The Strong Rise of Hunter – Vanguard in TFT Season 12
After the release of version 14.20, the Vanguard was incredibly buffed by Riot Games and became a top defensive system in TFT Season 12. Not only was the shield amount from the Vanguard effect buffed, but a series of units like Mordekaiser, Rumble, and Warwick also received increased survivability at all levels. This enables combinations of classes that pair well with the 4 Vanguard mark to become extremely powerful and hard to defeat in the mid-game.
Among them, the Hunter system proves to be very suitable for the 4 Vanguard mark as they can activate numerous strong effects together. Notably, the 3 Icebound mark to enhance snowballing capabilities or the 2 Sweet Tooth mark to “hack resources” in the late game. Combined with the fact that Kog’Maw and the Hunter system were also buffed for damage output in the mid-game, the Hunter – Vanguard composition now possesses formidable strength.
Building the Hunter – Vanguard Composition in TFT Season 12
Players should start with Vanguard champions like Galio, Rumble, and Warwick to ensure durability. For the backline carry position, Nomsy and Twitch will be good choices to ensure damage output for the composition. Furthermore, Nomsy is also a champion that utilizes Kog’Maw’s items extremely well, so players can confidently equip items early for this unit.
By the mid-game, players’ ultimate goal will be to reach the 4 Vanguard mark with the addition of Mordekaiser. Players can also stop buying experience when they reach level 6 and begin rerolling to seek 3-star Kog’Maw upgrades. During this process, Galio and Rumble can also be considered for 3-star upgrades if players find too many copies in the shop.
After completing the Kog’Maw upgrade, players should quickly push to level 8 to add 4-cost champions to their composition. Tahm Kench and Olaf will definitely be top choices to enhance crowd control and damage for the composition. If players have enough gold and health, they should consider pushing to level 9 and adding Xerath to the composition. This is a method to add extremely strong magic damage in the late game that players should consider.
Some Tips for Building the Hunter – Vanguard Composition
To maximize Kog’Maw’s damage output, players should aim for items like Spear of Shojin, Green Bow, and Infinity Edge. Additionally, Olaf should also be prioritized for item builds in the late game with Bloodthirster and Cloak of Shadows. In terms of Augments, upgrades that directly enhance the Hunter system should be prioritized to optimize damage output. Furthermore, upgrades providing crafted items or Dragon items are also very suitable for Hunter and Vanguard champions, so players should select them as soon as possible.