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Shepherd Karma Comp

Every Shepherd Karma board in TFT Set 17 on one page: 127 ranked games across 2 versions, with the most played board's units, items and game plan.

Shepherd Karma F Tier
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Tier
F
Top 4 rate
41.3%
Avg place
5.27
1st place
6.9%
Playstyle
Fast 8
Games
127

Is Shepherd Karma good in TFT Set 17?

127 ranked games
F

Shepherd Karma is a Fast 8 comp rated F tier in TFT Set 17: it finishes top 4 41.3% of the time with an average place of 5.27 across 127 ranked games. Results swing a lot — play it when the units come to you rather than forcing it.

5.27
Avg Place
6.94%
First Place
41.31%
Top 4 Rate
0.12%
Pick Rate

This comp averages a 5.27 placement with a 41.3% top 4 rate and a 6.9% first place rate across 127 ranked games. A 0.1% pick rate makes this a less contested composition.

Shepherd / Dark Star builds: Karma with Blue Buff, Hextech Gunblade, Void Staff (78.9% top 4, +37.60% vs. the comp average); Illaoi with Radiant Field, Gargoyle Stoneplate, Warmog's Armor (69.1% top 4, +27.79% vs. the comp average); Lissandra with Dawncore, Jeweled Gauntlet, Nashor's Tooth (69.5% top 4, +28.17% vs. the comp average)
Karma
Karma
78.91%
Top 4 Rate
+37.60%
Difference
Lissandra
Lissandra
69.48%
Top 4 Rate
+28.17%
Difference
High Contested Risk
This comp has High contested risk and is often contested and may require backup plans. The most contested units are Karma, LeBlanc, Morgana due to their popularity and high cost. Consider having backup carries in mind.
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Shepherd Karma units and star levels

The 8 units of the final board, with how often each finishes at 2 and 3 stars in this comp and the items it holds. Karma is the main carry.

Unit2★3★Items
KarmaKarma Carry80%0%Thief's Gloves
LeBlancLeBlanc Carry80%2%Guinsoo's RagebladeGiant SlayerRabadon's Deathcap
MorganaMorgana69%2%Bramble VestDragon's ClawWarmog's Armor
IllaoiIllaoi92%2%Thief's Gloves
MeepsieMeepsie95%0%—
LeonaLeona75%11%—
TeemoTeemo73%5%—
LissandraLissandra75%6%—

Shepherd Karma traits

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

Shepherd Karma game plan

Fast 8
  1. Early

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

  2. Mid

    Push to level 8 and roll down there to find Karma and the rest of the board.

  3. Items

    Build Thief's Gloves on Karma.

How to play Shepherd Karma · Shepherd Karma items and best builds

Shepherd Karma variants

127 ranked games

Every tracked version of Shepherd Karma. Green units are added and red units are cut compared with the most played board. Open a board for its own items, augments and stats.

Units, items and the game plan come from the most played board (64 games). The headline numbers combine all 2 versions.

BoardGamesTop 4 rateAvg place
Most playedLeonaLissandraTeemoMeepsieIllaoiKarmaLeBlancMorgana6442.3%5.36
+ The Mighty Mech − Leona6340.4%5.17

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Shepherd Karma FAQ – TFT Set 17

Is Shepherd Karma good in TFT Set 17?

Shepherd Karma is a Fast 8 comp rated F tier in TFT Set 17: it finishes top 4 41.3% of the time with an average place of 5.27 across 127 ranked games. Results swing a lot — play it when the units come to you rather than forcing it.

Who are the carries in Shepherd Karma?

The damage in Shepherd Karma comes from Karma and LeBlanc. Karma is the main carry and should get your first completed items.

What items does Karma need in Shepherd Karma?

The best tracked build for Karma in this comp is Thief's Gloves, with a 41.6% top 4 rate over 5 games. See the Items tab for every build and holder.

Is Shepherd Karma a reroll comp?

No. Shepherd Karma is a Fast 8 comp: level up and roll down at level 8 to find your 4- and 5-cost units at 2 stars.

What traits does Shepherd Karma use?

Shepherd Karma runs Shepherd, Dark Star, Arbiter, Voyager, and Vanguard.

Is Shepherd Karma contested?

Rarely. Shepherd Karma appears in only 0.12% of full boards, so you will usually have its units to yourself.

How many versions of Shepherd Karma are there?

MetaBot tracks 2 versions of Shepherd Karma in TFT Set 17, with 127 ranked games between them and a 41.3% top-4 rate. The most played version accounts for 64 of those games.