Tier S Riftbeast · Ivern: comp guide

Style: Level 9

Riftbeast · Ivern is a tier S comp in patch 18.5: average placement 3.62 and top 4 in 63% of 798 games from Platinum to Challenger. Ivern carries with Spear of Shojin, Guinsoo's Rageblade, Blue Buff. Level 9.

Avg
3.62
Top 4
63%
1st
31%
Games
798
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

RakanPebblesEliseMurkwolfScuttlecrab
AkaliRakanGrompMurkwolfScuttlecrab
AkaliRakanVarusShenScuttlecrab
See the early comps

Item priority

Guinsoo's Rageblade2 of themGargoyle Stoneplate2 of themWarmog's Armor2 of themSpirit Visage2 of themSpear of ShojinBlue BuffProtector's VowInfinity Edge

The items the comp's units want most.

Carries

IvernSpear of ShojinGuinsoo's RagebladeBlue BuffDravenGuinsoo's RagebladeKraken's FuryDeathblade

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.

Riftbeast · Taric · 8 champions in commonavg 3.44 · top 4 68% · win 28% · level 9
PebblesJeweled GauntletBlue BuffRabadon's DeathcapKrugGargoyle StoneplateWarmog's ArmorSpirit VisageAmumuGargoyle StoneplateSentinelProtector's VowGargoyle StoneplateElder DragonInfinity EdgeLast WhisperStriker's FlailIvernSpear of ShojinKennenThief's GlovesHand Of JusticeEdge of NightMaokaiGargoyle StoneplateSpirit VisageWarmog's ArmorTaricThief's GlovesKraken's FuryBlue Buff
Inferno · Elder Dragon · 8 champions in commonavg 4.32 · top 4 51% · win 22% · level 9
AmumuGargoyle StoneplateWarmog's ArmorSentinelProtector's VowElder DragonInfinity EdgeLast WhisperDeathbladeIvernKennenMaokaiGargoyle StoneplateWarmog's ArmorSpirit VisageDravenGuinsoo's RagebladeKraken's FuryInferno EmblemLuxSpear of ShojinTaric
New 18.4
Riftbeast · Amumu · 8 champions in commonavg 5.75 · top 4 21% · win 4% · level 9
AmumuThief's GlovesCrownguardSterak's GageBramblebackSterak's GageLast WhisperSentinelGargoyle StoneplateProtector's VowWarmog's ArmorElder DragonInfinity EdgeSterak's GageIvernSpear of ShojinKennenMaokaiWarmog's ArmorGargoyle StoneplateProtector's VowDravenGuinsoo's RagebladeKraken's FuryTaric
Executioner · Ivern · 5 champions in commonavg 3.34 · top 4 69% · win 29% · level 9
AzirGuinsoo's RagebladeHextech GunbladeRabadon's DeathcapFiddlesticksEzrealSpear of ShojinLast WhisperDeathbladeSorakaRabadon's DeathcapSpear of ShojinAmumuIvernSpear of ShojinGuinsoo's RagebladeVoid StaffKennenThief's GlovesMaokaiGargoyle StoneplateWarmog's ArmorSpirit VisageTaric

More about the comp

Why play this comp?

  • Tier S: average placement 3.62 and top 4 in 63% of 798 high-elo games.
  • Performs above the meta comps' average (4.49 average placement).
  • Clear build: Ivern carries Spear of Shojin, Guinsoo's Rageblade, Blue Buff (Spear of Shojin in 51% of games).
  • Late-game comp: reaches level 9 with 8 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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