How to Play Space Groove Gwen
A stage-by-stage plan for Space Groove Gwen: opener, when to level and roll for Gwen, and where to position the board.
- Tier
- A
- Top 4 rate
- 61.5%
- Avg place
- 4.69
- 1st place
- 0.0%
- Playstyle
- 2-cost reroll
- Games
- 13
How to level and roll with Space Groove Gwen
2-cost rerollSpace Groove Gwen is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 6 from stage 3-2, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Gwen reach 3 stars. At level 6, each shop slot has a 40% chance to be a 2-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 | Slow roll | Stay at level 6: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Gwen hit 3 stars. |
| 3-5 | 6 | Slow roll | Stay at level 6: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Gwen 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 Gwen. |
Space Groove Gwen early game and opener
Boards that lead into Space Groove Gwen 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
1 games · 100% rounds won · 86% of units carry into the final compRolling odds for Space Groove Gwen
Your 3-star targets are Gwen. Level 6 gives the best shop odds for them — use the calculator to see how much gold a 3-star costs.
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Space Groove Gwen positioning
A starting board for Space Groove Gwen. 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, Riven, 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 Space Groove Gwen
Strengths
- Big power spike once Gwen hit 3 stars
- Two damage threats (Gwen and Riven) make itemizing flexible
- Rarely played, so its units are usually free
- Strong mid game once the reroll units are upgraded
Weaknesses
- Needs Riven and Nami at high cost, which can be hard to hit
- Falls off hard if someone else is rerolling Gwen
Strategic Tips
Economy
Reach 50 gold, then slow roll at level 6 with only the excess until Gwen are 3-starred.
Itemization
Build Bloodthirster, Guinsoo's Rageblade, and Titan's Resolve on Gwen.
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 Space Groove Gwen.
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How to play Space Groove Gwen – FAQ (TFT Set 17)
How do you play Space Groove Gwen?
Space Groove Gwen is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 6 from stage 3-2, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Gwen reach 3 stars. Corner Nami on the back line and put Rammus in front of it. Build Bloodthirster, Guinsoo's Rageblade, and Titan's Resolve on Gwen.
When should I roll down for Space Groove Gwen?
Space Groove Gwen doesn't do one big roll down. Slow roll at level 6 from stage 3-2, rolling only the gold above 50 until Gwen are 3-starred.
What level do you roll for Gwen?
Slow roll for Gwen at level 6, where its cost tier shows up most often in the shop. At level 6, each shop slot has a 40% chance to be a 2-cost.
Is Space Groove Gwen a reroll comp?
Yes. Space Groove Gwen wants Gwen at 3 stars, so slow roll at level 6 with gold above 50 until you hit them.
How do you position Space Groove Gwen?
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, Riven, 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 Space Groove Gwen?
The most common level 4 board that turns into Space Groove Gwen is Gwen, Nasus, Ornn, and Teemo (49 games tracked).