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Shepherd Graves Comp

Shepherd Graves in TFT Set 17: 156 ranked games on one board, with its units, items and game plan.

Shepherd Graves A Tier
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Tier
A
Top 4 rate
89.1%
Avg place
2.57
1st place
26.9%
Playstyle
3-cost reroll
Games
156

Is Shepherd Graves good in TFT Set 17?

156 ranked games
A

Shepherd Graves is a 3-cost reroll comp rated A tier in TFT Set 17: it finishes top 4 89.1% of the time with an average place of 2.57 across 156 ranked games. It also wins the lobby often (26.9% first places), so it rewards a strong start.

2.57
Avg Place
26.92%
First Place
89.10%
Top 4 Rate
0.06%
Pick Rate

This comp averages a 2.57 placement with a 89.1% top 4 rate and a 26.9% first place rate across 156 ranked games. A 0.1% pick rate makes this a less contested composition.

Shepherd / Dark Star builds: Viktor with Sympathetic Implant, Archangel's Staff, Jeweled Gauntlet (95.7% top 4, +6.55% vs. the comp average)
High Contested Risk
This comp has High contested risk and is often contested and may require backup plans. The most contested units are Graves, Nami, Illaoi due to their popularity and high cost. Consider having backup carries in mind.
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Shepherd Graves units and star levels

The 9 units of the final board, with how often each finishes at 2 and 3 stars in this comp and the items it holds. Graves is the main carry.

Unit2★3★Items
GravesGraves Carry36%0%Target-Lock OpticsEdge of NightHand Of Justice
NamiNami Carry75%0%Giant SlayerAdaptive HelmVoid Staff
IllaoiIllaoi67%30%Spirit VisageGargoyle StoneplateSunfire Cape
ViktorViktor Carry 3★51%47%Jeweled GauntletAdaptive HelmDrone Uplink
RhaastRhaast62%36%Thief's GlovesEvenshroudIonic Spark
PykePyke85%8%—
MeepsieMeepsie84%5%—
MordekaiserMordekaiser90%2%—
LissandraLissandra78%10%—

Shepherd Graves traits

The board activates Shepherd, Dark Star, and Conduit. Highlighted numbers are the breakpoints this comp reaches.

Shepherd Graves game plan

3-cost reroll
  1. Early

    Open with units like Illaoi, Meepsie, Lissandra, and Pyke and stay healthy until your carries show up.

  2. Mid

    Slow roll at level 7 above 50 gold until Viktor hit 3 stars, then level up to finish the board.

  3. Items

    Build Target-Lock Optics, Edge of Night, and Hand Of Justice on Graves.

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Shepherd Graves FAQ – TFT Set 17

Is Shepherd Graves good in TFT Set 17?

Shepherd Graves is a 3-cost reroll comp rated A tier in TFT Set 17: it finishes top 4 89.1% of the time with an average place of 2.57 across 156 ranked games. It also wins the lobby often (26.9% first places), so it rewards a strong start.

Who are the carries in Shepherd Graves?

The damage in Shepherd Graves comes from Graves, Nami, and Viktor. Graves is the main carry and should get your first completed items.

What items does Graves need in Shepherd Graves?

The best tracked build for Graves in this comp is Target-Lock Optics, Edge of Night, and Hand Of Justice, with a 100.0% top 4 rate over 1 games. See the Items tab for every build and holder.

Is Shepherd Graves a reroll comp?

Yes. Shepherd Graves wants Viktor at 3 stars, so slow roll at level 7 with gold above 50 until you hit them.

What traits does Shepherd Graves use?

Shepherd Graves runs Shepherd, Dark Star, Conduit, Replicator, and Voyager.

Is Shepherd Graves contested?

Rarely. Shepherd Graves appears in only 0.06% of full boards, so you will usually have its units to yourself.