- Avg Place
- 3.60
- Top 4 rate
- 66.3%
- 1st Place
- 22.6%
Gnar TFT Build & Best Items · Set 18
Elderwood
Sprykin
Brawler
5 Cost- Set
- 18
- Games
- 93,498
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Rank
- All Ranks
- Last Updated
- Oct 11, 2026
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
The best Gnar items in Set 18, ranked by how often they finish top 4 across 93,498 ranked games — plus full 3-item builds, what to slam first and the special items worth taking.
- BiS items
Edge of Night, Sterak's Gage, and Thief's Gloves- Best full build
- 76.0%top 4
- First component
- Sparring Gloves
- Played as
- Tank
- Top 4 rate
- 66.3%
- Games
- 93,498
Best items for Gnar in TFT Set 18
93,498 ranked gamesGnar's best-in-slot items are Edge of Night, Sterak's Gage, and Thief's Gloves. Edge of Night is the standout: 73.8% top 4 when Gnar holds it, and players put it on Gnar in 5% of games.
- Top 4
- 73.8%
- vs Gnar avg
- +7.5%
- Played
- 5%
- Top 4
- 73.3%
- vs Gnar avg
- +7.0%
- Played
- 9%
- Top 4
- 72.9%
- vs Gnar avg
- +6.6%
- Played
- 10%
Best Gnar builds (3 items)
The best full Gnar build is Bloodthirster, Edge of Night, and Sterak's Gage: 76.0% top 4 over 206 games, 9.7 points better than Gnar on average.
| Build | Role | Games | Top 4 | 1st | Avg. place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Tank | 206 | 76.0% +9.7% | 31.8% | 2.87 |
| Random items | — | 9,306 | 72.9% +6.6% | 27.6% | 3.22 |
 | Tank | 584 | 72.8% +6.5% | 22.8% | 3.31 |
 Random items | — | 353 | 72.5% +6.2% | 30.3% | 3.17 |
 | AD carry | 196 | 71.5% +5.2% | 22.5% | 3.36 |
Top-4 rate of boards where Gnar held exactly these three items. Thief's Gloves builds equip random items, so they count as one build.
Gnar builds by role
80% of full Gnar builds are defensive items — players use Gnar as a frontline that soaks damage while the carry deals it. That differs from Gnar's fighter role in the game files — ranked players use it differently.
Tank · 80%
Best build: 76.0% top 4 · 206 games
AD carry · 20%
Best build: 71.5% top 4 · 196 games
Every Gnar item ranked – TFT Set 18
Quicksilver is the most reliable item on Gnar: 74.9% top 4 and held in 3% of games, against 66.3% for Gnar overall.
Top 4 vs Gnar average (66.3%)
| Item | Games | Played | Top 4 | Raw top 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Quicksilver | 2,877 | 3.1% | 74.9% | 75.0% |
 Giant Slayer | 2,614 | 2.8% | 74.4% | 74.5% |
| Edge of Night | 4,789 | 5.1% | 73.8% | 73.8% |
| Sterak's Gage | 8,568 | 9.2% | 73.3% | 73.4% |
| Thief's Gloves | 9,302 | 9.9% | 72.9% | 72.9% |
 Red Buff | 1,273 | 1.4% | 74.2% | 74.4% |
 Striker's Flail | 1,414 | 1.5% | 73.8% | 73.9% |
| Titan's Resolve | 7,236 | 7.7% | 72.2% | 72.2% |
 Sunfire Cape | 1,039 | 1.1% | 73.7% | 73.9% |
| Hand Of Justice | 5,558 | 5.9% | 72.3% | 72.3% |
| Bloodthirster | 9,413 | 10.1% | 71.5% | 71.5% |
 Last Whisper | 1,949 | 2.1% | 70.6% | 70.7% |
 Warmog's Armor | 1,533 | 1.6% | 70.8% | 70.9% |
 Deathblade | 1,751 | 1.9% | 70.2% | 70.2% |
 Spirit Visage | 973 | 1.0% | 70.4% | 70.5% |
Top 4 is adjusted for sample size, so a rarely built item can't top the list on a lucky streak; raw top 4 is the unadjusted rate. Ranked by how confident that rate is.
Does Gnar need 3 items?
Yes — Gnar wants a full build: with three items it finishes top 4 73.2% of the time, against 68.3% with two. 27% of Gnar boards get all three.
- No items
- 61.7%49% of boards
- 1 item
- 67.3%15% of boards
- 2 items
- 68.3%11% of boards
- 3 items
- 73.2%27% of boards
What to slam on Gnar
Gnar's best builds use Sparring Gloves and B.F. Sword the most — take those first from carousels and early drops, then use the planner to see what you can complete right now.
Component priority
Item slam planner
Tap the components you hold. Completed items are ranked by their top-4 rate on Gnar.
Add the components you hold to get a slam plan.
Gnar items at 2 and 3 stars
3-star Gnar boards lean on Infinity Edge and Edge of Night, which 2-star boards build less often.
★★ 2-star
- Thief's Gloves14%87.1%
- Bloodthirster13%88.9%
- Sterak's Gage13%87.9%
- Titan's Resolve10%89.3%
- Hand Of Justice8%88.1%
- Edge of Night7%88.7%
★★★ 3-star
- Sterak's Gage23%100.0%
Infinity Edge19%100.0%- Bloodthirster17%100.0%
- Edge of Night17%100.0%
- Titan's Resolve17%100.0%
- Hand Of Justice13%100.0%
Share of boards at that star level holding the item, and its top-4 rate. Gnar 3-star stats →
Gnar emblems, artifacts & radiants
Players have tried 18 different emblems, 30 artifacts and 35 radiant items on Gnar. The strongest so far is Vanguard Emblem at 75.4% top 4.
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Gnar build FAQ – TFT Set 18
What are the best items for Gnar in TFT Set 18?
The best items for Gnar are Edge of Night (73.8%), Sterak's Gage (73.3%), and Thief's Gloves (72.9%), ranked by top-4 rate when Gnar holds them. Gnar finishes top 4 66.3% of the time overall, based on 93,498 ranked games.
What is the best-in-slot build for Gnar?
The strongest full build on Gnar is Bloodthirster, Edge of Night, and Sterak's Gage: 76.0% top 4 and a 2.87 average placement over 206 games.
What should I slam first on Gnar?
Prioritise Sparring Gloves and B.F. Sword: Gnar's best builds use them the most. If you can complete only one item early, Quicksilver has the best top-4 rate on Gnar.
Is Thief's Gloves good on Gnar?
Yes. Gnar with Thief's Gloves finishes top 4 72.9% of the time against 66.3% on average, and players pick it in 10.0% of games.
Should Gnar be a carry or a tank?
80% of full Gnar builds are defensive items — players use Gnar as a frontline that soaks damage while the carry deals it. That differs from Gnar's fighter role in the game files — ranked players use it differently.
Does Gnar need three items?
Yes — Gnar wants a full build: with three items it finishes top 4 73.2% of the time, against 68.3% with two. 27% of Gnar boards get all three.
What items does 3-star Gnar use?
3-star Gnar boards most often hold Sterak's Gage, Infinity Edge, and Bloodthirster; the top one finishes top 4 100.0% of the time.
What is the best emblem or artifact for Gnar?
Vanguard Emblem is the strongest special item tracked on Gnar: 75.4% top 4 over 343 games.