It can be said that patch 11.11 of Teamfight Tactics was a paradise for reroll gameplay when the appearance rate of 2-cost champions at level 6 was increased to 40%. In that patch, the Knight reroll composition featuring key names like Hecarim, Viktor, Sejuani, and Brand proved to be extremely strong by maximizing this rate.
However, the reroll playstyle was heavily nerfed in patch 11.12 and nearly disappeared from the meta. Replacing it were powerful end-game compositions with large trait and origin thresholds such as 6 Celestial, Requiem, Divine, Warrior… Nevertheless, the Knight composition has surprisingly made a comeback at present with impressive metrics such as an average placement of 4.3 and a 54.1% rate of finishing in the top 4. So what has caused this seemingly outdated composition to return? Let’s find out.
Essentially, the reason the Knight reroll composition is no longer as popular as before is due to the significant nerfs to the stats of 2-cost carries. However, what makes this composition strong is that the superior level of the units remains unchanged. The appearance rate of 2-cost champions at level 6 is still 40%, so players can completely reroll and upgrade these units to 3 stars without too many obstacles.
As mentioned above, the type of composition currently dominating the meta is team comps based on large trait and origin thresholds. To successfully build this type of team comp, players must conserve gold and level up consistently to expand their team and have the opportunity to purchase expensive units. The downside of this playstyle is that they are very weak in the mid-game when it is challenging to upgrade the composition.
Meanwhile, the mid-game is the strongest point for the Knight team. Combined with Kled being continuously buffed in recent patches, the Knight composition can deal strong magic and physical damage while using entirely defensive items. Coupled with this superior level, Knight players will have a significant advantage in health and economy as they enter the late game.
Another annoying aspect of the Knights is that they have a strong damage reduction ability without needing assistance from other traits like Mystic. Therefore, this composition has plenty of “tankiness” to contend with powerful carries like Karma, Vel’Koz, or Draven. A significant advantage of this composition is that you will not have to fight fiercely for carries with other players. If there are too many players using Requiem, Brand, or Viktor, they can replace Hecarim in the role of main damage dealer.
In conclusion, with strong defensive effects and not overly expensive carries, the Knight composition is the perfect strategy to gain an advantage in the mid-game. You can create a very powerful snowball effect with this composition and crush the chance of other players to “go late”. If you are still passionate about the reroll playstyle, Knights are the best choice for climbing the ranks.