SMOK Scar 18 Vape Kit

SMOK Scar 18 Kit

Two 18650 batteries, 230 watts, and an IP67 body built to take a beating. The SMOK Scar-18 is a sub-ohm box mod kit for direct-to-lung vaping, pairing the IQ-X chipset with the TFV9 sub-ohm tank for dense clouds and strong flavour from high-VG e-liquid.

It runs 1W to 230W, holds 2ml in the tank, and ships with two 0.15ohm V9 mesh coils ready to go. The zinc-alloy and leather chassis shrugs off water, dust, and drops, which is why it sits among the tougher Vape Kits on the shelf. Batteries are sold separately.

Why vapers choose this:

• The IP67-rated build means the Scar-18 resists water immersion, dust ingress and knocks, so it holds up to site work, camping and general rough handling far better than a standard box mod.

• 230W from two 18650s gives huge cloud headroom.

• The 0.15ohm V9 mesh coils heat fast across a wide surface for warm, dense direct-to-lung draws.

• A full temperature-control suite covers nickel, titanium, and stainless steel wire with adjustable TCR.

• Zinc-alloy with a leather grip panel makes a heavy dual-cell mod feel planted and comfortable rather than blocky in the hand.

SMOK Scar 18 Features

Built to Take a Beating

The Scar-18 carries an IP67 rating, so it resists dust and can handle water immersion between 15cm and 1 metre for up to 30 minutes, along with shock protection against drops. The zinc-alloy frame and leather wrap back that up. If your kit tends to live in a work bag or a coat pocket, this is one that survives the treatment.

230 Watts, Two Ways to Vape

The IQ-X chipset delivers up to 230W from two 18650 cells, with classic Variable Wattage for straightforward power and a full temperature control suite for nickel, titanium, and stainless steel builds. Adjustable TCR lets you fine-tune the warmth of your draw. Pop in fresh Vape Batteries and you have serious cloud potential on tap.

The TFV9 Tank and Its Mesh Coils

The included 2ml TFV9 takes SMOK's 0.15ohm V9 mesh coils, which spread heat across a large contact area for quick ramp-up and thick vapour. It is a genuine cloud-and-flavour tank when paired with a High VG E-Liquid. This is not a mouth-to-lung setup, so keep nicotine low, around 3mg to 6mg.

Simple Top Fill, Adjustable Airflow

Refilling is a sliding top-fill, so you lift the cover and pour, no unscrewing. Airflow adjusts at the base of the tank, letting you open it up for airy, cloudy draws or tighten it for a more focused hit. It sits comfortably in the DTL Tanks category for a reason.

A Colourful, Readable Interface

The 0.96-inch TFT colour screen lays out wattage, resistance, battery level and mode clearly, with a redesigned menu that is quick to navigate using the single fire key and two adjustment buttons. Not a touchscreen, but for a mod at this price, it does the job cleanly.

SMOK Scar 18 Colours

The Scar-18 comes in a wide spread of finishes, from loud fluid-resin patterns to plain single tones. The stabilising wood and fluid options change the panel look as well as the colour.

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• Black
• Blue
• Fluid Black White
• Fluid Blue
• Fluid Gold
• Fluid Red Gradient
• Gold
• Green Stabilising Wood
• Grey
• Raindow
• Red

How to Set Up the SMOK Scar 18

Five minutes or so, most of it letting the coil wick.

1. Load two matched 18650 batteries: Open the hinged base door, drop in a fresh, matched pair, and check the plus and minus markings before locking it shut.

2. Fit a coil: Screw one of the 0.15ohm V9 mesh coils firmly into the tank base clockwise until it is fully tightened. These are threaded coils, so do not try to push-fit them.

3. Prime the wicking holes: Add a couple of drops of e-liquid into each cotton port on the side of the coil so nothing starts out dry.

4. Fill the tank: Slide open the top cap and fill with a high-VG e-liquid, then close it fully.

5. Stand it upright: Stand it upright for six to eight minutes so the cotton fully saturates. A dry-fired sub-ohm coil burns out on the first pull, so let it soak properly.

6. Start low, work up: Begin below the coil's recommended range, take a few draws, and raise the wattage until the cloud and warmth feel right.

What's in the SMOK Scar 18 Box

Inside you get:

• the Scar-18 mod,

• the 2ml TFV9 tank,

• two 0.15ohm V9 mesh coils,

• a MicroUSB charging cable,

• and the user manual.

There are no batteries and no e-liquid included, so add both to your first order. It is worth grabbing spare Replacement Coils and a set of Replacement Tank Glass at the same time, since both are wear items on a sub-ohm kit.

The TFV9 Runs SMOK's V9 Mesh Coils

The TFV9 tank on the Scar-18 is built around SMOK's V9 mesh coil range, so replacements are easy to find and cheap to run. The two 0.15ohm heads in the box cover cloud-focused direct-to-lung vaping straight away, and fresh ones drop in without any fuss.

What to check before buying spares: the TFV9 is designed for V9 coils. Some older SMOK Baby-series coils are cross-compatible, but resistances and performance vary, so match the coil to the tank rather than assuming any SMOK head will fit.

About SMOK

SMOK built much of its reputation on sub-ohm tanks. The TFV line, from the original Cloud Beast onward, set the template for high-power cloud tanks that a lot of the market still follows, and the TFV9 on the Scar-18 is a direct descendant of that lineage.

The Scar-18 itself pairs that tank know-how with the rugged, IP67-rated body and IQ-X chip that define the Scar series, aimed squarely at vapers who want power and durability over pocket size. Browse the wider SMOK Range to see the rest of the lineup.

Stock Up and Save

Sub-ohm coils are consumables, and at high wattage a V9 mesh head has a finite life, so a spare pack or two is worth having ready before the flavour drops off. Add a matched pair of 18650 cells and a charger on the same order and the Scar-18 is ready to run out of the box.

Every order from Pirate Vapes ships the same day before 4 pm on working days, packed with care in padded packaging. All hardware is TPD compliant, the checkout is age-verified, and sales are strictly over-18s only. Free Pirate Post applies over £40.

Conclusion

The SMOK Scar-18 is a lot of mod for the money: 230W of dual-battery power, a proven TFV9 cloud tank, and an IP67 body that laughs off the kind of treatment that kills lesser devices. Two V9 mesh coils get you vaping from day one, and cheap replacements keep it going.

If you want a rugged, high-power direct-to-lung kit and do not mind sourcing batteries and a charger, it is a solid buy. Explore more Vape Accessories and browse the full lineup at Pirate Vapes.

FAQs

Does the Scar 18 come with batteries?

No. It needs two 18650 batteries, sold separately. Use a quality matched pair and, ideally, charge them in a dedicated external charger.

What coils does the Scar 18 use?

The TFV9 tank runs SMOK V9 mesh coils. Two 0.15ohm heads are included, and replacements are widely stocked.

How much e-liquid does the Scar 18 tank hold?

The UK TFV9 holds 2ml and fills from the top. Stick to high-VG juice at low nicotine, around 3mg to 6mg, for these sub-ohm coils.

Is the Scar 18 actually waterproof?

It carries an IP67 rating, so it withstands dust and brief water immersion, roughly 15cm to 1 metre for up to 30 minutes, plus shocks. It is splash- and drop-resistant, not built for swimming.

How does the Scar 18 charge?

Over MicroUSB at up to 1.3A, which is slow. Most people charge their 18650s in a separate charger instead, which is faster and kinder to the cells.

What wattage should I run the Scar 18?

The 0.15ohm V9 coils are happiest in the sub-ohm cloud range. Start low, take a few puffs, and climb until the draw feels warm enough without tasting harsh.