HecarimTFT Comps
Elderwood
Vanguard
3 CostThe best Hecarim team comp features Defender , Elderwood , Fae , Solar , Vanguard , Juggernaut , and Rapidfire with a 94.72% win rate. The most popular Hecarim comp uses Defender , Elderwood , Fae , Rapidfire , Solar , Vanguard , and Juggernaut and is picked 0.55% of the time in TFT Set 18.
Explore the best TFT team compositions featuring Hecarim as a core unit in your lineup. Our analysis covers 8 viable team comps that include Hecarim, with an average win rate of 81.08% across all compositions. The top performing Hecarim comp achieves an impressive 89.84% win rate, built around Defender, Elderwood, Fae traits, while alternative builds leverage Defender, Elderwood. This comprehensive table shows every competitive team composition using Hecarim, sorted by win rate to help you find the strongest builds for climbing ranked. Each composition displays the complete champion lineup, optimal item builds for carry units, all active traits with breakpoints, and detailed performance statistics including average placement, win rate, first place rate, and pick rate. Toggle between 8 and 9 champion compositions using the filters above to match your preferred board state.
Avg Place 2.25 | Top 4 89.84% | First Place 33.61% | Severe Contested Risk | |||
Avg Place 2.39 | Top 4 87.28% | First Place 36.00% | High Contested Risk | |||
Avg Place 2.62 | Top 4 85.29% | First Place 33.12% | Severe Contested Risk | |||
Avg Place 2.57 | Top 4 85.15% | First Place 28.11% | Severe Contested Risk | |||
Avg Place 2.79 | Top 4 82.66% | First Place 25.31% | High Contested Risk | |||
Avg Place 2.90 | Top 4 81.11% | First Place 24.69% | Moderate Contested Risk | |||
Avg Place 2.71 | Top 4 80.03% | First Place 37.64% | Severe Contested Risk | |||
Avg Place 4.17 | Top 4 57.27% | First Place 8.19% | Severe Contested Risk | |||
Hecarim Comp Trait Synergies in TFT Set 18
Elderwood
Defender
Vanguard
Fae
Solar
JuggernautPrimary Synergies
Hecarim excels in compositions that leverage Elderwood, Defender, Vanguard synergies. The Elderwood trait appears in 100% of Hecarim comps with a 83.2% average win rate. Building around these core traits provides consistent performance and flexible itemization options throughout the game.
Supporting Traits
Supporting traits like Fae, Solar, Juggernaut complement Hecarim comps by providing additional utility and stat bonuses. These secondary synergies often activate naturally when building your core composition, adding defensive or offensive capabilities without requiring dedicated slots.
How to Play the Best Hecarim Comp
Stage 2-3Early Game
Start your game by picking up Leona, Ornn, Rakan, Xayah, Kayle, Sejuani. These 1-2 cost units form the foundation of this 89.8% win rate composition, providing early trait activations and board stability. Focus on building economy while collecting these pieces.
Stage 4-5Late Game
Complete this Defender/Elderwood/Fae composition with Ivern in the late game. These high-cost units are essential for the comp's 89.8% win rate. Level to 8-9 and prioritize 2-starring your carries.
ItemsBest in Slot Items for This Hecarim Comp
For optimal Hecarim itemization in this Defender/Elderwood/Fae comp, prioritize equipping Rakan with Thief's Gloves. Secondary item holders include Leona (Thief's Gloves); Ornn (Gargoyle Stoneplate, Spirit Visage, Warmogs Armor); Sejuani (Thief's Gloves); Xayah (Deathblade, Guinsoo's Rageblade, Red Buff); Kayle (Flickerblades, Guinsoo's Rageblade, Rabadon's Deathcap); Ivern (Adaptive Helm, Adaptive Helm, Blue Buff); Hecarim (Bramble Vest, Protector's Vow, Sunfire Cape). Focus on collecting the right components during carousel rounds and PvE stages to complete these Best in Slot (BiS) items for maximum damage output and survivability.
PriorityTop Components to Look for on Carousel
When playing this Hecarim Defender/Elderwood/Fae comp, prioritize Sparring Gloves, Tear Of The Goddess, Chain Vest, Giant's Belt during carousel rounds and PvE stages. Sparring Gloves is the most valuable component, appearing in 6 of the core items for this composition. Early carousel priority should focus on these key components to ensure you can complete your carry items by mid-game. If contested, look for completed items or flexible components that can pivot into multiple BiS options.
