Teamfight Tactics (TFT) is a free-to-play game within the League of Legends client that offers a unique strategic experience. In this beginner’s guide, we will walk you through the basics of playing TFT and provide tips to help you succeed in Set 9. Whether you’re new to the game or a seasoned player, this guide has something for everyone.
Getting Started
To start playing TFT, open the League of Legends client and click on the play button. From there, select TFT and choose between normal or ranked modes. Once you’ve made your selection, click confirm. You can then customize your cosmetics and choose your Legends, which are archetypes that enhance your gameplay experience.
Legends in Set 9 include Caitlyn, a champion that helps you acquire strong units at the start of the game, and Pengu, a legend that promotes safe play and is perfect for beginners. Take the time to browse through each champion’s description to find one that suits your playstyle. After selecting your Legend, press equipped and find a match.
The Game Interface
When you enter a match, you’ll be greeted with a loading screen and a lobby where you can see other players and their cosmetics. It’s important to note that while cosmetics may look cool, they do not affect gameplay in any way. TFT is truly a free-to-play game, where everyone has an equal chance of success regardless of how long they’ve played or how much money they’ve spent.
Once the game starts, you’ll be presented with portals that determine the map theme for the match. Each player gets a vote to decide the map, and the game randomly selects one. For example, in the university theme, the first augment offered is Prismatic, which grants unique abilities. You can read about all the augments on BunnyMuffins’ website before playing, but the game is designed to be intuitive, allowing you to learn as you go.
Building Your Team
In TFT, the goal is to build a strong team of champions to defeat your opponents. Champions have specific traits that synergize with each other, granting stat bonuses and making your team stronger. To add champions to your team, you can purchase units from the shop located at the bottom of the screen. Pay attention to their cost and stats when making purchases.
Additionally, you can place units on the board to activate their traits. For example, adding a Shadow Isle unit like Maokai grants bonuses after damaging or receiving damage eight times. By having two, four, or six Shadow Isle units, you can unlock different bonuses. Experiment with different combinations to find the synergy that suits your playstyle.
Upgrading Your Units
As you progress through the game, you have the opportunity to upgrade your units to make them stronger. Upgrades occur when you have three units of the same kind. For example, three Oriannas can be combined to create a two-star Orianna, which has higher stats and more power. Always strive to add two-star units to your team whenever possible for maximum effectiveness.
Leveling Up
Experience points (XP) play a crucial role in TFT, as gaining levels allows you to access better units and increase the number of champions you can have on your team. You naturally gain 2 XP per round, but you can also manually purchase XP using gold. Managing your gold is essential, as it determines your income and allows you to gain interest on larger amounts.
Gold, Health, and Items
Gold is one of the most important resources in TFT. You can earn additional gold through interest, which is calculated based on your total gold when the round begins. Health is another crucial aspect of the game, as if your health reaches zero, you are eliminated from the match. Lastly, items are essential for enhancing your champions’ abilities. More information about items will be covered in the next round.
Conclusion
Teamfight Tactics is an engaging and strategic game that offers a level playing field for all players. By understanding the basics of the game, including selecting Legends, building synergistic teams, upgrading units, leveling up, and managing resources, you’ll be well on your way to success in Set 9. Remember to adapt your strategy based on the situation and have fun exploring the different combinations and synergies available to you. Good luck, and may you become a champion in Teamfight Tactics!
