
Rift Herald TFT Stats
In 71% of team compositions, Rift Herald is played as a frontline tank without carry items. Focus carry items on your main damage dealer instead. As a 4-cost unit, Rift Herald is a powerful late-game frontline addition.
Set 16 Rift Herald Strategy Guide
- Role: Rift Herald is played as a tank in 71% of comps. Build defensive items to maximize survivability.
- Leveling: Find Rift Herald by leveling to 8+. This 4-cost unit has low odds at lower levels.
- Items: Best-in-slot build is Dragon's Claw, Sunfire Cape, Spirit Visage with a 61.4% top 4 rate (+11.7% vs base win rate).
- Best Comps: Top performing comps: Riftscourge/Bruiser (92.1%), Riftscourge/Bruiser (87.2%).
- Contest Warning: Rift Herald has a contested risk. Scout early and be ready to pivot if multiple players contest.
- Flexibility: Rift Herald is a flexible unit that fits into 7+ distinct team compositions. This makes it a safe early pickup since you can pivot to multiple builds depending on what you hit.
- Traits: Rift Herald activates Void, Bruiser. Look for units that share these traits for synergy bonuses.
Set 16 Rift Herald Stats
Health:1100
Mana:125
Armor:60
MR:60
AD:60
AS:0.60
Attack Range:1
Crit %:25%
Rift Herald performance analysis shows strong popularity (73th percentile) and average average placement (41th percentile). Rift Herald 's six key metrics: win rate (39th percentile), popularity (73th percentile), average placement (41th percentile), player damage (0th percentile), game length (0th percentile), and 3-star power (0th percentile).
When to Play Rift Herald
Strengths
- Good 4.48 average placement for climbing
- Premium 4-cost unit with powerful late-game impact
- Flexible unit that fits multiple team compositions
Weaknesses
- High 4-cost makes it harder to hit early and 2-star
- Requires proper item prioritization to maximize potential
- Effectiveness depends on trait synergies and team comp
Strategic Tips
Save gold early and level to find Rift Herald at higher levels.
Rift Herald works best with proper items - check the Build tab for optimal item recommendations.
Top builds pair Rift Herald with synergistic traits for maximum effectiveness.
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Rift Herald Set 16 Stats - Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rift Herald good in TFT Set 16?
What are the best items for Rift Herald in TFT?
The best items for Rift Herald in TFT Set 16 are Protector's Vow (57.9% win rate), Bramble Vest (57.4% win rate) and Dragon's Claw (56.6% win rate). The optimal best-in-slot (BiS) build is Dragon's Claw, Sunfire Cape and Spirit Visage, achieving a 61.4% top 4 rate. Visit the Rift Herald Build page for more item combinations and win rates.
What comps use Rift Herald in TFT Set 16?
The best team compositions featuring Rift Herald in TFT Set 16 are Riftscourge/Bruiser (92.1% win rate), Riftscourge/Bruiser (87.2% win rate) and Riftscourge/Juggernaut (84.8% win rate). Rift Herald is a flexible unit that fits into 7+ distinct compositions, making it a safe early pickup. See all compositions on the Rift Herald Comps page.
Is Rift Herald a carry or support in TFT?
Rift Herald is primarily played as a carry in TFT Set 16. As a 4-cost carry, you should prioritize giving Rift Herald your best items, ideally Dragon's Claw, Sunfire Cape and Spirit Visage. Level up to find Rift Herald and 2-star it as your primary damage dealer.
When should I roll for Rift Herald in TFT?
Rift Herald has the highest shop odds at level 10 with a 5.56% chance to appear in each shop slot. As a 4-cost unit, prioritize leveling to 8+ before rolling to maximize your odds of finding Rift Herald .
What traits does Rift Herald have in TFT Set 16?
Rift Herald has the Void and Bruiser traits in TFT Set 16. These traits provide multiple synergy options when building your team composition. Check the Rift Herald Traits page to see which trait combinations have the highest win rates.
How does Rift Herald compare to other 4-cost units?
Is Rift Herald contested in TFT Set 16?
Rift Herald has a moderate pick rate of 7.16% in TFT Set 16. While not the most contested unit, you may occasionally compete with other players for Rift Herald . Scout your lobby to assess the competition.