Blackthorn Kha'Zix: TFT Set 18 comp guide

X tier, SituationalC tier when it fitsRerollHardLevel 7Patch 18.4b

By PivotTFT · Updated 11 October 2026

Kha'Zix three-star with a Blackthorn Emblem for Blackthorn 6: the sacrifice on the Blackthorn hex feeds the whole board, Azir's soldiers add damage, and both Flora Fatalis units keep it healing.

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When to play it

Blackthorn Emblem

With it, this comp is C tier.

Overview

It three-stars both Kha'Zix and Azir, the units two S tier rerolls are built on, so it needs a lobby where neither is contested. The unit on the Blackthorn hex decides the bonus, since its role, stars and cost all count, so place the strongest spare unit there.

Units and items

Kha'ZixCarry
AzirCarry
Malphite
Soraka No items needed
Fiddlesticks No items needed
Warwick No items needed
Rek'Sai No items needed
Veigar No items needed

Kha'Zix carries with Blackthorn Emblem and two Hands Of Justice. Azir carries with Guinsoo's Rageblade, Hextech Gunblade and Rabadon's Deathcap. Malphite takes Bramble Vest, Gargoyle Stoneplate and Spirit Visage.

Item order

Hand Of Justice
Blackthorn Emblem
Gargoyle Stoneplate
Guinsoo's Rageblade
Hextech Gunblade

How to play Blackthorn Kha'Zix

Early game

Hold Kha'Zix and Azir copies and play Blackthorn pairs (Rek'Sai, Veigar, Warwick) from stage 2.

Kha'Zix
Rek'Sai
Veigar
Warwick

Mid game

Level 7 around 3-5 and slow roll above 50 gold for Kha'Zix and Azir at three stars.

Late game

Level 8 for Malphite, Soraka and Fiddlesticks; the emblem on Kha'Zix makes Blackthorn 6.

TipKha'Zix takes the Blackthorn Emblem (Spatula and Giant's Belt) and two Hands of Justice, Azir Guinsoo's, Gunblade and Rabadon's, and Malphite Bramble Vest, Gargoyle Stoneplate and Spirit Visage. If the emblem does not come, Kha'Zix Reroll places much better.

Best augments

Item ExtractionGold, S tier on our list The first 3 times you sacrifice a champion in the Blackthorn hex, gain a copy of a random component they're holding. Gain an Azir, Veigar, and a Rek'Sai.
Rolling For DaysSilver, S tier on our list Gain 10 free Shop rerolls.
Branching OutSilver, S tier on our list Gain a random Emblem.
Spreading RootsGold, S tier on our list Gain a random Emblems. After 3 combats, gain another.

Augment priority: emblems, then econ.

Traits

Blackthorn6Flora Fatalis2Executioner2Spellweaver2

Active on the final board: 6 Blackthorn, 2 Flora Fatalis, 2 Executioner, 2 Spellweaver and 1 Rival. Every trait is explained in the Set 18 traits guide.

Questions about Blackthorn Kha'Zix

Is Blackthorn Kha'Zix good in patch 18.4b?

Blackthorn Kha'Zix is X tier on the PivotTFT comp tier list for patch 18.4b: a situational comp, strong only in particular lobbies or with particular augments.

When should you play Blackthorn Kha'Zix?

Blackthorn Kha'Zix is a situational comp. Play it when you have a Blackthorn Emblem: then it is C tier.

Who is the carry in Blackthorn Kha'Zix?

Kha'Zix is the main carry. Build Blackthorn Emblem and two Hands Of Justice on Kha'Zix.

What level do you play Blackthorn Kha'Zix at?

Blackthorn Kha'Zix is a Reroll comp: you stay at a low level and spend gold rolling for three-star copies of cheaper champions. Roll for the board at level 7.

How do I import Blackthorn Kha'Zix into TFT?

Copy its team code with the button on this page, then open the Team Planner in the TFT client and paste it.

What are the best augments for Blackthorn Kha'Zix?

Item Extraction, Rolling For Days, Branching Out and Spreading Roots. When none of these is offered, take emblems, then econ augments.

More comps for patch 18.4b

The full TFT Set 18 comp tier list