Tier S Vanguard · Ivern: comp guide

Style: Level 9

Vanguard · Ivern is a tier S comp in patch 18.5: average placement 3.63 and top 4 in 63% of 883 games from Platinum to Challenger. Ivern carries with Spear of Shojin, Thief's Gloves, Jeweled Gauntlet. Level 9.

Avg
3.63
Top 4
63%
1st
29%
Games
883
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

RakanPebblesEliseLeBlancTeemo
RakanVeigarKarmaEliseTeemo
RakanVeigarEliseLeBlancMurkwolf
See the early comps

Item priority

Gargoyle Stoneplate3 of themJeweled Gauntlet2 of themSpear of Shojin2 of themWarmog's Armor2 of themThief's GlovesVoid StaffMorellonomiconRed Buff

The items the comp's units want most.

Carries

IvernSpear of ShojinThief's GlovesJeweled GauntletMorganaVoid StaffMorellonomiconRed Buff

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.

Vanguard · Alune · 9 champions in commonavg 4.12 · top 4 56% · win 18% · level 9
DianaHecarimFiddlesticksLilliaGargoyle StoneplateMorganaVoid StaffMorellonomiconRed BuffSentinelGargoyle StoneplateProtector's VowWarmog's ArmorAluneJeweled GauntletSpear of ShojinArchangel's StaffIvernTaricGargoyle StoneplateWarmog's Armor
New 18.4
Vanguard · Lillia · 9 champions in commonavg 4.99 · top 4 39% · win 12% · level 9
DianaHecarimFiddlesticksLilliaThief's GlovesSterak's GageBloodthirsterMorganaVoid StaffMorellonomiconRed BuffSentinelGargoyle StoneplateProtector's VowWarmog's ArmorAluneSpear of ShojinJeweled GauntletArchangel's StaffIvernTaricGargoyle StoneplateWarmog's Armor
Lunar · Morgana · 7 champions in commonavg 3.08 · top 4 75% · win 34% · level 9
EliseGargoyle StoneplateGuinsoo's RagebladeTitan's ResolveDianaHecarimFiddlesticksMorganaVoid StaffMorellonomiconHextech GunbladeSentinelProtector's VowGargoyle StoneplateWarmog's ArmorAluneAdaptive HelmJeweled GauntletSpear of ShojinLuxTaricGargoyle StoneplateWarmog's Armor
Lunar · Lux · 7 champions in commonavg 3.43 · top 4 69% · win 26% · level 9
DianaHecarimGargoyle StoneplateFiddlesticksApheliosGuinsoo's RagebladeKraken's FuryInfinity EdgeMorganaVoid StaffMorellonomiconRed BuffSentinelGargoyle StoneplateProtector's VowWarmog's ArmorAluneSpear of ShojinJeweled GauntletAdaptive HelmLuxSpear of ShojinJeweled GauntletVoid StaffTaricGargoyle StoneplateWarmog's Armor

More about the comp

Why play this comp?

  • Tier S: average placement 3.63 and top 4 in 63% of 883 high-elo games.
  • Performs above the meta comps' average (4.49 average placement).
  • Clear build: Ivern carries Spear of Shojin, Thief's Gloves, Jeweled Gauntlet (Spear of Shojin in 43% 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× Sparring Gloves, Tear Of The Goddess, B.F. Sword, 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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