How to Play Astral Varus
A stage-by-stage plan for Astral Varus: opener, when to level and roll for Varus, and where to position the board.
- Tier
- A
- Top 4 rate
- 84.4%
- Avg place
- 2.75
- 1st place
- 27.4%
- Playstyle
- 1-cost reroll
- Games
- 135
How to level and roll with Astral Varus
1-cost rerollAstral Varus is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 5 from stage 3-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Nidalee, Lux, and Vladimir reach 3 stars. At level 5, each shop slot has a 45% chance to be a 1-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. |
| 3-1 | 5 | Slow roll | Stay at level 5: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Nidalee, Lux, and Vladimir hit 3 stars. |
| 3-2 | 5 | Slow roll | Stay at level 5: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Nidalee, Lux, and Vladimir 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 Varus. |
Astral Varus early game and opener
We don't have enough early-board data for Astral Varus yet. Play your strongest pairs early and hold units that share traits with Varus.
Rolling odds for Astral Varus
Your 3-star targets are Nidalee, Lux, and Vladimir. 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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Astral Varus positioning
A starting board for Astral Varus. 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 Aurelion Sol on the back line and put Sylas in front of it.
- Split Aurelion Sol and Varus across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both.
- Jayce, Sylas, and Vladimir hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry.
- Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Vladimir and Nidalee 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 Astral Varus
Strengths
- Average place better than 85% of comps of the same board size
- Wins the lobby often (27.4% first places)
- Big power spike once Nidalee, Lux, and Vladimir hit 3 stars
- Two damage threats (Varus and Lux) make itemizing flexible
Weaknesses
- Falls off hard if someone else is rerolling Nidalee, Lux, and Vladimir
Strategic Tips
Economy
Reach 50 gold, then slow roll at level 5 with only the excess until Nidalee, Lux, and Vladimir are 3-starred.
Itemization
Build Giant Slayer, Infinity Edge, and Rabadon's Deathcap on Varus.
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 Astral Varus.
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How to play Astral Varus – FAQ (TFT Set 7)
How do you play Astral Varus?
Astral Varus is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 5 from stage 3-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Nidalee, Lux, and Vladimir reach 3 stars. Corner Aurelion Sol on the back line and put Sylas in front of it. Build Giant Slayer, Infinity Edge, and Rabadon's Deathcap on Varus.
When should I roll down for Astral Varus?
Astral Varus doesn't do one big roll down. Slow roll at level 5 from stage 3-1, rolling only the gold above 50 until Nidalee, Lux, and Vladimir are 3-starred.
What level do you roll for Nidalee?
Slow roll for Nidalee 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 Astral Varus a reroll comp?
Yes. Astral Varus wants Nidalee, Lux, and Vladimir at 3 stars, so slow roll at level 5 with gold above 50 until you hit them.
How do you position Astral Varus?
Corner Aurelion Sol on the back line and put Sylas in front of it. Split Aurelion Sol and Varus across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both. Jayce, Sylas, and Vladimir hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry. Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Vladimir and Nidalee in the back corners as bait.
What is the best opener for Astral Varus?
Astral Varus has no fixed opener: play your strongest early pairs, keep HP high and hold units that share traits with Varus.