7 CRYSTAL GAMBIT Patch 25.15

Catalysts:
(Catalysts are an in-game event that should signal you that it may be a good idea to play this comp. Typically, one catalyst is enough but the more the better).
- Crystal Gambit emblem

Pyrrhic Openers:
(Pyrrhic Openers (or "pyrrhics" for short) are openers that comes at such a great cost that it's essentially as bad as a defeat. Despite having some catalysts that enable the comp, you are better off playing something else).
- If you're trying to contest someone who is already playing the line. It cannot support two, and instead you will likely both bot 2

Power-Up Strategy:
- Shadow Clone on Ashe, ALL OUT on K'Sante
- You can also opt to skip out on K'Sante if it's heavily contested or use him as your primary tank if you miss on ALL OUT (or don't have the items to play him as a carry).

General Tips
- Always play 7 Crystal as soon as possible
- You cannot play 7 Crystal Gambit without the emblem. End of story.
- This composition is a Zyra lottery on level 8. If you cannot find her, the game is significantly harder.
- That being said, being 1st pick on the stage 4 carousel to try and snag a potential Zyra is recommended if you still cannot find her after your rolldown
- Highly prioritize your Ashe items.
- You don't necessarily have to lose streak in the beginning, but it's recommended.
- Always take econ augments when you can unless specifically offered the Crystal Gambit emblem on 2-1.
- Crystal Gambit 2-1 is an auto-take every game.
- If you have 7 Crystal Gambit in, one of the loots is always going to be a flickerblade. Make sure you have a remover available for when you get it for Ashe, and move Guinsoo to a different unit.
- Two duelist crests are also available in the loot. Duelist crest Twisted Fate is VERY strong.
- If you think you can hit 10 Crystal Gambit (4 Emblems), you can use Isekai Ekko to hold an emblem and hit the chase trait on level 9

Gameplan (Standard Level 8: SPECIAL):
Do you best to make econ thresholds while building a strong board that WON'T win fights but will kill units. Prioritize losing, and double down if possible. Ideally, you don't really want to be anything below 20HP by the time you are stabilizing your board and winning fights.

These numbers will change often based on how many or how few resources are in your specific game, and how the lobby tempo plays out. But generally, this is what you can expect in an average game of TFT. When economically ahead, you can consider "skipping" intervals, and when you're economically behind, you may need to wait for the next standard interval before spending money.