TFT Patch 15.4b Early Game Guide: How to Secure a Strong Start & Dominate the Ladder

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Hey Tacticians! The early game in Teamfight Tactics (TFT) is where matches are truly won or lost.

Patch 15.4b brings major meta shifts—nerfs to reroll comps and slower combat pacing—making a powerful Stage 1-3 start more important than ever.

Whether you’re grinding ranked or just avoiding eighth-place heartbreaks, this guide covers gold management, item slams, scouting, and roll strategies, with insights from BunnyMuffins, TFT Flow, and official Riot patch notes.

🔥 Why the Early Game Matters in 15.4b

Patch 15.4b slows fights and nerfs overpowered reroll comps (like Kai’Sa and Jhin), which makes health and economy critical:

  • Health Preservation – Slower battles give you time to stabilize, but losing early streaks can kill a top-four finish.

  • Econ Advantage – Extra gold means faster leveling and quicker access to 4-cost carries like Yone or Viego.

  • Flexibility – A strong opener lets you pivot into meta comps such as Mighty Mech or Soul Fighter Viego without being locked into a contested path.

TFT Patch 15.4b Early Game Guide
📊 Early Game Priorities: The 3 Golden Rules

1️⃣ Economy Over Everything

  • Goal: 10 gold by 2-1, 50 gold by 3-1.

  • How:

    • Don’t reroll early—save gold for interest.

    • Sell unused units; skip incomplete synergies.

  • Exception: Win-streaking? Level to 4 at 2-1 to maintain pressure.

2️⃣ Slam Items for Tempo

Best early slams for Patch 15.4b’s pacing:

  • Sunfire Cape – AoE burn + anti-heal.

  • Guinsoo’s Rageblade – Scaling attack speed for Ashe or Sivir.

  • Gargoyle Stoneplate – Frontline sustain for Malphite or Udyr.

Tip: Don’t greed for Best-in-Slot. Early slams preserve HP and win streaks.

3️⃣ Scout and Adapt

  • Check lobbies to spot contested comps.

  • Hold flexible units like Aatrox or Naafiri to pivot smoothly.

⚔️ Stage-by-Stage Breakdown

Stage 1 (1-1 → 1-3)

  • Goal: Collect flexible units & core components.

  • Units: Sivir/Malphite, Naafiri/Lux, Aatrox/Vi.

  • Item Priority: Swords, Rods, Belts for Sunfire Cape or Guinsoo’s.

Stage 2 (2-1 → 2-7)

  • Goal: Stabilize board & grow econ.

  • Leveling:

    • Win streak → Level 4 at 2-1 or 2-2.

    • Lose streak → Stay 3/4 to keep carousel priority.

  • Roll only if <30 HP or one unit from key 2★ (e.g., Malphite).

Stage 3 (3-1 → 3-7)

  • Goal: Commit or pivot.

  • Paths:

    • Slow-roll at 6 for Soul Fighter Viego or Crewboy Bebop.

    • Fast-8 for Mighty Mech (aim level 8 by 4-2).

  • Scouting: Pivot if opponents hoard your units.

💡 Advanced 15.4b Tips

  1. Use Augments Wisely

    • Econ Augments (I’ll Be the Legs) = perfect for fast-8.

    • Combat Augments (Tiny Team) = great for reroll boards.

  2. Frontline First

    • Slam Gargoyle Stoneplate or Titan’s Resolve early to keep tanks alive.

  3. Leverage Early Power-Ups

    • Colossal Udyr → consider Duelist Ashe.

    • Yone/Karma Power-Ups → pivot to Mighty Mech.

🚨 Common Early Game Mistakes

  • Greeding for BIS – Sunfire early > waiting for a perfect late-game build.

  • Skipping Scouting – Leads to contested units and weaker comps.

  • Over-rolling – Burning gold before 50 econ cripples mid-game.

📈 Community Insights

  • BunnyMuffins: Mighty Mech needs a strong opener and solid econ to hit Yone quickly.

  • TFT Flow: Soul Fighter Viego climbs best with early artifact augments like Portable Forge.

  • TFT Academy: Recommends slamming Guinsoo’s Rageblade for tempo even when it’s not BIS.

✅ Conclusion

Mastering the early game in Patch 15.4b sets the stage for consistent top-four finishes.

Focus on econ, flexible item slams, and constant scouting to stay ahead—whether you’re rerolling or fast-8ing.

🔗 Sources & Resources

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