Riftbeast Scuttlecrab Comp

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Best Riftbeast Scuttlecrab comp featuring Cinderling in TFT Set 18.

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Champions:
Pebbles - 1-cost TFT Set 18 champion★★★
Pebbles
Cinderling - 1-cost TFT Set 18 champion★★★
Cinderling
Murkwolf - 2-cost TFT Set 18 champion★★★
Murkwolf
Scuttlecrab - 2-cost TFT Set 18 champion★★★
Scuttlecrab
Krug - 3-cost TFT Set 18 champion★★★
Krug
Sentinel - 4-cost TFT Set 18 champion
Sentinel
Brambleback - 4-cost TFT Set 18 champion
Brambleback
Elder Dragon - 5-cost TFT Set 18 champion
Elder Dragon
Traits:
Riftbeast trait icon - TFT Set 18Riftbeast (7)Invoker trait icon - TFT Set 18Invoker (2)Ravager trait icon - TFT Set 18Ravager (2)Apex Predator trait icon - TFT Set 18Apex Predator (1)
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Set:18
Sample Size:500,000 ranked games
Tier:All Tiers
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3.50
Avg Place
8.97%
First Place
72.02%
Top 4 Rate
0.18%
Pick Rate

This comp averages a 3.50 placement with a 72.0% top 4 rate and a 9.0% first place rate. A 0.2% pick rate makes this a less contested composition.

Apex Predator / Invoker / Riftbeast / Ravager builds: Pebbles with Archangel's Staff, Blue Buff, Jeweled Gauntlet (87.77% WR, +15.75% difference); Krug with Gargoyle Stoneplate, Spirit Visage, Warmogs Armor (82.53% WR, +10.51% difference); Cinderling with Blue Buff, Infinity Edge, Last Whisper (85.83% WR, +13.81% difference)
Pebbles
Pebbles
Archangel's StaffArchangel's StaffBlue BuffBlue BuffJeweled GauntletJeweled Gauntlet
87.77%
Win Rate
+15.75%
Difference
Krug
Krug
Gargoyle StoneplateGargoyle StoneplateSpirit VisageSpirit VisageWarmogs ArmorWarmogs Armor
82.53%
Win Rate
+10.51%
Difference
Cinderling
Cinderling
Blue BuffBlue BuffInfinity EdgeInfinity EdgeLast WhisperLast Whisper
85.83%
Win Rate
+13.81%
Difference
High Contested Risk
This comp has High contested risk and is often contested and may require backup plans. The most contested units are Elder Dragon, Sentinel, Brambleback due to their popularity and high cost. Consider having backup carries in mind.

Top Contested Units

Sentinel
Sentinel
Severe Contested Risk
Krug
Krug
Severe Contested Risk
Brambleback
Brambleback
High Contested Risk
Pebbles
Pebbles
High Contested Risk
Scuttlecrab
Scuttlecrab
High Contested Risk
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Pebbles and Cinderling are 1-cost units with an optimal reroll level of 4. Murkwolf and Scuttlecrab are 2-cost units with an optimal reroll level of 6. Krug is a 3-cost unit with an optimal reroll level of 7. Sentinel and Brambleback are 4-cost units with an optimal reroll level of 10. Elder Dragon is a 5-cost unit with an optimal reroll level of 10.
    • Pebbles
      Pebbles
    • Cinderling
      Cinderling
    Gold cost icon1 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 4

    • Murkwolf
      Murkwolf
    • Scuttlecrab
      Scuttlecrab
    Gold cost icon2 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 6

    • Krug
      Krug
    Gold cost icon3 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 7

    • Sentinel
      Sentinel
    • Brambleback
      Brambleback
    Gold cost icon4 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 10

    • Elder Dragon
      Elder Dragon
    Gold cost icon5 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 10

