How to Play Bruiser Sy'fen
A stage-by-stage plan for Bruiser Sy'fen: opener, when to level and roll for Sy'fen, and where to position the board.
- Tier
- A
- Top 4 rate
- 81.6%
- Avg place
- 2.96
- 1st place
- 24.6%
- Playstyle
- 3-cost reroll
- Games
- 114
How to level and roll with Bruiser Sy'fen
3-cost rerollBruiser Sy'fen is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Olaf reach 3 stars. At level 7, each shop slot has a 40% chance to be a 3-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 | Level | Level to 6 and save to 50 gold. |
| 4-1 | 7 | Slow roll | Stay at level 7: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Olaf hit 3 stars. |
| 4-2 | 7 | Slow roll | Stay at level 7: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Olaf hit 3 stars. |
| 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 Sy'fen. |
Bruiser Sy'fen early game and opener
We don't have enough early-board data for Bruiser Sy'fen yet. Play your strongest pairs early and hold units that share traits with Sy'fen.
Rolling odds for Bruiser Sy'fen
Your 3-star targets are Olaf. Level 7 gives the best shop odds for them — use the calculator to see how much gold a 3-star costs.
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Bruiser Sy'fen positioning
A starting board for Bruiser Sy'fen. 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 Zyra on the back line and put Pantheon in front of it.
- Sy'fen, Pantheon, and Sylas hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry.
- Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Skarner and Malphite 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 Bruiser Sy'fen
Strengths
- Wins the lobby often (24.6% first places)
- Big power spike once Olaf hit 3 stars
- Two damage threats (Sy'fen and Olaf) make itemizing flexible
- Rarely played, so its units are usually free
Weaknesses
- Falls off hard if someone else is rerolling Olaf
Strategic Tips
Economy
Reach 50 gold, then slow roll at level 7 with only the excess until Olaf are 3-starred.
Itemization
Build Radiant Bloodthirster, Guinsoo's Rageblade, and Sterak's Gage on Sy'fen.
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 Bruiser Sy'fen.
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How to play Bruiser Sy'fen – FAQ (TFT Set 7)
How do you play Bruiser Sy'fen?
Bruiser Sy'fen is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Olaf reach 3 stars. Corner Zyra on the back line and put Pantheon in front of it. Build Radiant Bloodthirster, Guinsoo's Rageblade, and Sterak's Gage on Sy'fen.
When should I roll down for Bruiser Sy'fen?
Bruiser Sy'fen doesn't do one big roll down. Slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, rolling only the gold above 50 until Olaf are 3-starred.
What level do you roll for Olaf?
Slow roll for Olaf at level 7, where its cost tier shows up most often in the shop. At level 7, each shop slot has a 40% chance to be a 3-cost.
Is Bruiser Sy'fen a reroll comp?
Yes. Bruiser Sy'fen wants Olaf at 3 stars, so slow roll at level 7 with gold above 50 until you hit them.
How do you position Bruiser Sy'fen?
Corner Zyra on the back line and put Pantheon in front of it. Sy'fen, Pantheon, and Sylas hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry. Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Skarner and Malphite in the back corners as bait.
What is the best opener for Bruiser Sy'fen?
Bruiser Sy'fen has no fixed opener: play your strongest early pairs, keep HP high and hold units that share traits with Sy'fen.