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Vanguard TFT Comps and Champions (Updated September 2026)

Explore the top Vanguard team comps in Teamfight Tactics. Learn the best strategies and synergies to climb the ranks.

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Vanguard

Vanguard

Vanguard

B

Patch 18.2 · Set 18

Teamfight Tactics6 champions

Avg Place
4.13
Pick rate
30.82%
Top 4
56.78%
Winrate
16.03%

Vanguard levels & bonuses

VanguardVanguard

  • 2

    18% max Health

  • 4

    30% max Health

  • 6

    40% max Health. Gain 5% Durability while Shielded.

Vanguard TFT Champions

Often paired with Vanguard

Spellweaver
Spellweaver

Pick rate 28.91%

Attuned
Attuned

Pick rate 10.03%

Lunar
Lunar

Pick rate 14.38%

Elderwood
Elderwood

Pick rate 21.25%

Emerald Aspect
Emerald Aspect

Pick rate 21.22%

Brawler
Brawler

Pick rate 35.09%

Invoker
Invoker

Pick rate 24.29%

Flora Fatalis
Flora Fatalis

Pick rate 23.94%

Old Growth
Old Growth

Pick rate 16.74%

Juggernaut
Juggernaut

Pick rate 40.9%

Blossom
Blossom

Pick rate 15.78%

Ravager
Ravager

Pick rate 18.31%

Rival
Rival

Pick rate 9.23%

Defender
Defender

Pick rate 29.79%

Monolith
Monolith

Pick rate 11.78%

Caustic
Caustic

Pick rate 13.17%

Adaptor
Adaptor

Pick rate 12.05%

Primal
Primal

Pick rate 18.22%

Executioner
Executioner

Pick rate 19.77%

Rapidfire
Rapidfire

Pick rate 20.77%

Blackthorn
Blackthorn

Pick rate 16.14%

Riftbeast
Riftbeast

Pick rate 22.98%

Sprykin
Sprykin

Pick rate 9.56%

Solar
Solar

Pick rate 10.2%

Vanguard TFT Comps

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S

Set 18
Patch 18.2
Slow Roll
Medium
Avg Place4.07Winrate12.05%Top 459.57%Pick rate3.4%

Early Comp

Kog'Maw
Diana
Vi
Gargoyle StoneplateSpirit VisageWarmogs Armor
Akali
Gargoyle StoneplateWarmogs Armor
Alistar
Azir
Caitlyn

Early Positioning

Akali
Diana
Vi
Alistar
Kog'Maw
Caitlyn
Azir

Positioning

Morgana
Nidalee
Diana
Vi
Sentinel
Taric
Kog'Maw
Ahri
Alune

Full Synergy List

Key Champions

Morgana
Sentinel
Vi

Carousel Priority

Needlessly Large Rod
Sparring Gloves
Giant's Belt

Key Morgana Items

Jeweled Gauntlet
Sparring GlovesNeedlessly Large Rod
Rabadon's Deathcap
Needlessly Large RodNeedlessly Large Rod
Morellonomicon
Giant's BeltNeedlessly Large Rod

Key Sentinel Items

Gargoyle Stoneplate
Chain VestNegatron Cloak
Protector's Vow
Chain VestTear Of The Goddess
Warmogs Armor
Giant's BeltGiant's Belt

Key Vi Items

Gargoyle Stoneplate
Chain VestNegatron Cloak
Spirit Visage
Giant's BeltTear Of The Goddess
Warmogs Armor
Giant's BeltGiant's Belt
S

Set 18
Patch 18.2
Fast 8
Hard
Avg Place4.1Winrate14.7%Top 457.29%Pick rate1.36%

Early Comp

Alistar
Diana
Hecarim
Gargoyle StoneplateSpirit VisageWarmogs Armor
Akali
Spear of ShojinThief's GlovesQuicksilver
Azir
Caitlyn
Camille

Early Positioning

Akali
Hecarim
Alistar
Diana
Camille
Caitlyn
Azir

Positioning

Kennen
Hecarim
Alistar
Diana
Gnar
Ezreal
Ahri
Aphelios
Alune

Full Synergy List

Key Champions

Hecarim
Kennen
Alune

Carousel Priority

Giant's Belt
Chain Vest
Negatron Cloak
Tear Of The Goddess

Key Hecarim Items

Gargoyle Stoneplate
Chain VestNegatron Cloak
Spirit Visage
Giant's BeltTear Of The Goddess
Warmogs Armor
Giant's BeltGiant's Belt

