Inferno + Vanguard Emblem Comps · Patch 18.5
On Patch 18.5, 4 of the 36 comps on the Set 18 tier list take both an Inferno and a Vanguard Emblem — each emblem finds its own legal holder and switches its trait on. Inferno unlocks a new tier on 3 of them and deepens a line the board already runs on the rest; Vanguard does on 4. The strongest is Elderwood Draven, averaging 4.46.
Best comps for Inferno + 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 Inferno + Vanguard: Inferno: splash unlock · Vanguard: splash unlock · 4.46 avg (Tier A) · unlocks Inferno 2 → 3 · 69,544 games · high confidence
Holders: Inferno → Ezreal · Vanguard → Alistar
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One legal placement · holder strength not yet modeled
Why #2 for Inferno + Vanguard: Inferno: build-around · Vanguard: splash unlock · 4.47 avg (Tier A) · unlocks Inferno 3 → 4 · no new tier · 14,990 games · high confidence
Holders: Inferno → Diana · Vanguard → Aphelios
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One legal placement · holder strength not yet modeled
Source build item example also includes Lunar Emblem.
Why #3 for Inferno + Vanguard: Inferno: splash unlock · Vanguard: splash unlock · 4.56 avg (Tier B) · unlocks Inferno 1 → 2 · 12,902 games · high confidence
Holders: Inferno → Rakan · Vanguard → Sejuani
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One legal placement · holder strength not yet modeled
Why #4 for Inferno + Vanguard: Inferno: splash unlock · Vanguard: splash unlock · 4.66 avg (Tier B) · unlocks Inferno 1 → 2 · 11,465 games · high confidence
Holders: Inferno → Rakan · Vanguard → Caitlyn
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One legal placement · holder strength not yet modeled
Inferno Emblem
Breakpoints 2357
Held on these boards by Rakan (2), Diana (1), Ezreal (1).
Native Inferno units (the line it counts toward — they cannot hold it): Akali, Varus, Shen, Amumu, Kennen.
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FAQ
What is the best comp for Inferno and Vanguard Emblems together?
On Patch 18.5 live ranked data, the strongest tracked board that uses both is Elderwood Draven, averaging 4.46 across 69,544 games. 4 comps use both emblems this patch.
Can you play Inferno and Vanguard Emblems on the same board?
Yes — 4 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 Vanguard Emblems?
A unit without the trait already. Across these boards the Inferno Emblem most often goes on Rakan, Diana, Ezreal, and the Vanguard Emblem on Alistar, Aphelios, Caitlyn, Sejuani.