Vanguard Shepherd

The comp uses the shields and tankiness of frontline Vanguards combined with the Star Pact from Shepherd summons to fight together. Illaoi, as the core tank with dual traits, uses shields and summons to absorb damage; Leblanc provides high magic burst from the backline. Positioning: Vanguards line up in the front to absorb pressure, Shepherd units stay safely in the back for damage, and the Little Woodling can be flexibly placed on the edge. Overall, the tempo is smooth—tanks and summons create a good environment for the backline to output.

Item AllocationMain tank Illaoi must have Warmog's Armor, Bramble Vest, and Dragon's Claw to maximize shield tankiness and survivability. Core carry Leblanc carries Blue Buff for faster spell cycling, Jeweled Gauntlet for spell crits, and Rabadon's Deathcap for massive AP. Other units get no items; prioritize 3-starring low-cost units.Comp Strengths4 Vanguard grants a 30% max HP shield, which together with Illaoi's summoned tentacles and the Shepherd's Star Pact provides extremely high front-line durability, buying Leblanc enough time to output. 5 Shepherds summon Sheepy, further boosting front-line tanking and crowd control. The overall comp has both offense and defense, with strong mid-game dominance.Comp WeaknessesLacks assassins and grievous wounds (heal reduction) — against high-healing comps (e.g., Berserkers or Bruisers) damage may be insufficient. Leblanc is the sole magic core; if she gets countered or fails to hit 3-star, late-game damage can fall off. Additionally, both traits require many units, putting high pressure on leveling and rolling.Early Game TransitionPrioritize low-cost Vanguards (Leona, Nasus, Mordekaiser) with any carry (e.g., Caitlyn, Ezreal) for early game. Don't rush levels early; hold interest and roll for 3-star Illaoi, Lissandra, and Teemo. If you can pick up Little Woodling and Leblanc, activate Shepherd trait immediately.Comp ExecutionLevel to 6 at 3-2, level to 7 at 4-1. During this time, hold interest and roll for 3-star Illaoi, Leona, Nasus, Lissandra, and Teemo. At 7, find Leblanc to complete 4 Vanguard + 5 Shepherd, then save gold to level to 8 and add a strong standalone unit (e.g., Blitzcrank or Sona), or continue rolling for 3-star Leblanc. If Illaoi gets 3-star early, you can push to 9 and add another 5-cost.AlternativesIf Leblanc is late, substitute Sona as the magic carry while keeping 5 Shepherd. For Vanguards, Blitzcrank can replace Mordekaiser or Nasus for extra crowd control. If the lobby has heavy physical damage, swap Dragon's Claw for Gargoyle Stoneplate; if magic damage is high, swap for Cloak of Starlight or Quicksilver? (“薄暮法袍” is likely “Cloak of Starlight”? Actually “薄暮法袍” is “Cloak of Starlight”? TFT item? It might be “Cloak of Starlight” or “Duskwoven” but I’ll translate as “Cloak of Starlight”. However, to be accurate, I'll keep “Cloak of Starlight”. If Illaoi cannot 3-star, Nunu or Mordekaiser can serve as alternative frontline.