit
Strategic Tips
Economy
Stay on interest and save your big roll for level 8 at stage 4-1.
Itemization
Build Ionic Spark, Gargoyle Stoneplate, and Spirit Visage on The Mighty Mech.
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 Shepherd The Mighty Mech.
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How to play Shepherd The Mighty Mech – FAQ (TFT Set 17)
How do you play Shepherd The Mighty Mech?
Shepherd The Mighty Mech is a Fast 8 comp: level on the standard curve and roll down at level 8 on stage 4-1 to find The Mighty Mech. Corner LeBlanc on the back line and put The Mighty Mech in front of it. Build Ionic Spark, Gargoyle Stoneplate, and Spirit Visage on The Mighty Mech.
When should I roll down for Shepherd The Mighty Mech?
Roll down at level 8 on stage 4-1. That is when Shepherd The Mighty Mech finds The Mighty Mech and its core most reliably; save gold before it.
What level do you roll for The Mighty Mech?
Roll for The Mighty Mech at level 8. At level 8, each shop slot has a 30% chance to be a 4-cost.
Is Shepherd The Mighty Mech a reroll comp?
No. Shepherd The Mighty Mech is a Fast 8 comp: level up and roll down at level 8 to find your 4- and 5-cost units at 2 stars.
How do you position Shepherd The Mighty Mech?
Corner LeBlanc on the back line and put The Mighty Mech in front of it. Split LeBlanc and Teemo across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both. The Mighty Mech, Illaoi, and Meepsie hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry. Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Leona and Meepsie in the back corners as bait.
What is the best opener for Shepherd The Mighty Mech?
The most common level 4 board that turns into Shepherd The Mighty Mech is Meepsie, Lissandra, Pyke, and Teemo (2 games tracked).