Strategy Guide

1-Cost Reroll
Highly Contested
Loss Streak
Hold For BiS Items
Moderate Flexibility
Reroll Lvl 5
Win Condition
1-Cost Reroll - 3-star as your primary carry Cinderling.
Reroll Targets
3-star Cinderling and Pebbles and Scuttlecrab and Krug and Murkwolf. Roll down at level 5 where 1-cost units have the highest appearance rate.
Economy
High Cost comp (90g investment). Save gold early, loss streak for extra gold and first carousel priority.
Contest Warning
Highly Contested - 3 pivot options available.
Items
Best-in-slot items add +15.8% win rate - hold components.
Carousel Priority
D A_ Component_ Tear Of The Goddess and D A_ Component_ Sparring Gloves.
Augment Synergies
Look for Economy augments (Rich Get Richer, Golden Egg), Reroll augments (Three's a Crowd, Pandora's Items), AD damage augments.
Upgrade priority guide showing win rates and pick rates for Cinderling, Pebbles, Murkwolf, Scuttlecrab, Krug, Brambleback, Sentinel, Elder Dragon at 1-star, 2-star, and 3-star levels. Use this data to decide which units to prioritize upgrading and when to reroll for 3-star units. Champions worth 3-starring in this comp: Cinderling, Pebbles, Murkwolf, Scuttlecrab, Krug (over 25% pick rate at 3-star). Sentinel has the highest 2-star win rate at 83.1%.
Cinderling
Cinderling
N/AWR
N/APR
46.9%WR
22.6%PR
79.4%WR
76.8%PR
Pebbles
Pebbles
42.0%WR
0.6%PR
47.2%WR
22.7%PR
80.0%WR
75.8%PR
Murkwolf
Murkwolf
49.1%WR
2.9%PR
66.0%WR
66.9%PR
86.4%WR
30.1%PR
Scuttlecrab
Scuttlecrab
53.6%WR
1.3%PR
56.0%WR
44.3%PR
85.1%WR
54.2%PR
Krug
Krug
54.0%WR
1.0%PR
60.2%WR
57.3%PR
87.8%WR
41.8%PR
Brambleback
Brambleback
52.7%WR
29.3%PR
79.9%WR
70.1%PR
60.8%WR
0.6%PR
Sentinel
Sentinel
54.3%WR
38.4%PR
83.1%WR
61.6%PR
N/AWR
N/APR
Elder Dragon
Elder Dragon
68.9%WR
79.5%PR
82.7%WR
20.5%PR
N/AWR
N/APR
Top 5 items by win rate for each champion. Cinderling's best item is Blue Buff with a 60.4% win rate. Pebbles's best item is Hextech Gunblade with a 62.1% win rate. Murkwolf's best item is Thief's Gloves with a 58.2% win rate. Scuttlecrab's best item is Steadfast Heart with a 59.6% win rate. Krug's best item is Bramble Vest with a 62.6% win rate. Brambleback's best item is Thief's Gloves with a 63.9% win rate. Sentinel's best item is Steadfast Heart with a 65.0% win rate. Elder Dragon's best item is Striker's Flail with a 71.7% win rate. Items with low pick rates are excluded.
Cinderling
Cinderling
Blue Buff60.4%Last Whisper58.4%Giant Slayer58.4%
Pebbles
Pebbles
Hextech Gunblade62.1%Void Staff60.5%Archangel's Staff59.8%
Murkwolf
Murkwolf
Thief's Gloves58.2%Edge of Night54.0%Sterak's Gage53.8%
Scuttlecrab
Scuttlecrab
Steadfast Heart59.6%Thief's Gloves59.2%Bramble Vest58.8%
Krug
Krug
Bramble Vest62.6%Evenshroud62.1%Steadfast Heart62.0%
Brambleback
Brambleback
Thief's Gloves63.9%Deathblade60.8%Sterak's Gage60.5%
Sentinel
Sentinel
Steadfast Heart65.0%Evenshroud64.7%Bramble Vest63.5%
Elder Dragon
Elder Dragon
Striker's Flail71.7%Last Whisper71.1%Quicksilver70.6%
If contested, consider pivoting to Brawler / Invoker (6 shared units, 2.42 avg place), Invoker / Riftbeast (7 shared units, 3.81 avg place), and Invoker / Riftbeast (7 shared units, 4.37 avg place).
Brawler / Invoker
2.42 Avg88.8% WR
Shared (6)
Pebbles
Pebbles
Murkwolf
Murkwolf
Krug
Krug
Brambleback
Brambleback
Sentinel
Sentinel
New (2)
Gnar
Gnar
Taric
Taric
Invoker / Riftbeast
3.81 Avg66.6% WR
Shared (7)
Pebbles
Pebbles
Cinderling
Cinderling
Murkwolf
Murkwolf
Scuttlecrab
Scuttlecrab
Krug
Krug
New (2)
Gromp
Gromp
Mama Beak
Mama Beak
Invoker / Riftbeast
4.37 Avg54.2% WR
Shared (7)
Pebbles
Pebbles
Cinderling
Cinderling
Murkwolf
Murkwolf
Scuttlecrab
Scuttlecrab
Krug
Krug
New (1)
Gromp
Gromp

