TFT Gnar Best Items & Build (September 2026) - Set 18

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Overview Build Emblems Traits Comps Tiers

Set 18 Gnar builds: Bloodthirster, Edge of Night, Sterak's Gage (81.27% top four rate, +10.97% difference); Thief's Gloves (76.97% top four rate, +6.67% difference); Bloodthirster, Hand Of Justice, Titan's Resolve (75.32% top four rate, +5.02% difference)

Bloodthirster

Edge of Night

Sterak's Gage

Average Placement:2.71

Top 4 Rate:81.27%

Top 4 Diff:+10.97%

First Place Rate:36.02%

Pick Rate:0.26%

Thief's Gloves

Average Placement:3.06

Top 4 Rate:76.97%

Top 4 Diff:+6.67%

First Place Rate:28.21%

Pick Rate:9.28%

Bloodthirster

Hand Of Justice

Titan's Resolve

Average Placement:3.24

Top 4 Rate:75.32%

Top 4 Diff:+5.02%

First Place Rate:19.90%

Pick Rate:0.28%

When playing Gnar in TFT Set 18, prioritize collecting B.F. Sword, Sparring Gloves, Recurve Bow from the carousel and item drops. Chain Vest and Negatron Cloak are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Gnar'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.

B.F. SwordFound in 7 builds

Sparring GlovesFound in 6 builds

Recurve BowFound in 4 builds

Chain VestFound in 2 builds

Negatron CloakFound in 2 builds

Why These Components for Gnar?

B.F. Sword is the 1st priority component for Gnar, appearing in 7 of the top item builds. This component builds into Edge of Night, Sterak's Gage, Giant Slayer, which are core items for maximizing Gnar's effectiveness.

Sparring Gloves is the 2nd priority component for Gnar, appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Thief's Gloves, Quicksilver, Hand Of Justice, which are core items for maximizing Gnar's effectiveness.

Recurve Bow is the 3rd priority component for Gnar, appearing in 4 of the top item builds. This component builds into Giant Slayer, Titan's Resolve, Last Whisper, which are core items for maximizing Gnar's effectiveness.

Gnar Carousel & Item Drop Tips

Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize B.F. Sword on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Gnar's best-in-slot items.
Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for B.F. Sword or Sparring Gloves 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 Gnar's secondary items for maximum power.

High PriorityGnar is a high-priority itemization target in Set 18. The best Gnar item build achieves a 81.3% top four rate, which is +11.0% higher than Gnar's base rate of 70.3%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.

When Itemized (Avg)

Top 4 Rate75.7%

Top 4 Diff vs Base+5.4%

Average Placement3.11

First Place Rate26.7%

Base Champion Stats

Base Top 4 Rate70.3%

Best Build Diff+11.0%

Champion Cost5-cost

Builds Analyzed5

Key Factors for Gnar Itemization in Set 18

Excellent Item Scaling

Gnar's best item build provides +11.0% top four rate improvement. This is exceptional item scaling.

Strong Average Placement

Itemized Gnar achieves 3.11 average placement, consistently finishing in top positions.

High First Place Potential

Itemized Gnar achieves 26.7% first place rate, making it excellent for winning lobbies.

High-Cost Carry Design

As a 5-cost champion, Gnar has high base stats and powerful abilities designed to scale with items.

Gnar Itemization Data Analysis

Our analysis of Gnar itemization in TFT Set 18 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Gnar has a base top four rate of 70.3%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.

The best Gnar item build achieves a 81.3% top four rate, representing a +11.0% difference from the base rate. 1 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement over baseline, 2 builds show 5-10% improvement, 2 builds show 0-5% improvement, On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Gnar achieves 75.7% top four rate (+5.4% vs base) with 3.11 average placement.

For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Gnar achieves a 26.7% first place rate. This is excellent first place potential, making Gnar a strong choice when you need to win rather than just top four.

