The 100-Unit Challenge: Diluted Pools and Flex Play

Patch 16.1 is live: bringing the Lore & Legends expansion to Teamfight Tactics. This set is the largest in the game’s history. It features a roster of 100 champions: nearly double the size of typical previous sets. This change fundamentally alters how players approach the shop and board building.

The internal champion pool is now much more diluted. Finding specific units is harder than ever. Reroll strategies that depend on hitting three-star units early are currently less reliable. Players must adapt by playing “flex” boards: using whatever the shop offers rather than forcing a specific composition. This high level of complexity rewards players who understand wide trait webs rather than single-track builds.

Lorefinder and the Grind for Content

The new Lorefinder system accompanies this massive roster. Players do not have access to all 100 champions immediately for certain cosmetic or collection features. You must complete specific in-game quests to fully “unlock” lore entries and rewards for these units.

While the system adds a layer of progression: it has caused some friction. Competitive players are concerned about the “information barrier.” With 100 units to learn: the time required to master the set is much higher. Some community members argue that this makes the game less accessible for casual players who cannot spend dozens of hours a week researching 100 different ability sets and item interactions.

Community Reaction: Variety vs. Information Overload

The player response is split between excitement and exhaustion. On platforms like Reddit: many users praise the variety. They claim the game feels fresh for longer because board variety is at an all-time high. You rarely see the same exact composition dominating a lobby twice in a row.

However: a vocal group of critics points to “information overload.” The learning curve for Patch 16.1 is steep. Most players agree that the meta is currently chaotic. The balance team faces a difficult task in managing 100 different variables. Despite the chaos: the consensus is that Set 16 offers a unique experience for those who enjoy deep strategy over memorized “meta” builds.

Patch 16.1 turns TFT into a game of pure adaptation. Success now depends on your ability to manage a massive pool of variables under pressure.