Ivern TFT champion portrait - Set 18
Avg Place
3.75
1st Place
14.0%
Top 4
62.1%

IvernTFT Build

Set 18
Set18
Matches500,000
TierAll Tiers
RankAll Ranks
Last UpdatedSep 7, 2026 UTC
MethodologyData Methodology

Best Ivern build for TFT Set 18 with 75.7% top 4 rate. Top items: Morellonomicon, Adaptive Helm, and Nashor's Tooth. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.

Set 18 Ivern builds: Blue Buff, Guinsoo's Rageblade, Spear of Shojin (75.70% top four rate, +13.56% difference); Adaptive Helm, Archangel's Staff, Spear of Shojin (72.42% top four rate, +10.28% difference); Guinsoo's Rageblade, Spear of Shojin, Spear of Shojin (71.62% top four rate, +9.48% difference)

Average Placement:2.73
Top 4 Rate:75.70%
Top 4 Diff:+13.56%
First Place Rate:39.17%
Pick Rate:0.12%
Average Placement:3.01
Top 4 Rate:72.42%
Top 4 Diff:+10.28%
First Place Rate:30.51%
Pick Rate:0.17%
Average Placement:3.09
Top 4 Rate:71.62%
Top 4 Diff:+9.48%
First Place Rate:33.76%
Pick Rate:0.15%

Ivern Component Priority Order in Set 18

When playing Ivern in TFT Set 18, prioritize collecting Tear Of The Goddess, Needlessly Large Rod, Recurve Bow from the carousel and item drops. Giant's Belt and Sparring Gloves are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Ivern's highest win rate items and will help you secure consistent top four placements. Focus on slamming items early using these components rather than holding for perfect items, as tempo is crucial for maintaining a healthy economy.

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Tear Of The Goddess - Priority 1 component for Ivern in TFT
Tear Of The GoddessFound in 6 builds
2
Needlessly Large Rod - Priority 2 component for Ivern in TFT
Needlessly Large RodFound in 6 builds
3
Recurve Bow - Priority 3 component for Ivern in TFT
Recurve BowFound in 3 builds
4
Giant's Belt - Priority 4 component for Ivern in TFT
Giant's BeltFound in 2 builds
5
Sparring Gloves - Priority 5 component for Ivern in TFT
Sparring GlovesFound in 3 builds

Why These Components for Ivern?

Tear Of The Goddess

Tear Of The Goddess is the 1st priority component for Ivern, appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Adaptive Helm, Void Staff, Blue Buff, which are core items for maximizing Ivern's effectiveness.

Needlessly Large Rod

Needlessly Large Rod is the 2nd priority component for Ivern, appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Morellonomicon, Archangel's Staff, Rabadon's Deathcap, which are core items for maximizing Ivern's effectiveness.

Recurve Bow

Recurve Bow is the 3rd priority component for Ivern, appearing in 3 of the top item builds. This component builds into Nashor's Tooth, Void Staff, Guinsoo's Rageblade, which are core items for maximizing Ivern's effectiveness.

Ivern Carousel & Item Drop Tips

  • Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize Tear Of The Goddess on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Ivern's best-in-slot items.
  • Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for Tear Of The Goddess or Needlessly Large Rod to complete your core items. Don't greed for perfect components—slam items to preserve HP.
  • Late Game (Stage 5+): Use any remaining components to build utility items or complete Ivern's secondary items for maximum power.

Should You Itemize Ivern in Set 18

High PriorityIvern is a high-priority itemization target in Set 18. The best Ivern item build achieves a 75.7% top four rate, which is +13.6% higher than Ivern's base rate of 62.1%. 2 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement, indicating strong item scaling.

When Itemized (Avg)

Top 4 Rate70.4%
Top 4 Diff vs Base+8.2%
Average Placement3.14
First Place Rate32.0%

Base Champion Stats

Base Top 4 Rate62.1%
Best Build Diff+13.6%
Champion Cost5-cost
Builds Analyzed5

Key Factors for Ivern Itemization in Set 18

Excellent Item Scaling

Ivern's best item build provides +13.6% top four rate improvement. 2 builds achieve 10%+ improvement.

