Encounter

An Encounter is a special event used in some Teamfight Tactics sets where a guest character appears before a round and alters the game, offering bonus rewards, changing shop odds, granting items, or imposing a temporary twist on the lobby.

Encounters add variety and force players to adapt their plans on the fly, since the same lobby can play out very differently depending on which encounters show up and when. Some help everyone, others present a choice or a gamble. They are a recurring mechanic concept across sets, sometimes appearing under different names, and learning to capitalize on favorable encounters while minimizing risky ones is part of high-level decision-making.