Riftbeast Tempo Comp Guide [Set 18]

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Riftbeast Tempo

Fast 9

Augment Setup

Econ

Item

Riftbeast Opener

Formula

Example

Lvl8

Traits

Riftbeast

3 > 5 > 7 > 10

Apex Predator

Emerald Aspect

Brawler

2 > 4 > 6

Invoker

2 > 3 > 4 > 5

Vanguard

2 > 4 > 6

Elderwood

3 > 5 > 7 > 9 > 11

Hunter

2 > 3 > 4 > 5

Juggernaut

2 > 4 > 6

Sprykin

3 > 5 > 7

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Comp Variations

Flex

Lvl8

Tips & Tricks

The aim is to play this from spots where you don't need to roll at all to hit 3 star Cinderling or Pebbles (preferably Cinderling). This way you can focus on pushing levels and capping around Elder Dragon.
The comp does not want to be forced to sit on level 8 with Brambleback duo. Ideal circumstance is to enter Stage 4 with high HP and Cinderling 3 carry, preserve HP with Krug 2 + Cinderling 3 or possibly Sentinel 2 if lucky, and push to 9 to hit the comp's much desired 5 costs.
If you are forced to stabilize on 8, hitting Krug 3 becomes much more important as Cinderling + Brambleback duo is generally not strong compared to going 9 for Elder Dragon.
Alpha Mark Cinderling until Elder Dragon 2. Can also Alpha Mark Pebbles if playing around Pebbles instead.
Econ strategy for this line is not solved. Still early on, do not know the best augment approach. But I suspect it is similar to fast 9. Augments that give free rolls like Trade Sector also seem decent as they help hit without costing interest.
Item priority matrix is setup for Cinderling + Elder Dragon, but obviously AP items are higher priority if you have a Pebbles setup early with AP items slammed.

Strong Conditions

+2 Tier Conditions →

+1 Tier Conditions →

Economy Strategy

Without econ augment, fast 9 is almost impossible without win-streak.
Level to 4 if you have upgrades and a good item to place on one of those upgrades.
Level to 5, unless on 3-loss streak.
Level to 6 if on 4+ win streak (scout to see if necessary in high elo) or can stay above 40g.
Level to 6, unless you would go below 30g. If you have to stay level 5 due to low gold (rare), then level to 6 on 3-5.
Level to 7 if you can stay above 30g, otherwise stay level 6.
Level to 7, or 8 if you can stay above 30g.
Level to 8. Main difference from Fast 8 is how much you roll on 8. Ideally you are high HP and don't need to roll at all. Otherwise, roll for acceptable board and accumulate gold afterward.
Level to 9 if you are rich enough to roll 40g+. Generally only possible with economy augment or encounter.
Level to 9 if you can roll 40g+ or if low HP.
Level to 9 and roll for important 5-costs. For the remainder of game, roll until you hit your 2 star itemized units. Can consider level 10 after hitting.