✓When to Itemize Gnar

When you find Gnar early and can build around it as your primary carry
When you have the optimal item components (check the Component Priority section above)
When the lobby isn't heavily contesting Gnar's key items

✗When NOT to Itemize Gnar

When another carry in your comp scales better with the same items
When you're pivoting to a different composition mid-game

The best Gnar item is Edge of Night with a 77.19% win rate (+6.89% vs base), 16.15% first place rate, and 5.86% pick rate. The most popular is Bloodthirster with a 11.74% pick rate and 73.32% win rate. Last Whisper has the highest first place rate at 17.42%. The top three Gnar items are Edge of Night, Thief's Gloves, and Quicksilver.

Rank	Item	Rating	Top 4 Rate	Top 4 Diff	1st Place Rate	Pick Rate	Matches
	Edge of Night	B	77.19%	+6.89%	16.15%	5.86%	4,945
	Thief's Gloves	A	76.96%	+6.66%	16.65%	9.28%	7,828
	Sterak's Gage	S	76.49%	+6.19%	15.57%	10.13%	8,544
4	Quicksilver	A	76.73%	+6.43%	15.70%	3.53%	2,981
5	Giant Slayer	B	76.20%	+5.90%	14.58%	3.62%	3,053
6	Titan's Resolve	B	75.03%	+4.73%	14.50%	9.19%	7,753
7	Hand Of Justice	C	74.43%	+4.13%	13.96%	6.59%	5,561
8	Bloodthirster	C	73.32%	+3.02%	13.11%	11.74%	9,900
9	Deathblade	C	73.95%	+3.65%	14.96%	2.30%	1,938
10	Last Whisper	A	72.77%	+2.47%	17.42%	2.29%	1,930
11	Infinity Edge	C	71.36%	+1.06%	14.32%	2.94%	2,480
12	Guinsoo's Rageblade	F	68.92%	-1.38%	12.67%	2.45%	2,068

The best Gnar artifact item is Wit's End with a 78.65% win rate (+8.35% vs base), 21.21% first place rate, and 0.08% pick rate. The most popular is Infinity Force with a 0.38% pick rate and 73.44% win rate. The top three Gnar artifact items are Wit's End, Silvermere Dawn, and Infinity Force.

Rank	Item	Rating	Top 4 Rate	Top 4 Diff	1st Place Rate	Pick Rate	Matches
	Wit's End	S	78.65%	+8.35%	21.21%	0.08%	66
	Infinity Force	D	73.44%	+3.14%	12.10%	0.38%	323
	Silvermere Dawn	F	74.83%	+4.53%	13.24%	0.09%	80
4	Titanic Hydra	F	70.70%	+0.40%	12.09%	0.20%	171
5	Hellfire Hatchet	B	68.96%	-1.34%	14.43%	0.26%	218
6	Horizon Focus	D	73.30%	+3.00%	14.35%	0.07%	59
7	The Indomitable	C	72.94%	+2.64%	15.03%	0.04%	32
8	Lightshield Crest	A	73.29%	+2.99%	18.79%	0.03%	29
9	Talisman of Ascension	C	67.98%	-2.32%	15.40%	0.11%	95
10	Rapid Firecannon	F	70.57%	+0.27%	14.03%	0.05%	41
11	Aegis of Dawn	D	71.43%	+1.13%	14.25%	0.03%	29
12	Zhonya's Paradox	D	68.49%	-1.81%	15.54%	0.05%	43
13	Fishbones	D	71.15%	+0.85%	15.11%	0.03%	25
14	Gambler's Blade	F	70.56%	+0.26%	13.71%	0.03%	24
15	Flickerblades	S	66.08%	-4.22%	20.04%	0.06%	47
16	Statikk Shiv	D	71.10%	+0.80%	14.51%	0.02%	18
17	Aegis of Dusk	C	68.41%	-1.89%	14.26%	0.03%	27
18	Seeker's Armguard	C	62.27%	-8.03%	16.20%	0.06%	53
19	Mittens	D	61.40%	-8.90%	15.17%	0.07%	59
20	Gold Collector	C	67.86%	-2.44%	16.68%	0.03%	23
21	Void Gauntlet	C	67.25%	-3.05%	15.39%	0.02%	16
22	Luden's Tempest	D	66.42%	-3.88%	13.02%	0.01%	12
23	Forbidden Idol	D	67.36%	-2.94%	14.59%	0.01%	10
24	Manazane	D	63.71%	-6.59%	13.41%	0.01%	12
25	Mogul'sMail	F	52.19%	-18.11%	12.82%	0.03%	24

