Looking for a strong AP comp in TFT Set 18? Vanguard Morgana is a great option to try. The comp combines a tough frontline with strong magic damage.

The main carry is Morgana. Meanwhile, Vanguard units protect her from enemy attacks. At the same time, Invoker helps the team gain Mana faster. As a result, Morgana can cast her ability more often.

The comp is also quite flexible. You can use spare items on several units. Therefore, you do not need every perfect item to play it.

However, Morgana should still get the best AP items. In addition, your frontline needs strong defensive items. With the right setup, Vanguard Morgana can become very strong in the late game.

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Vanguard Morgana Team Comp

At Level 8, the main units for this comp are:

• Morgana – Main carry
• Sentinel – Main tank
• Taric – Frontline
• Hecarim – Frontline
• Diana – Vanguard frontline
• Brambleback – Secondary carry
• Pebbles – Invoker
• Kog’Maw – Invoker and Ravager
• Alune – Secondary carry

The main traits are:

• 4 Vanguard
• 4 Invoker
• 3 Riftbeast
• 2 Lunar
• 2 Ravager

You can also activate extra traits such as Attuned, Caustic, and Emerald Aspect.

The most important part is the 4 Vanguard + 4 Invoker core. First, Vanguard keeps your frontline alive. Then, Invoker helps your units cast more often.

Because of this, the team works well in longer fights.

Best Morgana Items

Morgana is your main damage dealer. Therefore, she should get your strongest AP items first.

Recommended Morgana Build

• Morellonomicon
• Rabadon’s Deathcap
• Void Staff

Morellonomicon gives Morgana extra damage over time. Moreover, it works well when enemies stay close together. Rabadon’s Deathcap boosts her ability damage. As a result, Morgana can deal much more damage with each cast.

Meanwhile, Void Staff helps against enemies with high magic resistance. Therefore, it is a strong late-game choice.

If you cannot make the full build, you can use:

• Jeweled Gauntlet
• Archangel’s Staff
• Spear of Shojin
• Adaptive Helm
• Hextech Gunblade

Do not wait too long for perfect items. Instead, make useful items early and use them to protect your HP.

Best Sentinel Items

Sentinel is the main tank for Vanguard Morgana. Therefore, defensive items should usually go to this unit.

The best options are:

• Adaptive Helm
• Protector’s Vow
• Warmog’s Armor

Warmog’s Armor gives Sentinel more Health. Meanwhile, Protector’s Vow adds extra defensive power. Adaptive Helm is also useful. In particular, it gives both defensive value and Mana.

As a result, Sentinel can stay in combat longer. This gives Morgana more time to deal damage. If Sentinel does not appear, simply move the items to Taric or Hecarim.

Brambleback Items

Brambleback is a strong secondary carry in this setup. Therefore, give it your extra damage items after Morgana is fully equipped.

A strong item combination is:

• Edge of Night
• Giant Slayer
• Quicksilver

Edge of Night helps Brambleback survive dangerous moments. Meanwhile, Giant Slayer improves its damage against high-Health targets.

Quicksilver provides extra protection against crowd control. Because of this, Brambleback can stay active for longer.

However, Morgana should still have item priority.

Alune and Kog’Maw Items

Alune can become a useful secondary AP carry. This is especially true when Morgana already has three items.

Good options include:

• Jeweled Gauntlet
• Archangel’s Staff
• Spear of Shojin
• Nashor’s Tooth

Meanwhile, Kog’Maw can use spare offensive items. This gives the team another source of backline damage.

However, do not take Morgana’s best items away from her. Instead, use leftover components for your secondary carries.

Best Augments for Vanguard Morgana

Augments can change from game to game. Therefore, choose them based on your board and items.

In general, look for Augments that provide:

• AP
• Mana
• Defensive stats
• Frontline durability
• Economy
• Invoker synergy
• Extra item value

Invoker Emblem is especially useful. It can help you reach a stronger Invoker setup. In addition, defensive Augments can be very strong. A tougher frontline means Morgana has more time to cast.

Economic Augments are also useful. For example, they can help you reach Level 8 faster. As a result, you can find your core units sooner and stabilize your board.

How to Play Vanguard Morgana

Early Game

Do not force Vanguard Morgana from the first round. Instead, play your strongest early board. Use your early units to protect your HP.

If you find Vanguard units early, you can start building the frontline. Meanwhile, an AP unit can hold Morgana’s items.

For example, you can give your temporary carry the AP items you plan to use later.

The main goals are simple:

• Preserve HP
• Build useful items
• Find Vanguard units
• Save Gold
• Prepare for Level 8

Most importantly, avoid rolling too much during the early game.

Mid Game

During the mid game, start adding more Vanguard and Invoker units. At this point, your goal is to build a stable board. However, you should not spend all your Gold too early. If your board is strong, save Gold and level up.

On the other hand, roll some Gold if you are losing too much HP. Staying healthy is important because this comp wants to reach Level 8.

Meanwhile, continue building Morgana’s items.

Level 8

Level 8 is the key stage for this composition. Once you reach Level 8, start looking for your core units. These include: Morgana, Sentinel, Taric, Hecarim, Diana, Brambleback, Pebbles, Kog’Maw, and Alune.

First, activate 4 Vanguard and 4 Invoker. Then, use the remaining slots to add extra traits. Riftbeast, Lunar, and Ravager are useful options. Once the board is stable, you can spend your extra Gold on upgrades.

Therefore, do not rush to roll everything immediately after reaching Level 8. Stabilize first, then improve the board.

Vanguard Morgana Positioning

Positioning is very important for this comp.

First, place Sentinel, Taric, Hecarim, and Diana in the frontline. They should absorb most of the enemy damage. Meanwhile, keep Morgana behind the frontline. This gives her more time to cast. However, avoid placing every unit in one area. Enemy AoE abilities can punish a tight formation.

Instead, spread your backline when possible. Brambleback can sit on one side of the board. This lets it move toward enemy backline units after the fight begins.

Finally, keep Alune and Kog’Maw in safer backline positions. Give them enough space to avoid being hit by the same AoE spell.

When Should You Play Vanguard Morgana?

Vanguard Morgana is a good choice when:

• You find Morgana early.
• Vanguard units appear naturally.
• You have several AP components.
• You have useful Mana items.
• Your frontline is already strong.
• You get an Invoker-related Augment.
• Other players are not contesting your units.
• You can reach Level 8 with enough HP.

However, avoid forcing this comp when your items strongly favor AD carries.

Also, do not force it if several players are already building the same core units. In that case, finding your upgrades can become much harder.

Final Thoughts

Vanguard Morgana is a balanced TFT Set 18 composition. It combines a strong AP carry with a durable frontline. The main idea is simple. Vanguard protects the team, while Invoker helps units cast more often. Therefore, Morgana gets more time to deal damage.

For Morgana, prioritize Morellonomicon, Rabadon’s Deathcap, and Void Staff. Meanwhile, give Sentinel your strongest defensive items. After that, use spare items on Brambleback, Alune, or Kog’Maw.

Most importantly, do not force the comp every game. Instead, look for the right units and items naturally. If Morgana, Vanguard units, and AP items appear early, this can be an excellent direction to take.

In short, build a strong frontline, protect Morgana, and give her enough time to cast. Once the pieces come together, Vanguard Morgana can become a powerful late-game board.

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