CinderlingTFT Comps
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1 CostThe best Cinderling team comp features Brawler , Invoker , Riftbeast , Vanguard , Emerald Aspect , and Apex Predator with a 88.55% win rate. The most popular Cinderling comp uses Monolith , Blackthorn , Brawler , Adaptor , Invoker , Primal , Riftbeast , and Caustic and is picked 0.67% of the time in TFT Set 18.
Explore the best TFT team compositions featuring Cinderling as a core unit in your lineup. Our analysis covers 9 viable team comps that include Cinderling, with an average win rate of 62.22% across all compositions. The top performing Cinderling comp achieves an impressive 88.55% win rate, built around Brawler, Invoker, Riftbeast traits, while alternative builds leverage Fae, Hunter. This comprehensive table shows every competitive team composition using Cinderling, 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 2.27 | Top 4 88.55% | First Place 35.14% | High Contested Risk | |||
Avg Place 3.48 | Top 4 75.01% | First Place 8.95% | Moderate Contested Risk | |||
Avg Place 3.54 | Top 4 70.95% | First Place 10.44% | High Contested Risk | |||
Avg Place 3.77 | Top 4 65.34% | First Place 10.27% | High Contested Risk | |||
Avg Place 3.94 | Top 4 61.61% | First Place 8.55% | High Contested Risk | |||
Avg Place 4.42 | Top 4 51.71% | First Place 5.99% | High Contested Risk | |||
Avg Place 4.57 | Top 4 49.75% | First Place 5.84% | High Contested Risk | |||
Avg Place 4.76 | Top 4 48.82% | First Place 1.00% | High Contested Risk | |||
Avg Place 4.62 | Top 4 48.22% | First Place 5.75% | Moderate Contested Risk | |||
Cinderling Comp Trait Synergies in TFT Set 18
Invoker
Riftbeast
Ravager
Brawler
Vanguard
Emerald AspectPrimary Synergies
Cinderling excels in compositions that leverage Invoker, Riftbeast, Ravager synergies. The Invoker trait appears in 89% of Cinderling comps with a 60.1% average win rate. Building around these core traits provides consistent performance and flexible itemization options throughout the game.
Supporting Traits
Supporting traits like Brawler, Vanguard, Emerald Aspect complement Cinderling 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 Cinderling Comp
Stage 2-3Early Game
In this Brawler/Invoker/Riftbeast comp, Cinderling is available early. Start your game by picking up Pebbles, Scuttlecrab. These 1-2 cost units form the foundation of this 88.5% win rate composition, providing early trait activations and board stability. Focus on building economy while collecting these pieces.
Stage 3-4Mid Game
Transition your board around Stage 3-4 by adding Krug. These 3-cost units are crucial for this composition's power spike and help complete key trait breakpoints. Level to 6-7 and stabilize your board.
Stage 4-5Late Game
Complete this Brawler/Invoker/Riftbeast composition with Sentinel, Elder Dragon, Gnar, Taric in the late game. These high-cost units are essential for the comp's 88.5% win rate. Level to 8-9 and prioritize 2-starring your carries.
ItemsBest in Slot Items for This Cinderling Comp
For optimal Cinderling itemization in this Brawler/Invoker/Riftbeast comp, prioritize equipping Pebbles with Blue Buff, Rabadon's Deathcap, Void Staff. Secondary item holders include Krug (Crownguard, Gargoyle Stoneplate, Warmogs Armor); Cinderling (Blue Buff, Infinity Edge, Last Whisper); Sentinel (Thief's Gloves); Elder Dragon (Infinity Edge, Last Whisper, Striker's Flail); Gnar (Thief's Gloves); Taric (Crownguard, Sunfire Cape, Warmogs Armor); Scuttlecrab (Brawler Emblem, Bramble Vest, Gargoyle Stoneplate). 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 Cinderling Brawler/Invoker/Riftbeast comp, prioritize Sparring Gloves, Chain Vest, Giant's Belt, Tear Of The Goddess during carousel rounds and PvE stages. Sparring Gloves is the most valuable component, appearing in 9 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 Cinderling in TFT Set 18, the Brawler/Invoker/Riftbeast composition with a 88.5% 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 Cinderling team comps is essential for maintaining a top 4 placement. Below are the best pivot compositions that share core units with the optimal Cinderling build, allowing for a smooth transition without sacrificing too much board strength.
Pivot Option 1: Invoker/Riftbeast/Ravager
This Invoker/Riftbeast/Ravager composition shares 75% of its units with the best Cinderling comp, achieving a 70.9% win rate. You'll need to sell Gnar, Taric from your board and replace them with Brambleback, Murkwolf. 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 Cinderling's primary composition is heavily contested in your lobby.
Pivot Option 2: Brawler/Invoker/Riftbeast
This Brawler/Invoker/Riftbeast composition shares 75% of its units with the best Cinderling comp, achieving a 65.3% win rate. You'll need to sell Elder Dragon, Taric from your board and replace them with Brambleback, Murkwolf. 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 Cinderling's primary composition is heavily contested in your lobby.
Pivot Option 3: Brawler/Invoker/Riftbeast
This Brawler/Invoker/Riftbeast composition shares 63% of its units with the best Cinderling comp, achieving a 61.6% win rate. You'll need to sell Elder Dragon, Gnar, Taric from your board and replace them with Sett, Brambleback, Murkwolf. Best executed during Stage 4 when you have economy to find the new pieces. This flexibility makes it an excellent backup plan when Cinderling's primary composition is heavily contested in your lobby.
When to Pivot Your Cinderling 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 Cinderling 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 Cinderling pivot strategies to adapt to your lobby and secure consistent top 4 finishes in TFT Set 18.
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Cinderling Set 18 Comps - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the highest win rate Cinderling team comp?
The highest win rate Cinderling team comp features Elder Dragon, Gnar, Pebbles, Cinderling, Krug, Scuttlecrab, Sentinel, and Taric with a 88.55% win rate. This comp utilizes the Brawler, Invoker, Riftbeast, Vanguard, Emerald Aspect, and Apex Predator traits and is picked 0.12% of the time.
Which Cinderling team comp is most popular?
The most popular Cinderling team comp uses Ashe, Malphite, Rek'Sai, Sivir, Cinderling, Kog'Maw, Krug, Nidalee, and Sentinel with a pick rate of 0.67%. This composition features the Monolith, Blackthorn, Brawler, Adaptor, Invoker, Primal, Riftbeast, and Caustic traits and has a 86.69% win rate.
Which Cinderling TFT team comp has the highest first place rate?
The Cinderling comp with the highest first place rate includes Elder Dragon, Gnar, Pebbles, Cinderling, Krug, Scuttlecrab, Sentinel, and Taric and achieves first place 35.14% of the time. This comp uses the Brawler, Invoker, Riftbeast, Vanguard, Emerald Aspect, and Apex Predator traits and has a 88.55% overall win rate.
Which Cinderling comp has the best average placement?
The Cinderling comp with the best average placement features Elder Dragon, Gnar, Pebbles, Cinderling, Krug, Scuttlecrab, Sentinel, and Taric with an average placement of 0.00. This team comp utilizes the Brawler, Invoker, Riftbeast, Vanguard, Emerald Aspect, and Apex Predator traits and maintains a 88.55% win rate.
What are the most common TFT traits used in Cinderling TFT comps?
The most common traits found in Cinderling comps are Invoker, Riftbeast, Ravager, Brawler, and Vanguard. These traits appear frequently across top-performing Cinderling team compositions and provide strong synergies with Cinderling's abilities and playstyle.