Pivot Suggestions
When playing Hecarim in TFT Set 18, the Defender/Elderwood/Fae composition with a 89.8% win rate is often the strongest choice. However, in competitive lobbies, other players may contest key units, making it difficult to 2-star your carries. Knowing when and how to pivot to alternative Hecarim team comps is essential for maintaining a top 4 placement. Below are the best pivot compositions that share core units with the optimal Hecarim build, allowing for a smooth transition without sacrificing too much board strength.
Pivot Option 1: Defender/Elderwood/Fae
This Defender/Elderwood/Fae composition shares 88% of its units with the best Hecarim comp, achieving a 87.3% win rate. You'll need to sell Ivern from your board and replace them with Mama Beak. This pivot can be executed smoothly at any stage since you retain most of your board. This flexibility makes it an excellent backup plan when Hecarim's primary composition is heavily contested in your lobby.
Pivot Option 2: Defender/Elderwood/Fae
This Defender/Elderwood/Fae composition shares 88% of its units with the best Hecarim comp, achieving a 85.3% win rate. You'll need to sell Ivern from your board and replace them with Aphelios. This pivot can be executed smoothly at any stage since you retain most of your board. This flexibility makes it an excellent backup plan when Hecarim's primary composition is heavily contested in your lobby.
Pivot Option 3: Defender/Elderwood/Fae
This Defender/Elderwood/Fae composition shares 88% of its units with the best Hecarim comp, achieving a 85.1% win rate. You'll need to sell Ivern from your board and replace them with Taric. This pivot can be executed smoothly at any stage since you retain most of your board. This flexibility makes it an excellent backup plan when Hecarim's primary composition is heavily contested in your lobby.
When to Pivot Your Hecarim TFT Comp
Recognizing when to pivot is just as important as knowing what to pivot to. Scout your lobby early and often - if you see 2 or more players building the same Hecarim composition, consider transitioning to one of these alternative builds. The best time to pivot is typically during Stage 3-4, before you've fully committed your gold and items to the contested build. Remember that a completed pivot comp with 2-star units will almost always outperform a contested comp stuck at 1-star. Use these Hecarim pivot strategies to adapt to your lobby and secure consistent top 4 finishes in TFT Set 18.
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Hecarim Set 18 Comps - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the highest win rate Hecarim team comp?
The highest win rate Hecarim team comp features Aphelios, Hecarim, Kayle, Leona, Ornn, Rakan, Sejuani, Xayah, and Mama Beak with a 94.72% win rate. This comp utilizes the Defender, Elderwood, Fae, Solar, Vanguard, Juggernaut, and Rapidfire traits and is picked 0.05% of the time.
Which Hecarim team comp is most popular?
The most popular Hecarim team comp uses Aphelios, Hecarim, Kayle, Leona, Ornn, Rakan, Sejuani, and Xayah with a pick rate of 0.55%. This composition features the Defender, Elderwood, Fae, Rapidfire, Solar, Vanguard, and Juggernaut traits and has a 85.29% win rate.
Which Hecarim TFT team comp has the highest first place rate?
The Hecarim comp with the highest first place rate includes Aphelios, Hecarim, Kayle, Leona, Ornn, Rakan, Sejuani, Xayah, and Mama Beak and achieves first place 56.23% of the time. This comp uses the Defender, Elderwood, Fae, Solar, Vanguard, Juggernaut, and Rapidfire traits and has a 94.72% overall win rate.
Which Hecarim comp has the best average placement?
The Hecarim comp with the best average placement features Aphelios, Hecarim, Kayle, Leona, Ornn, Rakan, Sejuani, Xayah, and Mama Beak with an average placement of 0.00. This team comp utilizes the Defender, Elderwood, Fae, Solar, Vanguard, Juggernaut, and Rapidfire traits and maintains a 94.72% win rate.
What are the most common TFT traits used in Hecarim TFT comps?
The most common traits found in Hecarim comps are Elderwood, Defender, Vanguard, Fae, and Rapidfire. These traits appear frequently across top-performing Hecarim team compositions and provide strong synergies with Hecarim's abilities and playstyle.