Key Kennen Items

Thief's Gloves
Sparring GlovesSparring Gloves
Quicksilver
Negatron CloakSparring Gloves
Rabadon's Deathcap
Needlessly Large RodNeedlessly Large Rod

Key Alune Items

Jeweled Gauntlet
Sparring GlovesNeedlessly Large Rod
Rabadon's Deathcap
Needlessly Large RodNeedlessly Large Rod
Spear of Shojin
Tear Of The GoddessB.F. Sword
S

Set 18
Patch 18.2
Slow Roll
Hard
Avg Place4.16Winrate16.84%Top 454.46%Pick rate0.76%

Early Comp

Alistar
LeBlanc
Jeweled GauntletSpear of ShojinArchangel's Staff
Diana
Fiddlesticks
Akali
Nashor's ToothSpear of ShojinSpear of Shojin
Azir
Striker's Flail
Caitlyn

Early Positioning

Fiddlesticks
Alistar
Diana
Akali
Caitlyn
Azir
LeBlanc

Positioning

Gnar
Fiddlesticks
Alistar
Diana
Taric
Maokai
Ahri
Alune
LeBlanc

Full Synergy List

Key Champions

LeBlanc
Alune
Ahri

Carousel Priority

Needlessly Large Rod
Tear Of The Goddess
Sparring Gloves
B.F. Sword

Key LeBlanc Items

Jeweled Gauntlet
Sparring GlovesNeedlessly Large Rod
Spear of Shojin
Tear Of The GoddessB.F. Sword
Archangel's Staff
Needlessly Large RodTear Of The Goddess

Key Alune Items

Jeweled Gauntlet
Sparring GlovesNeedlessly Large Rod
Nashor's Tooth
Recurve BowGiant's Belt
Spear of Shojin
Tear Of The GoddessB.F. Sword

Key Ahri Items

Jeweled Gauntlet
Sparring GlovesNeedlessly Large Rod
Spear of Shojin
Tear Of The GoddessB.F. Sword
Striker's Flail
Giant's BeltSparring Gloves
S

Set 18
Patch 18.2
Fast 8
Hard
Avg Place4.15Winrate23.16%Top 453.7%Pick rate2.88%

Early Comp

Hecarim
Akali
Spear of ShojinWarmogs ArmorGargoyle Stoneplate
Alistar
Warmogs Armor
Azir
Caitlyn
Camille
Cassiopeia

Early Positioning

Akali
Hecarim
Camille
Alistar
Caitlyn
Cassiopeia
Azir

Positioning

Maokai
Morgana
Hecarim
Sentinel
Amumu
Taric
Ahri
Ashe
Alune

Full Synergy List

Key Champions

Amumu
Taric
Alune

Carousel Priority

Giant's Belt
Chain Vest
Needlessly Large Rod
Tear Of The Goddess

Key Amumu Items

Warmogs Armor
Giant's BeltGiant's Belt
Crownguard
Needlessly Large RodChain Vest
Protector's Vow
Chain VestTear Of The Goddess

Key Taric Items

Gargoyle Stoneplate
Chain VestNegatron Cloak
Spirit Visage
Giant's BeltTear Of The Goddess
Warmogs Armor
Giant's BeltGiant's Belt

Key Alune Items

Blue Buff
Tear Of The GoddessTear Of The Goddess
Spear of Shojin
Tear Of The GoddessB.F. Sword
Jeweled Gauntlet
Sparring GlovesNeedlessly Large Rod
A

Set 18
Patch 18.2
Slow Roll
Easy
Avg Place4.22Winrate12.73%Top 456.06%Pick rate4.27%

Early Comp

Akali
Pebbles
Karma
Giant SlayerNashor's ToothArchangel's Staff
Krug
Diana
Alistar
Void StaffGargoyle StoneplateSteadfast Heart
Azir
Warmogs Armor