Stage-by-Stage Guide

Understanding when to level, roll, and transition is crucial for maximizing your success with Apex Predator / Invoker / Riftbeast / Ravager. This guide breaks down the optimal play pattern for each stage of the game.

Stage 2Early Game
Build economy
Collect Cinderling copies
Play strongest board

Focus on building economy while collecting Cinderling and Pebbles and Scuttlecrab and Krug and Murkwolf copies. Play your strongest board with any 2-star units you hit naturally. Look for Pebbles and Cinderling as early game frontline. Aim to have 30-40 gold by the Stage 2 carousel.

Stage 3Transition
Level to 5 at 3-2
Start slow rolling
Commit or pivot decision

Stage 3 is your key decision point. If you've collected 5+ copies of Cinderling by Stage 3-2, commit to the reroll strategy. Level to 5 at Stage 3-2 and begin slow rolling. At level 5, 1-cost units have the highest appearance rate.

Stage 4Power Spike
Hit 3-star carry
Stop rolling, start leveling
Add high-cost units

By Stage 4, you should be close to or have already hit your 3-star Cinderling. Once you 3-star your primary carry, stop rolling and begin leveling. If resources allow, continue rolling for 3-star Pebbles and Scuttlecrab and Krug and Murkwolf. Transition to leveling at Stage 4-5 or 5-1.

Stage 5+Late Game
Add remaining upgrades
Scout and position
Find legendaries if possible

Your 3-star carry should be online and dealing massive damage. Focus on adding your remaining high-cost units and finding optimal positioning against the remaining players. If you find Elder Dragon, add them for extra power. Scout remaining players and position to counter their carries.

Economy Summary
120gTotal Cost
HighInvestment
Lvl 5Reroll At

This is a high economy investment that requires disciplined gold management during your reroll phase. Slow roll above 50 gold until you hit your 3-star targets.

Full Written Guide

Stage 2: Early Game

Focus on building economy while collecting Cinderling and Pebbles and Scuttlecrab and Krug and Murkwolf copies. Play your strongest board with any 2-star units you hit naturally. Look for Pebbles and Cinderling as early game frontline. Aim to have 30-40 gold by the Stage 2 carousel.

Stage 3: Transition

Stage 3 is your key decision point. If you've collected 5+ copies of Cinderling by Stage 3-2, commit to the reroll strategy. Level to 5 at Stage 3-2 and begin slow rolling. At level 5, 1-cost units have the highest appearance rate.

Stage 4: Power Spike

By Stage 4, you should be close to or have already hit your 3-star Cinderling. Once you 3-star your primary carry, stop rolling and begin leveling. If resources allow, continue rolling for 3-star Pebbles and Scuttlecrab and Krug and Murkwolf. Transition to leveling at Stage 4-5 or 5-1.

Stage 5+: Late Game

Your 3-star carry should be online and dealing massive damage. Focus on adding your remaining high-cost units and finding optimal positioning against the remaining players. If you find Elder Dragon, add them for extra power. Scout remaining players and position to counter their carries.

When to Play Apex Predator / Invoker / Riftbeast / Ravager

Apex Predator / Invoker / Riftbeast / Ravager is a All tier composition in TFT Set 18 with a 72.0% win rate and 3.50 average placement. The primary carries are Cinderling. This comp focuses on the Riftbeast trait.

Strengths

  • High 72.0% win rate makes this a top-tier composition
  • Excellent 3.50 average placement for reliable top 4
  • Cinderling and Pebbles and Scuttlecrab and Krug and Murkwolf can be 3-starred for power spikes
  • Strong trait synergies across multiple activated traits

Weaknesses

  • Requires specific items on carries to maximize potential
  • Can struggle if key units are contested

Strategic Tips

1

Economy Strategy

Focus on 3-starring Cinderling for a 79.4% win rate power spike.

