Champions have a gold cost, stats, an ability, and one or more traits. Fielding multiple champions of the same trait activates a bonus. Building strong synergies is the core puzzle of TFT.
Higher cost = rarer + stronger. The shop pool has fewer copies of expensive units, so chasing 5-cost carries early can leave you empty-handed.
Combining 3 copies of the same champion creates a 3-star version — roughly double the stats and a more powerful ability. 3-starring a 1 or 2-cost carry is a very reliable beginner win condition.
Combine 3 copies. Happens automatically when 3 hit your bench/board.
Click for upgrade math →Combine 3 × 2-star (= 9 total copies). A 3-star unit is a powerhouse.
Click for reroll costs →Right-click a unit on bench to lock it. Locked units won't be sold when you hit "sell all". Essential habit.
Traits activate at specific thresholds. More isn't always better — focus on hitting the first meaningful breakpoint, then add more if easy.
Click any trait card to see champions, tier bonuses, and common team comps.
Each shop slot draws from the shared pool. Highlighted cells = best level to target that cost tier.