[TFT] Table-smashing Volibear destroys the board! The Ultimate Guide to Serious Slam Volibear

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This article is based on the following post on reddit about the “serious slam” Volibear configuration, which is now a hot topic of discussion.

reddit: [patch 15.1b]Vault-ibear (Volibear/Luchador/Edgelord) Guide: r/CompetitiveTFT

This article covers all the basics and applications of the structure, including how to progress from the beginning to the end of the game, carry switching patterns, how to choose augments and items, and tips on how to play.

The next section will provide an easy-to-understand explanation for beginner to intermediate level users.

*We will update this page with any additional information as it becomes available!

Configuration Overview

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This configuration is a Fast8 configuration with Bolivair (power-up: serious slam) andSamira as carries and Braum (or Set if not drawn) as tank.

By attaching Power Up: Serious Slam to Bolivare, the automatic effect of smack damage (a ranged attack within one square of the target) is multiplied by stun + 175% base attack damage, which is enough damage to take out any weak unit with a single blow.

As a result, a loop of smack -> kill (target change) -> smack occurs, creating a destructive burst of firepower for Bolibear.

Because the configuration requires a lot of 4 and 5 cost, it must be played on a table with a lot of resources or money through monetary augments and consecutive losses, which often results in a losing streak progression.

At 8 levels, the player can play Edge-Loaded 4 + Luchador 4 or Edge-Loaded 6 + Luchador 2,
Edge Road 4 + Luchador 4 + Zaira at 9th level to complete.

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Early stage: losing progress, making Bolivian items

This configuration requires a lot of gold in Stage 4, and since there are essential items, the team will take maximum interest in the early stages and prepare items for Bolivar while aiming for 10 consecutive defeats.
In the case of a series of defeats, the number of available resources will increase if a crystal gambit is available, so the player should actively try to use it in situations where it can be used.
(If you have a large amount of resources (money and items) and can make items without any problem, you can proceed to win the game.)

At Sushi, priority is given to obtaining materials for the following finished items:

Bolivare: Infinity Edge (required) + Striker Flail (required) + Night Edge or Quicksilver

In particular, Infinity Edge and Striker flails are essential items and should be made a top priority.

Pulling to either side increases the likelihood of cutting down enemy units.

Middle: losing progress, making Bolivian items

While leveling as much as possible without breaking interest, pick up and gather the units needed to complete the project.
If you are able to pull a bolivia early and can aim for a winning progression from it, you may switch to a winning progression.

Endgame: 8lv and stacking 4 costs

If you have lost 10 in a row, go all-in with 4-1 to complete the board.
(If you have not lost 10 in a row or have less money, go all-in at 4-2)

If no edge load 4 + luchador 4 OR edge load 6 + luchador 2 at 8 levels,
Put in 2 bolivia or samira.
If Bolivea and Samira are at *2 at level 8, raise them to level 9 and put in Zaira.

The following power-ups will be attached to Bolivia and Samira, respectively.
The method of selecting the power-ups is shown in the blue box.

Bolivare: Serious slam (required)
Samira: shadow alteration, heavy blow, on the edge, sky piercer (if no decomposition)

[How to Reroll for Desired Power-Ups]
Since the system is designed so that the same Power-Up will not appear twice in a row, you can reroll for your desired Power-Up on the first attempt by following these steps:
1. Attach a Power-Up to an unused unit of the same role and then sell that unit.
2. Attach the Power-Up to the unit you want to use (e.g., Volibear).
3. After that, keep attaching and detaching Power-Ups to the desired unit until the target Power-Up appears.

Level 8 board 1 (Edge Road 4 + Luchador 4)

Level 8 board 2 (Edge Road 6 + Luchador 2)

Recommended Augments

Due to the large number of units that overlap, priority is basically given to economic augments. (Up to two)
If the economic situation is good, other augments are acquired in priority.

Economy-based augments ≥ Item-based augments ≥ Combat-based augments

(Recommended power-up)

Stated in the progression.

Tips for play and placement

Essential placement technique: The following placement allows the Bolivar strike to be triggered immediately after the start of the battle.
Also, by changing the position of the thorn blocked by the zyla thorns, it is possible to generate the bolivare strike at any location.
If you jump on the enemy’s hard tanks, you will lose the battle without generating a strike, so you need to adjust your placement so that you can take out the enemy’s weak units first.

If you have a luchador emblem, you want to be proactive in acquiring it because you will get luchador 4 even if you don’t have a braum.
Works well with artifacts such as fishbone, sniper focus, cutlass, etc.
Fishbone, in particular, changes its target with each normal attack, so every normal attack will cause a smack!

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This configuration, with Bolivare’s ” Serious Slam ” as its main axis, has extremely high single-shot burst firepower and suppression power through consecutive kills, and is a powerful configuration that can consistently aim for the top ranks even in the current environment!

There are players in the master band who are playing OTP overseas, and they have achieved an astonishing 45% first place rate.

Although the requirements for items and power-ups are rather strict, once you have them, the board control is top class, so it is definitely worth a try for players who want to earn LP and win in a flashy and exhilarating way in the current environment!

Manager, Yama-Koyama

It’s quite exhilarating to see Bolivare smashing his enemies with a platform pan, so please give it a try!