SPatch 18.1
Blossom Ahri TFT Set 18 Ranked Comp
A tier S TFT Set 18 ranked comp for patch 18.1: how to build it, which items and augments to prioritise, and how to position it.
Fast 8Blossom
How to Play
Blossom Ahri posts the highest first-place rate of any comp tracked on op.gg early in the set, built around a Fast 8 push into a five-unit Blossom board with Ahri as the AP carry and Sett as a secondary threat.
Core Units
Ahri
4-cost Carry
Sett
4-cost Frontline
Sivir
4-cost Utility
Ashe
5-cost Utility
Gnar
5-cost Frontline
Early Game
Play a standard econ curve and hold any Blossom units you find. None of the core five are needed at one star early, so prioritise levelling and gold over forcing the comp too soon.
Mid Game
Push through level 8 and slot in Sivir and Ashe as you find them, both of which support the Blossom vertical without needing dedicated items. Gnar anchors the frontline alongside Sett once you're close to your final board.
Late Game and Final Board
A two star Ahri with her core items behind Sett and Gnar is enough to consistently top four in the current meta, and posts one of the best win rates tracked in the early set. One source rates this comp a tier lower than the others here, so treat it as strong rather than automatic.
Best Items
Jeweled Gauntlet and Spear of Shojin are Ahri's core damage items, with Guinsoo's Rageblade a common alternate third slot. Sett wants pure tank stats: Gargoyle Stoneplate, Ionic Spark, and Warmog's Armor all work well on him.
Best Augments
Blossom Emblem is the single best pickup, since it can push you to a higher Blossom count a level early. Verticality-style augments in general suit this comp's plan well.
Positioning
Sett and Gnar hold the front line together. Keep Ahri in a protected backline corner and Sivir and Ashe in the remaining midline hexes, since neither needs to be adjacent to Ahri to function.
Flex Units and Alternative Carries
Sivir and Ashe are both flexible utility pieces; swap either for a stronger Blossom unit if your lobby offers one. Gnar can be swapped for another frontline body if you're short on copies.
Strengths and Weaknesses
One of the strongest early win rates tracked in Set 18 so far, and a genuinely five-star comp on some trackers. The one source that rates it lower flags it as a step below the other S tier picks in execution difficulty, so treat the tier as strong rather than unanimous.
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