How to Play Slayer Samira
A stage-by-stage plan for Slayer Samira: opener, when to level and roll for Samira, and where to position the board.
- Tier
- A
- Top 4 rate
- 81.8%
- Avg place
- 2.27
- 1st place
- 54.5%
- Playstyle
- 3-cost reroll
- Games
- 11
How to level and roll with Slayer Samira
3-cost rerollSlayer Samira is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Darius 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 Darius hit 3 stars. |
| 4-2 | 7 | Slow roll | Stay at level 7: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Darius 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. |
Slayer Samira early game and opener
We don't have enough early-board data for Slayer Samira yet. Play your strongest pairs early and hold units that share traits with Samira.
Rolling odds for Slayer Samira
Your 3-star targets are Darius. 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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Slayer Samira positioning
A starting board for Slayer 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 Zilean on the back line and put Ornn in front of it.
- Split Zilean and Samira across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both.
- Ornn, Tryndamere, and Olaf hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry.
- Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Darius and Tryndamere 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 Slayer Samira
Strengths
- Wins the lobby often (54.5% first places)
- Big power spike once Darius hit 3 stars
- Two damage threats (Samira and Zilean) make itemizing flexible
- Rarely played, so its units are usually free
Weaknesses
- Needs Samira and Zilean at high cost, which can be hard to hit
- Falls off hard if someone else is rerolling Darius
Strategic Tips
Economy
Reach 50 gold, then slow roll at level 7 with only the excess until Darius are 3-starred.
Itemization
Build Edge of Night, Hand Of Justice, and Zhonya's Paradox 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 Slayer Samira.
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How to play Slayer Samira – FAQ (TFT Set 4)
How do you play Slayer Samira?
Slayer Samira is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Darius reach 3 stars. Corner Zilean on the back line and put Ornn in front of it. Build Edge of Night, Hand Of Justice, and Zhonya's Paradox on Samira.
When should I roll down for Slayer Samira?
Slayer Samira doesn't do one big roll down. Slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, rolling only the gold above 50 until Darius are 3-starred.
What level do you roll for Darius?
Slow roll for Darius 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 Slayer Samira a reroll comp?
Yes. Slayer Samira wants Darius at 3 stars, so slow roll at level 7 with gold above 50 until you hit them.
How do you position Slayer Samira?
Corner Zilean on the back line and put Ornn in front of it. Split Zilean and Samira across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both. Ornn, Tryndamere, and Olaf hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry. Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Darius and Tryndamere in the back corners as bait.
What is the best opener for Slayer Samira?
Slayer Samira has no fixed opener: play your strongest early pairs, keep HP high and hold units that share traits with Samira.