Kai'Sa TFT Build
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4 CostBest Kai'Sa build for TFT Set 16 with 57.2% top 4 rate. Top items: Giant Slayer, Archangel's Staff, and Hextech Gunblade. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.
Set 16 Kai'Sa builds: Guinsoo's Rageblade, Hextech Gunblade, Giant Slayer (57.23% top four rate, +3.45% difference); Guinsoo's Rageblade, Jeweled Gauntlet, Void Staff (55.87% top four rate, +2.09% difference); Guinsoo's Rageblade, Hextech Gunblade, Jeweled Gauntlet (55.84% top four rate, +2.06% difference)
Kai'Sa Component Priority Order in Set 16
When playing Kai'Sa in TFT Set 16, prioritize collecting Recurve Bow, Needlessly Large Rod, B.F. Sword from the carousel and item drops. Tear of the Goddess and Sparring Gloves are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Kai'Sa 's highest win rate items and will help you secure consistent top four placements. Focus on slamming items early using these components rather than holding for perfect items, as tempo is crucial for maintaining a healthy economy.
Why These Components for Kai'Sa ?
Recurve Bow is the 1st priority component for Kai'Sa , appearing in 4 of the top item builds. This component builds into Giant Slayer, Void Staff, Last Whisper, which are core items for maximizing Kai'Sa 's effectiveness.
Needlessly Large Rod is the 2nd priority component for Kai'Sa , appearing in 4 of the top item builds. This component builds into Archangel's Staff, Hextech Gunblade, Jeweled Gauntlet, which are core items for maximizing Kai'Sa 's effectiveness.
B.F. Sword is the 3rd priority component for Kai'Sa , appearing in 4 of the top item builds. This component builds into Giant Slayer, Hextech Gunblade, Infinity Edge, which are core items for maximizing Kai'Sa 's effectiveness.
Kai'Sa Carousel & Item Drop Tips
- Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize Recurve Bow on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Kai'Sa 's best-in-slot items.
- Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for Recurve Bow or Needlessly Large Rod to complete your core items. Don't greed for perfect components—slam items to preserve HP.
- Late Game (Stage 5+): Use any remaining components to build utility items or complete Kai'Sa 's secondary items for maximum power.
Should You Itemize Kai'Sa in Set 16
Low PriorityKai'Sa has low itemization priority in Set 16. Even with optimal items, Kai'Sa only achieves +3.4% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 53.8%. Consider using Kai'Sa as a support unit or item holder for a stronger carry.
When Itemized (Avg)
Base Champion Stats
Key Factors for Kai'Sa Itemization in Set 16
Even Kai'Sa 's best item build only provides +3.4% improvement, suggesting items have limited impact on this champion.
As a 4-cost champion, Kai'Sa has high base stats and powerful abilities designed to scale with items.
Kai'Sa Itemization Data Analysis
Our analysis of Kai'Sa itemization in TFT Set 16 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Kai'Sa has a base top four rate of 53.8%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.
The best Kai'Sa item build achieves a 57.2% top four rate, representing a +3.4% difference from the base rate. 5 builds show 0-5% improvement, On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Kai'Sa achieves 55.6% top four rate (+1.8% vs base) with 4.16 average placement.
For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Kai'Sa achieves a 14.4% first place rate. This provides reasonable first place upside while maintaining consistent top four finishes.
✓When to Itemize Kai'Sa
- When Kai'Sa 's perfect items naturally come together
- When your primary carry options aren't hitting
- As a temporary item holder before transitioning to a stronger carry
✗When NOT to Itemize Kai'Sa
- When you have a clear path to a higher-scaling carry
- When the lobby is heavily contesting Kai'Sa
Best Kai'Sa Items in TFT Set 16
The best Kai'Sa item is Giant Slayer with a 56.86% win rate (+3.08% vs base), 13.95% first place rate, and 4.71% pick rate. The most popular is Guinsoo's Rageblade with a 24.69% pick rate and 53.79% win rate. Void Staff has the highest first place rate at 16.36%. The top three Kai'Sa items are Giant Slayer, Archangel's Staff, and Hextech Gunblade.