2

Itemization

Prioritize items for Cinderling. Check the Top Items section for optimal builds.

3

Positioning

Place Elder Dragon and Sentinel in the frontline to protect Cinderling in the backline. Use the positioning board above as a guide.

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C Apex Predator / Invoker / Riftbeast / Ravager TFT Comp - Frequently Asked Questions

What traits does this comp use?

This composition uses the following traits: Apex Predator, Invoker, Riftbeast, Ravager. The primary trait is Riftbeast, which is active on 8 units.

What are the carries of this TFT Comp?

The primary carries for this composition are Cinderling (3-Star Win Rate: 79.4%, Pick Rate: 76.8%), Pebbles (3-Star Win Rate: 80.0%, Pick Rate: 75.8%), Scuttlecrab (3-Star Win Rate: 85.1%, Pick Rate: 54.2%), Krug (3-Star Win Rate: 87.8%, Pick Rate: 41.8%), Murkwolf (3-Star Win Rate: 86.4%, Pick Rate: 30.1%).

What is the best positioning for this composition?

Place your carries like Cinderling in the backline and your tanks like Elder Dragon and Sentinel in the frontline to absorb damage. Check the positioning board above for exact placement.

Is this composition good in the current meta?

This composition has a win rate of 72.02% and an average placement of 3.50, making it a strong contender in the current meta.

What item builds does Apex Predator / Invoker / Riftbeast / Ravager use?

Apex Predator / Invoker / Riftbeast / Ravager performs best with these item builds: Pebbles with Archangel's Staff, Blue Buff, Jeweled Gauntlet (87.77% win rate, +15.75% difference from comp average); Krug with Gargoyle Stoneplate, Spirit Visage, Warmogs Armor (82.53% win rate, +10.51% difference from comp average); Cinderling with Blue Buff, Infinity Edge, Last Whisper (85.83% win rate, +13.81% difference from comp average).

Is Apex Predator / Invoker / Riftbeast / Ravager contested in TFT Set 18?

Apex Predator / Invoker / Riftbeast / Ravager is relatively uncontested with only a 0.2% pick rate, making it a good choice when you want to avoid fighting for units. You can often hit your key champions like Cinderling without much competition.

What is the win condition for Apex Predator / Invoker / Riftbeast / Ravager?

The win condition for Apex Predator / Invoker / Riftbeast / Ravager is "1-Cost Reroll". This is a reroll composition that focuses on 3-starring Cinderling and Pebbles and Scuttlecrab and Krug and Murkwolf as the primary carrys. Focus on 3-starring Cinderling which has a 79.4% win rate when upgraded.

Should I reroll or level with Apex Predator / Invoker / Riftbeast / Ravager?

Yes, Apex Predator / Invoker / Riftbeast / Ravager is a reroll composition. You should slow roll at level 5 where 1-cost units have the highest appearance rate. Your primary reroll targets are Cinderling (79.4% win rate at 3-star) and Pebbles (80.0% win rate at 3-star) and Scuttlecrab (85.1% win rate at 3-star) and Krug (87.8% win rate at 3-star) and Murkwolf (86.4% win rate at 3-star). Save gold above 50 and roll excess gold each round until you hit your 3-star units.

How much gold does Apex Predator / Invoker / Riftbeast / Ravager cost to build?

Apex Predator / Invoker / Riftbeast / Ravager is a high cost composition requiring approximately 120 gold investment to complete. Prioritize economy early, maintain 50+ gold interest, and avoid rolling until you have a strong economic foundation.

What are the best pivot options for Apex Predator / Invoker / Riftbeast / Ravager?

Apex Predator / Invoker / Riftbeast / Ravager is moderately flexible with 3 pivot options available. The best pivot options share key units like Elder Dragon and Sentinel. If you're contested, look at similar compositions that use these same champions with different supporting units.

When should I pivot away from Apex Predator / Invoker / Riftbeast / Ravager?

You should consider pivoting away from Apex Predator / Invoker / Riftbeast / Ravager if: (1) you see 2+ players contesting your key units in the early game, (2) you're not hitting your core champions by stage 3-2, or (3) you find stronger units for an alternative comp. The best pivot is Brawler / Invoker with a 88.8% win rate. Scout your lobby at stage 2-1 and 3-2 to decide. Check the Pivot Suggestions section above for 3 alternative compositions.

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