Avg Place
4.25
1st Place
13.6%
Top 4
55.4%
ScuttlecrabTFT Comps
Set 18
Riftbeast
Juggernaut
2 CostSetSet 18
Matches500,000
TierAll Tiers
RankAll Ranks
Last UpdatedSep 1, 2026 UTC
MethodologyData Methodology
AuthorDakota Chinnick
The best Scuttlecrab team comp features Brawler , Invoker , Riftbeast , Vanguard , Emerald Aspect , and Apex Predator with a 93.54% win rate. The most popular Scuttlecrab comp uses Invoker , Riftbeast , and Ravager and is picked 0.62% of the time in TFT Set 18.
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Explore the best TFT team compositions featuring Scuttlecrab as a core unit in your lineup. Our analysis covers 20 viable team comps that include Scuttlecrab, with an average win rate of 69.14% across all compositions. The top performing Scuttlecrab comp achieves an impressive 93.54% win rate, built around Brawler, Invoker, Riftbeast traits, while alternative builds leverage Brawler, Invoker. This comprehensive table shows every competitive team composition using Scuttlecrab, 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 1.98 | Top 4 93.54% | First Place 44.74% | Severe Contested Risk | |||
Games592 Gold value100 gold Avg exit round6-2 Avg game length38:33 Dmg to players0 Contested RiskSevere Contested Risk Frontline & backlineFrontline  ★★★    ★★★   ★★   ★★       Backline  ★★★    ★★★  Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout. Carry buildsCinderlingUsed in 24.7% of this comp’s games Infinity EdgeLast WhisperSpear of Shojin97.6% Top 41.71 Avg Place PebblesUsed in 16.9% of this comp’s games Blue BuffJeweled GauntletRabadon's Deathcap98.4% Top 41.72 Avg Place GnarUsed in 7.3% of this comp’s games Thief's Gloves93.1% Top 42.05 Avg Place Star-up priority      | ||||||
Avg Place 2.27 | Top 4 88.14% | First Place 35.65% | Severe Contested Risk | |||
Games229 Gold value97 gold Avg exit round6-1 Avg game length37:44 Dmg to players0 Contested RiskSevere Contested Risk Frontline & backlineFrontline ★★★★★★ ★★★★Backline ★★★ ★★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout. Carry buildsCinderlingUsed in 27.9% of this comp’s games Blue BuffInfinity EdgeLast Whisper94.2% Top 41.98 Avg Place KrugUsed in 21.0% of this comp’s games Gargoyle StoneplateSpirit VisageWarmogs Armor94.3% Top 41.98 Avg Place BramblebackUsed in 16.6% of this comp’s games Thief's Gloves91.2% Top 42.24 Avg Place Star-up priority | ||||||
Avg Place 3.15 | Top 4 79.33% | First Place 14.78% | High Contested Risk | |||
Games723 Gold value98 gold Avg exit round5-7 Avg game length36:14 Dmg to players0 Contested RiskHigh Contested Risk Frontline & backlineFrontline  ★★ ★★★★★★★★★★  Backline ★★★★★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout. Carry buildsPebblesUsed in 15.8% of this comp’s games Blue BuffJeweled GauntletRabadon's Deathcap83.0% Top 42.86 Avg Place CinderlingUsed in 13.4% of this comp’s games Blue BuffInfinity EdgeLast Whisper89.5% Top 42.48 Avg Place KrugUsed in 10.7% of this comp’s games Gargoyle StoneplateSpirit VisageWarmogs Armor89.3% Top 42.77 Avg Place Star-up priority | ||||||
Avg Place 3.16 | Top 4 78.94% | First Place 13.32% | Moderate Contested Risk | |||
Games804 Gold value92 gold Avg exit round5-6 Avg game length36:23 Dmg to players0 Contested RiskModerate Contested Risk Frontline & backlineFrontline  ★★ ★★★★★★ ★★Backline  ★★★    ★★  ★★   Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout. Carry buildsScuttlecrabUsed in 17.2% of this comp’s games Gargoyle StoneplateSpirit VisageWarmogs Armor88.3% Top 42.66 Avg Place CaitlynUsed in 13.4% of this comp’s games Guinsoo's RagebladeHextech GunbladeKraken's Fury87.9% Top 42.91 Avg Place SivirUsed in 10.8% of this comp’s games Infinity EdgeLast WhisperRed Buff94.4% Top 42.48 Avg Place Star-up priority     | ||||||
Avg Place 3.13 | Top 4 78.42% | First Place 18.86% | Severe Contested Risk | |||
