How TFT Set 8/8.5 Augments Enhance Gameplay

Riot Games has permanently incorporated Augments as a mechanic in Teamfight Tactics (TFT). With over 160 evergreen Set Eight/8.5 Augments and 118 Hero Augments, TFT players now have more strategic options than ever before.

Understanding Set 8/8.5 TFT Augments and Hero Augments

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Augments are divided into three tiers: Silver, Gold, and Prismatic. Throughout a game of TFT, different variations of Augments will appear at Stages 2-1, 3-2, and 4-2.

The main focus of Set Eight is Hero Augments. Each of the 59 champions in Monsters Attack! has two Augments: one carry and one support. Although there is a low chance of no Hero Augments appearing, players can expect at least one Hero Augment per game. These Augments can appear at any stage and in any of the three Augment tiers.

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In TFT Set 8.5, Hero Augments take center stage. Armories offer three options and a roll-down option, allowing players to select from two Hero Augments for each Monster’s Attack! champion. The Carry and Support Hero Augments give players more control over their team composition and strategy.

Exploring Set 8.5 TFT Regular Augments

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Set 8.5 introduces a variety of Gold Augments, expanding the options available to players. While many multi-tier Augments from Set Seven have carried over, several have new stats. Additionally, the Heart, Crown, and Soul Augments are completely new.

Multiple-Tier Set 8.5 Augments

• Ancient Archives (Gold/Prismatic): Gain one Tome of Traits and four gold at the Gold tier. Gain two Tome of Traits and eight gold at the Prismatic tier.
• Band of Thieves (Silver/Prismatic): Gain one Thief’s Gloves. Gain two Theif’s Gloves.
• Battlemage: Units that start combat in the front two rows gain 15/25/35 armor and 15/25/35 ability power.
• Big Friend (Silver/Gold): Units that start combat next to a champion with over 1,600 health take 9/10 percent less damage for the remainder of combat.
• Built Different: Underwent a rework in Patch 12.12, with stats scaling between Stages two and five in Constructed and four and eight in Hyper Roll. Augment is no longer offered at multiple tiers.
• Celestial Blessing: Omnivamp is 10/15/25 percent. Excess healing is converted to a shield up to 200/300/400 health.
• Cybernetic Implants: Units equipped with an item gain 80/120/200 health and 10/20/30 percent attack damage.
• Cybernetic Shell: Champions holding an item gain 80/120/200 health and 30/40/60 armor.
• Cybernetic Uplink: Champions holding an item gain 80/120/200 health and restore 2/2.5/3.5 mana per second.
• Double Trouble (Silver): Silver-tier Double Trouble disabled for Patch 3.13.
• Double Trouble (Gold/Prismatic): If you have exactly two copies of a champion on your board, they both gain 33/44 attack damage, ability power, armor, and magic resistance. When you upgrade to a three-star, gain a two-star copy. Grants a two-star copy of units that have been three-starred before acquiring the Draconic Augment. Augment is no longer offered at multiple tiers.
• Electocharge: When your units receive a critical strike, they deal damage that scales per stage. Electocharge has a one-second cooldown.

For a complete list of Set 8.5 Augments, please refer to the original article.

Silver Tier Set 8.5 Augments

The Silver tier Augments offer a range of benefits to enhance gameplay. Here are some examples:

• AFK: You cannot perform any actions for the next three rounds. After three rounds, gain 20 gold.
• Consistency: Gain double win and loss streak gold.
• First Aid Kit: All healing and shielding of your team champions are increased by 25 percent.

For a full list of Silver Tier Set 8.5 Augments, refer to the original article.

Gold Tier Set 8.5 Augments

Gold tier Augments provide players with unique advantages during gameplay. Here are a few examples:

• Ascension: After 15 seconds of combat, your champions deal 50 percent more damage.
• Axiom Arc: When your units kill an enemy, they gain 30 mana.
• Calculated Loss: After losing a round of combat, gain two gold and a free shop refresh.

For a comprehensive list of Set 8.5 Gold Tier Augments, see the original article.

Prismatic Tier Set 8.5 Augments

Prismatic tier Augments offer powerful enhancements for TFT gameplay. Here are some notable examples:

• Binary Airdrop: Champions equipped with two items temporarily gain a random completed item at the start of combat. Gain one random item component.
• Birthday Present: Gain a two-star champion every time you level up.
• Cursed Crown: Gain a maximum team size of plus-two and take 100 percent increased player damage upon losses.

For a detailed list of Prismatic Tier Set 8.5 Augments, check the original article.

Please note that TFT Set Eight Augments have been adjusted and updated periodically by Riot Games to ensure a balanced and enjoyable gameplay experience for all players.

(Source: Adapted from the original article on Chinese Portal)