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Emblems in Teamfight Tactics can grant honorary Traits to a chosen character. Here’s how they work and why they matter in TFT.
Emblems in Teamfight Tactics may first appear rather pointless, but once you understand the power they wield in Traits, you’ll definitely change your mind. Here is a breakdown of how Emblems, Traits and the Tome of Traits work in Teamfight Tactics (TFT).
What are Emblems in Teamfight Tactics (TFT)
Emblems are items you can craft that place a permanent buff on a unit. The buff takes the form of a Trait, which can be compared to the class systems in MMOs. So for example, the Punk Emblem will place the Punk Trait on a unit, and the Jazz Emblem places a Jazz Trait on a unit. Emblems are crafted using a Spatula and one other item. You can right click on the Spatula to see the recipes for each Emblem.
Only eight of the 23 Emblem in TFT can be crafted using the Spatula in Set 10:
After creating the Emblem, the chosen unit will still get the buff from the item used in the recipe. So for example, for the Emo Emblem, the unit will still gain +15 Mana from the Tear of the Goddess.
What are traits in Teamfight Tactics
Traits are a unit stat that can unlock powerful buffs if your board contains multiple units with the same trait. Each unit in Teamfight Tactics can have up to three traits by default. However, creating a specific Emblem using the Spatula as part of the recipe in-game, can grant the chosen unit an additional honorary trait.
Doing this is a good way to make use of bonus perks when your board contains a certain number of units with the same Trait. If you’ve ever seen your units getting powered up when you drop a new unit on the board, that’s you hitting a new trait threshold. Do be aware all Traits are either removed or tweaked between Sets, making each Set a completely different experience.
In TFT Set 10 there are 23 standard Traits. Traits are Set specific, and are swapped out once a new Set begins. Here’s a breakdown of all 23 Traits in Teamfight Tactics Set 10, along with their perk and the number of units with that Trait needed to unlock a superior grade of buff.
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Non-Emblem Traits
In addition to the 23 standard Traits, there are six traits unique to certain units that are non-Emblem traits; EDM, Breakout, ILLBEATS, Wildcard, Mixmaster and Maestro. For example, Sona is the only Champion to have the Mixmaster non-Emblem trait.
TFT Set 10 Emblem Traits and descriptions
There are 23 TFT Emblems Traits, 8 of which can be created using the Spatula and one other item (recipes above). The other remaining 15 non-craftable Emblem traits are either assigned to a Champion by default or can be obtained via the Tome of Traits. Next time you pick a Champion, check their champion profile to see which Traits they have. Below is a breakdown of all 23 TFT Emblem Traits. We’ve marked which are craftable.
How does Tome of Traits work in TFT
Tome of Traits is a droppable item that gives you a choice of four different Emblems. Any Emblem can drop in the Tome of Traits. However, your existing traits impact the drop rate. Having more of a specific Trait on your board, increases your chances of it being dropped in the Tome of Traits. These drops are called Tailored emblems.
To improve your odds of getting the Emblem you want from the Tome of Traits, consider using the Tome of Traits during the creep rounds. That way you can organize your board to ensure you avoid having multiples of any other traits outside of the one you want to drop. It’s not a perfect science, but anything to increase the odds in your favor will pay off in Teamfight Tactics.
Conclusion
TFT Emblems are a core part of progressing your knowledge in Teamfight Tactics. Next time you play, pay attention to your units and which traits they possess. Interestingly, on the left hand side of your screen in-game, TFT also tracks how many you have of each currently on the board.
