- Avg Place
- 3.58
- Top 4 rate
- 66.5%
- 1st Place
- 23.6%
Elder Dragon TFT Comps · Set 18
Apex Predator
Riftbeast
5 Cost- Set
- 18
- Games
- 42,561
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Rank
- All Ranks
- Last Updated
- Oct 11, 2026
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
Every ranked comp that fields Elder Dragon in Set 18, with its top-4 rate, average placement and core units — and whether Elder Dragon is a reroll target or a late-game unit.
- Best comp
- Riftbeast Krug
- Top 4 rate
- 91.0%best comp
- Plan
- Fast 9
- Named carry in
- 30%
- Strong comps
- 8
Best Elder Dragon comps in Set 18
8,526 ranked gamesThese are the 8 strongest ranked comps that field Elder Dragon in Set 18. The best is Riftbeast Krug: 2.20 average placement and 91.0% top 4 over 1,045 games. The most-played one is Riftbeast Elder Dragon (2,576 games, 3.43 average placement).
| Comp | Elder Dragon 3★ | Top 4 | 1st | Avg place | Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0% | 91.0% | 41.2% | 2.20 | 1,045 | |
| 0% | 89.3% | 39.6% | 2.32 | 1,928 | |
| 0% | 86.5% | 26.3% | 2.51 | 295 | |
| 0% | 72.8% | 29.8% | 3.17 | 1,270 | |
| 0% | 75.5% | 13.6% | 3.33 | 827 | |
| 0% | 66.7% | 30.3% | 3.43 | 2,576 | |
| 0% | 66.0% | 14.9% | 3.58 | 267 | |
| 0% | 67.6% | 8.5% | 3.67 | 318 |
Exact final boards with at least 25 games and a top-4 rate of 48% or better, sorted by average placement. Top 4 = finishing 1st to 4th.
Is Elder Dragon a carry or a support?
Elder Dragon is a secondary carry: it is the named carry in 30% of its comp games and plays beside another main carry in the rest. As a 5-cost, Elder Dragon is a late-game unit: most boards add it at level 9, usually at 1 or 2 stars.
- Plan
- Fast 9
- Named carry
- 30%share of comp games
- 3-star rate
- 0.1%in these comps
Best partners for Elder Dragon
Elder Dragon's comps are built around Sentinel, Taric, and Pebbles; the most common partner appears in 100% of those games.
Sentinelin 100% of games
Taricin 80% of games
Pebblesin 55% of games
Krugin 55% of games
Bramblebackin 43% of games
Murkwolfin 39% of games
Gnarin 38% of games
Scuttlecrabin 32% of games
Best Elder Dragon comp by rank
The best Elder Dragon comp changes with rank: Riftbeast Krug leads in Gold, while Riftbeast Krug does best in Diamond.
| Rank | Best comp | Top 4 | Avg place | Comps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | Riftbeast Krug | 92.6% | 1.87 | 8 |
| Platinum | Riftbeast Krug | 86.8% | 2.31 | 8 |
| Emerald | Riftbeast Krug | 85.0% | 2.53 | 8 |
| Diamond | Riftbeast Krug | 78.9% | 2.43 | 4 |
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Elder Dragon comps FAQ – Set 18
What is the best Elder Dragon comp in TFT Set 18?
The best Elder Dragon comp in Set 18 is Riftbeast Krug, with a 2.20 average placement, 91.0% top 4 and 41.2% first-place rate over 1,045 ranked games.
Should you reroll for Elder Dragon?
No. Elder Dragon is a 5-cost late-game unit — push to level 9 and play it at 1 or 2 stars.
Is Elder Dragon a carry in TFT?
Elder Dragon is a secondary carry: it is the named carry in 30% of its comp games and plays beside another main carry in the rest.
Which units go best with Elder Dragon?
Elder Dragon's comps are built around Sentinel, Taric, and Pebbles; the most common partner appears in 100% of those games.
What is the most popular Elder Dragon comp in Set 18?
Riftbeast Elder Dragon is the most played Elder Dragon comp, with 2,576 ranked games and a 66.7% top-4 rate.
Does the best Elder Dragon comp change by rank?
The best Elder Dragon comp changes with rank: Riftbeast Krug leads in Gold, while Riftbeast Krug does best in Diamond.