How to Play Timebreaker Nami
A stage-by-stage plan for Timebreaker Nami: opener, when to level and roll for Nami, and where to position the board.
- Tier
- F
- Top 4 rate
- 21.6%
- Avg place
- 6.27
- 1st place
- 2.0%
- Playstyle
- Fast 8
- Games
- 59
How to level and roll with Timebreaker Nami
Fast 8Timebreaker Nami is a Fast 8 comp: level on the standard curve and roll down at level 8 on stage 4-1 to find Nami. 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 Nami 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. |
Timebreaker Nami early game and opener
Boards that lead into Timebreaker Nami at levels 4 to 7, taken from MetaBot Desktop round data — play the one closest to your shops.
49 games · 63% rounds won · 75% of units carry into the final comp
121 games · 66% rounds won · 60% of units carry into the final comp
88 games · 65% rounds won · 67% of units carry into the final comp
3 games · 100% rounds won · 86% of units carry into the final compRolling odds for Timebreaker Nami
Nami 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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Timebreaker Nami positioning
A starting board for Timebreaker 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 Tahm Kench in front of it.
- Split Nami and Gwen across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both.
- Shen, Riven, and Tahm Kench hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry.
- Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Nasus and Pantheon 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 Timebreaker Nami
Strengths
- Two damage threats (Nami and Riven) make itemizing flexible
- Rarely played, so its units are usually free
Weaknesses
- Average place is worse than 99% of comps of the same board size
- Needs Nami and Riven 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 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 Timebreaker Nami.
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How to play Timebreaker Nami – FAQ (TFT Set 17)
How do you play Timebreaker Nami?
Timebreaker Nami is a Fast 8 comp: level on the standard curve and roll down at level 8 on stage 4-1 to find Nami. Corner Nami on the back line and put Tahm Kench in front of it. Build Jeweled Gauntlet, Nashor's Tooth, and Nashor's Tooth on Nami.
When should I roll down for Timebreaker Nami?
Roll down at level 8 on stage 4-1. That is when Timebreaker Nami finds Nami and its core most reliably; save gold before it.
What level do you roll for Nami?
Roll for Nami at level 8. At level 8, each shop slot has a 30% chance to be a 4-cost.
Is Timebreaker Nami a reroll comp?
No. Timebreaker Nami 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 Timebreaker Nami?
Corner Nami on the back line and put Tahm Kench in front of it. Split Nami and Gwen across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both. Shen, Riven, and Tahm Kench hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry. Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Nasus and Pantheon in the back corners as bait.
What is the best opener for Timebreaker Nami?
The most common level 4 board that turns into Timebreaker Nami is Gwen, Nasus, Ornn, and Teemo (49 games tracked).