Defender + Executioner Emblem Comps · Patch 18.5

On Patch 18.5, 2 of the 36 comps on the Set 18 tier list take both a Defender and an Executioner Emblem — each emblem finds its own legal holder and switches its trait on. Defender unlocks a new tier on 2 of them; Executioner does on 2. The strongest is Blossom Karma, averaging 4.40.

Best comps for Defender + 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.

A
Blossom Karma
Carry: Karma80,215 gamesRoll at 5
4.40
avg place
All
Splash unlockDefender 1 → 2 ★Executioner 1 → 2 ★

Why #1 for Defender + Executioner: Defender: splash unlock · Executioner: splash unlock · 4.40 avg (Tier A) · unlocks Defender 1 → 2 · 80,215 games · high confidence

Holders: Defender → Kayle · Executioner → Karma (pictured)

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One legal placement · holder strength not yet modeled

Kayle
LeBlanc
Leona
Sejuani
★
Yorick
★
Yunara
★
Karma
★
Blossom3Solar3Spellweaver2Juggernaut2
Carry items
Karma
Executioner EmblemBlue BuffRabadon's Deathcap
Sejuani
CrownguardGargoyle StoneplateWarmog's Armor

Source build item example already shows Executioner Emblem — that's the emblem you selected, not a second copy.

Emblem Impact:
Defender1→2★Executioner1→2★
B
Executioner Malphite
Carry: Malphite38,468 gamesFast 8
4.74
avg place
All
Build-around unlockDefender 1 → 2 ★Executioner 3 → 4 ★

Why #2 for Defender + Executioner: Defender: splash unlock · Executioner: build-around unlock · 4.74 avg (Tier B) · unlocks Defender 1 → 2 · 38,468 games · high confidence

Holders: Defender → Azir · Executioner → Zyra (pictured)

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One legal placement · holder strength not yet modeled

Azir
Kennen
Malphite
★
Soraka
★
Yorick
Zyra
★
Amumu
★
Fiddlesticks
Executioner3★Summoner3Flora Fatalis2Blackthorn2Inferno2Juggernaut2+2
Carry items
Malphite
CrownguardGargoyle StoneplateWarmog's Armor
Zyra
Executioner EmblemSpear of ShojinVoid Staff

Source build item example already shows Executioner Emblem — that's the emblem you selected, not a second copy.

Emblem Impact:
Defender1→2★Executioner3→4★
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Defender Emblem

Breakpoints 246

Held on these boards by Azir (1), Kayle (1).

Native Defender units (the line it counts toward — they cannot hold it): Leona, Ornn, Shen, Fiddlesticks, Rammus, Lillia.

Best comps for Defender alone →Defender trait guide →

Executioner Emblem

Breakpoints 234

Held on these boards by Karma (1), Zyra (1).

Native Executioner units (the line it counts toward — they cannot hold it): Yunara, Azir, Ezreal, Soraka, Kennen.

Best comps for Executioner alone →Executioner trait guide →

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FAQ

What is the best comp for Defender and Executioner Emblems together?

On Patch 18.5 live ranked data, the strongest tracked board that uses both is Blossom Karma, averaging 4.40 across 80,215 games. 2 comps use both emblems this patch.

Can you play Defender and Executioner Emblems on the same board?

Yes — 2 comps on the current tier list can place both, each on its own legal holder, with both traits switched on.

Who should hold the Defender and Executioner Emblems?

A unit without the trait already. Across these boards the Defender Emblem most often goes on Azir, Kayle, and the Executioner Emblem on Karma, Zyra.