Fundamentals
Comps change completely every patch. These fundamental concepts don't.
Learn how to be a better TFT player by mastering the core concepts that transfer from patch to patch, set to set.
Why Your Carry Does No Damage (Even With "Perfect" Items) | TFT Fundamentals
Your carry has good items, good traits, and still does nothing. Here's why — and how damage in TFT actually works. In this video: • The 3-part damage formula every TFT player should know (Base × Frequency × Multipliers) • Why stacking one stat creates diminishing returns • How to combine damage buckets to massively increase your carry's output • The "tickle monster" mistake and how to avoid it
Your Carry is Useless Without These Items | TFT Fundamentals
Your carry has BIS items and still loses fights. The problem isn't your carry — it's everything around it. In this video: • Why Shred and Sunder are mandatory in almost every comp • How anti-heal wins games other items can't • Why utility items increase your entire team's damage • How to balance frontline and backline itemization
Why Saving Gold Is Losing You Money | TFT Fundamentals
Most TFT players think sitting at 50 gold is how you get rich. It's not — and it might be why you're losing. In this video: • Why interest is the weakest way to make gold in TFT • How win streaking generates more gold than saving ever will • The poverty loop that traps low elo players — and how to escape it • Why early board strength pays you back twice
You're Picking the WRONG Augments | TFT Fundamentals
Tired of picking augments that look strong but leave your board a mess? The problem isn't which augment you pick — it's that most players skip the most important step: choosing the right type of augment for their board state. In this video: The 4 types of augments and what each one actually does for your board The framework I use every game to know exactly which type to take How to approach 2-1, 3-2, and 4-2 augment decisions differently Why "just take the OP augment" is costing you placements This is Part 4 of my TFT Fundamentals series — concepts that apply every set, every patch, regardless of balance changes.
Why Your Tank Dies Instantly | TFT Fundamentals
Your tank has the right items. It still dies in seconds. Here's why. Most players think tanking is just "stack more HP" or "build armor." But tanking works exactly like damage — there's a formula behind it, and if you're ignoring any part of it, your frontline melts no matter how good your items look on paper. In this video I break down the full tank formula (HP × Resists × Durability), how to build around what your trait already gives you, and the one tank type where none of this applies. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN → The TFT tank formula and how effective HP actually works → How armor, magic resist, and durability interact → Why stacking one resist hands the enemy free value → How to build tanks based on your trait (Bruiser, Defender, Juggernaut) → CC tanks — the frontline type that ignores the formula completely
TFT Positioning Explained And Why You're Doing It Wrong | TFT Fundamentals
Positioning is one of the most important skills in TFT — and one of the least explained. Most guides just tell you where to put units. This one tells you why. In this video I break down the three goals behind every good board setup — simple rules that apply every set, every patch, no matter what comp you're playing. Once you have the framework, positioning stops feeling like guesswork. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN → The three goals every board setup should accomplish → Strong side vs. weak side — and how to attack and defend both → Why melee carries position completely differently than ranged → When to clump your units and when spreading out saves your carry → Who to actually position for (and who to ignore)
Why You Are Bad at TFT (And How to Fix It) | TFT Fundamentals
You have all the skills, all the resources, all the time in the world — and you're still not improving at TFT. Here's why. After 10 years coaching professionally in esports (from top pros to everyday players), I keep seeing the same two things holding people back: mentality and focus. In this video I break down exactly what that means and how to fix it. What we cover: - Why open-mindedness (not blind agreement) is the foundation of actually learning - Healthy ego vs. unhealthy ego — and why tying your self-worth to your rank will wreck you - Why conceptual learning beats memorizing tricks and tips - How to focus your learning so you're not drowning in information
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