- Avg Win Rate
- 49.28%
- Champions
- 6
- Comps
- 13
Vanguard TFT Champions
- Set
- 17
- Matches
- 1,000,000
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Rank
- All Ranks
- Last Updated
- Nov 6, 2026 UTC
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
All 6 Vanguard champions in TFT Set 16.21. Blitzcrank leads with 62.69% win rate. Complete tier list, win rates, and stats for every Vanguard unit.
The Vanguard trait includes 6 champions. Blitzcrank has the highest win rate at 62.69%, making it the strongest performer with this trait.
Champion | Cost | Tier | Avg Place | Top 4 Rate | Pick Rate | Traits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 1 | Leona F Tier | 4.91 | 42.88% | 9.57% | ||
| 1 | Nasus C Tier | 4.60 | 48.14% | 9.94% | ||
| 2 | Mordekaiser C Tier | 4.64 | 47.82% | 21.72% | ||
| 3 | Illaoi D Tier | 4.88 | 43.07% | 15.99% | ||
| 4 | Nunu & Willump D Tier | 4.44 | 51.08% | 17.55% | ||
| 5 | Blitzcrank B Tier | 3.83 | 62.69% | 13.32% |
Best item builds for Vanguard champions in TFT Set 16.21. Blitzcrank has the highest top 4 rate at 77.68% with Jeweled Gauntlet, Rabadon's Deathcap, Hand Of Justice. Average placement is 2.89. Popular items across Vanguard builds include Gargoyle Stoneplate, Warmog's Armor, Sunfire Cape.
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Vanguard Champions - Frequently Asked Questions
Which Vanguard champion is the best in TFT Set 18?
Blitzcrank is currently the strongest Vanguard champion with a 62.69% win rate in TFT Set 18. This 5-cost unit has a 13.32% pick rate and averages a 3.83 placement, making it the top performer for the Vanguard trait.
What are the best Vanguard champions in TFT?
The top Vanguard champions by win rate in TFT Set 18 are Blitzcrank, Nunu & Willump, and Nasus. These champions consistently perform well when building the Vanguard trait, with win rates ranging from 48.14% to 62.69%.
What is the most popular Vanguard champion?
Mordekaiser is the most popular Vanguard champion with a 21.72% pick rate in TFT Set 18. This 2-cost champion has a 47.82% win rate and is frequently used in Vanguard compositions.
Which Vanguard champion should I avoid?
Leona currently has the lowest win rate among Vanguard champions at 42.88% in TFT Set 18. While still viable in certain compositions, this 1-cost unit underperforms compared to other Vanguard options.