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

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Overview Build Emblems Traits Comps Tiers

Set 18 Rammus builds: Ionic Spark, Steadfast Heart, Sunfire Cape (70.05% top four rate, +15.83% difference); Gargoyle Stoneplate, Steadfast Heart, Warmogs Armor (67.90% top four rate, +13.68% difference); Gargoyle Stoneplate, Sunfire Cape, Warmogs Armor (64.39% top four rate, +10.17% difference)

Ionic Spark

Steadfast Heart

Sunfire Cape

Average Placement:3.47

Top 4 Rate:70.05%

Top 4 Diff:+15.83%

First Place Rate:18.37%

Pick Rate:1.83%

Gargoyle Stoneplate

Steadfast Heart

Warmogs Armor

Average Placement:3.59

Top 4 Rate:67.90%

Top 4 Diff:+13.68%

First Place Rate:17.10%

Pick Rate:3.28%

Gargoyle Stoneplate

Sunfire Cape

Warmogs Armor

Average Placement:3.84

Top 4 Rate:64.39%

Top 4 Diff:+10.17%

First Place Rate:12.72%

Pick Rate:1.15%

When playing Rammus in TFT Set 18, prioritize collecting Chain Vest, Negatron Cloak, Giant's Belt from the carousel and item drops. Tear Of The Goddess and Needlessly Large Rod are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Rammus'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.

Chain VestFound in 7 builds

Negatron CloakFound in 6 builds

Giant's BeltFound in 5 builds

Tear Of The GoddessFound in 3 builds

Needlessly Large RodFound in 2 builds

Why These Components for Rammus?

Chain Vest is the 1st priority component for Rammus, appearing in 7 of the top item builds. This component builds into Crownguard, Protector's Vow, Steadfast Heart, which are core items for maximizing Rammus's effectiveness.

Negatron Cloak is the 2nd priority component for Rammus, appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Ionic Spark, Adaptive Helm, Dragon's Claw, which are core items for maximizing Rammus's effectiveness.

Giant's Belt is the 3rd priority component for Rammus, appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Sunfire Cape, Evenshroud, Warmogs Armor, which are core items for maximizing Rammus's effectiveness.

Rammus Carousel & Item Drop Tips

Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize Chain Vest on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Rammus's best-in-slot items.
Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for Chain Vest or Negatron Cloak 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 Rammus's secondary items for maximum power.

High PriorityRammus is a high-priority itemization target in Set 18. The best Rammus item build achieves a 70.0% top four rate, which is +15.8% higher than Rammus's base rate of 54.2%. 3 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement, indicating strong item scaling.

When Itemized (Avg)

Top 4 Rate64.8%

Top 4 Diff vs Base+10.6%

Average Placement3.75

First Place Rate15.6%

Base Champion Stats

Base Top 4 Rate54.2%

Best Build Diff+15.8%

Champion Cost3-cost

Builds Analyzed5

Key Factors for Rammus Itemization in Set 18

Excellent Item Scaling

Rammus's best item build provides +15.8% top four rate improvement. 3 builds achieve 10%+ improvement.

Multiple Strong Build Options

3 different item builds achieve 10%+ improvement, giving flexibility in itemization.

High First Place Potential

Itemized Rammus achieves 15.6% first place rate, making it excellent for winning lobbies.

Mid-Cost Flexibility

Rammus is a 3-cost unit that can serve as either a primary carry or support depending on your composition.

Rammus Itemization Data Analysis

Our analysis of Rammus itemization in TFT Set 18 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Rammus has a base top four rate of 54.2%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.

The best Rammus item build achieves a 70.0% top four rate, representing a +15.8% difference from the base rate. 3 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement over baseline, 2 builds show 5-10% improvement, On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Rammus achieves 64.8% top four rate (+10.6% vs base) with 3.75 average placement.

For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Rammus achieves a 15.6% first place rate. This is excellent first place potential, making Rammus a strong choice when you need to win rather than just top four.

✓When to Itemize Rammus

When you find Rammus 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 Rammus's key items

✗When NOT to Itemize Rammus

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

The best Rammus item is Crownguard with a 66.69% win rate (+12.47% vs base), 17.52% first place rate, and 2.22% pick rate. The most popular is Gargoyle Stoneplate with a 29.57% pick rate and 59.52% win rate. The top three Rammus items are Crownguard, Ionic Spark, and Adaptive Helm.

Rank	Item	Rating	Top 4 Rate	Top 4 Diff	1st Place Rate	Pick Rate	Matches
	Crownguard	S	66.69%	+12.47%	17.52%	2.22%	2,132
	Ionic Spark	S	65.58%	+11.36%	17.13%	7.20%	6,926
	Protector's Vow	B	64.86%	+10.64%	16.16%	4.98%	4,791
4	Adaptive Helm	S	65.37%	+11.15%	16.66%	2.44%	2,347
5	Steadfast Heart	A	63.25%	+9.03%	15.57%	15.84%	15,240
6	Bramble Vest	A	63.00%	+8.78%	15.03%	6.59%	6,344
7	Dragon's Claw	B	62.34%	+8.12%	14.55%	8.33%	8,017
8	Sunfire Cape	B	61.98%	+7.76%	14.72%	15.51%	14,925
9	Evenshroud	S	61.99%	+7.77%	17.32%	3.32%	3,196
10	Warmogs Armor	C	60.69%	+6.47%	14.15%	22.20%	21,357
11	Spirit Visage	C	59.80%	+5.58%	14.06%	14.51%	13,962
12	Gargoyle Stoneplate	D	59.52%	+5.30%	13.60%	29.57%	28,450
13	Thief's Gloves	A	59.22%	+5.00%	16.65%	5.48%	5,275

The best Rammus artifact item is Lightshield Crest with a 70.90% win rate (+16.68% vs base), 18.79% first place rate, and 0.63% pick rate. The top three Rammus artifact items are Lightshield Crest, Talisman of Ascension, and Aegis of Dawn.

