[TFT] [Article Summary] Fast 9 in Cale *2! The Complete Guide to Cale 95 (translated by Scilla)

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Translator: Scilla (@scilla_tftft) / X
Title: Translation of Cale 95 commentary video by Kyoku Jing Tongaku (15.2)
URL: Translation of Kale 95 commentary video by Kyoku Jing Tongaku (15.2)

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This article is a translation by Scilla and summarized on this website of a detailed instructional video (patch 15.2 compliant) of the ” Cale 95 ” configuration by Chinese TFT player Kyoku Jing Tong Gaku.

The video explains a wide range of progression routes and flexible unit configurations, from an early-stage winning streak pattern to a high-risk losing streak economic pattern, in a level 9 configuration centered on the cairn.

It also provides specific information on the placement and positioning of each facing unit, as well as the role and replacement criteria for each unit within the composition.

Contents

Basic Configuration and Equipment

• Required equipment: Guinsaw Night Edge on Cale (made in the third frame to ensure durability)
• Candidates for the third slot: Ark Angel, Labadon, Jewel Gauntlet, Striker Flail, Gunblade (Ark Angel’s initial mana is not a problem).
• Artifact priority: Flicker Blade > Zonya > Static Shiv > Sniper Focus > Fishbone > Wit’s End
  *Fishbone is a perfect match for 3 star Cale (2 star is effective for reinforcing lack of firepower)
• Early connection: gambler’s sword (replaced by resynthesis at the end of the day)
• Armor: Attach to Ca Sante
• Surplus items: Jarvan IV (protector), Zaira (mana acceleration), TF (severe wound), Lee Sin (for juggernaut)

Flexible configuration changes

• Fixed basic 7 bodies + synergy change in the remaining 2 slots
  • Basic form: 7 fixed bodies + synergy adjustment in the remaining 2 slots
    • Braum + Mundo: Juggernaut + Luchador activation
    • Vals: 4 lays activated
    • Lee Shin/Jiggs: crystal gambit, juggernaut, strategist activation

progress

• Early stage construction: Cale + Zack + Eight Rocks, combined with Duelist/Juggernaut/Heavyweight.
  (Ideal if Udia is present, but if not, other units can be substituted)
  Example: Lucian + Gangplank to activate 3 Mighty Robots → Add high-cost Juggernaut/Duelist/Heavyweight units with high single unit performance.

progression pattern

95 configurations that are difficult to operate stably, but two patterns are particularly effective

1. Winning streak type: 2-3 wins in a row at Guinsocail → Adjusting & saving strength at step 4 → Reaching level 9 at once at step 5
   • Carry is fixed from the beginning, no need to look for it after level 9
   • Gold preservation & smooth completion are possible.
2. High-economy type: Augments that gain large amounts of experience and gold (e.g., “Level Up! Upward mobility”) and encounters accelerate the economy.
   • Maximize funds through a series of intentional losses → Level 9 at once
   • Extreme risk, possible early defeat.

Example of actual game (continuous winning type)

1. consecutive winning leveling cairns

• 1-3: Cale acquired from an anvil → Power Snax given (ideal power-up not given and “Cyclone Rush” given)
• 2-1: Augment “Protector’s Companion” + Vai acquired → expected to secure a number of juggernauts.
  Power-up redraw: Aiming for “9000 or more” but unable to pull it off, “Midas’s Fingertip” is employed (*Selling 1 star before securing 2 stars is usually not recommended).
• 2-2: Level 5 → Vi star 2-ization to build a winning board in a row.
• 3-1: Replace power-up with “Final Ascent” (must be done before entering Lv 6 & Ste 4).
  　　　*Do not select carefully until you sell the cairn.
• 4-5: Reach level 9 → save gold with cheap 6 juggernaut vanguards + TF (item supply)
• 5-5: Replace with higher cost units by rerolling after level 10 (if not going well, make all units 2 stars at level 9 before going to level 10).

2. high-economic-sequential-loss cairns

• Premise: Acquisition of two economic augments early in the game + intentional consecutive losses.
• 2-1: Getting “Disorganized Thinking”
  　　　 Eitrox, Nafiri keep early
• 3-2: Obtained “Diversified Portfolio+” and continued losing streak with crystal gambit (just barely at strength when reaching 4-2).
• 4-3: Reach level 9 (with little funds) → Employ the most stable “6 juggernaut” vanguard
• 5-1: Cale & Braum star 2 completed with reroll, juggernaut crest Braum + “9000+” Cale.
  *Crest priority: juggernaut mentor > wraith (low compatibility)
• Final configuration: Maintain “6 juggernauts” by securing 2 Set stars, and do not move to a scatter configuration.
• 1st and 2nd place match: The team faced off against the Crystal Gambit configuration, and despite their ingenuity in placement, came in a close 2nd place (a good result considering the adversity from the beginning).

Point of Placement by Facing

• Cale, with his ” Final Ascent,” should be placed in the center to avoid wasting his skill’s shockwave.
• Against Catalina: vanguard side by side, rear most row, center open
• Against gangplank: hard tank (ka sante) in front, cairn same side to defeat
• Against Sorcerer (Karma): Place Ka Sante in front of Karma to buy time to receive skills.

Unit Role and Replacement Criteria

carry

• Cale: absolute ace
  • Good power-up is 5 cost *2 class at 2 *, bad power-up is 4 cost *2 class at 2 *.
  • If 1 star Cale + 2 star TF, give equipment to TF.
  • If the power-up is not good, it is also useful to change the carry to TF.
• Twisted Fate: Growth engine and sub-carrier
  • Top priority is given when level 9 is reached.
  • Can be temporarily replaced with a ready-to-use unit if 1-star, unequipped, and lacking firepower.

Support

• Zaira: initial support role
  • Plants function in the front and rear vanguard
  • As soon as the vanguard overlaps, aim for the power-up “mana rush” and grant it.
  • If you don’t have the equipment to shoot your skills faster, can’t draw good power-ups, and aren’t even 2 stars, you can take it off the board.

tank (of liquid)

• Ca Sante: ultra-durable tank
  • 6 juggernaut level durability + firepower with protector + wraith activation
• Jarvan IV: Strongest CC supply
  • 1 star, no equipment, can be replaced if other synergies are a priority.

Synergy Complementary Quota

• Janna: Protector + Strategist + Crystal Gambit
  • Never miss the basics.
• Udia: juggernaut/duelist/mentor
  • Almost fixed members
• Jigs: Crew/Strategist
  • Often removed when acquiring crests.
• Other candidates:
  • Lee Shin (recommended for adoption by Juggernaut)
  • Braum (Mundo and 2 luchadors + CC)

impression

The ” Cale 95 ” is very complete as a carry definite 95 configuration, and the flexibility of gold operation is appealing.
In particular, it is smooth to completion after reaching level 9, and has high flexibility through unit replacement, allowing for efficient configuration according to the pieces that come in.

On the other hand, it is also a configuration for advanced players, as it requires precision in physical strength and board judgment.
If completed, it is a configuration that can sufficiently aim for first place, so it should definitely be included in your hand.