Introduction to Emblem Crafting
In TFT Set 18, 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 all sixteen crafting combinations in Set 18 Enchanted Wilds, helping you decide which emblem to craft based on your available components and board direction. Four more emblems — Coven, Defender, Flora Fatalis, and Juggernaut — cannot be crafted at all; see our non-craftable emblems guide for those.
Each entry below lists the trait's breakpoint ladder, because that is what actually decides whether the craft is worth it. An emblem is only valuable when it carries you across a threshold, so the count of that trait already on your board is the number that matters — not how good the trait sounds.
Spatula Combinations (Origin Emblems)
The Spatula is a rare drop from creeps, the Armory, and certain augments. Combine it with any component to craft an origin emblem:
Offensive Spatula Combinations
Spatula + B.F. Sword = Fae Emblem
- Stat carried: attack damage, from the B.F. Sword
- Ladder: 2 / 4 — only two tiers
- When to craft: when you already field 1 Fae (the emblem takes you to 2) or 3 (takes you to 4). On an even count it crosses nothing.
Spatula + Sparring Gloves = Primal Emblem
- Stat carried: crit chance and dodge, from the Sparring Gloves
- Ladder: 2 / 4 — same two-tier shape as Fae
- When to craft: on an odd Primal count. Because 4 is the cap, a Primal craft on a board already at 4 is pure stat value.
Spatula + Recurve Bow = Inferno Emblem
- Stat carried: attack speed, from the Recurve Bow
- Ladder: 2 / 3 / 5 / 7 — tight at the bottom, widening as it climbs
- When to craft: the 1→2 and 2→3 steps are single units and cheap to reach; the 3→5 and 5→7 gaps need the vertical to be underway. Craft early into a light Inferno splash, or late into a genuine commit.
Spatula + Needlessly Large Rod = Blossom Emblem
- Stat carried: ability power, from the Needlessly Large Rod
- Ladder: 3 / 5 / 7 / 9 / 11 — the longest track in the set
- When to craft: only with a Blossom vertical already forming. The first threshold is 3, so the emblem does nothing at all until you field 2 naturally.
Defensive Spatula Combinations
Spatula + Chain Vest = Elderwood Emblem
- Stat carried: armor, from the Chain Vest
- Ladder: 3 / 5 / 7 / 9 / 11 — identical shape to Blossom
- When to craft: same rule as Blossom. You need 2 Elderwood on the board before the emblem buys you anything.
Spatula + Negatron Cloak = Sprykin Emblem
- Stat carried: magic resist, from the Negatron Cloak
- Ladder: 3 / 5 / 7
- When to craft: with 2, 4, or 6 Sprykin already fielded. The deep 3-unit entry makes this a commitment craft, not a splash.
Spatula + Giant's Belt = Blackthorn Emblem
- Stat carried: health, from the Giant's Belt
- Ladder: 2 / 4 / 6
- When to craft: on an odd Blackthorn count. The Belt's health also makes this a reasonable frontline stat stick even when the trait doesn't cross.
Spatula + Tear of the Goddess = Lunar Emblem
- Stat carried: starting mana, from the Tear of the Goddess
- Ladder: 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 — single-unit steps the whole way
- When to craft: almost any time you run Lunar at all. A ladder that steps one unit at a time means the emblem crosses a threshold from nearly any starting count.
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 = Hunter Emblem
- Stat carried: attack damage, from the B.F. Sword
- Ladder: 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 — single-unit steps
- When to craft: any Hunter count from 1 to 4 crosses a threshold. One of the most consistently live crafts in the set.
Frying Pan + Sparring Gloves = Executioner Emblem
- Stat carried: crit chance and dodge, from the Sparring Gloves
- Ladder: 2 / 3 / 4 — single-unit steps, capped at 4
- When to craft: any count from 1 to 3. Short ladder, but every rung is one unit away.
Frying Pan + Recurve Bow = Rapidfire Emblem
- Stat carried: attack speed, from the Recurve Bow
- Ladder: 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 — single-unit steps
- When to craft: same profile as Hunter. The Recurve Bow's attack speed also lands well on a secondary damage unit.
Frying Pan + Needlessly Large Rod = Spellweaver Emblem
- Stat carried: ability power, from the Needlessly Large Rod
- Ladder: 2 / 4 / 6
- When to craft: on an odd Spellweaver count. Keep the Rod's ability power in mind when choosing the holder — it's wasted on a pure tank.
Defensive Frying Pan Combinations
Frying Pan + Chain Vest = Vanguard Emblem
- Stat carried: armor, from the Chain Vest
- Ladder: 2 / 4 / 6
- When to craft: on an odd Vanguard count, and put it on a frontliner who is not already contributing the trait.
Frying Pan + Negatron Cloak = Ravager Emblem
- Stat carried: magic resist, from the Negatron Cloak
- Ladder: 2 / 4 / 6
- When to craft: on an odd Ravager count. The magic resist wants a frontline holder.
Frying Pan + Giant's Belt = Brawler Emblem
- Stat carried: health, from the Giant's Belt
- Ladder: 2 / 4 / 6
- When to craft: on an odd Brawler count. Belt health on a frontliner means the craft rarely feels wasted even when it only buys progress.
Frying Pan + Tear of the Goddess = Invoker Emblem
- Stat carried: starting mana, from the Tear of the Goddess
- Ladder: 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 — single-unit steps
- When to craft: any count from 1 to 4, and the Tear's mana is genuinely useful on a caster holder rather than being dead weight.
Non-Craftable Emblems
Four emblems in Set 18 cannot be crafted and only come from augments, the Armory, loot, or the carousel:
- Coven Emblem — breakpoints at 3 / 4 / 5 / 7
- Defender Emblem — breakpoints at 2 / 4 / 6
- Flora Fatalis Emblem — breakpoints at 1 / 2
- Juggernaut Emblem — breakpoints at 2 / 4 / 6
A key mechanic Set 18 retains: 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)
- The single-step ladders — Lunar, Hunter, Invoker, Rapidfire, Executioner — are the safest early crafts, because they cross a threshold from almost any count
- Avoid the deep-entry origins (Blossom, Elderwood, Sprykin) this early; you rarely field 2 of the trait yet
Mid Stage 4 (Commitment)
- Craft the origin emblem for whichever vertical you have actually committed to
- Craft a class emblem for your frontline or backline identity, checking your current count against its 2/4/6 or 2/3/4/5 ladder first
Late Stage 5-6 (Scaling)
- Craft capstone emblems for the deep thresholds — Blossom or Elderwood at 7 and above, Sprykin 7, Coven 7 — but only if the units to support them are already on the board
- 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 18 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.
Recipes and stat bonuses are periodically rebalanced; the official TFT patch notes are the authoritative record of any crafting change.