TFT Set 14 Guide: Vanguard Marksman

Fast 8 Vanguard Marksman TFT set 14 comp. Itemize Leona for your frontline tank, and Xayah, Aphelios for your damage carry backline.

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Aim to play this Fast 8 board when offered an econ augment on 2-1 along with an AD item start.

Augments that supplement this strategy include any Marksman augment or any other augment that buffs your frontline or provides attack speed to your backline.

In the early game, play a board centered around any upgraded tank units and an AD item holder.

Since this is a Fast 8 comp, look to lose streak in order to build your economy faster than the rest of the lobby. Prioritize 1 Guinsoo’s Rageblade then focus on high quality tank items as this comp wants long fights that allows Aphelios to ramp up his attack speed.

In the mid game, you need to stabilize your board in order to have enough health to work with during the Level 8 rolldown. So on 3-2 Level to 6 and roll for any tank upgrades and a stronger AD item holder. Ideally, try to play 2 Golden Ox and begin stacking the damage amp for Aphelios.

On 4-2 push to Level 8 and roll aggressively for your 4 cost units. Try your best not to roll all the way down to 0 gold as you still need to push to Level 9 as your win condition.

After stabilizing in stage 4, push to Level 9 and play 5 cost utility units such as: Garen, Renekton, Zac.

Additionally if you are playing Jhin and have an excess amount of AP items Aurora could be a good option on Level 9 to help diversify your damage.

This is the build: Vanguard Marksman

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