Rank	Item	Rating	Top 4 Rate	Top 4 Diff	1st Place Rate	Pick Rate	Matches
	Lightshield Crest	A	70.90%	+16.68%	18.79%	0.63%	602
	Aegis of Dawn	D	60.86%	+6.64%	14.25%	0.45%	436
	Talisman of Ascension	C	63.35%	+9.13%	15.40%	0.13%	129
4	Mogul'sMail	F	57.73%	+3.51%	12.82%	0.55%	532
5	The Indomitable	C	57.72%	+3.50%	15.03%	0.43%	416
6	Aegis of Dusk	C	57.10%	+2.88%	14.26%	0.37%	356
7	Void Gauntlet	C	55.41%	+1.19%	15.39%	0.29%	281
8	Forbidden Idol	D	52.95%	-1.27%	14.59%	0.24%	231
9	Seeker's Armguard	C	56.44%	+2.22%	16.20%	0.04%	38
10	Infinity Force	D	52.16%	-2.06%	12.10%	0.07%	70
11	Horizon Focus	D	55.55%	+1.33%	14.35%	0.03%	30
12	Titanic Hydra	F	54.91%	+0.69%	12.09%	0.03%	27
13	Silvermere Dawn	F	50.07%	-4.15%	13.24%	0.06%	56
14	Hellfire Hatchet	B	52.68%	-1.54%	14.43%	0.03%	33
15	Wit's End	S	54.09%	-0.13%	21.21%	0.01%	13
16	Zhonya's Paradox	D	49.03%	-5.19%	15.54%	0.02%	21

The best Rammus radiant item is Radiant Bramble Vest with a 66.94% win rate (+12.72% vs base), 16.41% first place rate, and 0.06% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Gargoyle Stoneplate with a 0.18% pick rate and 52.75% win rate. Radiant Evenshroud has the highest first place rate at 17.31%. The top three Rammus radiant items are Radiant Bramble Vest, Radiant Spirit Visage, and Radiant Dragon's Claw.

Rank	Item	Rating	Top 4 Rate	Top 4 Diff	1st Place Rate	Pick Rate	Matches
	Radiant Bramble Vest	D	66.94%	+12.72%	16.41%	0.06%	55
	Radiant Spirit Visage	D	63.00%	+8.78%	13.83%	0.09%	87
	Radiant Dragon's Claw	D	60.79%	+6.57%	15.36%	0.05%	45
4	Radiant Thief's Gloves	B	54.36%	+0.14%	16.01%	0.12%	114
5	Radiant Gargoyle Stoneplate	D	52.75%	-1.47%	13.31%	0.18%	177
6	Radiant Warmog's Armor	D	53.09%	-1.13%	14.00%	0.16%	155
7	Radiant Sunfire Cape	F	55.41%	+1.19%	10.23%	0.05%	50
8	Radiant Evenshroud	D	58.08%	+3.86%	17.31%	0.02%	19
9	Radiant Steadfast Heart	F	52.61%	-1.61%	12.78%	0.08%	73
10	Radiant Protector's Vow	F	57.11%	+2.89%	16.94%	0.03%	25
11	Radiant Ionic Spark	F	52.99%	-1.23%	16.39%	0.03%	27

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Rammus Set 18 Build - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rammus's best build in Set 18?

The best Rammus build in TFT Set 18 features Ionic Spark, Steadfast Heart, and Sunfire Cape as core items. This build has a 70.05% win rate and is picked 1.83% of the time. First place rate: 18.37%, avg placement: 3.47.

What is the best item for Rammus?

Crownguard is the best item for Rammus with a 66.69% win rate and 2.22% pick rate across 2,132 matches.

Which item is most popular on Rammus?

Gargoyle Stoneplate is the most popular item on Rammus with a 29.57% pick rate. It has a 59.52% win rate across 28,450 matches.

What are the top 3 items for Rammus?

The top 3 items for Rammus are Crownguard, Ionic Spark, and Adaptive Helm. These items provide the best stats and synergies for Rammus's kit.

How many matches do the Rammus item builds have?

The Rammus item build data is based on 135,370 matches analyzed in TFT Set 18. This sample size provides statistically significant results for item recommendations.

Should I always build Crownguard on Rammus?

Crownguard is a great choice but not always mandatory. Consider your lobby and available components. It has a 66.69% win rate on Rammus.

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

Priority components for Rammus are Chain Vest, Negatron Cloak, and Giant's Belt. These components build into Rammus's best items and should be picked early on carousel and from PvE rounds.

What should I pick on carousel for Rammus in TFT?

On carousel for Rammus TFT builds, prioritize Chain Vest. These components are essential for Rammus's optimal items and may be contested so have backup plans.

Should I itemize Rammus in TFT Set 18?

Yes, Rammus is a strong item holder with a 70.0% win rate when properly itemized. Rammus should be a priority for your items in Rammus comps.

Is Rammus a good item holder in TFT Set 18?

Yes, Rammus is a great item holder because items significantly increase their win rate from 54.2% to 70.0%. Rammus scales well with items.

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

Rammus's top 4 rate when itemized is 64.8%. With proper items, Rammus significantly exceeds the average champion top 4 rate of 50%.

What is the best Rammus emblem?

The best emblem for Rammus is Executioner Emblem with a 63.13% win rate. This emblem activates the Executioner trait on Rammus, providing additional bonuses.

What is the top Rammus radiant item?

The top radiant item for Rammus is Radiant Bramble Vest with a 66.94% win rate. Radiant items are stronger versions of base items and should be prioritized when available.