Early Positioning

Diana
Akali
Krug
Alistar
Pebbles
Azir
Karma

Positioning

Morgana
Diana
Akali
Krug
Sentinel
Sett
Pebbles
Ahri
Karma

Full Synergy List

Key Champions

Karma
Sett
Morgana

Carousel Priority

Recurve Bow
B.F. Sword
Giant's Belt
Needlessly Large Rod

Key Karma Items

Giant Slayer
Recurve BowB.F. Sword
Nashor's Tooth
Recurve BowGiant's Belt
Archangel's Staff
Needlessly Large RodTear Of The Goddess

Key Sett Items

Gargoyle Stoneplate
Chain VestNegatron Cloak
Steadfast Heart
Chain VestSparring Gloves
Warmogs Armor
Giant's BeltGiant's Belt

Key Morgana Items

Morellonomicon
Giant's BeltNeedlessly Large Rod
Rabadon's Deathcap
Needlessly Large RodNeedlessly Large Rod
Void Staff
Recurve BowTear Of The Goddess
A

Set 18
Patch 18.2
Slow Roll
Easy
Avg Place4.24Winrate16.1%Top 454.28%Pick rate1.61%
A

Set 18
Patch 18.2
Slow Roll
Easy
Avg Place4.27Winrate15.67%Top 454.22%Pick rate2.15%
A

Set 18
Patch 18.2
Slow Roll
Easy
Avg Place4.4Winrate13.53%Top 451.73%Pick rate1.05%
A

Set 18
Patch 18.2
Hyper Roll
Easy
Avg Place4.38Winrate13.99%Top 451.69%Pick rate4.54%
A

Set 18
Patch 18.2
Slow Roll
Easy
Avg Place4.57Winrate9.92%Top 448.87%Pick rate1.22%
B

Set 18
Patch 18.2
Hyper Roll
Easy
Avg Place4.61Winrate6.25%Top 450.08%Pick rate0.49%
B

Set 18
Patch 18.2
Fast 8
Hard
Avg Place4.69Winrate13.39%Top 446.61%Pick rate0.89%
D

Set 18
Patch 18.2
Hyper Roll
Easy
Avg Place4.82Winrate11.31%Top 443.96%Pick rate3.7%
D

Set 18
Patch 18.2
Slow Roll
Easy
Avg Place5.24Winrate5.97%Top 435.83%Pick rate1.32%
D

Set 18
Patch 18.2
Hyper Roll
Easy
Avg Place5.37Winrate6.6%Top 434.84%Pick rate1.07%
D

Set 18
Patch 18.2
Slow Roll
Medium
Avg Place6.21Winrate3.82%Top 425.61%Pick rate1.35%
D

Set 18
Patch 18.2
Slow Roll
Hard
Avg Place6.24Winrate3.65%Top 416.86%Pick rate1.17%

TFT comps with Vanguard champions

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S

Set 18
Patch 18.2
Hyper Roll
Easy
Avg Place3.95Winrate15.46%Top 460.51%Pick rate6.46%

Early Comp

Pebbles
Blue BuffJeweled GauntletRabadon's Deathcap
Scuttlecrab
Gromp
Murkwolf
Krug
Gargoyle StoneplateSpirit VisageWarmogs Armor
Akali
Giant SlayerGuinsoo's RagebladeThief's Gloves
Alistar

Early Positioning

Alistar
Krug
Scuttlecrab
Murkwolf
Akali
Gromp
Pebbles

Positioning

Sentinel
Krug
Scuttlecrab
Murkwolf
Brambleback
Sett
Gromp
Ahri
Pebbles

Full Synergy List

Key Champions

Pebbles
Krug
Sett

Carousel Priority

Needlessly Large Rod
Tear Of The Goddess
Sparring Gloves

Key Pebbles Items

Blue Buff
Tear Of The GoddessTear Of The Goddess
Jeweled Gauntlet
Sparring GlovesNeedlessly Large Rod
Rabadon's Deathcap
Needlessly Large RodNeedlessly Large Rod

Key Krug Items

Gargoyle Stoneplate
Chain VestNegatron Cloak
Spirit Visage
Giant's BeltTear Of The Goddess
Warmogs Armor
Giant's BeltGiant's Belt

