Set:18
Sample Size:500,000 ranked games
Tier:All Tiers
Last Updated:
4.49
Avg Place
6.83%
First Place
51.86%
Top 4 Rate
0.09%
Pick Rate

This comp averages a 4.49 placement with a 51.9% top 4 rate and a 6.8% first place rate. A 0.1% pick rate makes this a less contested composition.

Caustic / Invoker / Primal / Riftbeast / Juggernaut / Adaptor / Emerald Aspect / Vanguard builds: Pebbles with Archangel's Staff, Hextech Gunblade, Rabadon's Deathcap (76.90% WR, +25.05% difference); Scuttlecrab with Bramble Vest, Evenshroud, Steadfast Heart (76.70% WR, +24.84% difference); Kog'Maw with Blue Buff, Guinsoo's Rageblade, Red Buff (74.62% WR, +22.76% difference)
High Contested Risk
This comp has High contested risk and is often contested and may require backup plans. The most contested units are Taric, Nidalee, Morgana due to their popularity and high cost. Consider having backup carries in mind.
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Pebbles is a 1-cost unit with an optimal reroll level of 4. Scuttlecrab is a 2-cost unit with an optimal reroll level of 6. Kog'Maw and Vi are 3-cost units with an optimal reroll level of 7. Nidalee, Morgana and Sentinel are 4-cost units with an optimal reroll level of 10. Taric is a 5-cost unit with an optimal reroll level of 10.
    • Pebbles
      Pebbles
    Gold cost icon1 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 4

    • Scuttlecrab
      Scuttlecrab
    Gold cost icon2 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 6

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

    Reroll Lvl: Level 7

    • Nidalee
      Nidalee
    • Morgana
      Morgana
    • Sentinel
      Sentinel
    Gold cost icon4 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 10

    • Taric
      Taric
    Gold cost icon5 Cost

    Reroll Lvl: Level 10

Strategy Guide

Vertical Invoker
Highly Contested
Flexible Start
Hold For BiS Items
Moderate Flexibility
Win Condition
Vertical Invoker - maximize Invoker trait for synergy bonuses.
Economy
Medium Cost comp (78g investment). Play strongest board, pivot based on items and units hit.
Contest Warning
Highly Contested - 3 pivot options available.
Items
Best-in-slot items add +25.0% win rate - hold components.
Carousel Priority
D A_ Component_ Needlessly Large Rod and D A_ Component_ Tear Of The Goddess.
Augment Synergies
Look for Invoker trait augments.
Top 5 items by win rate for each champion. Pebbles's best item is Hextech Gunblade with a 62.1% win rate. Scuttlecrab's best item is Steadfast Heart with a 59.6% win rate. Kog'Maw's best item is Red Buff with a 67.0% win rate. Vi's best item is Bramble Vest with a 66.7% win rate. Morgana's best item is Red Buff with a 57.4% 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. Taric's best item is Evenshroud with a 77.0% 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 Caustic / Invoker / Primal / Riftbeast / Juggernaut / Adaptor / Emerald Aspect / Vanguard. 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. Pebbles and Scuttlecrab 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: Pebbles, Scuttlecrab, 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, Vi, Nidalee. At Stage 4-5 or 5-1, push to level 8 and roll for 2-star Nidalee and Morgana. 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, search for Taric to complete your board.Scout the remaining players and adjust positioning to counter their carries.

Economy Summary
78gTotal 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. Pebbles and Scuttlecrab 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: Pebbles, Scuttlecrab, Kog'Maw.

Stage 4: Power Spike

At Stage 4-1, level to 7 and roll for your core 2-stars. Look for Kog'Maw, Vi, Nidalee. At Stage 4-5 or 5-1, push to level 8 and roll for 2-star Nidalee and Morgana. 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, search for Taric to complete your board.Scout the remaining players and adjust positioning to counter their carries.

When to Play Caustic / Invoker / Primal / Riftbeast / Juggernaut / Adaptor / Emerald Aspect / Vanguard

Caustic / Invoker / Primal / Riftbeast / Juggernaut / Adaptor / Emerald Aspect / Vanguard is a All tier composition in TFT Set 18 with a 51.9% win rate and 4.49 average placement. This comp focuses on the Invoker trait.