Strong Average Placement

Itemized Ivern achieves 3.14 average placement, consistently finishing in top positions.

High First Place Potential

Itemized Ivern achieves 32.0% first place rate, making it excellent for winning lobbies.

High-Cost Carry Design

As a 5-cost champion, Ivern has high base stats and powerful abilities designed to scale with items.

Ivern Itemization Data Analysis

Our analysis of Ivern itemization in TFT Set 18 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Ivern has a base top four rate of 62.1%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.

The best Ivern item build achieves a 75.7% top four rate, representing a +13.6% difference from the base rate. 2 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement over baseline, 1 builds show 5-10% improvement, 2 builds show 0-5% improvement, On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Ivern achieves 70.4% top four rate (+8.2% vs base) with 3.14 average placement.

For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Ivern achieves a 32.0% first place rate. This is excellent first place potential, making Ivern a strong choice when you need to win rather than just top four.

When to Itemize Ivern

  • When you find Ivern early and can build around it as your primary carry
  • When you have the optimal item components (check the Component Priority section above)
  • When the lobby isn't heavily contesting Ivern's key items

When NOT to Itemize Ivern

  • When another carry in your comp scales better with the same items
  • When you're pivoting to a different composition mid-game

Best Ivern Items in TFT Set 18

The best Ivern item is Morellonomicon with a 75.27% win rate (+13.13% vs base), 16.50% first place rate, and 2.39% pick rate. The most popular is Spear of Shojin with a 9.37% pick rate and 67.95% win rate. Thief's Gloves has the highest first place rate at 16.63%. The top three Ivern items are Morellonomicon, Adaptive Helm, and Nashor's Tooth.

Rank
Item
Components
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
Tear Of The GoddessNegatron Cloak
S74.87%+12.73%16.00%4.47%2,408
Giant's BeltNeedlessly Large Rod
S75.27%+13.13%16.50%2.39%1,287
Recurve BowGiant's Belt
B74.33%+12.19%13.96%3.22%1,734
4
Recurve BowTear Of The Goddess
A72.46%+10.32%15.64%3.15%1,694
5
Tear Of The GoddessTear Of The Goddess
B69.19%+7.05%13.82%6.32%3,401
6
Tear Of The GoddessB.F. Sword
C67.95%+5.81%14.71%9.37%5,043
7
Needlessly Large RodTear Of The Goddess
B67.98%+5.84%13.49%4.28%2,303
8
Sparring GlovesSparring Gloves
A67.12%+4.98%16.63%3.57%1,923
9
Needlessly Large RodNeedlessly Large Rod
B67.07%+4.93%14.96%3.59%1,932
10
Sparring GlovesNeedlessly Large Rod
C64.36%+2.22%13.25%4.74%2,552
11
Recurve BowNeedlessly Large Rod
F64.37%+2.23%13.37%4.06%2,185

Best Ivern Artifact Items in TFT Set 18

The best Ivern artifact item is Talisman of Ascension with a 69.22% win rate (+7.08% vs base), 16.35% first place rate, and 0.04% pick rate. The most popular is Dawncore with a 0.22% pick rate and 59.68% win rate. Wit's End has the highest first place rate at 21.65%. The top three Ivern artifact items are Talisman of Ascension, Seeker's Armguard, and Gambler's Blade.

