The Inferno trait in TFT Set 18 revolves around burning enemies over time while gaining unique shop upgrades to strengthen your board. Inferno champions inflict Burn and Wound, dealing true damage based on the target’s maximum Health and reducing the healing they receive. As you activate higher Inferno breakpoints, more of your shop slots become Ignited after each combat, refreshing into champions one tier higher and making it easier to find powerful upgrades.
The Inferno roster consists of Akali, Amumu, Kennen, Lux (Inferno), Shen, and Varus, offering a balanced mix of frontline durability, crowd control, and consistent ranged damage. In this guide, you’ll learn the best Inferno team comps, optimal item builds, Augments, positioning, and leveling strategies to maximize the trait’s strength throughout every stage of the game.
How to get 7 Inferno in TFT Set 18
To get 7 Inferno in TFT Set 18, you need to field all six Inferno champions—Akali, Amumu, Kennen, Lux (Inferno), Shen, and Varus—and equip an Inferno Emblem on any non-Inferno unit. Since there are only six natural Inferno champions, the emblem is required to unlock the final trait breakpoint. Activating 7 Inferno ignites more shop slots after every combat, upgrading non-Inferno shop champions by one tier while greatly increasing Burn damage. This combination gives the composition exceptional late-game scaling, making it easier to find powerful units and overwhelm opponents with sustained damage.
Inferno TFT Comps
3 Inferno + 2 Vanguard.
Inferno TFT Trait
Inferno champions scorch their enemies with every damaging ability, applying Burn and Wound for several seconds. Burn effects from Inferno stack with other sources of Burn. Burn deals true damage each second based on a percentage of the target’s maximum Health, while Wound reduces all healing the target receives.
- (2) Burn enemies for % of their maximum Health per second.
- (3) At the end of each round, shop slots that don’t contain an Inferno champion become ignited, refreshing into a champion one cost tier higher.
- (5) Ignite shop slots after every combat and increase Burn damage to %.
- (7) Ignite shop slots after every combat and increase Burn damage to %.
How to Play the Inferno Team Comp in TFT Set 18
Inferno is a scaling team composition that combines consistent Burn damage with a powerful economy mechanic. Your goal is to activate the Inferno trait early, allowing Burn to chip away at enemy teams while Ignited shop slots help you find stronger champions throughout the game. Focus on maintaining a healthy economy, upgrading your core units, and reaching the higher Inferno breakpoints as quickly as possible.
During the early game, prioritize fielding Akali, Shen, and Varus to activate 2 or 3 Inferno while preserving your Health and economy. In the mid game, level to 6 or 7 to add Amumu, Lux (Inferno), and Kennen, creating a balanced frontline and backline. Once you reach the late game, push to Level 8 to complete your final board and, if possible, activate 7 Inferno with an Inferno Emblem. Position tanks such as Shen and Amumu in the front to absorb damage, while keeping Varus and Lux protected in the backline so they can continuously apply Burn and eliminate enemy carries. Thanks to its scaling damage and improved shop quality, Inferno is a reliable composition for securing top-four finishes in TFT Set 18.