TFT Set 18 · Enchanted Wilds

Find the Best Comps for Your Emblems

Just got an emblem? Pick it to see every meta comp ranked by what it actually gains.

Comp data through 2026-10-23 · Set 18

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Blackthorn

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Meta First: proven comps that already run your trait.

Showing patch 18.4: placements, games and pick rates come from its last days before 18.5 went live. Boards, items and builds are shared across both patches.

Compositions for Blackthorn

Ranked for the emblems you're holding — placement-led, with a bounded breakpoint bonus. How we rank →

Comp data through 2026-10-23 · Set 18 · ranked queue · all ranks combined (source publishes no rank or region split)

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Ranked by what the emblem does on each board, not by placement alone.7 compositions• 1 hit breakpoints

Strongest board first. Boards built for Blackthorn start at #3 Blackthorn Yunara (4.74 avg, 0.54 worse).

S
Flora Fatalis Azir
Carry: Azir163,203 gamesRoll at 7
4.20
avg place
Progress onlyBlackthorn 2 → 3 · no new tier

Why #1: Progress only — advances Blackthorn but unlocks no new tier here · 4.20 avg (Tier S) · Blackthorn 2 → 3, no new tier · 163,203 games · high confidence

Can hold: Rammus, Soraka, Teemo

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Has it natively: Azir, Veigar — not a holder

Board order · holder strength not yet modeled

Strong base board, but this emblem does not unlock a new Blackthorn breakpoint here.

Azir
★
Rammus
★
Soraka
Teemo
Veigar
Zyra
★
Fiddlesticks
★
Flora Fatalis2Sprykin3Blackthorn2Defender2Executioner2Spellweaver2+2
Carry items
Azir
Guinsoo's RagebladeHextech GunbladeRabadon's Deathcap
Rammus
CrownguardGargoyle StoneplateGargoyle Stoneplate
Emblem Impact:
Blackthorn2→3
Swap ideas (2)
Same-cost units that add the trait — a roster heuristic, not from game data.
Soraka
→
Malphite
Swap + emblem → Blackthorn 4 (2 → 4 units)★
Teemo
→
Warwick
Swap + emblem → Blackthorn 4 (2 → 4 units)★
A
Spellweaver Veigar
Carry: Veigar131,077 gamesRoll at 5
4.30
avg place
Progress onlyBlackthorn 2 → 3 · no new tier

Why #2: Progress only — advances Blackthorn but unlocks no new tier here · 4.30 avg (Tier A) · Blackthorn 2 → 3, no new tier · 131,077 games · high confidence

Can hold: Alistar, Cassiopeia, LeBlanc

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Has it natively: Rek'Sai, Veigar — not a holder

Board order · holder strength not yet modeled

Strong base board, but this emblem does not unlock a new Blackthorn breakpoint here.

Alistar
★
Cassiopeia
LeBlanc
★
Ornn
★
Rek'Sai
Veigar
★
Fiddlesticks
Spellweaver4Elderwood3Blackthorn2Brawler2Defender2Flora Fatalis1
Carry items
Veigar
Flora Fatalis EmblemBlue BuffJeweled Gauntlet
Ornn
Gargoyle StoneplateSpirit VisageSpirit Visage

Source build item example also includes Flora Fatalis Emblem.

Emblem Impact:
Blackthorn2→3
Swap ideas (2)
Same-cost units that add the trait — a roster heuristic, not from game data.
Alistar
→
Warwick
Swap + emblem → Blackthorn 4 (2 → 4 units)★
Cassiopeia
→
Azir
Swap + emblem → Blackthorn 4 (2 → 4 units)★
B
Blackthorn Yunara
Carry: Yunara8,148 gamesRoll at 6
4.74
avg place
Build-around unlockBlackthorn 3 → 4 ★

Why #3: Build-around — unlocks a new Blackthorn tier on a board already built on it · 4.74 avg (Tier B) · unlocks Blackthorn 3 → 4 · 8,148 games · high confidence

Can hold: Alistar, Ezreal, Yunara

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Has it natively: Azir, Rek'Sai, Warwick — not a holder

Board order · holder strength not yet modeled

Built for your emblem. Costs +0.54 avg placement against the top result.

Alistar
★
Azir
★
Ezreal
Rek'Sai
Warwick
★
Yunara
★
Murkwolf
Blackthorn3★Executioner3Brawler2Ravager2
Carry items
Yunara
Blackthorn EmblemRavager EmblemSpear of Shojin
Warwick
Executioner EmblemSterak's GageTitan's Resolve

Source build item example also includes Executioner Emblem and Ravager Emblem.

