- Avg Place
- 4.51
- Top 4 rate
- 49.3%
- 1st Place
- 13.4%
Hecarim TFT Build & Best Items · Set 18
Elderwood
Vanguard
3 Cost- Set
- 18
- Games
- 114,859
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Rank
- All Ranks
- Last Updated
- Oct 11, 2026
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
The best Hecarim items in Set 18, ranked by how often they finish top 4 across 114,859 ranked games — plus full 3-item builds, what to slam first and the special items worth taking.
- BiS items
Evenshroud, Sunfire Cape, and Bramble Vest- Best full build
- 61.3%top 4
- First component
- Giant's Belt
- Played as
- Tank
- Top 4 rate
- 49.3%
- Games
- 114,859
Best items for Hecarim in TFT Set 18
114,859 ranked gamesHecarim's best-in-slot items are Evenshroud, Sunfire Cape, and Bramble Vest. Evenshroud is the standout: 59.8% top 4 when Hecarim holds it, and players put it on Hecarim in 4% of games.
- Top 4
- 59.8%
- vs Hecarim avg
- +10.5%
- Played
- 4%
- Top 4
- 57.4%
- vs Hecarim avg
- +8.1%
- Played
- 9%
- Top 4
- 56.1%
- vs Hecarim avg
- +6.8%
- Played
- 5%
Best Hecarim builds (3 items)
The best full Hecarim build is Gargoyle Stoneplate, Sunfire Cape, and Warmog's Armor: 61.3% top 4 over 1,526 games, 12.0 points better than Hecarim on average.
| Build | Role | Games | Top 4 | 1st | Avg. place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  | Tank | 1,526 | 61.3% +12.0% | 18.6% | 3.88 |
 | Tank | 5,217 | 59.0% +9.7% | 17.9% | 3.96 |
| Tank | 1,709 | 56.0% +6.7% | 17.6% | 4.12 |
 | Tank | 1,543 | 55.4% +6.1% | 16.2% | 4.14 |
 Random items | — | 4,647 | 53.0% +3.7% | 14.4% | 4.29 |
Top-4 rate of boards where Hecarim held exactly these three items. Thief's Gloves builds equip random items, so they count as one build.
Hecarim builds by role
100% of full Hecarim builds are defensive items — players use Hecarim as a frontline that soaks damage while the carry deals it. That matches Hecarim's tank role in the game files.
Tank · 100%
Best build: 61.3% top 4 · 1,526 games
Every Hecarim item ranked – TFT Set 18
Evenshroud is the most reliable item on Hecarim: 59.8% top 4 and held in 4% of games, against 49.3% for Hecarim overall.
Top 4 vs Hecarim average (49.3%)
| Item | Games | Played | Top 4 | Raw top 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evenshroud | 4,549 | 4.0% | 59.8% | 59.8% |
 Steadfast Heart | 4,384 | 3.8% | 59.7% | 59.8% |
 Ionic Spark | 2,883 | 2.5% | 59.2% | 59.3% |
| Sunfire Cape | 10,747 | 9.4% | 57.4% | 57.4% |
 Crownguard | 3,107 | 2.7% | 57.7% | 57.8% |
 Adaptive Helm | 2,477 | 2.2% | 57.9% | 58.0% |
| Bramble Vest | 6,050 | 5.3% | 56.1% | 56.1% |
| Protector's Vow | 7,286 | 6.3% | 55.6% | 55.7% |
| Spirit Visage | 19,321 | 16.8% | 54.8% | 54.8% |
 Dragon's Claw | 8,496 | 7.4% | 54.3% | 54.3% |
| Warmog's Armor | 27,856 | 24.3% | 52.8% | 52.8% |
| Gargoyle Stoneplate | 36,356 | 31.7% | 52.2% | 52.2% |
| Thief's Gloves | 4,643 | 4.0% | 53.0% | 53.1% |
Top 4 is adjusted for sample size, so a rarely built item can't top the list on a lucky streak; raw top 4 is the unadjusted rate. Ranked by how confident that rate is.
Does Hecarim need 3 items?
Yes — Hecarim wants a full build: with three items it finishes top 4 56.6% of the time, against 39.1% with two. 42% of Hecarim boards get all three.
- No items
- 45.2%39% of boards
- 1 item
- 44.2%10% of boards
- 2 items
- 39.1%11% of boards
- 3 items
- 56.6%42% of boards
What to slam on Hecarim
Hecarim's best builds use Giant's Belt and Chain Vest the most — take those first from carousels and early drops, then use the planner to see what you can complete right now.
Component priority
Item slam planner
Tap the components you hold. Completed items are ranked by their top-4 rate on Hecarim.
Add the components you hold to get a slam plan.
Hecarim items at 2 and 3 stars
3-star Hecarim boards build the same core items as 2-star boards — the upgrade, not the items, is what changes.
★★ 2-star
- Gargoyle Stoneplate28%40.0%
- Warmog's Armor22%41.1%
- Spirit Visage15%43.1%
- Sunfire Cape9%50.7%
- Dragon's Claw7%46.0%
- Protector's Vow6%46.5%
★★★ 3-star
- Gargoyle Stoneplate64%76.2%
- Warmog's Armor49%76.3%
- Spirit Visage34%77.6%
- Sunfire Cape15%78.3%
- Dragon's Claw12%77.7%
- Protector's Vow11%79.1%
Share of boards at that star level holding the item, and its top-4 rate. Hecarim 3-star stats →
Hecarim emblems, artifacts & radiants
Players have tried 19 different emblems, 29 artifacts and 27 radiant items on Hecarim. The strongest so far is Rapidfire Emblem at 59.8% top 4.
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Hecarim build FAQ – TFT Set 18
What are the best items for Hecarim in TFT Set 18?
The best items for Hecarim are Evenshroud (59.8%), Sunfire Cape (57.4%), and Bramble Vest (56.1%), ranked by top-4 rate when Hecarim holds them. Hecarim finishes top 4 49.3% of the time overall, based on 114,859 ranked games.
What is the best-in-slot build for Hecarim?
The strongest full build on Hecarim is Gargoyle Stoneplate, Sunfire Cape, and Warmog's Armor: 61.3% top 4 and a 3.88 average placement over 1,526 games.
What should I slam first on Hecarim?
Prioritise Giant's Belt and Chain Vest: Hecarim's best builds use them the most. If you can complete only one item early, Evenshroud has the best top-4 rate on Hecarim.
Is Thief's Gloves good on Hecarim?
Yes. Hecarim with Thief's Gloves finishes top 4 53.0% of the time against 49.3% on average, and players pick it in 4.0% of games.
Should Hecarim be a carry or a tank?
100% of full Hecarim builds are defensive items — players use Hecarim as a frontline that soaks damage while the carry deals it. That matches Hecarim's tank role in the game files.
Does Hecarim need three items?
Yes — Hecarim wants a full build: with three items it finishes top 4 56.6% of the time, against 39.1% with two. 42% of Hecarim boards get all three.
What items does 3-star Hecarim use?
3-star Hecarim boards most often hold Gargoyle Stoneplate, Warmog's Armor, and Spirit Visage; the top one finishes top 4 76.2% of the time.
What is the best emblem or artifact for Hecarim?
Rapidfire Emblem is the strongest special item tracked on Hecarim: 59.8% top 4 over 141 games.