How to Play Dragonmancer Lee Sin
A stage-by-stage plan for Dragonmancer Lee Sin: opener, when to level and roll for Lee Sin, and where to position the board.
- Tier
- C
- Top 4 rate
- 51.6%
- Avg place
- 4.23
- 1st place
- 3.2%
- Playstyle
- 3-cost reroll
- Games
- 31
How to level and roll with Dragonmancer Lee Sin
3-cost rerollDragonmancer Lee Sin is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Lee Sin and Nunu & Willump 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 Lee Sin and Nunu & Willump hit 3 stars. |
| 4-2 | 7 | Slow roll | Stay at level 7: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Lee Sin and Nunu & Willump 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 Lee Sin. |
Dragonmancer Lee Sin early game and opener
We don't have enough early-board data for Dragonmancer Lee Sin yet. Play your strongest pairs early and hold units that share traits with Lee Sin.
Rolling odds for Dragonmancer Lee Sin
Your 3-star targets are Lee Sin and Nunu & Willump. 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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Dragonmancer Lee Sin positioning
A starting board for Dragonmancer Lee Sin. 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 Kai'Sa on the back line and put Hecarim in front of it.
- Split Kai'Sa and Karma across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both.
- Yasuo, Hecarim, 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 Sett 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 Dragonmancer Lee Sin
Strengths
- Big power spike once Lee Sin and Nunu & Willump hit 3 stars
- Two damage threats (Lee Sin and Yasuo) make itemizing flexible
- Rarely played, so its units are usually free
- Strong mid game once the reroll units are upgraded
Weaknesses
- Average place is worse than 90% of comps of the same board size
- Falls off hard if someone else is rerolling Lee Sin and Nunu & Willump
Strategic Tips
Economy
Reach 50 gold, then slow roll at level 7 with only the excess until Lee Sin and Nunu & Willump are 3-starred.
Itemization
Build Bloodthirster, Radiant Hand of Justice, and Jeweled Gauntlet on Lee Sin.
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 Dragonmancer Lee Sin.
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How to play Dragonmancer Lee Sin – FAQ (TFT Set 7)
How do you play Dragonmancer Lee Sin?
Dragonmancer Lee Sin is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Lee Sin and Nunu & Willump reach 3 stars. Corner Kai'Sa on the back line and put Hecarim in front of it. Build Bloodthirster, Radiant Hand of Justice, and Jeweled Gauntlet on Lee Sin.
When should I roll down for Dragonmancer Lee Sin?
Dragonmancer Lee Sin doesn't do one big roll down. Slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, rolling only the gold above 50 until Lee Sin and Nunu & Willump are 3-starred.
What level do you roll for Lee Sin?
Slow roll for Lee Sin 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 Dragonmancer Lee Sin a reroll comp?
Yes. Dragonmancer Lee Sin wants Lee Sin and Nunu & Willump at 3 stars, so slow roll at level 7 with gold above 50 until you hit them.
How do you position Dragonmancer Lee Sin?
Corner Kai'Sa on the back line and put Hecarim in front of it. Split Kai'Sa and Karma across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both. Yasuo, Hecarim, 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 Sett and Lee Sin in the back corners as bait.
What is the best opener for Dragonmancer Lee Sin?
Dragonmancer Lee Sin has no fixed opener: play your strongest early pairs, keep HP high and hold units that share traits with Lee Sin.