Rank | Item | Components | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  | B | 56.86% | +3.08% | 13.95% | 4.71% | 7,446 | ||
  | B | 56.08% | +2.30% | 13.89% | 2.01% | 3,172 | ||
| B | 55.17% | +1.39% | 15.25% | 11.75% | 18,593 | ||
| 4 | | B | 55.01% | +1.23% | 16.36% | 4.93% | 7,802 | |
| 5 |  | B | 54.92% | +1.14% | 14.55% | 2.50% | 3,951 | |
| 6 | | B | 54.11% | +0.33% | 14.62% | 14.67% | 23,203 | |
| 7 | | B | 53.79% | +0.01% | 13.03% | 24.69% | 39,062 | |
| 8 | | B | 52.98% | -0.80% | 13.34% | 6.34% | 10,024 | |
| 9 | | B | 52.69% | -1.09% | 15.40% | 5.22% | 8,260 |
Best Kai'Sa Artifact Items in TFT Set 16
The best Kai'Sa artifact item is Prowler's Claw with a 64.71% win rate (+10.93% vs base), 20.34% first place rate, and 0.01% pick rate. The most popular is Flickerblades with a 0.41% pick rate and 63.06% win rate. Gold Collector has the highest first place rate at 22.69%. The top three Kai'Sa artifact items are Prowler's Claw, Flickerblades, and Seeker's Armguard.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 64.71% | +10.93% | 20.34% | 0.01% | 17 | ||
| A | 63.06% | +9.28% | 18.71% | 0.41% | 647 | ||
| A | 63.01% | +9.23% | 20.15% | 0.05% | 73 | ||
| 4 | B | 62.79% | +9.01% | 15.86% | 0.05% | 86 | |
| 5 | A | 62.15% | +8.37% | 20.95% | 0.18% | 288 | |
| 6 | A | 60.09% | +6.31% | 18.91% | 0.29% | 456 | |
| 7 | A | 60.00% | +6.22% | 22.69% | 0.13% | 200 | |
| 8 | A | 59.36% | +5.58% | 18.20% | 0.12% | 187 | |
| 9 | A | 56.41% | +2.63% | 17.94% | 0.12% | 195 | |
| 10 | A | 56.25% | +2.47% | 17.85% | 0.03% | 48 | |
| 11 | A | 55.86% | +2.08% | 16.90% | 0.09% | 145 | |
| 12 | A | 55.56% | +1.78% | 19.85% | 0.01% | 18 | |
| 13 | A | 51.62% | -2.16% | 17.69% | 0.23% | 370 | |
| 14 | A | 50.00% | -3.78% | 21.66% | 0.01% | 18 | |
| 15 | A | 49.02% | -4.76% | 19.53% | 0.03% | 51 | |
| 16 | A | 46.60% | -7.18% | 19.01% | 0.12% | 191 | |
| 17 | A | 45.10% | -8.68% | 20.56% | 0.03% | 51 | |
| 18 | A | 45.05% | -8.73% | 18.73% | 0.07% | 111 | |
| 19 | A | 45.03% | -8.75% | 18.58% | 0.12% | 191 | |
| 20 | A | 43.62% | -10.16% | 21.01% | 0.06% | 94 | |
| 21 | A | 34.04% | -19.74% | 19.83% | 0.06% | 94 |
Best Kai'Sa Radiant Items in TFT Set 16
The best Kai'Sa radiant item is Radiant Quicksilver with a 78.57% win rate (+24.79% vs base), 16.51% first place rate, and 0.01% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Guinsoo's Rageblade with a 0.21% pick rate and 61.01% win rate. Radiant Nashor's Tooth has the highest first place rate at 23.18%. The top three Kai'Sa radiant items are Radiant Quicksilver, Radiant Spear of Shojin, and Radiant Last Whisper.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 78.57% | +24.79% | 16.51% | 0.01% | 14 | ||
| B | 73.21% | +19.43% | 17.19% | 0.04% | 56 | ||
| B | 71.88% | +18.09% | 13.31% | 0.02% | 32 | ||
| 4 | A | 68.75% | +14.97% | 16.83% | 0.01% | 16 | |
| 5 | A | 66.67% | +12.89% | 16.95% | 0.01% | 15 | |
| 6 | A | 62.82% | +9.04% | 17.37% | 0.05% | 78 | |
| 7 | A | 62.63% | +8.85% | 19.14% | 0.13% | 198 | |
| 8 | B | 61.01% | +7.23% | 14.47% | 0.21% | 336 | |
| 9 | A | 60.61% | +6.83% | 19.08% | 0.10% | 165 | |
| 10 | A | 59.05% | +5.27% | 18.94% | 0.07% | 105 | |
| 11 | B | 57.01% | +3.23% | 14.55% | 0.07% | 107 | |
| 12 | B | 56.36% | +2.58% | 16.30% | 0.03% | 55 | |
| 13 | B | 55.17% | +1.39% | 15.61% | 0.05% | 87 | |
| 14 | B | 52.56% | -1.22% | 14.04% | 0.05% | 78 | |
| 15 | A | 50.00% | -3.78% | 18.56% | 0.01% | 18 | |
| 16 | A | 47.62% | -6.16% | 17.96% | 0.01% | 21 | |
| 17 | B | 46.81% | -6.97% | 15.69% | 0.03% | 47 | |
| 18 | A | 39.02% | -14.76% | 19.40% | 0.03% | 41 | |
| 19 | A | 38.98% | -14.80% | 23.18% | 0.04% | 59 | |
| 20 | A | 35.71% | -18.07% | 18.05% | 0.01% | 14 | |
| 21 | A | 34.48% | -19.30% | 19.00% | 0.02% | 29 | |
| 22 | B | 15.38% | -38.40% | 12.52% | 0.02% | 26 |
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Kai'Sa Set 16 Build - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kai'Sa 's best build in Set 16?
