Inferno + Lunar Emblem Comps · Patch 18.5

On Patch 18.5, 3 of the 36 comps on the Set 18 tier list take both an Inferno and a Lunar Emblem — each emblem finds its own legal holder and switches its trait on. Inferno unlocks a new tier on 2 of them and deepens a line the board already runs on the rest; Lunar does on 3. The strongest is Lunar Aphelios, averaging 4.50.

Best comps for Inferno + Lunar

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
Lunar Aphelios
Carry: Aphelios59,072 gamesFast 8
4.50
avg place
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Build-around unlockInferno 2 → 3 ★Lunar 2 → 3 ★

Why #1 for Inferno + Lunar: Inferno: splash unlock · Lunar: build-around unlock · 4.50 avg (Tier A) · unlocks Inferno 2 → 3 · 59,072 games · high confidence

Holders: Inferno → Aphelios · Lunar → Varus

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One legal placement · holder strength not yet modeled

Aphelios
★
Diana
Varus
Amumu
★
Kog'Maw
Nidalee
★
Sentinel
★
Vi
Adaptor2Inferno2★Invoker2Lunar2★Rapidfire2Vanguard2+3
Carry items
Nidalee
Infinity EdgeSpear of ShojinSterak's Gage
Aphelios
DeathbladeGuinsoo's RagebladeKraken's Fury
Emblem Impact:
Inferno2→3★Lunar2→3★
A
Rapidfire Kayle
Carry: Kayle14,990 gamesRoll at 6
4.47
avg place
All
Splash unlockInferno 3 → 4 · no new tierLunar 2 → 3 ★

Why #2 for Inferno + Lunar: Inferno: build-around · Lunar: splash unlock · 4.47 avg (Tier A) · unlocks Inferno 3 → 4 · no new tier · 14,990 games · high confidence

Holders: Inferno → Aphelios · Lunar → Varus (pictured)

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One legal placement · holder strength not yet modeled

Aphelios
★
Diana
Kayle
★
Leona
Sejuani
★
Shen
Varus
★
Amumu
Inferno3Rapidfire3Solar3Defender2Lunar2★Juggernaut2
Carry items
Kayle
Guinsoo's RagebladeJeweled GauntletRabadon's Deathcap
Sejuani
Gargoyle StoneplateSpirit VisageWarmog's Armor

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

Emblem Impact:
Lunar2→3★Inferno3→4
B
Rapidfire Aphelios
Carry: Aphelios9,412 gamesFast 8
▼
4.74
avg place
All
Splash unlockInferno 2 → 3 ★Lunar 1 → 2 ★

Why #3 for Inferno + Lunar: Inferno: splash unlock · Lunar: splash unlock · 4.74 avg (Tier B) · unlocks Inferno 2 → 3 · 9,412 games · high confidence

Holders: Inferno → Aphelios · Lunar → Rakan

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One legal placement · holder strength not yet modeled

Aphelios
★
Rakan
Varus
Xayah
Amumu
★
Brambleback
★
Mama Beak
Sentinel
★
Rapidfire4Riftbeast3Fae2Inferno2★Vanguard2Juggernaut2
Carry items
Brambleback
Rapidfire EmblemEdge of NightQuicksilver
Aphelios
Giant SlayerInfinity EdgeKraken's Fury

Source build item example also includes Rapidfire Emblem and Vanguard Emblem.

Emblem Impact:
Inferno2→3★Lunar1→2★
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Inferno Emblem

Breakpoints 2357

Held on these boards by Aphelios (3).

Native Inferno units (the line it counts toward — they cannot hold it): Akali, Varus, Shen, Amumu, Kennen.

Best comps for Inferno alone →Inferno trait guide →

Lunar Emblem

Breakpoints 2345

Held on these boards by Varus (2), Rakan (1).

Native Lunar units (the line it counts toward — they cannot hold it): Diana, Aphelios, Alune.

Best comps for Lunar alone →Lunar trait guide →

Other emblem pairs

FAQ

What is the best comp for Inferno and Lunar Emblems together?

On Patch 18.5 live ranked data, the strongest tracked board that uses both is Lunar Aphelios, averaging 4.50 across 59,072 games. 3 comps use both emblems this patch.

Can you play Inferno and Lunar 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 Inferno and Lunar Emblems?

A unit without the trait already. Across these boards the Inferno Emblem most often goes on Aphelios, and the Lunar Emblem on Varus, Rakan.