Games1,957 Gold value98 gold Avg exit round5-6 Avg game length36:03 Dmg to players0 Contested RiskSevere Contested Risk Frontline & backlineFrontline ★★★★★★★★★★★★  Backline ★★★★★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout. Carry buildsCinderlingUsed in 26.9% of this comp’s games Blue BuffInfinity EdgeLast Whisper84.3% Top 42.73 Avg Place PebblesUsed in 26.2% of this comp’s games Blue BuffJeweled GauntletRabadon's Deathcap81.8% Top 42.92 Avg Place KrugUsed in 18.5% of this comp’s games Gargoyle StoneplateSpirit VisageWarmogs Armor88.9% Top 42.70 Avg Place Star-up priority | ||||||
Avg Place 3.11 | Top 4 75.31% | First Place 12.57% | High Contested Risk | |||
Games209 Gold value80 gold Avg exit round5-7 Avg game length36:17 Dmg to players0 Contested RiskHigh Contested Risk Frontline & backlineFrontline ★★★★★ ★★★★Backline ★★★★★★  ★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout. Carry buildsElder DragonUsed in 9.1% of this comp’s games Thief's Gloves90.4% Top 42.11 Avg Place PebblesUsed in 9.1% of this comp’s games Blue BuffJeweled GauntletRabadon's Deathcap80.8% Top 42.68 Avg Place BramblebackUsed in 5.7% of this comp’s games Thief's Gloves83.5% Top 42.67 Avg Place Star-up priority | ||||||
Avg Place 3.51 | Top 4 73.78% | First Place 8.10% | Moderate Contested Risk | |||
Games249 Gold value88 gold Avg exit round5-6 Avg game length35:28 Dmg to players0 Contested RiskModerate Contested Risk Frontline & backlineFrontline ★★★★★★★★★★Backline ★★★★★★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout. Carry buildsCaitlynUsed in 38.2% of this comp’s games Guinsoo's RagebladeKraken's FuryKraken's Fury76.5% Top 43.36 Avg Place ScuttlecrabUsed in 12.0% of this comp’s games Gargoyle StoneplateSpirit VisageWarmogs Armor80.6% Top 43.27 Avg Place SivirUsed in 8.8% of this comp’s games Infinity EdgeLast WhisperRed Buff73.1% Top 43.41 Avg Place Star-up priority | ||||||
Avg Place 3.36 | Top 4 73.59% | First Place 16.05% | Severe Contested Risk | |||
Games1,387 Gold value97 gold Avg exit round5-6 Avg game length35:34 Dmg to players0 Contested RiskSevere Contested Risk Frontline & backlineFrontline ★★★★★★★★ ★★★★Backline ★★★ ★★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout. Carry buildsCinderlingUsed in 31.8% of this comp’s games Infinity EdgeLast WhisperSpear of Shojin82.5% Top 43.07 Avg Place PebblesUsed in 18.6% of this comp’s games Blue BuffRabadon's DeathcapVoid Staff80.7% Top 42.97 Avg Place KrugUsed in 17.2% of this comp’s games CrownguardGargoyle StoneplateWarmogs Armor81.9% Top 42.99 Avg Place Star-up priority | ||||||
Avg Place 3.50 | Top 4 72.35% | First Place 6.29% | High Contested Risk | |||
Games199 Gold value71 gold Avg exit round5-6 Avg game length35:42 Dmg to players0 Contested RiskHigh Contested Risk Frontline & backlineFrontline ★★★★★★★★Backline ★★★★★★ ★★ Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout. Carry buildsBramblebackUsed in 8.0% of this comp’s games Thief's Gloves73.9% Top 43.69 Avg Place Elder DragonUsed in 7.0% of this comp’s games Thief's Gloves83.4% Top 42.64 Avg Place KrugUsed in 5.0% of this comp’s games Thief's Gloves84.9% Top 42.80 Avg Place Star-up priority | ||||||
Avg Place 3.48 | Top 4 71.13% | First Place 12.47% | Severe Contested Risk | |||
Games259 Gold value98 gold Avg exit round5-6 Avg game length35:21 Dmg to players0 Contested RiskSevere Contested Risk Frontline & backlineFrontline ★★★★★★★★★★★★ Backline ★★★★★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout. Carry buildsPebblesUsed in 21.6% of this comp’s games Blue BuffJeweled GauntletRabadon's Deathcap86.1% Top 42.84 Avg Place KrugUsed in 13.5% of this comp’s games Gargoyle StoneplateSpirit VisageWarmogs Armor82.0% Top 42.80 Avg Place BramblebackUsed in 12.7% of this comp’s games Thief's Gloves72.3% Top 43.18 Avg Place Star-up priority | ||||||
Avg Place 3.60 | Top 4 69.48% | First Place 13.84% | Severe Contested Risk | |||
Games506 Gold value98 gold Avg exit round5-5 Avg game length35:08 Dmg to players0 Contested RiskSevere Contested Risk Frontline & backlineFrontline ★★★★★★★★★★★★Backline ★★★★★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout. Carry buildsPebblesUsed in 27.7% of this comp’s games Blue BuffJeweled GauntletRabadon's Deathcap83.8% Top 42.80 Avg Place CinderlingUsed in 16.8% of this comp’s games Blue BuffInfinity EdgeLast Whisper81.8% Top 42.84 Avg Place KrugUsed in 13.0% of this comp’s games CrownguardGargoyle StoneplateWarmogs Armor88.9% Top 42.71 Avg Place Star-up priority | ||||||
