Primal

Primal is a TFT Set 18 trait carried by 3 champions. Its breakpoints are 2 and 4; each one unlocks a new tier of the trait. It is currently played in 20 meta comps; the strongest is Master Yi Slowroll (S tier).

Choose one of four Primal Blessings.

Breakpoints and effects

When the number of different Primal champions on your board reaches a breakpoint, that tier's effect turns on. The values come from Riot's game data.

2: This breakpoint unlocks the next Primal tier.
4: This breakpoint unlocks the next Primal tier.

Champions with Primal

3 champions carry Primal in Set 18. They range from 3 cost to 4 cost. A second copy of the same champion does not add to the trait count.

Vi (3 cost): Juggernaut
Nidalee (4 cost): Adaptor
Sivir (4 cost): Hunter

Comps that play Primal

These comps activate Primal on their final board or list it as a key trait. The number next to each is the Primal count on the board, emblems included.

Master Yi Slowroll: S tier, Slow Roll, 2 Primal
Lux Fast 8: A tier, Fast 8, 2 Primal
Ahri Blossom: B tier, Standard, 2 Primal
Zyra Fast 8 Juggernaut: B tier, Fast 8, 2 Primal
Sivir Riftbeast: B tier, Standard, 2 Primal
Aphelios: B tier, Standard, 2 Primal
Ashe: B tier, Standard, 2 Primal
Sivir Fast 8 Amumu: B tier, Fast 8, 2 Primal
Sivir Fast 8 Riftbeast: B tier, Fast 8, 2 Primal
Zyra Fast 8: B tier, Fast 8, 2 Primal
Rengar Reroll: C tier, Reroll, 2 Primal
Caitlyn Slowroll: C tier, Slow Roll, 2 Primal
Zyra: C tier, Standard, 2 Primal
Sivir Fast 8: C tier, Fast 8, 2 Primal
Caitlyn: C tier, Reroll, 2 Primal
Kha'Zix Reroll: C tier, Reroll, 2 Primal
Master Yi Reroll: C tier, Reroll, 2 Primal
Morgana: C tier, Standard, 2 Primal
Nidalee Fast 8: C tier, Fast 8, 2 Primal
Tristana Slowroll: D tier, Slow Roll, 2 Primal

Traits played alongside

The other key traits seen most often in comps that play Primal; the number is how many of those comps list each one.

Juggernaut (15 comps)
Hunter (9 comps)
Adaptor (7 comps)
Inferno (6 comps)
Vanguard (6 comps)
Fae (6 comps)

Emblem

Primal Emblem: Giving Primal Emblem to a champion without Primal grants it the trait and adds one to the Primal count.

Frequently asked questions

How many units activate Primal?

Primal turns on at 2 units; its breakpoints are 2 and 4.

Which champions have the Primal trait?

Champions with Primal: Vi, Nidalee and Sivir.

Which comps play Primal?

Primal is currently played in 20 meta comps. The strongest: Master Yi Slowroll (S tier), Lux Fast 8 (A tier), Ahri Blossom (B tier), Zyra Fast 8 Juggernaut (B tier).

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