Key Sett Items

Thief's Gloves
Sparring GlovesSparring Gloves
Giant Slayer
Recurve BowB.F. Sword
Guinsoo's Rageblade
Recurve BowNeedlessly Large Rod
S

Set 18
Patch 18.2
Fast 8
Hard
Avg Place3.87Winrate27.13%Top 458.44%Pick rate6.36%

Early Comp

Alistar
Akali
DeathbladeEdge of NightLast Whisper
Azir
Spear of ShojinGargoyle StoneplateWarmogs Armor
Caitlyn
Camille
Cassiopeia
Diana

Early Positioning

Akali
Alistar
Camille
Diana
Caitlyn
Cassiopeia
Azir

Positioning

Kennen
Gnar
Alistar
Amumu
Taric
Maokai
Ahri
Ezreal
Ivern

Full Synergy List

Key Champions

Maokai
Ezreal
Kennen

Carousel Priority

Giant's Belt
Chain Vest
Negatron Cloak
Tear Of The Goddess

Key Maokai Items

Gargoyle Stoneplate
Chain VestNegatron Cloak
Spirit Visage
Giant's BeltTear Of The Goddess
Warmogs Armor
Giant's BeltGiant's Belt

Key Ezreal Items

Deathblade
B.F. SwordB.F. Sword
Last Whisper
Recurve BowSparring Gloves
Spear of Shojin
Tear Of The GoddessB.F. Sword

Key Kennen Items

Edge of Night
B.F. SwordChain Vest
Hand Of Justice
Tear Of The GoddessSparring Gloves
Rabadon's Deathcap
Needlessly Large RodNeedlessly Large Rod
S

Set 18
Patch 18.2
Slow Roll
Hard
Avg Place4.2Winrate12.57%Top 457.05%Pick rate2.95%

Early Comp

Akali
Infinity EdgeInfinity EdgeRed Buff
Alistar
Sterak's GageSpear of ShojinGargoyle Stoneplate
Azir
Striker's FlailWarmogs Armor
Caitlyn
Camille
Cassiopeia
Diana

Early Positioning

Alistar
Camille
Akali
Diana
Caitlyn
Cassiopeia
Azir

Positioning

Gnar
Malphite
Sentinel
Sett
Nidalee
Ahri
Sivir
Ivern
Ashe

Full Synergy List

Key Champions

Nidalee
Sivir
Malphite

Carousel Priority

B.F. Sword
Sparring Gloves
Tear Of The Goddess
Giant's Belt

Key Nidalee Items

Infinity Edge
B.F. SwordSparring Gloves
Spear of Shojin
Tear Of The GoddessB.F. Sword
Sterak's Gage
B.F. SwordGiant's Belt

Key Sivir Items

Infinity Edge
B.F. SwordSparring Gloves
Red Buff
Recurve BowRecurve Bow
Striker's Flail
Giant's BeltSparring Gloves

Key Malphite Items

Crownguard
Needlessly Large RodChain Vest
Gargoyle Stoneplate
Chain VestNegatron Cloak
Warmogs Armor
Giant's BeltGiant's Belt
A

Set 18
Patch 18.2
Slow Roll
Medium
Avg Place4.29Winrate11.4%Top 455.52%Pick rate2.66%

Early Comp

Rakan
Scuttlecrab
Gargoyle StoneplateSpirit VisageWarmogs Armor
Vi
Gargoyle StoneplateSpirit VisageWarmogs Armor
Akali
Hextech GunbladeSpear of Shojin
Alistar
Azir
Caitlyn

Early Positioning

Alistar
Vi
Rakan
Scuttlecrab
Akali
Caitlyn
Azir

Positioning

Vi
Rakan
Scuttlecrab
Amumu
Sivir
Ahri
Ashe
Ivern
Alune

Full Synergy List

Key Champions

Scuttlecrab
Vi
Ahri

Carousel Priority

Giant's Belt
Chain Vest
Negatron Cloak
Tear Of The Goddess

Key Scuttlecrab Items

Gargoyle Stoneplate
Chain VestNegatron Cloak
Spirit Visage
Giant's BeltTear Of The Goddess
Warmogs Armor
Giant's BeltGiant's Belt