Avg Place 3.70 | Top 4 67.60% | First Place 7.11% | High Contested Risk | |||
Games244 Gold value65 gold Avg exit round5-6 Avg game length35:21 Dmg to players0 Contested RiskHigh Contested Risk Frontline & backlineFrontline ★★★★★★★★★★Backline ★★★★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout. Carry buildsBramblebackUsed in 8.2% of this comp’s games Thief's Gloves69.1% Top 43.80 Avg Place PebblesUsed in 7.4% of this comp’s games Blue BuffJeweled GauntletRabadon's Deathcap67.0% Top 43.78 Avg Place Elder DragonUsed in 7.0% of this comp’s games Thief's Gloves72.8% Top 43.35 Avg Place Star-up priority | ||||||
Avg Place 3.74 | Top 4 65.83% | First Place 6.15% | High Contested Risk | |||
Games204 Gold value68 gold Avg exit round5-5 Avg game length35:19 Dmg to players0 Contested RiskHigh Contested Risk Frontline & backlineFrontline ★★★★★★★★Backline ★★★★★★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout. Carry buildsSentinelUsed in 7.4% of this comp’s games Thief's Gloves66.3% Top 43.80 Avg Place Elder DragonUsed in 5.9% of this comp’s games Thief's Gloves74.6% Top 43.00 Avg Place BramblebackUsed in 5.9% of this comp’s games Thief's Gloves74.6% Top 43.00 Avg Place Star-up priority | ||||||
Avg Place 3.83 | Top 4 65.57% | First Place 5.97% | High Contested Risk | |||
Games211 Gold value65 gold Avg exit round5-5 Avg game length35:15 Dmg to players0 Contested RiskHigh Contested Risk Frontline & backlineFrontline ★★★★★★★★  ★★Backline ★★★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout. Carry buildsMurkwolfUsed in 6.2% of this comp’s games Thief's Gloves75.5% Top 43.38 Avg Place KrugUsed in 6.2% of this comp’s games Thief's Gloves71.5% Top 43.54 Avg Place Elder DragonUsed in 0.1% of this comp’s games BloodthirsterLast WhisperQuicksilver87.8% Top 41.89 Avg Place Star-up priority | ||||||
Avg Place 3.92 | Top 4 64.74% | First Place 8.83% | Severe Contested Risk | |||
Games1,269 Gold value81 gold Avg exit round5-5 Avg game length34:26 Dmg to players0 Contested RiskSevere Contested Risk Frontline & backlineFrontline ★★★★★★★★★★★Backline ★★★★★★★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout. Carry buildsPebblesUsed in 10.4% of this comp’s games Blue BuffJeweled GauntletRabadon's Deathcap72.8% Top 43.43 Avg Place BramblebackUsed in 7.9% of this comp’s games Thief's Gloves69.4% Top 43.85 Avg Place CinderlingUsed in 7.0% of this comp’s games Blue BuffInfinity EdgeLast Whisper80.0% Top 43.15 Avg Place Star-up priority | ||||||
Avg Place 3.87 | Top 4 64.48% | First Place 4.73% | Severe Contested Risk | |||
Games356 Gold value62 gold Avg exit round5-5 Avg game length35:03 Dmg to players0 Contested RiskSevere Contested Risk Frontline & backlineFrontline ★★★★★★★★★★Backline ★★★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout. Carry buildsPebblesUsed in 7.3% of this comp’s games Blue BuffJeweled GauntletRabadon's Deathcap62.5% Top 44.04 Avg Place BramblebackUsed in 6.5% of this comp’s games Thief's Gloves67.8% Top 43.87 Avg Place Elder DragonUsed in 5.3% of this comp’s games BloodthirsterSterak's GageTitan's Resolve63.7% Top 44.11 Avg Place Star-up priority | ||||||
Avg Place 4.48 | Top 4 52.00% | First Place 6.85% | High Contested Risk | |||
Games327 Gold value68 gold Avg exit round5-4 Avg game length33:26 Dmg to players0 Contested RiskHigh Contested Risk Frontline & backlineFrontline ★★★★ ★★   ★★★★ Backline ★★ ★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout. Carry buildsMorganaUsed in 12.2% of this comp’s games Adaptive HelmArchangel's StaffMorellonomicon62.0% Top 44.00 Avg Place SentinelUsed in 11.6% of this comp’s games Adaptive HelmProtector's VowWarmogs Armor56.5% Top 44.37 Avg Place TaricUsed in 11.0% of this comp’s games Thief's Gloves58.8% Top 44.33 Avg Place Star-up priority   | ||||||
Avg Place 4.65 | Top 4 50.20% | First Place 3.57% | Severe Contested Risk | |||
