It can be said that after the 11.6b patch was updated, the Vanguard – Legend team has established a more solid position in the Teamfight Tactics meta. The direct buff from Riot Games to Neeko’s damage stats has helped this composition achieve more stable damage output. So how can you play this composition effectively? Let’s learn some tips from the top 1 Challenger in Korea – T1 Bebe872.
With a lot of 4-5 gold champions, you cannot aim to build the Vanguard – Legend team from the early levels. Therefore, players should look for ways to play the strongest composition possible in the early game to maintain health. In T1 Bebe872’s case, he even bought the Fighter trait to achieve this.
Additionally, the expert also aims to build a 4 Spirit composition in the early game, even when he does not possess the Spirit trait. The reason is that Spirit champions can hold many types of items well and allow players to comfortably combine items early on. Units like Kindred, Teemo, and Diana can effectively hold items for many types of carries, making it much easier for you to transition your composition.
However, there will come a time when players find themselves in a losing streak, consistently losing health with the current 4 Spirit team. This is one of the signs that you need to “pivot” to preserve hope for a final victory. T1 Bebe872 did this at level 8 when he rolled continuously until he found the Mystic Neeko. After that, this player gradually sold unnecessary units like Sivir, Kindred, Teemo, Diana… to reclaim items for his carries.
At level 8, players should look to roll to upgrade their 4 gold champions to 2 stars. If you are lucky enough, upgrading Neeko to 3 stars during this process is entirely possible. Players should also consider leveling up to 9 if they need to add special units to counter opponents. Expensive champions like Sett, Lee Sin, Zilean… will help players increase damage, durability, and achieve final victory.
Regarding items for Neeko, you don’t necessarily have to combine Archangel’s Staff in every game for this champion to deal effective damage. You should keep in mind that Neeko needs items that deal magic damage, so any item that increases this can be considered. Neeko can utilize many items well, such as Sorcerer’s Hat, Hextech Gunblade, or Infinity Edge. If you feel your carry is too energy-starved, the Spear of Shojin is also a great choice.
Hopefully, with the tips above, players can achieve easier victories with the Vanguard – Legend team while battling in Teamfight Tactics.