Hunter + Vanguard Emblem Comps · Patch 18.5
On Patch 18.5, 3 of the 36 comps on the Set 18 tier list take both a Hunter and a Vanguard Emblem — each emblem finds its own legal holder and switches its trait on. Hunter unlocks a new tier on 3 of them; Vanguard does on 3. The strongest is Fae Tristana, averaging 4.50.
Best comps for Hunter + 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 Hunter + Vanguard: Hunter: splash unlock · Vanguard: splash unlock · 4.50 avg (Tier A) · unlocks Hunter 2 → 3 · 26,277 games · high confidence
Holders: Hunter → Lillia · Vanguard → Kobuko
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One legal placement · holder strength not yet modeled
Source build item example also includes Fae Emblem.
Why #2 for Hunter + Vanguard: Hunter: build-around unlock · Vanguard: splash unlock · 4.71 avg (Tier B) · unlocks Hunter 2 → 3 · 11,270 games · high confidence
Holders: Hunter → Rek'Sai · Vanguard → Malphite
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One legal placement · holder strength not yet modeled
Why #3 for Hunter + Vanguard: Hunter: splash unlock · Vanguard: splash unlock · 4.66 avg (Tier B) · unlocks Hunter 2 → 3 · 11,465 games · high confidence
Holders: Hunter → Rakan · Vanguard → Caitlyn
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One legal placement · holder strength not yet modeled
Hunter Emblem
Breakpoints 2345
Held on these boards by Lillia (1), Rakan (1), Rek'Sai (1).
Native Hunter units (the line it counts toward — they cannot hold it): Cinderling, Caitlyn, Tristana, Sivir, Ashe.
Other emblem pairs
FAQ
What is the best comp for Hunter and Vanguard Emblems together?
On Patch 18.5 live ranked data, the strongest tracked board that uses both is Fae Tristana, averaging 4.50 across 26,277 games. 3 comps use both emblems this patch.
Can you play Hunter 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 Hunter and Vanguard Emblems?
A unit without the trait already. Across these boards the Hunter Emblem most often goes on Lillia, Rakan, Rek'Sai, and the Vanguard Emblem on Caitlyn, Kobuko, Malphite.