Rapidfire + Vanguard Emblem Comps · Patch 18.5
On Patch 18.5, 3 of the 36 comps on the Set 18 tier list take both a Rapidfire and a Vanguard Emblem — each emblem finds its own legal holder and switches its trait on. Rapidfire unlocks a new tier on 3 of them; Vanguard does on 2. The strongest is Rapidfire Kayle, averaging 4.47.
Best comps for Rapidfire + 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 Rapidfire + Vanguard: Rapidfire: build-around unlock · Vanguard: splash unlock · 4.47 avg (Tier A) · unlocks Rapidfire 3 → 4 · 14,990 games · high confidence
Holders: Rapidfire → Diana · Vanguard → Aphelios
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One legal placement · holder strength not yet modeled
Source build item example also includes Lunar Emblem.
Why #2 for Rapidfire + Vanguard: Rapidfire: splash unlock · Vanguard: splash unlock · 4.50 avg (Tier A) · unlocks Rapidfire 1 → 2 · 26,277 games · high confidence
Holders: Rapidfire → Lillia · Vanguard → Kobuko
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One legal placement · holder strength not yet modeled
Source build item example also includes Fae Emblem.
Why #3 for Rapidfire + Vanguard: Rapidfire: splash unlock · Vanguard: build-around · 4.82 avg (Tier C) · unlocks Rapidfire 2 → 3 · 11,277 games · high confidence
Holders: Rapidfire → Diana · Vanguard → Aphelios
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One legal placement · holder strength not yet modeled
Rapidfire Emblem
Breakpoints 2345
Held on these boards by Diana (2), Lillia (1).
Native Rapidfire units (the line it counts toward — they cannot hold it): Varus, Xayah, Kayle, Mama Beak, Aphelios.
Other emblem pairs
FAQ
What is the best comp for Rapidfire and Vanguard Emblems together?
On Patch 18.5 live ranked data, the strongest tracked board that uses both is Rapidfire Kayle, averaging 4.47 across 14,990 games. 3 comps use both emblems this patch.
Can you play Rapidfire 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 Rapidfire and Vanguard Emblems?
A unit without the trait already. Across these boards the Rapidfire Emblem most often goes on Diana, Lillia, and the Vanguard Emblem on Aphelios, Kobuko.