Inferno Ashe: TFT Set 18 comp guide

X tier, SituationalB tier when it fitsFast 8MediumLevel 8Patch 18.4b

By PivotTFT · Updated 11 October 2026

Inferno 5 from an Inferno Emblem on Ashe, which most games build: she and Sivir shoot behind Lillia, Amumu and Shen while every hit burns and wounds.

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When to play it

Inferno Emblem

With it, this comp is B tier.

Overview

Play it only when a Spatula and a Recurve Bow can become Ashe's Inferno Emblem; without one, Ashe Fast 9 is the stronger home for her. The line rolls for a 5-cost at level 8, so go in with gold to spare.

Units and items

AsheCarry
SivirCarry
Kennen No items needed
Lillia
Amumu No items needed
Vi No items needed
Shen No items needed
Akali No items needed

Ashe carries with Inferno Emblem, Red Buff and Spear of Shojin. Sivir carries with Infinity Edge and Spear of Shojin. Lillia takes Crownguard, Gargoyle Stoneplate and Protector's Vow.

Item order

Spear of Shojin
Inferno Emblem
Red Buff
Crownguard
Infinity Edge

How to play Inferno Ashe

Early game

Inferno pairs come early (Varus, Akali, Shen); save a Spatula and a Recurve Bow for Ashe's emblem.

Varus
Akali
Shen
Rakan

Mid game

Level 8 at 4-1 and roll for Ashe, Lillia and Amumu.

Late game

Upgrade Sivir and Amumu; at level 9, Ivern joins.

TipAshe takes the Inferno Emblem with Red Buff and Shojin, Sivir Infinity Edge and Shojin, and Lillia Crownguard, Gargoyle Stoneplate and Protector's Vow.

Best augments

SwordsmithGold, A tier on our list Gain 2 random completed items that build from B.F. Sword.
Latent ForgeSilver, S tier on our list After 8 player combats, gain an Artifact anvil.
Item Grab Bag ISilver, A tier on our list Gain 1 random completed item.
Capital Gains IIGold, A tier on our list Store gold equal to the interest you earn. On 3-3, gain gold equal to 125% of the stored gold. Gain 3 gold now.

Augment priority: emblems, then items.

Traits

Inferno5Hunter2Defender2Juggernaut2

Active on the final board: 5 Inferno, 2 Hunter, 2 Defender, 2 Juggernaut and 2 Primal. Every trait is explained in the Set 18 traits guide.

Late upgrades

Ivern added

Questions about Inferno Ashe

Is Inferno Ashe good in patch 18.4b?

Inferno Ashe 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 Inferno Ashe?

Inferno Ashe is a situational comp. Play it when you have an Inferno Emblem: then it is B tier.

Who is the carry in Inferno Ashe?

Ashe is the main carry. Build Inferno Emblem, Red Buff and Spear of Shojin on Ashe.

What level do you play Inferno Ashe at?

Inferno Ashe is a Fast 8 comp: you save gold, level to 8 quickly and roll there for the 4-cost carries. Roll for the board at level 8.

How do I import Inferno Ashe 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 Inferno Ashe?

Swordsmith, Latent Forge, Item Grab Bag I and Capital Gains II. When none of these is offered, take emblems, then items augments.

More comps for patch 18.4b

The full TFT Set 18 comp tier list