Tier A Brawler · Ivern: comp guide

Style: Level 9

Brawler · Ivern is a tier A comp in patch 18.5: average placement 4.19 and top 4 in 56% of 162 games from Platinum to Challenger. Ivern carries with Spear of Shojin, Blue Buff, Guinsoo's Rageblade. Level 9.

Avg
4.19
Top 4
56%
1st
17%
Games
162
Level
9

Set 18 Patch 18.5 77,232 high-elo games Games from 6 Oct to 20 Oct

Early comps

what to open with to reach the final comp in good shape

Rek'SaiAlistarGrompMurkwolfScuttlecrab
KobukoRek'SaiAlistarTeemoMurkwolf
KobukoRek'SaiAlistarKayleGromp
See the early comps

Item priority

Gargoyle Stoneplate3 of themWarmog's Armor2 of themSpear of ShojinBlue BuffGuinsoo's RagebladeBrawler Emblem

The items the comp's units want most.

Carries

IvernSpear of ShojinBlue BuffGuinsoo's Rageblade

Traits

Approximate layout

▲ Front (enemy)
▼ Back

Worked out by role (range, health and items). Faded = flexible.

Leveling

  1. Lvl 42-1
  2. Lvl 52-5
  3. Lvl 63-2
  4. Lvl 73-5
  5. Lvl 84-1
  6. Lvl 95-1

Roll down for the comp at level 9 (5-1). A guideline, based on the comp's style.

Related comps

They share core champions: use them to pivot if yours gets tough.

Elderwood · Ivern · 6 champions in commonavg 3.80 · top 4 60% · win 28% · level 9
AlistarEzrealLast WhisperSpear of ShojinDeathbladeAmumuGargoyle StoneplateWarmog's ArmorGnarThief's GlovesIvernSpear of ShojinGuinsoo's RagebladeBlue BuffKennenThief's GlovesMaokaiGargoyle StoneplateWarmog's ArmorSpirit VisageDravenGuinsoo's RagebladeKraken's FuryDeathbladeTaric
Brawler · Lux · 7 champions in commonavg 3.88 · top 4 61% · win 25% · level 9
KobukoRek'SaiGargoyle StoneplateAlistarKrugSettGargoyle StoneplateWarmog's ArmorGnarIvernLuxSpear of ShojinJeweled GauntletVoid StaffTaricBrawler EmblemWarmog's Armor
Riftbeast · Ivern · 5 champions in commonavg 3.62 · top 4 63% · win 31% · level 9
KrugGargoyle StoneplateWarmog's ArmorSpirit VisageAmumuSentinelProtector's VowElder DragonInfinity EdgeLast WhisperSterak's GageIvernSpear of ShojinGuinsoo's RagebladeBlue BuffKennenThief's GlovesMaokaiGargoyle StoneplateWarmog's ArmorSpirit VisageDravenGuinsoo's RagebladeKraken's FuryDeathbladeTaric
Elderwood · Kennen · 6 champions in commonavg 3.85 · top 4 60% · win 23% · level 9
AlistarEzrealSpear of ShojinLast WhisperDeathbladeAmumuGargoyle StoneplateGnarIvernKennenThief's GlovesEdge of NightHand Of JusticeMaokaiGargoyle StoneplateWarmog's ArmorSpirit VisageDravenGuinsoo's RagebladeKraken's FuryDeathbladeTaric

More about the comp

Why play this comp?

  • Tier A: average placement 4.19 and top 4 in 56% of 162 high-elo games.
  • Performs above the meta comps' average (4.49 average placement).
  • Clear build: Ivern carries Spear of Shojin, Blue Buff, Guinsoo's Rageblade (Spear of Shojin in 48% of games).
  • Late-game comp: reaches level 9 with 6 cost 4-5 champions in its core.
  • Rarely played (0% of games): fewer opponents competing for its champions.

When not to play it

  • If you don't get components for Ivern: its items need 3× Tear Of The Goddess, B.F. Sword, Recurve Bow, Needlessly Large Rod.
  • If you're short on health or gold: its typical final level is 9 and getting there takes economy.

Based on the comp's high-elo stats; the style is deduced from the carry's cost and stars and the final level.

No augments: the Riot API doesn't include augments in match data, so there are no reliable stats for them.

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