Emblem Impact:
Blackthorn3→4★
Swap ideas (1)
Same-cost units that add the trait — a roster heuristic, not from game data.
Ezreal
→
Malphite
Swap + emblem → Blackthorn 4 (3 → 5 units)★
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A
Ravager Warwick
Carry: Warwick17,527 gamesRoll at 6
4.45
avg place
Build-aroundBlackthorn 4 → 5 · no new tier

Why #4: Build-around — this board already runs Blackthorn; the emblem advances it · 4.45 avg (Tier A) · Blackthorn 4 → 5, no new tier · 17,527 games · high confidence

Can hold: Diana, Brambleback, Krug

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Has it natively: Azir, Malphite, Rek'Sai, Warwick — not a holder

Board order · holder strength not yet modeled

Azir
Diana
Malphite
★
Rek'Sai
Warwick
★
Brambleback
★
Krug
Murkwolf
★
Blackthorn4Ravager4Riftbeast3Brawler2Monolith1
Carry items
Warwick
Spear of ShojinSterak's GageTitan's Resolve
Murkwolf
Edge of NightHand Of JusticeTitan's Resolve
Emblem Impact:
Blackthorn4→5
B
Hunter Sivir
Carry: Sivir21,592 gamesFast 8
4.64
avg place
Progress onlyBlackthorn 2 → 3 · no new tier

Why #5: Progress only — advances Blackthorn but unlocks no new tier here · 4.64 avg (Tier B) · Blackthorn 2 → 3, no new tier · 21,592 games · high confidence

Can hold: Sivir, Cinderling, Kog'Maw

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Has it natively: Malphite, Rek'Sai — not a holder

Board order · holder strength not yet modeled

Strong base board, but this emblem does not unlock a new Blackthorn breakpoint here.

Malphite
★
Rek'Sai
Sivir
★
Cinderling
Kog'Maw
Krug
Nidalee
★
Sentinel
★
Riftbeast3Adaptor2Blackthorn2Brawler2Hunter2Invoker2+3
Carry items
Malphite
CrownguardGargoyle StoneplateWarmog's Armor
Sivir
Infinity EdgeRed BuffStriker's Flail
Emblem Impact:
Blackthorn2→3
Swap ideas (2)
Same-cost units that add the trait — a roster heuristic, not from game data.
Cinderling
→
Veigar
Swap + emblem → Blackthorn 4 (2 → 4 units)★
Krug
→
Azir
Swap + emblem → Blackthorn 4 (2 → 4 units)★
B
Executioner Malphite
Carry: Malphite81,973 gamesFast 8
4.71
avg place
Progress onlyBlackthorn 2 → 3 · no new tier

Why #6: Progress only — advances Blackthorn but unlocks no new tier here · 4.71 avg (Tier B) · Blackthorn 2 → 3, no new tier · 81,973 games · high confidence

Can hold: Kennen, Soraka, Yorick

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Has it natively: Azir, Malphite — not a holder

Board order · holder strength not yet modeled

Strong base board, but this emblem does not unlock a new Blackthorn breakpoint here.

Azir
★
Kennen
Malphite
★
Soraka
★
Yorick
Zyra
★
Amumu
Fiddlesticks
Executioner3Summoner3Flora Fatalis2Blackthorn2Inferno2Juggernaut2+2
Carry items
Malphite
CrownguardGargoyle StoneplateWarmog's Armor
Zyra
Executioner EmblemSpear of ShojinVoid Staff

Source build item example also includes Executioner Emblem.

Emblem Impact:
Blackthorn2→3
Swap ideas (2)
Same-cost units that add the trait — a roster heuristic, not from game data.
Yorick
→
Rek'Sai
Swap + emblem → Blackthorn 4 (2 → 4 units)★
Yorick
→
Veigar
Swap + emblem → Blackthorn 4 (2 → 4 units)★
C
Executioner Azir
Carry: Azir6,943 gamesRoll at 7
4.76
avg place
Progress onlyBlackthorn 2 → 3 · no new tier

Why #7: Progress only — advances Blackthorn but unlocks no new tier here · 4.76 avg (Tier C) · Blackthorn 2 → 3, no new tier · 6,943 games · high confidence

Can hold: Kha'Zix, Sett, Yorick

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Has it natively: Azir, Rek'Sai — not a holder

Board order · holder strength not yet modeled

Strong base board, but this emblem does not unlock a new Blackthorn breakpoint here.

