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Set 17 Space Gods·17.9·ends 2026-08-26
156,432games · Last 7 daysView optimal boardData windowLast 7 days
RankAll Ranks
RegionGlobal
QueueRanked
Verified2026-08-21
Qualifying games156,432
Sample dataComponents
B.F. Sword
Recurve Bow
Tear of the GoddessUnits
★★Aatrox
★★Akali
Aurora- Level
- 7
- Gold
- 42
- HP
- 78
Augments
Contract KillerChosen
Space GrooveBest lines from this spot
| # | Line | Avg Place | Top 4 | Win rate | Play rate | Games | Evidence | Source | Contest | Optimal | Learnable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Space Groove Party Fast 9 → Space Groove 8 | 4.233.92 – 4.54 | 68.7%63.3% – 74.1% | 18.2% | 22.8% | 17,842 | Strong | Meta | Medium | 88 | 49 |
| 2 | Shepherd Akali Fast 8 → Akali 2★ carry | 2.281.95 – 2.51 | 68.7%63.4% – 73.6% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 4,518 | Solid | Meta | Medium | 85 | 76 |
| 3 | Stargazer Invokers Fast 8 → Aurelion Sol 2★ | 4.184.00 – 4.43 | 62.7%58.0% – 66.8% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 1,248 | Playable | Meta | High | 81 | 62 |
STRONG EVIDENCESpace Groove Party rests on 17,842 games and a narrow interval.
LOW SAMPLEStargazer Invokers has 1,248 games — treat its ranking with caution.
Opening boards
Space Groove PartyMeepsieMeepsie
Milio
Poppy
Gragas→ level 9 cap
MilioPoppyGragas→ level 9 capShepherd Akali
Leona
Nasus
TalonPoppy→ level 8 cap
LeonaNasusTalonPoppy→ level 8 capStargazer Invokers
Zoe
LissandraLeonaPoppy→ level 8 cap
ZoeLissandraLeonaPoppy→ level 8 capSpace Groove fit
Space Groove PartySupportsSpace Groove is already active here — the boon feeds a trait this board runs.- Shepherd AkaliSupportsSpace Groove is already active here — the boon feeds a trait this board runs.
Stargazer InvokersNeutralSpace Groove does nothing for this line, and costs nothing either.
Why these lines?
- You have DPS items + Akali.
- Space opener is uncontested.
- Aurelion Sol is contested in 3+ lobbies.
- Aurelion Sol wants Morellonomicon.
Salvage Map
Transitions
NowStabiliseFinal
Meepsie★★★★★★★★★★★★
★★★★★★★★★★★★Core Boards
Traits
- Space Groove5 · 6
Party Animal4 · 6
Conduit2 · 4
Redeemer2 · 4
Meeple1 · 3
Challenger1 · 2
Bulwark1 · 2
Item Plan
Blue BuffFirst slam. Sona wants it by stage 3.
CrownguardHold the components — this is what makes Sona a carry.
Nashor's ToothCompletes the cap. Build it last, or not at all if the line ends early.
Alt items
Tank Plan
- ★★Aatrox
★★Ornn- ★★Leona
Pivot Alternatives
- Aurora ConduitIf Aurora is open
- Stargazer InvokersIf Aurelion Sol is open
Gun Goddess RangersIf Xayah is open
Dark Star SorcerersIf LeBlanc is open
Do not pivot
- Avoid forcing Aurelion Sol if no AP items.
- Don't chase Akali 3★ out of plan.
- Don't break economy for marginal gains.
Every line this set — 10
- 1Shepherd AkaliAkali · Fast 82.28 · 68.7%
- 2Arbiter AatroxAatrox · Slow roll2.74 · 58.1%
- 3Aurora Flex APAurora · Roll 73.32 · 43.6%
- 4Aurora ConduitAurora · Fast 93.62 · 58.3%
- 5Stargazer InvokersAurelion Sol · Fast 84.18 · 62.7%
- 6Gun Goddess RangersXayah · Slow roll4.32 · 59.8%
- 7Dark Star SorcerersLeBlanc · Roll 84.45 · 57.1%
- 8Dragon BruisersRek'Sai · Slow roll4.61 · 55.3%
- 9Fated DuelistsFiora · Fast 84.78 · 53.2%
- 10Space Groove PartySona · Fast 94.23 · 68.7%
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Space Groove Party
Fast 9 → Space Groove 8
Set 17 Space Gods · 17.9
17,842 games · Sample data
Explain simply
- Item Sona.
- Play Space Groove.
- Level to 9 fast.
- Add Gragas and win.
Changed since 17.8
- Akali top 4 rate↑ 3.1%
- Contract Killer pick rate↑ 1.8%
- Arbiter Aatrox avg place↓ 0.2
- Aurora play rate↑ 0.7
What these mean
- Avg Place
- Top 4
- Win rate
- Play rate
- Contest
- Optimal
- Learnable
Sources
- Meta snapshot5,231
- Community data128,440
- High Elo replays72,661
- Set 17.9 notes19,662