How to Play Bastion Samira
A stage-by-stage plan for Bastion Samira: opener, when to level and roll for Samira, and where to position the board.
- Tier
- A
- Top 4 rate
- 87.5%
- Avg place
- 2.38
- 1st place
- 25.0%
- Playstyle
- 3-cost reroll
- Games
- 16
How to level and roll with Bastion Samira
3-cost rerollBastion Samira is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Samira and Gwen 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 and Gwen hit 3 stars. |
| 4-2 | 7 | Slow roll | Stay at level 7: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Samira and Gwen 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 Samira. |
Bastion Samira early game and opener
Boards that lead into Bastion Samira 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 Bastion Samira
Your 3-star targets are Samira and Gwen. 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 Samira positioning
A starting board for Bastion Samira. 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 Vex on the back line and put Ornn in front of it.
- Split Vex and Nami across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both.
- Shen, Ornn, and Nasus 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 Samira
Strengths
- Average place better than 95% of comps of the same board size
- Wins the lobby often (25.0% first places)
- Big power spike once Samira and Gwen hit 3 stars
- Two damage threats (Samira and Gwen) make itemizing flexible
Weaknesses
- Falls off hard if someone else is rerolling Samira and Gwen
Strategic Tips
Economy
Reach 50 gold, then slow roll at level 7 with only the excess until Samira and Gwen are 3-starred.
Itemization
Build Infinity Edge, Spear of Shojin, and Guinsoo's Rageblade on Samira.
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 Samira.
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How to play Bastion Samira – FAQ (TFT Set 17)
How do you play Bastion Samira?
Bastion Samira is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Samira and Gwen reach 3 stars. Corner Vex on the back line and put Ornn in front of it. Build Infinity Edge, Spear of Shojin, and Guinsoo's Rageblade on Samira.
When should I roll down for Bastion Samira?
Bastion Samira doesn't do one big roll down. Slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, rolling only the gold above 50 until Samira and Gwen 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 Samira a reroll comp?
Yes. Bastion Samira wants Samira and Gwen at 3 stars, so slow roll at level 7 with gold above 50 until you hit them.
How do you position Bastion Samira?
Corner Vex on the back line and put Ornn in front of it. Split Vex and Nami across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both. Shen, Ornn, and Nasus 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 Samira?
The most common level 4 board that turns into Bastion Samira is Gwen, Nasus, Ornn, and Teemo (49 games tracked).