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Shepherd Vex Comp

Shepherd Vex in TFT Set 17: 19 ranked games on one board, with its units, items and game plan.

Shepherd Vex S Tier
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Tier
S
Top 4 rate
52.6%
Avg place
3.68
1st place
15.8%
Playstyle
1-cost reroll
Games
19

Is Shepherd Vex good in TFT Set 17?

19 ranked games
S

Shepherd Vex is a 1-cost reroll comp rated S tier in TFT Set 17: it finishes top 4 52.6% of the time with an average place of 3.68 across 19 ranked games. It also wins the lobby often (15.8% first places), so it rewards a strong start.

3.68
Avg Place
15.79%
First Place
52.63%
Top 4 Rate
0.05%
Pick Rate

This comp averages a 3.68 placement with a 52.6% top 4 rate and a 15.8% first place rate across 19 ranked games. A 0.1% pick rate makes this a less contested composition.

Shepherd / Dark Star builds: Blitzcrank with Hellfire Hatchet, Ionic Spark, Sunfire Cape (100.0% top 4, +47.37% vs. the comp average); Illaoi with Lightshield Crest, Gargoyle Stoneplate, Sterak's Gage (100.0% top 4, +47.37% vs. the comp average); Nunu & Willump with Adaptive Helm, Protector's Vow, Gargoyle Stoneplate (100.0% top 4, +47.37% vs. the comp average)
Severe Contested Risk
This comp has Very High contested risk and is highly contested and may be difficult to complete. The most contested units are Sona, Blitzcrank, Vex due to their popularity and high cost. Consider having backup carries in mind.
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Shepherd Vex 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. Vex is the main carry.

Unit2★3★Items
SonaSona47%0%—
BlitzcrankBlitzcrank Carry26%0%Sunfire CapeIonic SparkHellfire Hatchet
VexVex Carry63%0%Guinsoo's RagebladeAnomalyRabadon's Deathcap
KarmaKarma47%0%—
Nunu & WillumpNunu & Willump47%0%Protector's VowAnomalyAegis of Dawn
IllaoiIllaoi100%0%Lightshield CrestGargoyle StoneplateSterak's Gage
MeepsieMeepsie95%0%—
MordekaiserMordekaiser74%0%—
LeonaLeona 3★53%42%—

Shepherd Vex traits

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

Shepherd Vex game plan

1-cost reroll
  1. Early

    Play the strongest early board you hit and save gold until you can commit to Vex.

  2. Mid

    Slow roll at level 5 above 50 gold until Leona hit 3 stars, then level up to finish the board.

  3. Items

    Build Guinsoo's Rageblade, Anomaly, and Rabadon's Deathcap on Vex.

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Shepherd Vex FAQ – TFT Set 17

Is Shepherd Vex good in TFT Set 17?

Shepherd Vex is a 1-cost reroll comp rated S tier in TFT Set 17: it finishes top 4 52.6% of the time with an average place of 3.68 across 19 ranked games. It also wins the lobby often (15.8% first places), so it rewards a strong start.

Who are the carries in Shepherd Vex?

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

What items does Vex need in Shepherd Vex?

The best tracked build for Vex in this comp is Guinsoo's Rageblade, Anomaly, and Rabadon's Deathcap, with a 100.0% top 4 rate over 2 games. See the Items tab for every build and holder.

Is Shepherd Vex a reroll comp?

Yes. Shepherd Vex wants Leona at 3 stars, so slow roll at level 5 with gold above 50 until you hit them.

What traits does Shepherd Vex use?

Shepherd Vex runs Shepherd, Dark Star, Voyager, Space Groove, and Commander.

Is Shepherd Vex contested?

Rarely. Shepherd Vex appears in only 0.05% of full boards, so you will usually have its units to yourself.