Set:18
Sample Size:500,000 ranked games
Tier:All Tiers
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4.83
Avg Place
5.17%
First Place
44.20%
Top 4 Rate
1.58%
Pick Rate

This comp averages a 4.83 placement with a 44.2% top 4 rate and a 5.2% first place rate. A 1.6% pick rate makes this a less contested composition.

Brawler / Caustic / Monolith / Blackthorn / Hunter / Invoker / Primal / Riftbeast / Adaptor builds: Kog'Maw with Hextech Gunblade, Red Buff, Spear of Shojin (76.97% WR, +32.77% difference); Krug with Adaptive Helm, Evenshroud, Spirit Visage (69.74% WR, +25.54% difference); Cinderling with Invoker Emblem, Infinity Edge, Last Whisper (73.30% WR, +29.10% difference)
Kog'Maw
Kog'Maw
76.97%
Win Rate
+32.77%
Difference
Krug
Krug
69.74%
Win Rate
+25.54%
Difference
High Contested Risk
This comp has High contested risk and is often contested and may require backup plans. The most contested units are Malphite, Nidalee, Sivir due to their popularity and high cost. Consider having backup carries in mind.
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Rek'Sai and Cinderling are 1-cost units with an optimal reroll level of 4. Kog'Maw and Krug are 3-cost units with an optimal reroll level of 7. Malphite, Nidalee, Sivir and Sentinel are 4-cost units with an optimal reroll level of 10.
    • Rek'Sai
      Rek'Sai
    • Cinderling
      Cinderling
    Gold cost icon1 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 4

    • Kog'Maw
      Kog'Maw
    • Krug
      Krug
    Gold cost icon3 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 7

    • Malphite
      Malphite
    • Nidalee
      Nidalee
    • Sivir
      Sivir
    • Sentinel
      Sentinel
    Gold cost icon4 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 10

Strategy Guide

Standard Level 8
Highly Contested
Win Streak
Hold For BiS Items
Moderate Flexibility
Win Condition
Standard Level 8 - level to 8 and stabilize with 2-star units.
Economy
Medium Cost comp (72g investment). Build a strong early board to preserve HP and generate streak gold.
Contest Warning
Highly Contested - 2 pivot options available.
Items
Best-in-slot items add +32.8% win rate - hold components.
Carousel Priority
D A_ Component_ Tear Of The Goddess and D A_ Component_ B F Sword.
Augment Synergies
Look for AD damage augments, Riftbeast trait augments.
Top 5 items by win rate for each champion. Cinderling's best item is Blue Buff with a 60.4% win rate. Rek'Sai's best item is Steadfast Heart with a 57.5% win rate. Kog'Maw's best item is Red Buff with a 67.0% win rate. Krug's best item is Bramble Vest with a 62.6% win rate. Malphite's best item is Crownguard with a 64.8% win rate. Nidalee's best item is Edge of Night with a 67.1% win rate. Sentinel's best item is Steadfast Heart with a 65.0% win rate. Sivir's best item is Red Buff with a 64.9% win rate. Items with low pick rates are excluded.

Stage-by-Stage Guide

Understanding when to level, roll, and transition is crucial for maximizing your success with Brawler / Caustic / Monolith / Blackthorn / Hunter / Invoker / Primal / Riftbeast / Adaptor. This guide breaks down the optimal play pattern for each stage of the game.

Stage 2Early Game
Level to 4
Win streak if strong
Build early board

Build the strongest board possible with your available units. Rek'Sai and Cinderling are good early game options. Level to 4 at Stage 2-1 or 2-2. Win streak if strong, or loss streak cleanly if weak.

Stage 3Transition
Level to 6 at 3-2
Roll to stabilize if low HP
Start collecting core units

At Stage 3-2, level to 6 and roll down to stabilize if your board is weak (below 70 HP). Otherwise, save gold and level to 7 at Stage 4-1. Start collecting your key units: Rek'Sai, Cinderling, Kog'Maw.

Stage 4Power Spike
Level to 7 at 4-1
Roll for 2-star core units
Push to 8 at 4-5/5-1

At Stage 4-1, level to 7 and roll for your core 2-stars. Look for Kog'Maw, Krug, Malphite. At Stage 4-5 or 5-1, push to level 8 and roll for 2-star Malphite and Nidalee. This is when the comp reaches full power.

Stage 5+Late Game
Push to level 9 if healthy
Find final upgrades
Position against remaining players

Look to push to level 9 if you have gold and HP remaining. At level 9, add any 5-cost units that synergize with your composition.Scout the remaining players and adjust positioning to counter their carries.

Economy Summary
72gTotal Cost
HighInvestment

Maintain interest thresholds when possible, and avoid panic rolling unless your HP is critically low.

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Stage 2: Early Game

Build the strongest board possible with your available units. Rek'Sai and Cinderling are good early game options. Level to 4 at Stage 2-1 or 2-2. Win streak if strong, or loss streak cleanly if weak.

Stage 3: Transition

At Stage 3-2, level to 6 and roll down to stabilize if your board is weak (below 70 HP). Otherwise, save gold and level to 7 at Stage 4-1. Start collecting your key units: Rek'Sai, Cinderling, Kog'Maw.

