- Avg Place
- 4.41
- Top 4 rate
- 51.5%
- 1st Place
- 12.2%
Lillia TFT Build & Best Items · Set 18
Fae
Defender
4 Cost- Set
- 18
- Games
- 57,464
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Rank
- All Ranks
- Last Updated
- Oct 11, 2026
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
The best Lillia items in Set 18, ranked by how often they finish top 4 across 57,464 ranked games — plus full 3-item builds, what to slam first and the special items worth taking.
- BiS items
Adaptive Helm, Steadfast Heart, and Protector's Vow- Best full build
- 62.0%top 4
- First component
- Sparring Gloves
- Played as
- Tank
- Top 4 rate
- 51.5%
- Games
- 57,464
Best items for Lillia in TFT Set 18
57,464 ranked gamesLillia's best-in-slot items are Adaptive Helm, Steadfast Heart, and Protector's Vow. Adaptive Helm is the standout: 64.3% top 4 when Lillia holds it, and players put it on Lillia in 4% of games.
- Top 4
- 64.3%
- vs Lillia avg
- +12.8%
- Played
- 4%
- Top 4
- 63.3%
- vs Lillia avg
- +11.8%
- Played
- 4%
- Top 4
- 61.7%
- vs Lillia avg
- +10.2%
- Played
- 8%
Best Lillia builds (3 items)
The best full Lillia build is Gargoyle Stoneplate, Spirit Visage, and Sunfire Cape: 62.0% top 4 over 236 games, 10.5 points better than Lillia on average.
| Build | Role | Games | Top 4 | 1st | Avg. place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
   | Tank | 236 | 62.0% +10.5% | 13.1% | 3.96 |
 Random items | — | 4,502 | 60.9% +9.4% | 14.1% | 3.96 |
 | Tank | 270 | 55.0% +3.5% | 14.3% | 4.30 |
| Tank | 731 | 54.4% +2.9% | 13.1% | 4.19 |
| Tank | 231 | 47.9% −3.6% | 11.3% | 4.67 |
Top-4 rate of boards where Lillia held exactly these three items. Thief's Gloves builds equip random items, so they count as one build.
Lillia builds by role
100% of full Lillia builds are defensive items — players use Lillia as a frontline that soaks damage while the carry deals it. That matches Lillia's tank role in the game files.
Tank · 100%
Best build: 62.0% top 4 · 236 games
Every Lillia item ranked – TFT Set 18
Adaptive Helm is the most reliable item on Lillia: 64.3% top 4 and held in 4% of games, against 51.5% for Lillia overall.
Top 4 vs Lillia average (51.5%)
| Item | Games | Played | Top 4 | Raw top 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adaptive Helm | 2,437 | 4.2% | 64.3% | 64.4% |
| Steadfast Heart | 2,286 | 4.0% | 63.3% | 63.4% |
 Ionic Spark | 1,961 | 3.4% | 63.0% | 63.2% |
| Protector's Vow | 4,805 | 8.4% | 61.7% | 61.8% |
 Crownguard | 2,645 | 4.6% | 62.1% | 62.2% |
| Sunfire Cape | 4,215 | 7.3% | 61.1% | 61.2% |
 Evenshroud | 2,198 | 3.8% | 61.6% | 61.7% |
| Thief's Gloves | 4,502 | 7.8% | 60.9% | 60.9% |
 Dragon's Claw | 3,320 | 5.8% | 59.7% | 59.7% |
 Bramble Vest | 2,443 | 4.3% | 59.4% | 59.5% |
| Spirit Visage | 6,314 | 11.0% | 57.5% | 57.5% |
| Warmog's Armor | 7,418 | 12.9% | 55.9% | 55.9% |
| Gargoyle Stoneplate | 9,283 | 16.2% | 53.2% | 53.2% |
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 Lillia need 3 items?
Yes — Lillia wants a full build: with three items it finishes top 4 60.3% of the time, against 52.3% with two. 36% of Lillia boards get all three.
- No items
- 43.9%40% of boards
- 1 item
- 50.5%14% of boards
- 2 items
- 52.3%11% of boards
- 3 items
- 60.3%36% of boards
What to slam on Lillia
Lillia's best builds use Sparring Gloves and Giant's Belt 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 Lillia.
Add the components you hold to get a slam plan.
Lillia items at 2 and 3 stars
3-star Lillia boards build the same core items as 2-star boards — the upgrade, not the items, is what changes.
★★ 2-star
- Gargoyle Stoneplate21%59.9%
- Warmog's Armor17%62.4%
- Spirit Visage15%64.6%
- Protector's Vow11%69.1%
- Sunfire Cape10%67.6%
- Thief's Gloves9%70.3%
★★★ 3-star
- Gargoyle Stoneplate46%98.6%
- Warmog's Armor39%98.3%
- Spirit Visage25%100.0%
- Protector's Vow17%96.1%
- Dragon's Claw15%97.7%
- Sunfire Cape15%100.0%
Share of boards at that star level holding the item, and its top-4 rate. Lillia 3-star stats →
Lillia emblems, artifacts & radiants
Players have tried 19 different emblems, 29 artifacts and 25 radiant items on Lillia. The strongest so far is Lightshield Crest at 64.2% top 4.
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Lillia build FAQ – TFT Set 18
What are the best items for Lillia in TFT Set 18?
The best items for Lillia are Adaptive Helm (64.3%), Steadfast Heart (63.3%), and Protector's Vow (61.7%), ranked by top-4 rate when Lillia holds them. Lillia finishes top 4 51.5% of the time overall, based on 57,464 ranked games.
What is the best-in-slot build for Lillia?
The strongest full build on Lillia is Gargoyle Stoneplate, Spirit Visage, and Sunfire Cape: 62.0% top 4 and a 3.96 average placement over 236 games.
What should I slam first on Lillia?
Prioritise Sparring Gloves and Giant's Belt: Lillia's best builds use them the most. If you can complete only one item early, Adaptive Helm has the best top-4 rate on Lillia.
Is Thief's Gloves good on Lillia?
Yes. Lillia with Thief's Gloves finishes top 4 60.9% of the time against 51.5% on average, and players pick it in 7.8% of games.
Should Lillia be a carry or a tank?
100% of full Lillia builds are defensive items — players use Lillia as a frontline that soaks damage while the carry deals it. That matches Lillia's tank role in the game files.
Does Lillia need three items?
Yes — Lillia wants a full build: with three items it finishes top 4 60.3% of the time, against 52.3% with two. 36% of Lillia boards get all three.
What items does 3-star Lillia use?
3-star Lillia boards most often hold Gargoyle Stoneplate, Warmog's Armor, and Spirit Visage; the top one finishes top 4 98.6% of the time.
What is the best emblem or artifact for Lillia?
Lightshield Crest is the strongest special item tracked on Lillia: 64.2% top 4 over 193 games.