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

Ixtal Bard Items & Builds

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

Ixtal Bard S Tier
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Best Bard build
Jeweled GauntletSpear of ShojinArchangel's Staff100.0%
Top component
Tear of the Goddess
Itemized units
6
Top 4 rate
60.5%

Best item builds in Ixtal Bard

38 ranked games

Bard does best with Jeweled Gauntlet, Spear of Shojin, and Archangel's Staff in this comp: 100.0% top 4 over 6 games. Pick a unit to see its other full builds.

Bard Bard
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Jeweled GauntletSpear of ShojinArchangel's Staff100.0%616%
Spear of ShojinArchangel's StaffRabadon's Deathcap100.0%25%
Red BuffBlue BuffArchangel's Staff100.0%25%

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

Orianna Orianna
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Red BuffVoid StaffBlue Buff100.0%25%
Thief's GlovesNashor's ToothDeathblade100.0%25%
MorellonomiconVoid StaffRadiant Striker's Flail100.0%13%

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

BrockBrock
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Hand Of JusticeSterak's GageInfinity Edge100.0%25%
Infinity EdgeSterak's GageHand Of Justice100.0%25%
Edge of NightInfinity EdgeGiant Slayer100.0%25%

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

NeekoNeeko
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Warmog's ArmorSteadfast HeartGargoyle Stoneplate100.0%38%
Steadfast HeartWarmog's ArmorGargoyle Stoneplate100.0%38%
Warmog's ArmorBramble VestGargoyle Stoneplate100.0%25%

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

Nidalee Nidalee
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Thief's GlovesTFT_Item_EmptyBagTFT_Item_EmptyBag100.0%513%
Hand Of JusticeStriker's FlailAdaptive Helm100.0%25%
Thief's GlovesJeweled GauntletArchangel's Staff100.0%25%

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

MilioMilio
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Archangel's StaffSpear of ShojinNashor's Tooth100.0%25%
Jeweled GauntletArchangel's StaffVoid Staff100.0%25%
Tactician's CrownVoid StaffSpear of Shojin100.0%25%

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

Component priority for Ixtal Bard

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

  • Tear of the GoddessTear of the Goddess21%
  • Sparring GlovesSparring Gloves20%
  • Needlessly Large RodNeedlessly Large Rod13%
  • B.F. SwordB.F. Sword12%
  • Giant's BeltGiant's Belt11%
  • Recurve BowRecurve Bow9%
  • Chain VestChain Vest8%
  • Negatron CloakNegatron Cloak4%
  • SpatulaSpatula2%

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

What to slam: Ixtal Bard item planner

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Item slam planner

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Who holds items in Ixtal Bard

Every item each unit holds in this comp, most common first. "vs. comp" compares to the comp's own 60.5% top 4; "vs. all boards" compares to the same unit with the same item across every board.

UnitItemGamesTop 4vs. compvs. all boards
Bard Bard Spear of ShojinSpear of Shojin30100.0%+39.5+41.9
Jeweled GauntletJeweled Gauntlet29100.0%+39.5+43.1
NeekoNeekoGargoyle StoneplateGargoyle Stoneplate33100.0%+39.5+57.2

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

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Ixtal Bard items FAQ – TFT Set 16

What items does Bard need in Ixtal Bard ?

Build Jeweled Gauntlet, Spear of Shojin, and Archangel's Staff on Bard . It is the strongest tracked build in this comp with a 100.0% top 4 rate over 6 games.

What are the best items for Ixtal Bard ?

Bard : Jeweled Gauntlet, Spear of Shojin, and Archangel's Staff. Orianna : Red Buff, Void Staff, and Blue Buff. Brock: Hand Of Justice, Sterak's Gage, and Infinity Edge.

Which components should I take first for Ixtal Bard ?

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

Who should hold items in Ixtal Bard ?

Itemize Bard , Orianna , and Brock. Put your first completed damage items on Bard .