The best Kai'Sa build in Set 16 is Guinsoo's Rageblade, Hextech Gunblade, and Giant Slayer with a 57.23% top four rate, 14.68% first place rate, and 4.07 average placement. This build is picked 2.18% of the time.
What is the best item for Kai'Sa ?
The best item for Kai'Sa is Giant Slayer with a 56.86% win rate. This item is picked 4.71% of the time and has won 4,234 matches across 7,446 games.
Which item is most popular on Kai'Sa ?
Guinsoo's Rageblade is the most popular item on Kai'Sa with a 24.69% pick rate. This item maintains a 53.79% win rate and has been used in 39,062 matches.
What are the top 3 items for Kai'Sa ?
The top 3 items for Kai'Sa are Giant Slayer, Archangel's Staff, and Hextech Gunblade with an average win rate of 56.04%. These items provide the highest performance across different team compositions and game situations.
How many matches do the Kai'Sa item builds have?
The Kai'Sa item builds are based on 121,513 total matches. Giant Slayer has the most wins with 4,234 victories.
Should I always build Giant Slayer on Kai'Sa ?
While Giant Slayer has the highest win rate at 56.86%, the best Kai'Sa build depends on your team composition, available components, and game situation. Consider Giant Slayer, Archangel's Staff, and Hextech Gunblade as strong alternatives based on what items you can build.
What components should I prioritize for Kai'Sa in TFT Set 16?
The top components to prioritize for Kai'Sa in Set 16 are Recurve Bow, Needlessly Large Rod, and B.F. Sword. These components appear most frequently in Kai'Sa 's highest win rate item builds. Recurve Bow is the #1 priority component, appearing in 4 of Kai'Sa 's top item builds.
What should I pick on carousel for Kai'Sa in TFT?
When playing Kai'Sa in TFT Set 16, prioritize Recurve Bow on the first carousel as it builds into Kai'Sa 's best-in-slot items. Secondary priorities include Needlessly Large Rod and B.F. Sword. These components give you the flexibility to build Kai'Sa 's optimal items.
Should I itemize Kai'Sa in TFT Set 16?
Kai'Sa is a low priority for itemization in TFT Set 16. Kai'Sa 's best item build achieves a +3.4% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 53.8%. Consider using items on other carries in your composition.
Is Kai'Sa a good item holder in TFT Set 16?
Kai'Sa can serve as a temporary item holder in TFT Set 16, but consider transferring items to a stronger carry later. The +3.4% improvement with items is modest.
What is Kai'Sa 's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 16?
When properly itemized, Kai'Sa achieves an average top four rate of 55.6% in TFT Set 16, which is +1.8% compared to the base rate of 53.8%. The best Kai'Sa item build reaches 57.2% top four rate with a 4.07 average placement.
What is the best Kai'Sa emblem?
The best Kai'Sa emblem is Juggernaut Emblem with a 72.22% win rate. This emblem is picked 0.01% of the time and has been used in 18 matches.
What is the top Kai'Sa radiant item?
The top Kai'Sa radiant item is Radiant Bramble Vest with a 100.00% win rate. This radiant item is picked 0.00% of the time and has been used in 6 matches.
What is the best Kai'Sa artifact?
The best Kai'Sa artifact is Prowler's Claw with a 64.71% win rate. This artifact item is picked 0.01% of the time and has been used in 17 matches.