Drafting Fundamentals

Build stronger drafts with clear priorities and win conditions

Core Principles

  • Draft with a clear win condition (teamfight, split push, pick, or siege).
  • Balance engage and peel so your carries can play confidently.
  • Draft early game plans that match your team's tempo strengths.
  • Track enemy flex picks and keep your own flex options open.
  • Use bans to remove comfort champions or hard counters to your primary strategy.

Composition Archetypes

Teamfight

5v5 execution and layered engage

Example: Engage tank + scaling carries

Pick

Vision control and catching targets

Example: Burst damage + strong CC

Split Push

Side lane pressure and map control

Example: Duelist top + waveclear mid

Siege

Objective pressure with range

Example: Poke champs + frontline

Draft Phase Checklist

Before the draft

  • Identify two comfort compositions.
  • Note opponent bans and priority picks.
  • Agree on first-pick options.

During the draft

  • Track engage vs peel balance each phase.
  • Secure at least one flex pick.
  • Confirm a clear win condition by final pick.

Apply it in RiftSurge

Use the Composition Builder to save drafts, track win rates, and share playbooks with your roster.

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Last updated: February 3, 2026 (v1.29.1)