Archived Comp: This comp is from a prior TFT set, kept here for when older sets get brought back in set revivals.

Arcanist Sylas Items & Builds

What Sylas and the rest of Arcanist Sylas should hold, which components to grab first and what to slam early.

Arcanist Sylas A Tier
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Best Sylas build
Jeweled GauntletGiant SlayerTitan's Resolve100.0%
Top component
Tear of the Goddess
Itemized units
5
Top emblem
Yordle Emblem
Top 4 rate
77.2%

Best item builds in Arcanist Sylas

272 ranked games

Sylas does best with Jeweled Gauntlet, Giant Slayer, and Titan's Resolve in this comp: 100.0% top 4 over 3 games. Pick a unit to see its other full builds.

Sylas Sylas
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Jeweled GauntletGiant SlayerTitan's Resolve100.0%31%
Jeweled GauntletHand Of JusticeGiant Slayer100.0%31%
Jeweled GauntletHand Of JusticeJeweled Gauntlet100.0%31%

Few full builds tracked for Sylas in this comp — these are the most common ones, not a ranking.

AnnieAnnie
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Adaptive HelmSpear of ShojinVoid StaffBest100.0%259%
ShyvanaShyvana
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Thief's GlovesTFT_Item_EmptyBagTFT_Item_EmptyBag100.0%73%
BloodthirsterGiant SlayerEdge of Night100.0%42%
Thief's GlovesGiant SlayerStriker's Flail100.0%31%

Few full builds tracked for Shyvana in this comp — these are the most common ones, not a ranking.

BuildTop 4GamesShare
Spirit VisageDragon's ClawBramble Vest100.0%73%
Bramble VestSpirit VisageNegatron Cloak100.0%31%
Yordle EmblemDragon's ClawBramble Vest100.0%31%

Few full builds tracked for TFT16_AnnieTibbers in this comp — these are the most common ones, not a ranking.

LuxLux
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Nashor's ToothNashor's ToothJeweled Gauntlet100.0%42%
Jeweled GauntletBlue BuffRabadon's Deathcap100.0%31%
Jeweled GauntletJeweled GauntletSpear of Shojin100.0%31%

Few full builds tracked for Lux in this comp — these are the most common ones, not a ranking.

Component priority for Arcanist Sylas

The builds above lean hardest on Tear of the Goddess and Sparring Gloves, so take those first from carousels and early drops to finish Sylas items on time.

  • Tear of the GoddessTear of the Goddess26%
  • Sparring GlovesSparring Gloves14%
  • Negatron CloakNegatron Cloak13%
  • B.F. SwordB.F. Sword13%
  • Recurve BowRecurve Bow13%
  • Chain VestChain Vest8%
  • Needlessly Large RodNeedlessly Large Rod8%
  • Giant's BeltGiant's Belt5%
  • SpatulaSpatula1%

Share of all components the comp's top builds use, weighted by how often each build is played.

What to slam: Arcanist Sylas item planner

Tap the components on your bench to see which items for Sylas and the rest of the board you can build right now.

Item slam planner

Tap a component to add it, tap − to remove it. Items are ranked by how well they perform in this comp.

Your components

Add the components you hold to get a slam plan.

Who holds items in Arcanist Sylas

Every item each unit holds in this comp, most common first. "vs. comp" compares to the comp's own 77.2% top 4; "vs. all boards" compares to the same unit with the same item across every board.

UnitItemGamesTop 4vs. compvs. all boards
AnnieAnnieSpear of ShojinSpear of Shojin215100.0%+22.8+36.4
Void StaffVoid Staff191100.0%+22.8+35.4
Adaptive HelmAdaptive Helm186100.0%+22.8+35.8

Deltas are hidden for items held in fewer than 8 games.

Emblems for Arcanist Sylas

The most played emblem here is Yordle Emblem, usually on TFT16_AnnieTibbers.

Yordle EmblemYordle EmblemOn TFT16_AnnieTibbers · 3 games
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Arcanist Sylas items FAQ – TFT Set 16

What items does Sylas need in Arcanist Sylas ?

Build Jeweled Gauntlet, Giant Slayer, and Titan's Resolve on Sylas . It is the strongest tracked build in this comp with a 100.0% top 4 rate over 3 games.

What are the best items for Arcanist Sylas ?

Sylas : Jeweled Gauntlet, Giant Slayer, and Titan's Resolve. Annie: Adaptive Helm, Spear of Shojin, and Void Staff. Shyvana: Thief's Gloves and 2× TFT_Item_EmptyBag.

Which components should I take first for Arcanist Sylas ?

Prioritise Tear of the Goddess and Sparring Gloves. They go into the most items Arcanist Sylas builds, so taking them early lets you finish Sylas items on time.

Who should hold items in Arcanist Sylas ?

Itemize Sylas , Annie, and Shyvana. Put your first completed damage items on Sylas .

What is the best emblem for Arcanist Sylas ?

Yordle Emblem is the most played emblem in Arcanist Sylas , usually given to TFT16_AnnieTibbers.