Fae + Vanguard Emblem Comps · Patch 18.5
On Patch 18.5, 3 of the 36 comps on the Set 18 tier list take both a Fae and a Vanguard Emblem — each emblem finds its own legal holder and switches its trait on. Fae unlocks a new tier on 3 of them; Vanguard does on 2. The strongest is Vanguard Alune, averaging 4.43.
Best comps for Fae + Vanguard
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 Fae + Vanguard: Fae: splash unlock · Vanguard: build-around · 4.43 avg (Tier A) · unlocks Fae 1 → 2 · 37,348 games · high confidence
Holders: Fae → Diana · Vanguard → Alune
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One legal placement · holder strength not yet modeled
Why #2 for Fae + Vanguard: Fae: splash unlock · Vanguard: splash unlock · 4.56 avg (Tier B) · unlocks Fae 1 → 2 · 12,902 games · high confidence
Holders: Fae → Yorick · Vanguard → Sejuani
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One legal placement · holder strength not yet modeled
Why #3 for Fae + Vanguard: Fae: splash unlock · Vanguard: splash unlock · 4.66 avg (Tier B) · unlocks Fae 1 → 2 · 11,465 games · high confidence
Holders: Fae → Sejuani · Vanguard → Caitlyn
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One legal placement · holder strength not yet modeled
Fae Emblem
Breakpoints 24
Held on these boards by Diana (1), Sejuani (1), Yorick (1).
Native Fae units (the line it counts toward — they cannot hold it): Rakan, Xayah, Tristana, Lillia.
Other emblem pairs
FAQ
What is the best comp for Fae and Vanguard Emblems together?
On Patch 18.5 live ranked data, the strongest tracked board that uses both is Vanguard Alune, averaging 4.43 across 37,348 games. 3 comps use both emblems this patch.
Can you play Fae and Vanguard 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 Fae and Vanguard Emblems?
A unit without the trait already. Across these boards the Fae Emblem most often goes on Diana, Sejuani, Yorick, and the Vanguard Emblem on Alune, Caitlyn, Sejuani.