Vanguard: TFT Set 18 trait
Vanguard is a TFT Set 18 trait with 6 champions and breakpoints at 2, 4 and 6. 19 comps on our tier list play it, including Alune Fast 9, Kha'Zix Reroll and Coven Morgana. Its emblem is made from Frying Pan and Chain Vest.
What Vanguard does
At Combat Start and after dropping below 50% Health, Vanguards gain a max Health Shield for 10 seconds.
| Units | Bonus |
|---|---|
| 2 | 18% max Health |
| 4 | 30% max Health |
| 6 | 40% max Health. Gain 5% Durability while Shielded. |
From Riot's game data, with the latest patch notes applied; the exact numbers can change between patches.
Vanguard champions
Rakan 1Elise 2Diana 3Hecarim 3Sentinel 4Taric 5
Rakan 
Elise 
Diana 
Hecarim 
Sentinel 
Taric Vanguard emblem
Frying Pan + Chain Vest = Vanguard Emblem
Frying Pan
Chain Vest
Vanguard EmblemAn emblem gives the Vanguard trait to a champion that does not have it, which is often the easiest way to reach the next breakpoint.
Vanguard comps
- SAlune Fast 9 Fast 9
- SKha'Zix Reroll Reroll
- ACoven Morgana Fast 9
- AElder Dragon Fast 9 Fast 9
- ARiftbeast 10 Fast 9
- BAphelios Vanguard Fast 8
- BInvoker Kog'Maw Reroll
- BInvoker Morgana Fast 8
- BInvoker Nidalee Fast 8
- BLunar Aphelios Fast 9 Fast 9
- BMorgana Elder Dragon Fast 9 Fast 9
- BVanguard Rengar Reroll Reroll
- CAshe Elder Dragon Fast 9 Fast 9
- CCoven Caitlyn Reroll Reroll
- CNidalee Sivir Amumu Fast 8
- CPebbles Invoker Fast 9 Fast 9
- XElise Reroll Reroll
- XTrait Ladder Fast 8
- XUnrivaled Kha'Zix Rengar Reroll