How to Play Assassin Ao Shin
A stage-by-stage plan for Assassin Ao Shin: opener, when to level and roll for Ao Shin, and where to position the board.
- Tier
- S
- Top 4 rate
- 73.8%
- Avg place
- 3.45
- 1st place
- 12.1%
- Playstyle
- Fast 8
- Games
- 107
How to level and roll with Assassin Ao Shin
Fast 8Assassin Ao Shin is a Fast 8 comp: level on the standard curve and roll down at level 8 on stage 4-1 to find Ao Shin.
| 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. |
| 3-5 | 7 | Level | Level to 7 while staying on interest. |
| 4-1 | 8 | Roll down | Level to 8 and roll down to find Ao Shin and the 4-cost core. |
| 4-5 | 8 | Save gold | Stop rolling once the board is stable and rebuild your economy. |
| 5-1 | 9 | Push level | Push to 9 when you have the gold to add a 5-cost or extra trait. |
Assassin Ao Shin early game and opener
We don't have enough early-board data for Assassin Ao Shin yet. Play your strongest pairs early and hold units that share traits with Ao Shin.
Rolling odds for Assassin Ao Shin
Ao Shin is easiest to find around level 8. Use the calculator to see your odds of a 2-star for the gold you have.
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Assassin Ao Shin positioning
A starting board for Assassin Ao Shin. 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 Ao Shin on the back line and put Graves in front of it.
- Split Ao Shin and Ezreal across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both.
- Graves, Nilah, and Lee Sin hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry.
- Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Qiyana and Lee Sin 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 Assassin Ao Shin
Strengths
- Two damage threats (Ao Shin and Graves) make itemizing flexible
- Rarely played, so its units are usually free
Weaknesses
- Average place is worse than 65% of comps of the same board size
- Needs Ao Shin and Graves at high cost, which can be hard to hit
Strategic Tips
Economy
Stay on interest and save your big roll for level 8 at stage 4-1.
Itemization
Build Adaptive Helm, Spear of Shojin, and Jeweled Gauntlet on Ao Shin.
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 Assassin Ao Shin.
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How to play Assassin Ao Shin – FAQ (TFT Set 7)
How do you play Assassin Ao Shin?
Assassin Ao Shin is a Fast 8 comp: level on the standard curve and roll down at level 8 on stage 4-1 to find Ao Shin. Corner Ao Shin on the back line and put Graves in front of it. Build Adaptive Helm, Spear of Shojin, and Jeweled Gauntlet on Ao Shin.
When should I roll down for Assassin Ao Shin?
Roll down at level 8 on stage 4-1. That is when Assassin Ao Shin finds Ao Shin and its core most reliably; save gold before it.
What level do you roll for Ao Shin?
Roll for Ao Shin at level 8.
Is Assassin Ao Shin a reroll comp?
No. Assassin Ao Shin is a Fast 8 comp: level up and roll down at level 8 to find your 4- and 5-cost units at 2 stars.
How do you position Assassin Ao Shin?
Corner Ao Shin on the back line and put Graves in front of it. Split Ao Shin and Ezreal across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both. Graves, Nilah, and Lee Sin hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry. Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Qiyana and Lee Sin in the back corners as bait.
What is the best opener for Assassin Ao Shin?
Assassin Ao Shin has no fixed opener: play your strongest early pairs, keep HP high and hold units that share traits with Ao Shin.