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Backup Bows TFT Set 18 Augment Tier and Effect (Updated September 2026)
Backup Bows augment for Teamfight Tactics Set 18. Full effect, rarity, similar augments and the strongest comps of the set.
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Backup Bows

Backup Bows
Patch 18.2 · Set 18 · Teamfight Tactics
Gain a Recurve Bow. After your champions attack 1000 times, get 2 more.
- Attack Count
- 1000
Attack Count1000
TierBRaritySilverTypeAugmentCategoryGrants itemsOffered at stages2-1
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Backup Bows worth taking in TFT Set 18?
- Backup Bows is a Silver augment rated tier B on patch 18.2. Treat the tier as a guide and check the effect against the comp you are playing.
- What does Backup Bows do?
- Gain a Recurve Bow. After your champions attack 1000 times, get 2 more.
- When is Backup Bows offered?
- Backup Bows is offered at stages 2-1.
How the Backup Bows page is built
Where the data comes from
The Backup Bows page is built from game data for the current Teamfight Tactics set. The effect text, rarity and the stages where the augment is offered are refreshed with every patch. When a tier letter is shown, it tells how strong Backup Bows is in the current meta.
What this page shows
The card at the top shows the full effect of Backup Bows, its tier, rarity, type and the stages where you can pick it. Right below are similar augments of the same type, stronger ones first, so you can see what to take instead. Further down are the strongest comps, items and traits of the set.
Augment strength depends on your board, stage and economy, so treat the tier as a guide and check the effect against the comp you are playing.