Archived Comp: This comp is from a prior TFT set, kept here for when older sets get brought back in set revivals.

How to Play Spirit Talon

A stage-by-stage plan for Spirit Talon: opener, when to level and roll for Talon, and where to position the board.

Spirit Talon A Tier
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Tier
A
Top 4 rate
84.0%
Avg place
3.56
1st place
4.0%
Playstyle
1-cost reroll
Games
25

How to level and roll with Spirit Talon

1-cost reroll

Spirit Talon is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 5 from stage 3-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Diana reach 3 stars. At level 5, each shop slot has a 45% chance to be a 1-cost.

StageLevelActionWhat to do
2-14LevelLevel to 4 and play your strongest pairs; slam an early item if it saves HP.
2-55LevelLevel to 5 and keep building interest toward 50 gold.
3-15Slow rollStay at level 5: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Diana hit 3 stars.
3-25Slow rollStay at level 5: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Diana hit 3 stars.
4-17LevelOnce your 3-stars are done, level up and add the units that complete your traits.
4-58LevelLevel to 8 for 4-cost upgrades and a stronger frontline.
5-18Roll downRoll for the last upgrades and finish the board around Talon.

Spirit Talon early game and opener

We don't have enough early-board data for Spirit Talon yet. Play your strongest pairs early and hold units that share traits with Talon.

Rolling odds for Spirit Talon

Your 3-star targets are Diana. Level 5 gives the best shop odds for them — use the calculator to see how much gold a 3-star costs.

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Spirit Talon positioning

A starting board for Spirit Talon. 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 Talon on the back line and put Talon in front of it.
  • Split Talon and Katarina across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both.

Positioning board

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Drag a unit onto another hex to move it — dropping on a unit swaps them.

When to play Spirit Talon

Spirit Talon is a 1-cost reroll comp rated A tier in TFT Set 4, with a 84.0% top 4 rate and a 3.56 average place.

Strengths

  • Big power spike once Diana hit 3 stars
  • Two damage threats (Talon and Akali) 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 Diana

Strategic Tips

1

Economy

Reach 50 gold, then slow roll at level 5 with only the excess until Diana are 3-starred.

2

Itemization

Build Edge of Night, Giant Slayer, and Hand Of Justice on Talon.

3

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 Spirit Talon.

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How to play Spirit Talon – FAQ (TFT Set 4)

How do you play Spirit Talon?

Spirit Talon is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 5 from stage 3-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Diana reach 3 stars. Corner Talon on the back line and put Talon in front of it. Build Edge of Night, Giant Slayer, and Hand Of Justice on Talon.

When should I roll down for Spirit Talon?

Spirit Talon doesn't do one big roll down. Slow roll at level 5 from stage 3-1, rolling only the gold above 50 until Diana are 3-starred.

What level do you roll for Diana?

Slow roll for Diana at level 5, where its cost tier shows up most often in the shop. At level 5, each shop slot has a 45% chance to be a 1-cost.

Is Spirit Talon a reroll comp?

Yes. Spirit Talon wants Diana at 3 stars, so slow roll at level 5 with gold above 50 until you hit them.

How do you position Spirit Talon?

Corner Talon on the back line and put Talon in front of it. Split Talon and Katarina across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both.

What is the best opener for Spirit Talon?

Spirit Talon has no fixed opener: play your strongest early pairs, keep HP high and hold units that share traits with Talon.