Azir
★
Kha'Zix
Rek'Sai
Sett
★
Yorick
Yunara
Zyra
★
Vi
★
Summoner3Executioner2Blossom3Blackthorn2Brawler2Juggernaut2+2
Carry items
Azir
Hextech GunbladeRabadon's DeathcapRabadon's Deathcap
Vi
Gargoyle StoneplateProtector's VowWarmog's Armor
Emblem Impact:
Blackthorn2→3
Swap ideas (2)
Same-cost units that add the trait — a roster heuristic, not from game data.
Sett
→
Malphite
Swap + emblem → Blackthorn 4 (2 → 4 units)★
Yunara
→
Warwick
Swap + emblem → Blackthorn 4 (2 → 4 units)★

Emblem Meta Index· Patch 18.5

Which emblems give you the most to work with right now: for each emblem, how many of the 36 tracked meta comps already run its trait — the same list the finder above shows when you pick it — and in how many of those it unlocks a new trait breakpoint. The best comp is ranked by our emblem-value model, which can also look past comps that run the trait. How it's computed →

Unlocks a new breakpointAdds value, no new breakpoint

What EmblemComp calculates

The underlying numbers are aggregated ranked-match statistics — which boards are being played, how they place, and what they build. EmblemComp does not simply republish that as a tier list. Every composition in the feed is run through our own emblem-value model, which checks whether the emblem in your hand activates or advances a trait breakpoint on that specific board, scores how much it actually gains, and then re-ranks the meta around it.

So the numbers are match data; the ordering, the breakpoint detection, the bounded breakpoint bonus, and the recommendation are ours. The full scoring model is written out on the methodology page.

Worked example

  1. Board runs Blackthorn 3 — one unit short of its next breakpoint.
  2. You hold a Blackthorn Emblem.
  3. Emblem grants Blackthorn to its holder → Blackthorn 4 reached.
  4. Breakpoint bonus applied, capped so a newly-unlocked tier cannot leapfrog a board that is simply stronger.
  5. Meta re-ranked for a Blackthorn Emblem holder — not for the average player.

Pick an emblem above to run this against every tracked board.

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This Patch at a Glance · Patch 18.5

Oct 23, 2026

Patch 18.5: Riftbeast Krug leads the board on a 4.13 average, with Defender Rengar (4.21) and Elderwood Ezreal (4.22) behind it. The rankings below re-rank daily from live ranked games — treat this as the current snapshot, not a fixed answer. How we rank →

Climbing this week:Fae Tristana (4.58), Juggernaut Sivir (4.69)
Falling this week:Flora Fatalis Azir (4.31), Rapidfire Aphelios (4.56)

How EmblemComp.gg Works

Our tool analyzes millions of TFT matches to identify which compositions benefit most from each emblem. Here's how to use it effectively.

Read the full methodology →
1

Select Your Emblem

Click the emblems you've obtained from augments, crafting, or loot. You can select multiple emblems to find compositions that use all of them.

2

Review Ranked Comps

Our algorithm ranks compositions by how much value your emblem adds. Green stars indicate comps that hit a new breakpoint with your emblem.

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Choose a composition based on your current board and available units. Each comp shows its average placement across real ranked games.

Why Emblems Matter in TFT

Emblems are among the most impactful items in Teamfight Tactics. Unlike standard items that provide stats, emblems fundamentally change your composition by granting a champion an entirely new trait. This opens strategic possibilities that would otherwise be impossible.

The key to emblem value lies in trait breakpoints. When an emblem helps you reach the next breakpoint (like going from 5 to 6 Brawler to turn your frontline nearly unkillable), the power spike is massive. Our tool specifically highlights which compositions hit new breakpoints with your emblem.

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Pro players know that emblem decisions can determine placement. A well-placed emblem transforms a mediocre board into a winning one. A wasted emblem means you've effectively lost an item slot. EmblemComp.gg helps you make the optimal choice every time.

Key Emblem Concepts

  • Breakpoint Value

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  • Emblem Holders

    Place emblems on secondary carries or support units, not your main carry.

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    Some emblems only come from drops. These are often build-defining signals.

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    Each emblem grants a small stat bonus based on its crafting components.

Understanding Our Data

Transparency matters. Here's how we analyze millions of games to provide accurate recommendations.

Data Source

Our raw input is aggregated match data from millions of ranked games across all regions. Every ranking on this site is our own model's transformation of that data — placement-led, breakpoint-aware, with low-sample comps flagged — not a reprint of anyone's stats.

Ranking Algorithm

Our algorithm scores compositions based on emblem synergy, breakpoint improvement, and historical placement data. We weight breakpoint hits heavily because they represent the largest power spikes.

Daily Updates

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