How to Play Bastion Nami
A stage-by-stage plan for Bastion Nami: opener, when to level and roll for Nami, and where to position the board.
- Tier
- C
- Top 4 rate
- 52.0%
- Avg place
- 4.46
- 1st place
- 7.7%
- Playstyle
- 3-cost reroll
- Games
- 26
How to level and roll with Bastion Nami
3-cost rerollBastion Nami 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 Nami. |
Bastion Nami early game and opener
Boards that lead into Bastion Nami at levels 4 to 7, taken from MetaBot Desktop round data — play the one closest to your shops.
49 games · 63% rounds won · 100% of units carry into the final comp
121 games · 66% rounds won · 100% of units carry into the final comp
88 games · 65% rounds won · 100% of units carry into the final comp
12 games · 77% rounds won · 100% of units carry into the final compRolling odds for Bastion Nami
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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Bastion Nami positioning
A starting board for Bastion Nami. 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 Nami on the back line and put Rammus in front of it.
- Split Nami and Samira across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both.
- Rammus, Nunu & Willump, and Ornn 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 Bastion Nami
Strengths
- Big power spike once Samira hit 3 stars
- Two damage threats (Nami and Samira) 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 Samira
Strategic Tips
Economy
Reach 50 gold, then slow roll at level 7 with only the excess until Samira are 3-starred.
Itemization
Build Jeweled Gauntlet, Nashor's Tooth, and Nashor's Tooth on Nami.
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 Bastion Nami.
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How to play Bastion Nami – FAQ (TFT Set 17)
How do you play Bastion Nami?
Bastion Nami 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 Nami on the back line and put Rammus in front of it. Build Jeweled Gauntlet, Nashor's Tooth, and Nashor's Tooth on Nami.
When should I roll down for Bastion Nami?
Bastion Nami 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 Bastion Nami a reroll comp?
Yes. Bastion Nami wants Samira at 3 stars, so slow roll at level 7 with gold above 50 until you hit them.
How do you position Bastion Nami?
Corner Nami on the back line and put Rammus in front of it. Split Nami and Samira across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both. Rammus, Nunu & Willump, and Ornn 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 Bastion Nami?
The most common level 4 board that turns into Bastion Nami is Gwen, Nasus, Ornn, and Teemo (49 games tracked).