Blackthorn + Executioner Emblem Comps · Patch 18.5
On Patch 18.5, 3 of the 36 comps on the Set 18 tier list take both a Blackthorn and an Executioner Emblem — each emblem finds its own legal holder and switches its trait on. Blackthorn unlocks a new tier on 1 of them and deepens a line the board already runs on the rest; Executioner does on 3. The strongest is Ravager Warwick, averaging 4.46.
Best comps for Blackthorn + Executioner
Ranked the way the emblem finder ranks this pair: boards where both emblems do real work first, strongest answer on top. Each card names the legal holders for both emblems.
Why #1 for Blackthorn + Executioner: Blackthorn: build-around · Executioner: splash unlock · 4.46 avg (Tier A) · unlocks Blackthorn 4 → 5 · no new tier · 8,347 games · high confidence
Holders: Blackthorn → Brambleback · Executioner → Diana
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One legal placement · holder strength not yet modeled
Why #2 for Blackthorn + Executioner: Blackthorn: build-around unlock · Executioner: build-around unlock · 4.88 avg (Tier C) · unlocks Blackthorn 3 → 4 · 3,081 games · medium confidence
Holders: Blackthorn → Yunara (pictured) · Executioner → Alistar
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One legal placement · holder strength not yet modeled
Source build item example already shows Blackthorn Emblem — that's the emblem you selected, not a second copy.
Why #3 for Blackthorn + Executioner: Blackthorn: build-around · Executioner: splash unlock · 4.92 avg (Tier C) · unlocks Blackthorn 4 → 5 · no new tier · 1,484 games · medium confidence
Holders: Blackthorn → Rammus · Executioner → Kobuko
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One legal placement · holder strength not yet modeled
Blackthorn Emblem
Breakpoints 246
Held on these boards by Brambleback (1), Rammus (1), Yunara (1).
Native Blackthorn units (the line it counts toward — they cannot hold it): Rek'Sai, Veigar, Warwick, Azir, Malphite.
Other emblem pairs
FAQ
What is the best comp for Blackthorn and Executioner Emblems together?
On Patch 18.5 live ranked data, the strongest tracked board that uses both is Ravager Warwick, averaging 4.46 across 8,347 games. 3 comps use both emblems this patch.
Can you play Blackthorn and Executioner Emblems on the same board?
Yes — 3 comps on the current tier list can place both, each on its own legal holder, with both traits switched on.
Who should hold the Blackthorn and Executioner Emblems?
A unit without the trait already. Across these boards the Blackthorn Emblem most often goes on Brambleback, Rammus, Yunara, and the Executioner Emblem on Alistar, Diana, Kobuko.