Rank
Item
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
B69.22%+7.08%16.35%0.04%22
D68.69%+6.55%16.71%0.03%18
D65.63%+3.49%14.45%0.10%52
4B59.68%-2.46%16.26%0.22%120
5D65.16%+3.02%14.33%0.05%28
6D56.23%-5.91%13.80%0.19%104
7C63.07%+0.93%14.53%0.05%25
8A57.60%-4.54%15.11%0.11%61
9C63.41%+1.27%15.92%0.04%20
10B61.39%-0.75%15.78%0.05%28
11D60.64%-1.50%12.90%0.05%27
12D63.61%+1.47%12.98%0.02%12
13D60.80%-1.34%15.37%0.03%17
14S58.58%-3.56%21.65%0.04%22
15S56.19%-5.95%21.48%0.04%24
16D58.84%-3.30%15.96%0.03%15
17F50.08%-12.06%14.14%0.04%20

Best Ivern Radiant Items in TFT Set 18

The best Ivern radiant item is Radiant Thief's Gloves with a 64.65% win rate (+2.51% vs base), 15.51% first place rate, and 0.12% pick rate. The top three Ivern radiant items are Radiant Thief's Gloves, Radiant Rabadon's Deathcap, and Radiant Nashor's Tooth.

Rank
Item
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
B64.65%+2.51%15.51%0.12%64
C63.84%+1.70%16.12%0.03%15
D59.45%-2.69%13.36%0.04%23
4F60.35%-1.79%13.60%0.03%14
5B50.06%-12.08%15.68%0.07%36
6D50.99%-11.15%12.78%0.05%29
7D58.20%-3.94%15.05%0.02%12
8C45.43%-16.71%17.60%0.03%18
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Ivern Set 18 Build - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ivern's best build in Set 18?

The best Ivern build in TFT Set 18 features Blue Buff, Guinsoo's Rageblade, and Spear of Shojin as core items. This build has a 75.70% win rate and is picked 0.12% of the time. First place rate: 39.17%, avg placement: 2.73.

What is the best item for Ivern?

Morellonomicon is the best item for Ivern with a 75.27% win rate and 2.39% pick rate across 1,287 matches.

Which item is most popular on Ivern?

Spear of Shojin is the most popular item on Ivern with a 9.37% pick rate. It has a 67.95% win rate across 5,043 matches.

What are the top 3 items for Ivern?

The top 3 items for Ivern are Morellonomicon, Adaptive Helm, and Nashor's Tooth. These items provide the best stats and synergies for Ivern's kit.

How many matches do the Ivern item builds have?

The Ivern item build data is based on 26,462 matches analyzed in TFT Set 18. This sample size provides statistically significant results for item recommendations.

Should I always build Morellonomicon on Ivern?

Morellonomicon is a great choice but not always mandatory. Consider your lobby and available components. It has a 75.27% win rate on Ivern.

What components should I prioritize for Ivern in TFT Set 18?

Priority components for Ivern are Tear Of The Goddess, Needlessly Large Rod, and Recurve Bow. These components build into Ivern's best items and should be picked early on carousel and from PvE rounds.

What should I pick on carousel for Ivern in TFT?

On carousel for Ivern TFT builds, prioritize Tear Of The Goddess. These components are essential for Ivern's optimal items and may be contested so have backup plans.

Should I itemize Ivern in TFT Set 18?

Yes, Ivern is a strong item holder with a 75.7% win rate when properly itemized. Ivern should be a priority for your items in Ivern comps.

Is Ivern a good item holder in TFT Set 18?

Yes, Ivern is a great item holder because items significantly increase their win rate from 62.1% to 75.7%. Ivern scales well with items.

What is Ivern's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 18?

Ivern's top 4 rate when itemized is 70.4%. With proper items, Ivern significantly exceeds the average champion top 4 rate of 50%.

What is the best Ivern emblem?

The best emblem for Ivern is Juggernaut Emblem with a 72.56% win rate. This emblem activates the Juggernaut trait on Ivern, providing additional bonuses.

What is the top Ivern radiant item?

The top radiant item for Ivern is Radiant Red Buff with a 66.24% win rate. Radiant items are stronger versions of base items and should be prioritized when available.

What is the best Ivern artifact?

The best artifact for Ivern is Talisman of Ascension with a 69.22% win rate. Artifacts provide unique effects that synergize with Ivern's kit.