Strengths

  • Solid 51.9% win rate for consistent climbing
  • Strong trait synergies across multiple activated traits
  • Balanced composition with clear win conditions

Weaknesses

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

Strategic Tips

1

Economy Strategy

Level efficiently to find your key carries at higher levels.

2

Itemization

Prioritize items for your main carry. Check the Top Items section for optimal builds.

3

Positioning

Place Taric and Morgana in the frontline to protect carries in the backline. Use the positioning board above as a guide.

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D Caustic / Invoker / Primal / Riftbeast / Juggernaut / Adaptor / Emerald Aspect / Vanguard TFT Comp - Frequently Asked Questions

What traits does this comp use?

This composition uses the following traits: Caustic, Invoker, Primal, Riftbeast, Juggernaut, Adaptor, Emerald Aspect, Vanguard. The primary trait is Invoker, which is active on 4 units.

What are the carries of this TFT Comp?

The primary carries for this composition are .

What is the best positioning for this composition?

Place your carries in the backline and your tanks like Taric and Morgana 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 51.86% and an average placement of 4.49, making it a strong contender in the current meta.

What item builds does Caustic / Invoker / Primal / Riftbeast / Juggernaut / Adaptor / Emerald Aspect / Vanguard use?

Caustic / Invoker / Primal / Riftbeast / Juggernaut / Adaptor / Emerald Aspect / Vanguard performs best with these item builds: Pebbles with Archangel's Staff, Hextech Gunblade, Rabadon's Deathcap (76.90% win rate, +25.05% difference from comp average); Scuttlecrab with Bramble Vest, Evenshroud, Steadfast Heart (76.70% win rate, +24.84% difference from comp average); Kog'Maw with Blue Buff, Guinsoo's Rageblade, Red Buff (74.62% win rate, +22.76% difference from comp average).

Is Caustic / Invoker / Primal / Riftbeast / Juggernaut / Adaptor / Emerald Aspect / Vanguard contested in TFT Set 18?

Caustic / Invoker / Primal / Riftbeast / Juggernaut / Adaptor / Emerald Aspect / Vanguard is relatively uncontested with only a 0.1% pick rate, making it a good choice when you want to avoid fighting for units. You can often hit your key champions like your carries without much competition.

What is the win condition for Caustic / Invoker / Primal / Riftbeast / Juggernaut / Adaptor / Emerald Aspect / Vanguard?

The win condition for Caustic / Invoker / Primal / Riftbeast / Juggernaut / Adaptor / Emerald Aspect / Vanguard is "Vertical Invoker". This composition focuses on maximizing the Invoker trait with 4 units, providing strong synergy bonuses. Position your carries safely and itemize them properly for maximum damage output.

Should I reroll or level with Caustic / Invoker / Primal / Riftbeast / Juggernaut / Adaptor / Emerald Aspect / Vanguard?

No, Caustic / Invoker / Primal / Riftbeast / Juggernaut / Adaptor / Emerald Aspect / Vanguard 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 Caustic / Invoker / Primal / Riftbeast / Juggernaut / Adaptor / Emerald Aspect / Vanguard cost to build?

Caustic / Invoker / Primal / Riftbeast / Juggernaut / Adaptor / Emerald Aspect / Vanguard is a medium cost composition requiring approximately 78 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 Caustic / Invoker / Primal / Riftbeast / Juggernaut / Adaptor / Emerald Aspect / Vanguard?

Caustic / Invoker / Primal / Riftbeast / Juggernaut / Adaptor / Emerald Aspect / Vanguard is moderately flexible with 3 pivot options available. The best pivot options share key units like Taric 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 Caustic / Invoker / Primal / Riftbeast / Juggernaut / Adaptor / Emerald Aspect / Vanguard?

You should consider pivoting away from Caustic / Invoker / Primal / Riftbeast / Juggernaut / Adaptor / Emerald Aspect / Vanguard 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 Blossom / Brawler with a 89.2% win rate. Scout your lobby at stage 2-1 and 3-2 to decide. Check the Pivot Suggestions section above for 3 alternative compositions.