$2Vander
Tier B$2 GoldAbility: Hound of the Underground
Stop attacking and brace for seconds, gaining () Armor and Magic Resist. Vander's next attack is replaced with a strike that deals () physical damage, increased by () physical damage for each 1 or 2 cost champion on your team.
Base Attributes & Scaling
Vander Item Performance & Placement Delta Matrix
| Item | Games | Avg Place | Placement Delta | Top 4 Rate | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Infinity EdgeBiS | 20,400 | #4.2 | -0.25 | 56.3% | 17% |
 Guinsoo's RagebladeBiS | 11,400 | #4.12 | -0.33 | 58.3% | 18% |
 BloodthirsterBiS | 8,400 | #4.04 | -0.41 | 60.3% | 18.9% |
 Spear of Shojin | 6,900 | #4.72 | +0.27 | 43.3% | 10.8% |
 Blue Buff | 6,000 | #4.77 | +0.32 | 42% | 10.2% |
 Warmog's Armor | 5,400 | #4.82 | +0.37 | 40.8% | 9.6% |
 Bramble Vest | 4,971 | #4.87 | +0.42 | 39.5% | 9% |
Vander Strategy: Positioning, Item Builds & Synergies
Vander is a Tier B $2-cost champion in TFT Set 13. With 1 hex attack range and 20/50 mana curve, maximizing their value requires tailored frontline support and Best-in-Slot itemization.
Carry Itemization Priority
Prioritize combining 3 core items early. As demonstrated in the delta matrix above, equipping full Best-in-Slot items dramatically reduces average placement by over 0.35 spots in Grandmaster and Challenger lobbies.
3-Star Upgrades & Pool Economy
Check whether other lobby opponents are holding copies of Vander. If uncontested, slow-rolling with 50+ gold interest at optimal levels maximizes your probability of hitting a 3-star power spike.
Key Strategic Takeaways
- Primary itemization should focus on: Infinity Edge, Guinsoo's Rageblade, Bloodthirster.
- Synergizes best with Family, Watcher compositions.
- Pool bag size has exactly 25 copies in the shared game lobby.
- Positioning: Frontline slot to absorb aggro and build mana rapidly.
Vander Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about piloting Vander in TFT Set 13.