Games983 Gold value64 gold Avg exit round5-3 Avg game length33:07 Dmg to players0 Contested RiskSevere Contested Risk Frontline & backlineFrontline ★★★★★★★★Backline ★★★★★★★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout. Carry buildsPebblesUsed in 8.1% of this comp’s games Blue BuffJeweled GauntletRabadon's Deathcap56.5% Top 44.35 Avg Place BramblebackUsed in 5.7% of this comp’s games Thief's Gloves58.9% Top 44.29 Avg Place KrugUsed in 5.4% of this comp’s games Gargoyle StoneplateSpirit VisageWarmogs Armor64.7% Top 44.09 Avg Place Star-up priority | ||||||
Avg Place 4.59 | Top 4 49.19% | First Place 5.90% | High Contested Risk | |||
Games908 Gold value58 gold Avg exit round5-3 Avg game length32:54 Dmg to players0 Contested RiskHigh Contested Risk Frontline & backlineFrontline ★★★★★★Backline ★★★★★★★★★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout. Carry buildsMurkwolfUsed in 5.8% of this comp’s games Thief's Gloves59.8% Top 44.02 Avg Place SentinelUsed in 5.5% of this comp’s games Thief's Gloves48.2% Top 44.60 Avg Place CinderlingUsed in 0.1% of this comp’s games Infinity EdgeLast WhisperNashor's Tooth83.3% Top 42.76 Avg Place Star-up priority | ||||||
Avg Place 4.58 | Top 4 49.14% | First Place 3.96% | Severe Contested Risk | |||
Games1,263 Gold value69 gold Avg exit round5-4 Avg game length33:21 Dmg to players0 Contested RiskSevere Contested Risk Frontline & backlineFrontline ★★★★★★★★★★Backline ★★★★★★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout. Carry buildsPebblesUsed in 13.3% of this comp’s games Blue BuffJeweled GauntletRabadon's Deathcap62.2% Top 43.79 Avg Place KrugUsed in 12.5% of this comp’s games Gargoyle StoneplateSpirit VisageWarmogs Armor59.9% Top 44.06 Avg Place BramblebackUsed in 7.4% of this comp’s games Thief's Gloves54.2% Top 44.13 Avg Place Star-up priority | ||||||
1.98
Avg Place93.54%
Top 4 Rate44.74%
First PlaceSevere Contested Risk
Games592
Gold value100 gold
Avg exit round6-2
Avg game length38:33
Dmg to players0
Contested RiskSevere Contested Risk
Frontline & backline
Frontline★★★Scuttlecrab★★★Krug★★Sentinel★★Elder DragonGnarTaric
★★★★★★★★★★Backline★★★Pebbles★★★Cinderling
★★★★★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout.
Carry builds
CinderlingUsed in 24.7% of this comp’s games
Infinity EdgeLast WhisperSpear of Shojin97.6% Top 41.71 Avg Place
PebblesUsed in 16.9% of this comp’s games
Blue BuffJeweled GauntletRabadon's Deathcap98.4% Top 41.72 Avg Place
GnarUsed in 7.3% of this comp’s games
Thief's Gloves93.1% Top 42.05 Avg Place
Star-up priority
2.27
Avg Place88.14%
Top 4 Rate35.65%
First PlaceSevere Contested Risk
Games229
Gold value97 gold
Avg exit round6-1
Avg game length37:44
Dmg to players0
Contested RiskSevere Contested Risk
Frontline & backline
Frontline★★★Scuttlecrab★★★Krug★★Brambleback★★SentinelElder DragonGnar
★★★★★★★★★★Backline★★★Pebbles★★★Cinderling
★★★★★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout.
Carry builds
CinderlingUsed in 27.9% of this comp’s games
Blue BuffInfinity EdgeLast Whisper94.2% Top 41.98 Avg Place
KrugUsed in 21.0% of this comp’s games
Gargoyle StoneplateSpirit VisageWarmogs Armor94.3% Top 41.98 Avg Place
BramblebackUsed in 16.6% of this comp’s games
Thief's Gloves91.2% Top 42.24 Avg Place
Star-up priority
3.15
Avg Place79.33%
Top 4 Rate14.78%
First PlaceHigh Contested Risk
Games723
Gold value98 gold
Avg exit round5-7
Avg game length36:14
Dmg to players0
Contested RiskHigh Contested Risk
Frontline & backline
Frontline★★Murkwolf★★★Scuttlecrab★★★Krug★★Brambleback★★SentinelElder Dragon
★★★★★★★★★★★★Backline★★★Pebbles★★★Cinderling
★★★★★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout.
Carry builds
PebblesUsed in 15.8% of this comp’s games
Blue BuffJeweled GauntletRabadon's Deathcap83.0% Top 42.86 Avg Place
CinderlingUsed in 13.4% of this comp’s games
Blue BuffInfinity EdgeLast Whisper89.5% Top 42.48 Avg Place
KrugUsed in 10.7% of this comp’s games
Gargoyle StoneplateSpirit VisageWarmogs Armor89.3% Top 42.77 Avg Place
Star-up priority
3.16
Avg Place78.94%
Top 4 Rate13.32%
First PlaceModerate Contested Risk
Games804
Gold value92 gold
Avg exit round5-6
Avg game length36:23
Dmg to players0
Contested RiskModerate Contested Risk
Frontline & backline
Frontline★★Rakan★★★Sejuani★★★Scuttlecrab★★Vi
★★★★★★★★★★Backline★★★Caitlyn★★Tristana★★SivirAshe
★★★★★★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout.
