Blackthorn
Blackthorn is a TFT Set 18 trait carried by 5 champions. Its breakpoints are 2, 4 and 6; each one unlocks a new tier of the trait. It is currently played in 12 meta comps; the strongest is Warwick Slowroll (A tier).
The ally on the Blackthorn hex is sacrificed before combat, granting your champions Health. Blackthorn champions gain additional stats based on the sacrifice's Role, Star Level, and Cost.
Breakpoints and effects
When the number of different Blackthorn champions on your board reaches a breakpoint, that tier's effect turns on. The values come from Riot's game data.
- 2: 175 Health
- 4: 350 Health; Bonus is 30% stronger
- 6: 600 Health; Bonus is 50% stronger
Champions with Blackthorn
5 champions carry Blackthorn in Set 18. They range from 1 cost to 4 cost. A second copy of the same champion does not add to the trait count.
- Rek'Sai (1 cost): Brawler
- Veigar (1 cost): Sprykin, Spellweaver
- Warwick (2 cost): Ravager
- Azir (3 cost): Executioner, Summoner
- Malphite (4 cost): Monolith
Comps that play Blackthorn
These comps activate Blackthorn on their final board or list it as a key trait. The number next to each is the Blackthorn count on the board, emblems included.
- Warwick Slowroll: A tier, Slow Roll, 4 Blackthorn
- Azir Slowroll: A tier, Slow Roll, 2 Blackthorn
- Veigar Slowroll: A tier, Slow Roll, 2 Blackthorn
- Ahri Reroll: B tier, Reroll, 6 Blackthorn
- Sivir Riftbeast: B tier, Standard, 2 Blackthorn
- Zyra Fast 8: B tier, Fast 8, 2 Blackthorn
- Yunara Slowroll Executioner: C tier, Slow Roll, 4 Blackthorn
- Malphite: C tier, Standard, 2 Blackthorn
- Master Yi Reroll: C tier, Reroll, 2 Blackthorn
- Veigar Reroll Azir: D tier, Reroll, 4 Blackthorn
- Azir Slowroll Summoner: D tier, Slow Roll, 2 Blackthorn
- Veigar Reroll: D tier, Reroll, 2 Blackthorn
Traits played alongside
The other key traits seen most often in comps that play Blackthorn; the number is how many of those comps list each one.
- Brawler (8 comps)
- Executioner (8 comps)
- Defender (4 comps)
- Spellweaver (4 comps)
- Summoner (4 comps)
- Sprykin (3 comps)
Emblem
Blackthorn Emblem: Giving Blackthorn Emblem to a champion without Blackthorn grants it the trait and adds one to the Blackthorn count.
Frequently asked questions
How many units activate Blackthorn?
Blackthorn turns on at 2 units; its breakpoints are 2, 4 and 6.
Which champions have the Blackthorn trait?
Champions with Blackthorn: Rek'Sai, Veigar, Warwick, Azir and Malphite.
Which comps play Blackthorn?
Blackthorn is currently played in 12 meta comps. The strongest: Warwick Slowroll (A tier), Azir Slowroll (A tier), Veigar Slowroll (A tier), Ahri Reroll (B tier).