How to Play Mirage Daeja
A stage-by-stage plan for Mirage Daeja: opener, when to level and roll for Daeja, and where to position the board.
- Tier
- A
- Top 4 rate
- 57.1%
- Avg place
- 3.79
- 1st place
- 7.1%
- Playstyle
- Fast 8
- Games
- 14
How to level and roll with Mirage Daeja
Fast 8Mirage Daeja is a Fast 8 comp: level on the standard curve and roll down at level 8 on stage 4-1 to find Daeja.
| 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 Daeja 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. |
Mirage Daeja early game and opener
We don't have enough early-board data for Mirage Daeja yet. Play your strongest pairs early and hold units that share traits with Daeja.
Rolling odds for Mirage Daeja
Daeja 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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Mirage Daeja positioning
A starting board for Mirage Daeja. 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 Daeja on the back line and put Hecarim in front of it.
- Yasuo, Hecarim, and Nunu & Willump hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry.
- Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Sejuani and Rell 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 Mirage Daeja
Strengths
- Two damage threats (Daeja and Yasuo) make itemizing flexible
- Rarely played, so its units are usually free
Weaknesses
- Average place is worse than 80% of comps of the same board size
- Needs Daeja and Yasuo 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 Guinsoo's Rageblade, Void Staff, and Red Buff on Daeja.
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 Mirage Daeja.
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How to play Mirage Daeja – FAQ (TFT Set 7)
How do you play Mirage Daeja?
Mirage Daeja is a Fast 8 comp: level on the standard curve and roll down at level 8 on stage 4-1 to find Daeja. Corner Daeja on the back line and put Hecarim in front of it. Build Guinsoo's Rageblade, Void Staff, and Red Buff on Daeja.
When should I roll down for Mirage Daeja?
Roll down at level 8 on stage 4-1. That is when Mirage Daeja finds Daeja and its core most reliably; save gold before it.
What level do you roll for Daeja?
Roll for Daeja at level 8.
Is Mirage Daeja a reroll comp?
No. Mirage Daeja 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 Mirage Daeja?
Corner Daeja on the back line and put Hecarim in front of it. Yasuo, Hecarim, and Nunu & Willump hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry. Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Sejuani and Rell in the back corners as bait.
What is the best opener for Mirage Daeja?
Mirage Daeja has no fixed opener: play your strongest early pairs, keep HP high and hold units that share traits with Daeja.