Carry builds
ScuttlecrabUsed in 17.2% of this comp’s games
Gargoyle StoneplateSpirit VisageWarmogs Armor88.3% Top 42.66 Avg Place
CaitlynUsed in 13.4% of this comp’s games
Guinsoo's RagebladeHextech GunbladeKraken's Fury87.9% Top 42.91 Avg Place
SivirUsed in 10.8% of this comp’s games
Infinity EdgeLast WhisperRed Buff94.4% Top 42.48 Avg Place
Star-up priority
3.13
Avg Place78.42%
Top 4 Rate18.86%
First PlaceSevere Contested Risk
Games1,957
Gold value98 gold
Avg exit round5-6
Avg game length36:03
Dmg to players0
Contested RiskSevere Contested Risk
Frontline & backline
Frontline★★Murkwolf★★★Scuttlecrab★★★Krug★★Brambleback★★SentinelGnar
★★★★★★★★★★★★Backline★★★Pebbles★★★Cinderling
★★★★★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout.
Carry builds
CinderlingUsed in 26.9% of this comp’s games
Blue BuffInfinity EdgeLast Whisper84.3% Top 42.73 Avg Place
PebblesUsed in 26.2% of this comp’s games
Blue BuffJeweled GauntletRabadon's Deathcap81.8% Top 42.92 Avg Place
KrugUsed in 18.5% of this comp’s games
Gargoyle StoneplateSpirit VisageWarmogs Armor88.9% Top 42.70 Avg Place
Star-up priority
3.11
Avg Place75.31%
Top 4 Rate12.57%
First PlaceHigh Contested Risk
Games209
Gold value80 gold
Avg exit round5-7
Avg game length36:17
Dmg to players0
Contested RiskHigh Contested Risk
Frontline & backline
Frontline★★★Scuttlecrab★★Krug★★Brambleback★★SentinelElder Dragon
★★★★★★★★★Backline★★★Pebbles★★★Cinderling★★Gromp
★★★★★★★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout.
Carry builds
Elder DragonUsed in 9.1% of this comp’s games
Thief's Gloves90.4% Top 42.11 Avg Place
PebblesUsed in 9.1% of this comp’s games
Blue BuffJeweled GauntletRabadon's Deathcap80.8% Top 42.68 Avg Place
BramblebackUsed in 5.7% of this comp’s games
Thief's Gloves83.5% Top 42.67 Avg Place
Star-up priority
3.51
Avg Place73.78%
Top 4 Rate8.10%
First PlaceModerate Contested Risk
Games249
Gold value88 gold
Avg exit round5-6
Avg game length35:28
Dmg to players0
Contested RiskModerate Contested Risk
Frontline & backline
Frontline★★Rakan★★★Sejuani★★★Scuttlecrab★★Vi
★★★★★★★★★★BacklineCinderling★★★Caitlyn★★Tristana★★Sivir
★★★★★★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout.
Carry builds
CaitlynUsed in 38.2% of this comp’s games
Guinsoo's RagebladeKraken's FuryKraken's Fury76.5% Top 43.36 Avg Place
ScuttlecrabUsed in 12.0% of this comp’s games
Gargoyle StoneplateSpirit VisageWarmogs Armor80.6% Top 43.27 Avg Place
SivirUsed in 8.8% of this comp’s games
Infinity EdgeLast WhisperRed Buff73.1% Top 43.41 Avg Place
Star-up priority
3.36
Avg Place73.59%
Top 4 Rate16.05%
First PlaceSevere Contested Risk
Games1,387
Gold value97 gold
Avg exit round5-6
Avg game length35:34
Dmg to players0
Contested RiskSevere Contested Risk
Frontline & backline
Frontline★★Murkwolf★★★Scuttlecrab★★★KrugSett★★Brambleback★★Sentinel
★★★★★★★★★★★★Backline★★★Pebbles★★★Cinderling
★★★★★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout.
Carry builds
CinderlingUsed in 31.8% of this comp’s games
Infinity EdgeLast WhisperSpear of Shojin82.5% Top 43.07 Avg Place
PebblesUsed in 18.6% of this comp’s games
Blue BuffRabadon's DeathcapVoid Staff80.7% Top 42.97 Avg Place
KrugUsed in 17.2% of this comp’s games
CrownguardGargoyle StoneplateWarmogs Armor81.9% Top 42.99 Avg Place
Star-up priority
3.50
Avg Place72.35%
Top 4 Rate6.29%
First PlaceHigh Contested Risk
Games199
Gold value71 gold
Avg exit round5-6
Avg game length35:42
Dmg to players0
Contested RiskHigh Contested Risk
Frontline & backline
Frontline★★Scuttlecrab★★Krug★★Brambleback★★SentinelElder Dragon
★★★★★★★★Backline★★★Pebbles★★★Cinderling★★Mama Beak
★★★★★★★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout.
Carry builds
BramblebackUsed in 8.0% of this comp’s games
Thief's Gloves73.9% Top 43.69 Avg Place
Elder DragonUsed in 7.0% of this comp’s games
Thief's Gloves83.4% Top 42.64 Avg Place
KrugUsed in 5.0% of this comp’s games
Thief's Gloves84.9% Top 42.80 Avg Place
Star-up priority
3.48
Avg Place71.13%
Top 4 Rate12.47%
First PlaceSevere Contested Risk
Games259
Gold value98 gold
Avg exit round5-6
Avg game length35:21
Dmg to players0
Contested RiskSevere Contested Risk
Frontline & backline
Frontline★★Murkwolf★★★Scuttlecrab★★★Krug★★Brambleback★★SentinelMaokai
★★★★★★★★★★★★Backline★★★Pebbles★★★Cinderling
★★★★★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout.
