Introduction to Emblem Crafting
In TFT Set 17, emblems are created by combining special base items with component items. There are two crafting bases: Spatula for origin (theme) emblems and Golden Frying Pan for class emblems.
This guide covers every crafting combination in Set 17 K.O. Coliseum, helping you decide which emblem to craft based on your available components and board direction.
Spatula Combinations (Origin Emblems)
The Spatula is a random rare drop from creeps and carousels. Combine it with any component to craft an origin emblem:
Offensive Spatula Combinations
Spatula + B.F. Sword = Dark Star Emblem
- **Stat bonus:** +10% Attack Damage
- **Best for:** AD carry board, Jhin carry, Marauder hybrid
- **When to craft:** Committing to Dark Star 4+ or as an AD stat stick on a flex carrier
Spatula + Sparring Gloves = N.O.V.A. Emblem
- **Stat bonus:** +5% Crit Chance, +5% Dodge
- **Best for:** N.O.V.A. Kindred, Akali reroll
- **When to craft:** Vertical N.O.V.A. commitment at stage 4
Spatula + Recurve Bow = Timebreaker Emblem
- **Stat bonus:** +10% Attack Speed
- **Best for:** Timebreaker Ezreal reroll, AD/AS carry boards
- **When to craft:** Commit to Ezreal 3-star or bridging 3→4 Timebreakers
Spatula + Needlessly Large Rod = Stargazer Emblem
- **Stat bonus:** +10% Ability Power
- **Best for:** Stargazer Xayah, AP carry with sub-role flex
- **When to craft:** Committing to Stargazer 5, pushing for sub-role combinations
Defensive Spatula Combinations
Spatula + Chain Vest = Meeple Emblem
- **Stat bonus:** +20 Armor
- **Best for:** Meeple vertical with Veigar/Poppy reroll
- **When to craft:** Large Meeple vertical at level 7-8
Spatula + Negatron Cloak = Arbiter Emblem
- **Stat bonus:** +20 Magic Resist
- **Best for:** Arbiter Diana/LeBlanc, flex AP board
- **When to craft:** 2 or 3 Arbiter splash in AP boards
Spatula + Giant's Belt = Primordian Emblem
- **Stat bonus:** +150 Health
- **Best for:** Primordian reroll, Bel'Veth carry, tank stat stick
- **When to craft:** Stage 3 Primordian 3 spike, or as a tank stat on any board
Spatula + Tear of the Goddess = Space Groove Emblem
- **Stat bonus:** +15 Starting Mana
- **Best for:** Any AP caster carry, flex boards
- **When to craft:** Anytime — Space Groove's 1-breakpoint makes this emblem always useful
Golden Frying Pan Combinations (Class Emblems)
The Golden Frying Pan is rarer than Spatula but offers access to powerful class emblems:
Offensive Frying Pan Combinations
Frying Pan + B.F. Sword = Marauder Emblem
- **Stat bonus:** +10% Attack Damage
- **Best for:** Master Yi carry, Akali reroll, AD flex boards
- **When to craft:** Marauder 4 or 6 commitment
Frying Pan + Sparring Gloves = Rogue Emblem
- **Stat bonus:** +5% Crit Chance, +5% Dodge
- **Best for:** Backline assassin boards, Kai'Sa carry, Riven flex
- **When to craft:** Rogue 3 or 4 with dive priority
Frying Pan + Recurve Bow = Challenger Emblem
- **Stat bonus:** +10% Attack Speed
- **Best for:** Jinx/Kindred/Bel'Veth AS carry
- **When to craft:** Challenger 4+ commitment
Frying Pan + Needlessly Large Rod = Voyager Emblem
- **Stat bonus:** +10% Ability Power
- **Best for:** Distinct-cost flex boards, Galio carry
- **When to craft:** Always — Voyager 2 is cheap and scales across costs
Defensive Frying Pan Combinations
Frying Pan + Chain Vest = Bastion Emblem
- **Stat bonus:** +20 Armor
- **Best for:** Bastion 4-6 frontline, Rammus/Ornn reroll
- **When to craft:** Bastion vertical at level 8
Frying Pan + Negatron Cloak = Vanguard Emblem
- **Stat bonus:** +20 Magic Resist
- **Best for:** Vanguard 4-6 with AP backline feedback
- **When to craft:** Pairing with Dark Star or Psionic AP carries
Frying Pan + Giant's Belt = Brawler Emblem
- **Stat bonus:** +150 Health
- **Best for:** Brawler 4-6 HP-scaling frontline
- **When to craft:** Mid-game Brawler commitment
Frying Pan + Tear of the Goddess = Shepherd Emblem
- **Stat bonus:** +15 Starting Mana
- **Best for:** Summon-heavy late game, LeBlanc/Bard/Sona anchors
- **When to craft:** Shepherd 5-7 commitment
Non-Craftable Emblems
Three emblems in Set 17 cannot be crafted and only come from drops:
- **Anima Emblem** — Fiora-defining, ~3-4 character economy threshold to consider committing
- **Psionic Emblem** — Master Yi/Sona builds, often paired with Conduit splash
- **Sniper Emblem** — +range on holder, slot directly on your carry
A key mechanic in Set 17: Spatula and Frying Pan can be reforged into each other. If you have a Spatula but want a class emblem, you can reforge to Frying Pan and vice-versa. This costs a reforge slot but dramatically expands your options.
When to Craft
Early Stage 3 (Rolls)
- Craft Primordian or Timebreaker for early commits
- Space Groove is always safe due to 1-breakpoint
Mid Stage 4 (Commitment)
- Craft origin emblem for your vertical (Dark Star, Stargazer, Meeple, N.O.V.A.)
- Craft class emblem for your frontline/backline identity (Brawler, Vanguard, Challenger)
Late Stage 5-6 (Scaling)
- Craft capstone emblems for endgame breakpoints (Dark Star 6/9, Shepherd 7)
- Avoid crafting new emblems without a clear destination
Reforging Emblems
If you craft an emblem for the wrong comp, you can reforge it in the Reforger tool or via Magnetic Removers to reclaim components. Don't panic if you make a suboptimal craft — reforging is available.
Summary
Set 17 emblem crafting is flexible but rewards planning. Key principles:
- **Let your items guide your emblems** — don't force a Spatula into a predetermined recipe
- **Stat bonuses matter** — pick recipes that enhance your carriers
- **Defensive emblems are often better than offensive** — tank stats amplify vertical power
- **Plan reforges** — don't panic-craft if you're unsure
Use EmblemComp.gg to check emblem value for your current board before committing to a craft.