Invoker Nidalee: TFT Set 18 comp guide

B tierFast 8MediumLevel 8Patch 18.4b

By PivotTFT · Updated 3 October 2026

Four Invokers keep Nidalee, Morgana and Kog'Maw casting, and Kog'Maw's Caustic shred makes every hit land harder. Sentinel, Vi, Scuttlecrab and Taric hold the front.

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Overview

Play it from an Invoker or Riftbeast opener (Pebbles, Teemo, Scuttlecrab) when Bows and Swords come for Nidalee. She carries several other lines, Nidalee Aphelios first, so check how many players hold her before 4-1. A Frying Pan with a Tear makes the Invoker Emblem that suits her best.

Units and items

NidaleeCarry
Taric No items needed
Morgana
Sentinel
Kog'Maw No items needed
Vi No items needed
Scuttlecrab No items needed
Pebbles No items needed

Nidalee carries with Guinsoo's Rageblade, Infinity Edge and Spear of Shojin. Morgana takes Morellonomicon. Sentinel takes Crownguard, Gargoyle Stoneplate and Protector's Vow.

Item order

Guinsoo's Rageblade
Infinity Edge
Gargoyle Stoneplate
Spear of Shojin
Protector's Vow

How to play Invoker Nidalee

Early game

Invoker and Riftbeast pairs with Pebbles, Teemo and Scuttlecrab; hold Swords and Bows for Nidalee.

Pebbles
Teemo
Scuttlecrab
Rakan

Mid game

Level 8 at 4-1 and roll for Nidalee, Morgana and Sentinel at two stars.

Late game

Upgrade Nidalee first; Taric at one star is enough.

TipNidalee takes Guinsoo's Rageblade, Infinity Edge and Shojin, and Sentinel Crownguard, Gargoyle Stoneplate and Protector's Vow; Morgana is happy with Morellonomicon. An Invoker emblem is best on Nidalee.

Best augments

Beast WithinGold, S tier on our list Primal grants an additional Blessing. Gain a Vi now and a Nidalee after 3 rounds.
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.

Augment priority: items, then combat.

Traits

Invoker4Riftbeast3Primal2Adaptor2Vanguard2

Active on the final board: 4 Invoker, 3 Riftbeast, 2 Primal, 2 Adaptor, 2 Vanguard and 2 Juggernaut. Every trait is explained in the Set 18 traits guide.

Questions about Invoker Nidalee

Is Invoker Nidalee good in patch 18.4b?

Invoker Nidalee is B tier on the PivotTFT comp tier list for patch 18.4b: a good comp when you find its key units or items, but less forgiving than the tiers above.

Who is the carry in Invoker Nidalee?

Nidalee is the main carry. Build Guinsoo's Rageblade, Infinity Edge and Spear of Shojin on Nidalee.

What level do you play Invoker Nidalee at?

Invoker Nidalee 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 Invoker Nidalee 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 Invoker Nidalee?

Beast Within, Swordsmith, Latent Forge and Item Grab Bag I. When none of these is offered, take items, then combat augments.

More comps for patch 18.4b

The full TFT Set 18 comp tier list