The best Gnar radiant item is Radiant Giant Slayer with a 72.56% win rate (+2.26% vs base), 14.88% first place rate, and 0.02% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Thief's Gloves with a 0.34% pick rate and 71.89% win rate. Radiant Thief's Gloves has the highest first place rate at 16.01%. The top three Gnar radiant items are Radiant Giant Slayer, Radiant Thief's Gloves, and Radiant Edge of Night.

Rank	Item	Rating	Top 4 Rate	Top 4 Diff	1st Place Rate	Pick Rate	Matches
	Radiant Thief's Gloves	B	71.89%	+1.59%	16.01%	0.34%	286
	Radiant Sterak's Gage	F	68.34%	-1.96%	16.00%	0.06%	49
	Radiant Giant Slayer	C	72.56%	+2.26%	14.88%	0.02%	13
4	Radiant Edge of Night	F	68.52%	-1.78%	13.44%	0.03%	24
5	Radiant Titan's Resolve	F	63.40%	-6.90%	12.08%	0.05%	39
6	Radiant Hand of Justice	F	67.18%	-3.12%	15.42%	0.03%	22
7	Radiant Bloodthirster	F	62.05%	-8.25%	11.04%	0.05%	42

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Gnar Set 18 Build - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gnar's best build in Set 18?

The best Gnar build in TFT Set 18 features Bloodthirster, Edge of Night, and Sterak's Gage as core items. This build has a 81.27% win rate and is picked 0.26% of the time. First place rate: 36.02%, avg placement: 2.71.

What is the best item for Gnar?

Edge of Night is the best item for Gnar with a 77.19% win rate and 5.86% pick rate across 4,945 matches.

Which item is most popular on Gnar?

Bloodthirster is the most popular item on Gnar with a 11.74% pick rate. It has a 73.32% win rate across 9,900 matches.

What are the top 3 items for Gnar?

The top 3 items for Gnar are Edge of Night, Thief's Gloves, and Quicksilver. These items provide the best stats and synergies for Gnar's kit.

How many matches do the Gnar item builds have?

The Gnar item build data is based on 58,981 matches analyzed in TFT Set 18. This sample size provides statistically significant results for item recommendations.

Should I always build Edge of Night on Gnar?

Edge of Night is a great choice but not always mandatory. Consider your lobby and available components. It has a 77.19% win rate on Gnar.

What components should I prioritize for Gnar in TFT Set 18?

Priority components for Gnar are B.F. Sword, Sparring Gloves, and Recurve Bow. These components build into Gnar's best items and should be picked early on carousel and from PvE rounds.

What should I pick on carousel for Gnar in TFT?

On carousel for Gnar TFT builds, prioritize B.F. Sword. These components are essential for Gnar's optimal items and may be contested so have backup plans.

Should I itemize Gnar in TFT Set 18?

Yes, Gnar is a strong item holder with a 81.3% win rate when properly itemized. Gnar should be a priority for your items in Gnar comps.

Is Gnar a good item holder in TFT Set 18?

Yes, Gnar is a great item holder because items significantly increase their win rate from 70.3% to 81.3%. Gnar scales well with items.

What is Gnar's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 18?

Gnar's top 4 rate when itemized is 75.7%. With proper items, Gnar significantly exceeds the average champion top 4 rate of 50%.

What is the best Gnar emblem?

The best emblem for Gnar is Fae Emblem with a 78.19% win rate. This emblem activates the Fae trait on Gnar, providing additional bonuses.

What is the top Gnar radiant item?

The top radiant item for Gnar is Radiant Deathblade with a 76.05% win rate. Radiant items are stronger versions of base items and should be prioritized when available.