Carry builds
PebblesUsed in 21.6% of this comp’s games
Blue BuffJeweled GauntletRabadon's Deathcap86.1% Top 42.84 Avg Place
KrugUsed in 13.5% of this comp’s games
Gargoyle StoneplateSpirit VisageWarmogs Armor82.0% Top 42.80 Avg Place
BramblebackUsed in 12.7% of this comp’s games
Thief's Gloves72.3% Top 43.18 Avg Place
Star-up priority
3.60
Avg Place69.48%
Top 4 Rate13.84%
First PlaceSevere Contested Risk
Games506
Gold value98 gold
Avg exit round5-5
Avg game length35:08
Dmg to players0
Contested RiskSevere Contested Risk
Frontline & backline
Frontline★★Murkwolf★★★Scuttlecrab★★★Krug★★Brambleback★★SentinelTaric
★★★★★★★★★★★★Backline★★★Pebbles★★★Cinderling
★★★★★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout.
Carry builds
PebblesUsed in 27.7% of this comp’s games
Blue BuffJeweled GauntletRabadon's Deathcap83.8% Top 42.80 Avg Place
CinderlingUsed in 16.8% of this comp’s games
Blue BuffInfinity EdgeLast Whisper81.8% Top 42.84 Avg Place
KrugUsed in 13.0% of this comp’s games
CrownguardGargoyle StoneplateWarmogs Armor88.9% Top 42.71 Avg Place
Star-up priority
3.70
Avg Place67.60%
Top 4 Rate7.11%
First PlaceHigh Contested Risk
Games244
Gold value65 gold
Avg exit round5-6
Avg game length35:21
Dmg to players0
Contested RiskHigh Contested Risk
Frontline & backline
Frontline★★Murkwolf★★Scuttlecrab★★Krug★★Brambleback★★SentinelElder Dragon
★★★★★★★★★★Backline★★★Pebbles★★Gromp
★★★★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout.
Carry builds
BramblebackUsed in 8.2% of this comp’s games
Thief's Gloves69.1% Top 43.80 Avg Place
PebblesUsed in 7.4% of this comp’s games
Blue BuffJeweled GauntletRabadon's Deathcap67.0% Top 43.78 Avg Place
Elder DragonUsed in 7.0% of this comp’s games
Thief's Gloves72.8% Top 43.35 Avg Place
Star-up priority
3.74
Avg Place65.83%
Top 4 Rate6.15%
First PlaceHigh Contested Risk
Games204
Gold value68 gold
Avg exit round5-5
Avg game length35:19
Dmg to players0
Contested RiskHigh Contested Risk
Frontline & backline
Frontline★★Scuttlecrab★★Krug★★Brambleback★★SentinelElder Dragon
★★★★★★★★Backline★★★Pebbles★★Gromp★★Mama Beak
★★★★★★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout.
Carry builds
SentinelUsed in 7.4% of this comp’s games
Thief's Gloves66.3% Top 43.80 Avg Place
Elder DragonUsed in 5.9% of this comp’s games
Thief's Gloves74.6% Top 43.00 Avg Place
BramblebackUsed in 5.9% of this comp’s games
Thief's Gloves74.6% Top 43.00 Avg Place
Star-up priority
3.83
Avg Place65.57%
Top 4 Rate5.97%
First PlaceHigh Contested Risk
Games211
Gold value65 gold
Avg exit round5-5
Avg game length35:15
Dmg to players0
Contested RiskHigh Contested Risk
Frontline & backline
Frontline★★Murkwolf★★Scuttlecrab★★Krug★★Brambleback★★SentinelElder Dragon
★★★★★★★★★★Backline★★Gromp★★Mama Beak
★★★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout.
Carry builds
MurkwolfUsed in 6.2% of this comp’s games
Thief's Gloves75.5% Top 43.38 Avg Place
KrugUsed in 6.2% of this comp’s games
Thief's Gloves71.5% Top 43.54 Avg Place
Elder DragonUsed in 0.1% of this comp’s games
BloodthirsterLast WhisperQuicksilver87.8% Top 41.89 Avg Place
Star-up priority
3.92
Avg Place64.74%
Top 4 Rate8.83%
First PlaceSevere Contested Risk
Games1,269
Gold value81 gold
Avg exit round5-5
Avg game length34:26
Dmg to players0
Contested RiskSevere Contested Risk
Frontline & backline
Frontline★★Murkwolf★★★Scuttlecrab★★Krug★★Brambleback★★Sentinel
★★★★★★★★★★★Backline★★★Pebbles★★★Cinderling★★Gromp
★★★★★★★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout.