Stage 4: Power Spike

At Stage 4-1, level to 7 and roll for your core 2-stars. Look for Kog'Maw, Krug, Malphite. At Stage 4-5 or 5-1, push to level 8 and roll for 2-star Malphite and Nidalee. This is when the comp reaches full power.

Stage 5+: Late Game

Look to push to level 9 if you have gold and HP remaining. At level 9, add any 5-cost units that synergize with your composition.Scout the remaining players and adjust positioning to counter their carries.

When to Play Brawler / Caustic / Monolith / Blackthorn / Hunter / Invoker / Primal / Riftbeast / Adaptor

Brawler / Caustic / Monolith / Blackthorn / Hunter / Invoker / Primal / Riftbeast / Adaptor is a All tier composition in TFT Set 18 with a 44.2% win rate and 4.83 average placement. The primary carries are Sivir and Cinderling. This comp focuses on the Riftbeast trait.

Strengths

  • Multiple carry options provide flexibility in itemization
  • Strong trait synergies across multiple activated traits
  • Balanced composition with clear win conditions

Weaknesses

  • Below average 44.2% win rate requires optimal execution
  • Higher 4.83 average placement indicates inconsistency
  • Relies on 2-star carries without strong 3-star options

Strategic Tips

1

Economy Strategy

Level efficiently to find your Sivir and Cinderling at higher levels.

2

Itemization

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

3

Positioning

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

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D Brawler / Caustic / Monolith / Blackthorn / Hunter / Invoker / Primal / Riftbeast / Adaptor TFT Comp - Frequently Asked Questions

What traits does this comp use?

This composition uses the following traits: Brawler, Caustic, Monolith, Blackthorn, Hunter, Invoker, Primal, Riftbeast, Adaptor. The primary trait is Riftbeast, which is active on 3 units.

What are the carries of this TFT Comp?

The primary carries for this composition are Sivir and Cinderling.

What is the best positioning for this composition?

Place your carries like Sivir and Cinderling in the backline and your tanks like Malphite 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 44.20% and an average placement of 4.83, making it a strong contender in the current meta.

What item builds does Brawler / Caustic / Monolith / Blackthorn / Hunter / Invoker / Primal / Riftbeast / Adaptor use?

Brawler / Caustic / Monolith / Blackthorn / Hunter / Invoker / Primal / Riftbeast / Adaptor performs best with these item builds: Kog'Maw with Hextech Gunblade, Red Buff, Spear of Shojin (76.97% win rate, +32.77% difference from comp average); Krug with Adaptive Helm, Evenshroud, Spirit Visage (69.74% win rate, +25.54% difference from comp average); Cinderling with Invoker Emblem, Infinity Edge, Last Whisper (73.30% win rate, +29.10% difference from comp average).

Is Brawler / Caustic / Monolith / Blackthorn / Hunter / Invoker / Primal / Riftbeast / Adaptor contested in TFT Set 18?

Brawler / Caustic / Monolith / Blackthorn / Hunter / Invoker / Primal / Riftbeast / Adaptor is relatively uncontested with only a 1.6% pick rate, making it a good choice when you want to avoid fighting for units. You can often hit your key champions like Sivir and Cinderling without much competition.

What is the win condition for Brawler / Caustic / Monolith / Blackthorn / Hunter / Invoker / Primal / Riftbeast / Adaptor?

The win condition for Brawler / Caustic / Monolith / Blackthorn / Hunter / Invoker / Primal / Riftbeast / Adaptor is "Standard Level 8". This is a standard composition that aims to stabilize at level 8 with 2-star units before pushing for level 9. Position your carries Sivir, Cinderling safely and itemize them properly for maximum damage output.

Should I reroll or level with Brawler / Caustic / Monolith / Blackthorn / Hunter / Invoker / Primal / Riftbeast / Adaptor?

No, Brawler / Caustic / Monolith / Blackthorn / Hunter / Invoker / Primal / Riftbeast / Adaptor is not a reroll composition. Instead, focus on leveling efficiently to find your key units at higher levels. Stabilize at level 8 with 2-star units before pushing to level 9.

How much gold does Brawler / Caustic / Monolith / Blackthorn / Hunter / Invoker / Primal / Riftbeast / Adaptor cost to build?

Brawler / Caustic / Monolith / Blackthorn / Hunter / Invoker / Primal / Riftbeast / Adaptor is a medium cost composition requiring approximately 72 gold investment to complete. Balance your economy between leveling and rolling. Maintain interest thresholds while staying healthy on HP.

What are the best pivot options for Brawler / Caustic / Monolith / Blackthorn / Hunter / Invoker / Primal / Riftbeast / Adaptor?

Brawler / Caustic / Monolith / Blackthorn / Hunter / Invoker / Primal / Riftbeast / Adaptor is moderately flexible with 2 pivot options available. The best pivot options share key units like Malphite and Nidalee. If you're contested, look at similar compositions that use these same champions with different supporting units.

When should I pivot away from Brawler / Caustic / Monolith / Blackthorn / Hunter / Invoker / Primal / Riftbeast / Adaptor?

You should consider pivoting away from Brawler / Caustic / Monolith / Blackthorn / Hunter / Invoker / Primal / Riftbeast / Adaptor 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 Monolith / Blackthorn with a 87.0% win rate. Scout your lobby at stage 2-1 and 3-2 to decide. Check the Pivot Suggestions section above for 2 alternative compositions.