How to Play Slayer Teemo
A stage-by-stage plan for Slayer Teemo: opener, when to level and roll for Teemo, and where to position the board.
- Tier
- S
- Top 4 rate
- 69.2%
- Avg place
- 3.23
- 1st place
- 23.1%
- Playstyle
- 2-cost reroll
- Games
- 13
How to level and roll with Slayer Teemo
2-cost rerollSlayer Teemo is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 6 from stage 3-2, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Teemo, Zed, and Janna 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 Teemo, Zed, and Janna hit 3 stars. |
| 3-5 | 6 | Slow roll | Stay at level 6: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Teemo, Zed, and Janna 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 Teemo. |
Slayer Teemo early game and opener
We don't have enough early-board data for Slayer Teemo yet. Play your strongest pairs early and hold units that share traits with Teemo.
Rolling odds for Slayer Teemo
Your 3-star targets are Teemo, Zed, and Janna. 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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Slayer Teemo positioning
A starting board for Slayer Teemo. 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 Yuumi on the back line and put Tryndamere in front of it.
- Split Yuumi and Kindred across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both.
- Tryndamere hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry.
- Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave 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 Teemo
Strengths
- Wins the lobby often (23.1% first places)
- Big power spike once Teemo, Zed, and Janna hit 3 stars
- Two damage threats (Teemo and Zed) make itemizing flexible
- Rarely played, so its units are usually free
Weaknesses
- Falls off hard if someone else is rerolling Teemo, Zed, and Janna
Strategic Tips
Economy
Reach 50 gold, then slow roll at level 6 with only the excess until Teemo, Zed, and Janna are 3-starred.
Itemization
Build Morellonomicon, Spear of Shojin, and Rabadon's Deathcap on Teemo.
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 Teemo.
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How to play Slayer Teemo – FAQ (TFT Set 4)
How do you play Slayer Teemo?
Slayer Teemo is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 6 from stage 3-2, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Teemo, Zed, and Janna reach 3 stars. Corner Yuumi on the back line and put Tryndamere in front of it. Build Morellonomicon, Spear of Shojin, and Rabadon's Deathcap on Teemo.
When should I roll down for Slayer Teemo?
Slayer Teemo doesn't do one big roll down. Slow roll at level 6 from stage 3-2, rolling only the gold above 50 until Teemo, Zed, and Janna are 3-starred.
What level do you roll for Teemo?
Slow roll for Teemo 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 Slayer Teemo a reroll comp?
Yes. Slayer Teemo wants Teemo, Zed, and Janna at 3 stars, so slow roll at level 6 with gold above 50 until you hit them.
How do you position Slayer Teemo?
Corner Yuumi on the back line and put Tryndamere in front of it. Split Yuumi and Kindred across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both. Tryndamere hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry. Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Tryndamere in the back corners as bait.
What is the best opener for Slayer Teemo?
Slayer Teemo has no fixed opener: play your strongest early pairs, keep HP high and hold units that share traits with Teemo.