Tier B Vanguard · Ashe: comp guide

Style: Level 9

Vanguard · Ashe is a tier B comp in patch 18.5: average placement 4.74 and top 4 in 44% of 421 games from Platinum to Challenger. Ashe carries with Spear of Shojin, Red Buff, Infinity Edge. Level 9.

Avg
4.74
Top 4
44%
1st
12%
Games
421
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

RakanYorickEliseSejuaniScuttlecrab
RakanCinderlingCaitlynEliseScuttlecrab
RakanCinderlingEliseSejuaniMurkwolf
See the early comps

Item priority

Gargoyle Stoneplate3 of themInfinity Edge2 of themSpear of Shojin2 of themVanguard Emblem2 of themWarmog's Armor2 of themRed BuffGuinsoo's RagebladeProtector's Vow

The items the comp's units want most.

Carries

AsheSpear of ShojinRed BuffInfinity EdgeSivirInfinity EdgeGuinsoo's RagebladeSpear of Shojin

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.

Adaptor · Ashe · 6 champions in commonavg 3.72 · top 4 70% · win 12% · level 9
DianaKog'MawViApheliosKraken's FuryGuinsoo's RagebladeGiant SlayerSivirInfinity EdgeStriker's FlailAmumuGargoyle StoneplateWarmog's ArmorCrownguardNidaleeSterak's GageInfinity EdgeEdge of NightSentinelProtector's VowGargoyle StoneplateAdaptive HelmAsheRed BuffSpear of ShojinInfinity Edge
New 18.4
Fae · Ashe · 6 champions in commonavg 3.90 · top 4 59% · win 20% · level 9
RakanRammusGargoyle StoneplateWarmog's ArmorSpirit VisageTristanaGuinsoo's RagebladeHextech GunbladeInfinity EdgeViLilliaGargoyle StoneplateProtector's VowSpirit VisageSivirFae EmblemInfinity EdgeSpear of ShojinAmumuGargoyle StoneplateWarmog's ArmorAsheSpear of ShojinLast WhisperRed BuffTaric
Hunter · Ashe · 6 champions in commonavg 4.18 · top 4 56% · win 14% · level 9
CinderlingViSivirInfinity EdgeStriker's FlailDeathbladeAmumuGargoyle StoneplateWarmog's ArmorSpirit VisageNidaleeHunter EmblemSterak's GageInfinity EdgeSentinelProtector's VowGargoyle StoneplateAsheSpear of ShojinRed BuffLast WhisperMaokaiGargoyle StoneplateWarmog's ArmorSpirit VisageTaric
Riftbeast · Ashe · 5 champions in commonavg 4.15 · top 4 55% · win 18% · level 9
KrugGargoyle StoneplateWarmog's ArmorSpirit VisageSivirAmumuGargoyle StoneplateSentinelProtector's VowGargoyle StoneplateAsheSpear of ShojinRed BuffLast WhisperElder DragonInfinity EdgeSterak's GageDeathbladeIvernMaokaiGargoyle StoneplateWarmog's ArmorSpirit VisageTaricGargoyle Stoneplate

More about the comp

Why play this comp?

  • Tier B: average placement 4.74 and top 4 in 44% of 421 high-elo games.
  • Clear build: Ashe carries Spear of Shojin, Red Buff, Infinity Edge (Spear of Shojin in 56% of games).
  • Late-game comp: reaches level 9 with 5 cost 4-5 champions in its core.

When not to play it

  • Below the meta comps' average (4.74 against 4.49).
  • If you don't get components for Ashe: its items need 2× B.F. Sword, 2× Recurve Bow, Tear Of The Goddess, Sparring Gloves.
  • 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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