Riot has brought back a popular Teamfight Tactics trait with a new look through Inkshadow, showcasing six Tattoo items with defensive and offensive abilities.
Set 11 is packed with vertical TFT traits, with some having the flexibility to splash, like the Inkshadow Origin. The trait functions much like Zaun did in the past, except the tooltip will always show which Tattoo item you can unlock at each breakpoint. The drops within the breakpoints aren’t fully random either, according to Mortdog, with the distribution at each breakpoint offering defensive and offensive Tattoo Inkshadow items.
How the Inkshadow trait works in TFT Set 11
A major difference between Zaun and Inkshadow traits is that any champion can equip the Inkshadow Tattoo item. The only downside is no matter what unit a Tattoo item is put on, it will take up an item slot. Tattoo items will pop off units that are put on the bench, allowing you to shift them around as your team grows during the later stages of a game.
At each of the three breakpoints (three, five, and seven), the bonus damage of the Inkshadow Tattoo item increases. Hitting seven is difficult, though, since there isn’t a craftable Emblem for the Inkshadow trait. Three Storyweaver wasn’t a strong opener during Patch 14.6 but will be much stronger through Patch 14.7.
All TFT Set 11 Inkshadow Tattoo items
There are six total Inkshadow Tattoo items that can appear during a TFT Set 11 game. Three are offensive and the other three are defensive.
| Inkshadow Tattoo item | Ability |
| Tattoo of Protection | The item applies a 50 percent maximum health shield to the equipped unit after the champion casts for the first time. When the shield breaks, grant 50 percent of this shield amount to the two nearest allies. Plus 250 health for the equipped unit. |
| Tattoo of Vitality | Attacks heal the equipped champion for three percent of their maximum health and deal the same amount of bonus magic damage. Plus 250 health for the equipped unit. |
| Tattoo of Toxin | Damage from the Tattoo of Toxin deals an additional 50 percent over three seconds and Wounds the enemy target for 44 percent. Plus 25 percent AD and 25 AP |
| Tattoo of Fury | The equipped unit deals 35 percent bonus damage to targets who are below half health. When a target falls, gain 30 percent attack speed for six seconds. |
| Tattoo of Bombardment | Every third attack from the equipped unit fires bolts at the two lowest percent health enemies which deals 25 percent attack damage as physical damage and attack speed is 25 percent. |
| Tattoo of Force | Upon the equipped unit finding a new target, the Tattoo of Force has them run to the new target and Stun them while also dealing 250 magic damage, and doubling the stats from the equipped item for four seconds. Plus 35 armor and magic resistance. |
All TFT Inkshadow champions in Set 11
Set 11 Champions who have the Inkshadow trait are Jax, Aatrox, Senna, Volibear, Kai’Sa, and Udyr. You can expect Aatrox, a two-cost tank, to be contested during games since he has three traits (Ghostly, Inkshadow, and Bruiser). Aatrox is also a solid early-game frontline unit, providing flexibility heading into the mid-game Stages where you can potentially add Volibear as a second frontline tank unit.
Pulling weight for the team on the backline is Kai’Sa, a four-cost range champion who has the trait Trickshot. And Udyr is a unique TFT Set 11 champion in that he has two spells, with the second taking over after the unit perishes and is reanimated at 50 percent health.
Best TFT Set 11 Inkshadow comps and synergies
Heading into PBE testing, the best way to utilize the Inkshadow Origin is as a splash trait. But with the buffs to Kai’Sa and the Tattoo items from Patch 14.7, the trait has verticle potential. Aatrox is a solid tank, while Udyr is a great legendary to add when seeking to dominate your opponent during the final Stages of a game. Senna will likely remain contested as she is a strong reroll champion within the Ghostly Shen reroll comp but can hold items for Kai’Sa.