Carry builds
PebblesUsed in 10.4% of this comp’s games
Blue BuffJeweled GauntletRabadon's Deathcap72.8% Top 43.43 Avg Place
BramblebackUsed in 7.9% of this comp’s games
Thief's Gloves69.4% Top 43.85 Avg Place
CinderlingUsed in 7.0% of this comp’s games
Blue BuffInfinity EdgeLast Whisper80.0% Top 43.15 Avg Place
Star-up priority
3.87
Avg Place64.48%
Top 4 Rate4.73%
First PlaceSevere Contested Risk
Games356
Gold value62 gold
Avg exit round5-5
Avg game length35:03
Dmg to players0
Contested RiskSevere Contested Risk
Frontline & backline
Frontline★★Murkwolf★★Scuttlecrab★★Krug★★Brambleback★★SentinelElder Dragon
★★★★★★★★★★Backline★★Pebbles★★Mama Beak
★★★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout.
Carry builds
PebblesUsed in 7.3% of this comp’s games
Blue BuffJeweled GauntletRabadon's Deathcap62.5% Top 44.04 Avg Place
BramblebackUsed in 6.5% of this comp’s games
Thief's Gloves67.8% Top 43.87 Avg Place
Elder DragonUsed in 5.3% of this comp’s games
BloodthirsterSterak's GageTitan's Resolve63.7% Top 44.11 Avg Place
Star-up priority
4.48
Avg Place52.00%
Top 4 Rate6.85%
First PlaceHigh Contested Risk
Games327
Gold value68 gold
Avg exit round5-4
Avg game length33:26
Dmg to players0
Contested RiskHigh Contested Risk
Frontline & backline
Frontline★★Scuttlecrab★★Vi★★Morgana★★Nidalee★★SentinelTaric
★★★★★★★★★★Backline★★Pebbles★★Kog'Maw
★★★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout.
Carry builds
MorganaUsed in 12.2% of this comp’s games
Adaptive HelmArchangel's StaffMorellonomicon62.0% Top 44.00 Avg Place
SentinelUsed in 11.6% of this comp’s games
Adaptive HelmProtector's VowWarmogs Armor56.5% Top 44.37 Avg Place
TaricUsed in 11.0% of this comp’s games
Thief's Gloves58.8% Top 44.33 Avg Place
Star-up priority
4.65
Avg Place50.20%
Top 4 Rate3.57%
First PlaceSevere Contested Risk
Games983
Gold value64 gold
Avg exit round5-3
Avg game length33:07
Dmg to players0
Contested RiskSevere Contested Risk
Frontline & backline
Frontline★★Murkwolf★★Scuttlecrab★★Krug★★BramblebackSentinel
★★★★★★★★Backline★★★Pebbles★★★Cinderling★★Mama Beak
★★★★★★★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout.
Carry builds
PebblesUsed in 8.1% of this comp’s games
Blue BuffJeweled GauntletRabadon's Deathcap56.5% Top 44.35 Avg Place
BramblebackUsed in 5.7% of this comp’s games
Thief's Gloves58.9% Top 44.29 Avg Place
KrugUsed in 5.4% of this comp’s games
Gargoyle StoneplateSpirit VisageWarmogs Armor64.7% Top 44.09 Avg Place
Star-up priority
4.59
Avg Place49.19%
Top 4 Rate5.90%
First PlaceHigh Contested Risk
Games908
Gold value58 gold
Avg exit round5-3
Avg game length32:54
Dmg to players0
Contested RiskHigh Contested Risk
Frontline & backline
Frontline★★Murkwolf★★Scuttlecrab★★KrugSentinel
★★★★★★Backline★★★Pebbles★★★Cinderling★★Gromp★★Mama Beak
★★★★★★★★★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout.
Carry builds
MurkwolfUsed in 5.8% of this comp’s games
Thief's Gloves59.8% Top 44.02 Avg Place
SentinelUsed in 5.5% of this comp’s games
Thief's Gloves48.2% Top 44.60 Avg Place
CinderlingUsed in 0.1% of this comp’s games
Infinity EdgeLast WhisperNashor's Tooth83.3% Top 42.76 Avg Place
Star-up priority
4.58
Avg Place49.14%
Top 4 Rate3.96%
First PlaceSevere Contested Risk
Games1,263
Gold value69 gold
Avg exit round5-4
Avg game length33:21
Dmg to players0
Contested RiskSevere Contested Risk
Frontline & backline
Frontline★★Murkwolf★★Scuttlecrab★★Krug★★Brambleback★★Sentinel
★★★★★★★★★★Backline★★★Pebbles★★Gromp★★Mama Beak
★★★★★★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout.
Carry builds
PebblesUsed in 13.3% of this comp’s games
Blue BuffJeweled GauntletRabadon's Deathcap62.2% Top 43.79 Avg Place
KrugUsed in 12.5% of this comp’s games
Gargoyle StoneplateSpirit VisageWarmogs Armor59.9% Top 44.06 Avg Place
BramblebackUsed in 7.4% of this comp’s games
Thief's Gloves54.2% Top 44.13 Avg Place
Star-up priority
Scuttlecrab Comp Trait Synergies in TFT Set 18
Riftbeast90%67.2% WR
Invoker85%67.2% WR
Ravager55%67.0% WR
Apex Predator45%77.4% WR
Brawler20%79.5% WR
Juggernaut20%71.5% WR
Primary Synergies
Scuttlecrab excels in compositions that leverage Riftbeast, Invoker, Ravager synergies. The Riftbeast trait appears in 90% of Scuttlecrab comps with a 67.2% average win rate. Building around these core traits provides consistent performance and flexible itemization options throughout the game.