Key Vi Items

Gargoyle Stoneplate
Chain VestNegatron Cloak
Spirit Visage
Giant's BeltTear Of The Goddess
Warmogs Armor
Giant's BeltGiant's Belt

Key Ahri Items

Jeweled Gauntlet
Sparring GlovesNeedlessly Large Rod
Spear of Shojin
Tear Of The GoddessB.F. Sword
Hextech Gunblade
B.F. SwordNeedlessly Large Rod
D

Set 18
Patch 18.2
Hyper Roll
Easy
Avg Place5.35Winrate5.06%Top 434.17%Pick rate2.57%

Early Comp

Rek'Sai
Pebbles
Blue BuffJeweled GauntletRabadon's Deathcap
Cinderling
Blue BuffInfinity EdgeLast Whisper
Mama Beak
Krug
Gargoyle StoneplateSpirit VisageWarmogs Armor
Akali
Alistar

Early Positioning

Akali
Rek'Sai
Krug
Alistar
Pebbles
Mama Beak
Cinderling

Positioning

Sentinel
Rek'Sai
Krug
Pebbles
Mama Beak
Ahri
Aphelios
Alune
Cinderling

Full Synergy List

Key Champions

Cinderling
Krug
Pebbles

Carousel Priority

Tear Of The Goddess
Sparring Gloves
B.F. Sword
Recurve Bow

Key Cinderling Items

Blue Buff
Tear Of The GoddessTear Of The Goddess
Infinity Edge
B.F. SwordSparring Gloves
Last Whisper
Recurve BowSparring Gloves

Key Krug Items

Gargoyle Stoneplate
Chain VestNegatron Cloak
Spirit Visage
Giant's BeltTear Of The Goddess
Warmogs Armor
Giant's BeltGiant's Belt

Key Pebbles Items

Blue Buff
Tear Of The GoddessTear Of The Goddess
Jeweled Gauntlet
Sparring GlovesNeedlessly Large Rod
Rabadon's Deathcap
Needlessly Large RodNeedlessly Large Rod
A

Set 18
Patch 18.2
Hyper Roll
Medium
Avg Place4.33Winrate13.82%Top 452.67%Pick rate2.11%
D

Set 18
Patch 18.2
Hyper Roll
Easy
Avg Place5.8Winrate4.12%Top 424.04%Pick rate1.84%
D

Set 18
Patch 18.2
Hyper Roll
Easy
Avg Place5.49Winrate2.64%Top 429.97%Pick rate1.72%
D

Set 18
Patch 18.2
Hyper Roll
Easy
Avg Place4.98Winrate7.84%Top 440.45%Pick rate1.06%
A

Set 18
Patch 18.2
Slow Roll
Medium
Avg Place4.46Winrate9.19%Top 451.63%Pick rate1.01%
B

Set 18
Patch 18.2
Hyper Roll
Easy
Avg Place4.68Winrate13.03%Top 446.64%Pick rate1%
C

Set 18
Patch 18.2
Hyper Roll
Easy
Avg Place4.62Winrate5.59%Top 449.58%Pick rate0.95%
A

Set 18
Patch 18.2
Slow Roll
Easy
Avg Place4.4Winrate12.12%Top 452.13%Pick rate0.88%
A

Set 18
Patch 18.2
Slow Roll
Easy
Avg Place4.35Winrate11.33%Top 454.06%Pick rate0.88%
D

Set 18
Patch 18.2
Hyper Roll
Easy
Avg Place6.29Winrate1.28%Top 418.82%Pick rate0.76%

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How the Vanguard page is built

Where the data comes from

This Vanguard page is built from real ranked Teamfight Tactics matches. Ladder games are sampled across regions and ranks, read, and filtered to the current set and patch. The champions that carry Vanguard, the comps that run it, and the pick rates shown here all come from those games.

What this page shows

The breakpoints list how many units are needed for each level of Vanguard. The champions are the units that hold the trait, ordered by how often they are played, and the comps are the boards that run Vanguard, sorted by their own tier so the strongest builds appear first.

This Vanguard data is a snapshot of the current meta and shifts with patches and balance changes. How far you push the trait still depends on your units, items, and lobby.