Supporting Traits
Supporting traits like Apex Predator, Brawler, Juggernaut complement Scuttlecrab 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 Scuttlecrab Comp
Stage 2-3Early Game
In this Brawler/Invoker/Riftbeast comp, Scuttlecrab is available early. Start your game by picking up Pebbles, Cinderling. These 1-2 cost units form the foundation of this 93.5% 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 93.5% win rate. Level to 8-9 and prioritize 2-starring your carries.
ItemsBest in Slot Items for This Scuttlecrab Comp
For optimal Scuttlecrab itemization in this Brawler/Invoker/Riftbeast comp, prioritize equipping Cinderling with Infinity Edge, Last Whisper, Spear of Shojin. Secondary item holders include Pebbles (Blue Buff, Jeweled Gauntlet, Rabadon's Deathcap); Krug (Gargoyle Stoneplate, Gargoyle Stoneplate, Warmogs Armor); Elder Dragon (Deathblade, Infinity Edge, Striker's Flail); Gnar (Thief's Gloves); Taric (Bramble Vest, Crownguard, Steadfast Heart); Sentinel (Evenshroud, Ionic Spark, Spirit Visage); Scuttlecrab (Bramble Vest, Evenshroud, Steadfast Heart). 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
Sparring Gloves×9 items
Chain Vest×9 items
Giant's Belt×6 items
B.F. Sword×5 items
When playing this Scuttlecrab Brawler/Invoker/Riftbeast comp, prioritize Sparring Gloves, Chain Vest, Giant's Belt, B.F. Sword 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 Scuttlecrab in TFT Set 18, the Brawler/Invoker/Riftbeast composition with a 93.5% 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 Scuttlecrab team comps is essential for maintaining a top 4 placement. Below are the best pivot compositions that share core units with the optimal Scuttlecrab build, allowing for a smooth transition without sacrificing too much board strength.
Pivot Option 1: Invoker/Riftbeast/Ravager
79.3% WR75% overlap
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This Invoker/Riftbeast/Ravager composition shares 75% of its units with the best Scuttlecrab comp, achieving a 79.3% 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 Scuttlecrab's primary composition is heavily contested in your lobby.
Pivot Option 2: Brawler/Invoker/Riftbeast
78.4% WR75% overlap
Keep these units
Sell these units
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This Brawler/Invoker/Riftbeast composition shares 75% of its units with the best Scuttlecrab comp, achieving a 78.4% 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 Scuttlecrab's primary composition is heavily contested in your lobby.
Pivot Option 3: Invoker/Riftbeast/Apex Predator
75.3% WR75% overlap
Keep these units
Sell these units
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This Invoker/Riftbeast/Apex Predator composition shares 75% of its units with the best Scuttlecrab comp, achieving a 75.3% win rate. You'll need to sell Gnar, Taric from your board and replace them with Brambleback, Gromp. 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 Scuttlecrab's primary composition is heavily contested in your lobby.
When to Pivot Your Scuttlecrab 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 Scuttlecrab 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 Scuttlecrab pivot strategies to adapt to your lobby and secure consistent top 4 finishes in TFT Set 18.
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Scuttlecrab Set 18 Comps - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the highest win rate Scuttlecrab team comp?
The highest win rate Scuttlecrab team comp features Elder Dragon, Gnar, Pebbles, Cinderling, Krug, Scuttlecrab, Sentinel, and Taric with a 93.54% win rate. This comp utilizes the Brawler, Invoker, Riftbeast, Vanguard, Emerald Aspect, and Apex Predator traits and is picked 0.17% of the time.
Which Scuttlecrab team comp is most popular?
The most popular Scuttlecrab team comp uses Pebbles, Brambleback, Cinderling, Mama Beak, Gromp, Krug, Murkwolf, Scuttlecrab, and Sentinel with a pick rate of 0.62%. This composition features the Invoker, Riftbeast, and Ravager traits and has a 72.24% win rate.
Which Scuttlecrab TFT team comp has the highest first place rate?
The Scuttlecrab comp with the highest first place rate includes Gnar, Pebbles, Brambleback, Cinderling, Krug, Murkwolf, Scuttlecrab, Sentinel, and Taric and achieves first place 45.19% of the time. This comp uses the Brawler, Invoker, Riftbeast, Ravager, Vanguard, and Emerald Aspect traits and has a 92.48% overall win rate.
Which Scuttlecrab comp has the best average placement?
The Scuttlecrab 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 93.54% win rate.
What are the most common TFT traits used in Scuttlecrab TFT comps?
The most common traits found in Scuttlecrab comps are Riftbeast, Invoker, Ravager, Apex Predator, and Brawler. These traits appear frequently across top-performing Scuttlecrab team compositions and provide strong synergies with Scuttlecrab's abilities and playstyle.
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