- Avg Place
- 4.78
- Top 4 rate
- 45.1%
- 1st Place
- 9.3%
Rek'Sai TFT Build & Best Items · Set 18
Blackthorn
Brawler
1 Cost- Set
- 18
- Games
- 56,859
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Rank
- All Ranks
- Last Updated
- Oct 11, 2026
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
The best Rek'Sai items in Set 18, ranked by how often they finish top 4 across 56,859 ranked games — plus full 3-item builds, what to slam first and the special items worth taking.
- BiS items
Thief's Gloves, Sunfire Cape, and Dragon's Claw- Best full build
- 52.5%top 4
- First component
- Sparring Gloves
- Played as
- Tank
- Top 4 rate
- 45.1%
- Games
- 56,859
Best items for Rek'Sai in TFT Set 18
56,859 ranked gamesRek'Sai's best-in-slot items are Thief's Gloves, Sunfire Cape, and Dragon's Claw. Thief's Gloves is the standout: 56.1% top 4 when Rek'Sai holds it, and players put it on Rek'Sai in 6% of games.
- Top 4
- 56.1%
- vs Rek'Sai avg
- +11.0%
- Played
- 6%
- Top 4
- 51.5%
- vs Rek'Sai avg
- +6.4%
- Played
- 6%
- Top 4
- 49.8%
- vs Rek'Sai avg
- +4.7%
- Played
- 4%
Best Rek'Sai builds (3 items)
The best full Rek'Sai build is Gargoyle Stoneplate, Sunfire Cape, and Warmog's Armor: 52.5% top 4 over 234 games, 7.4 points better than Rek'Sai on average.
| Build | Role | Games | Top 4 | 1st | Avg. place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Random items | — | 3,380 | 56.1% +11.0% | 13.2% | 4.20 |
  | Tank | 234 | 52.5% +7.4% | 11.8% | 4.41 |
 | Tank | 519 | 50.1% +5.0% | 9.4% | 4.56 |
| Tank | 565 | 46.0% +0.9% | 6.1% | 4.70 |
| Tank | 164 | 45.1% ±0.0% | 10.3% | 4.80 |
Top-4 rate of boards where Rek'Sai held exactly these three items. Thief's Gloves builds equip random items, so they count as one build.
Rek'Sai builds by role
100% of full Rek'Sai builds are defensive items — players use Rek'Sai as a frontline that soaks damage while the carry deals it. That differs from Rek'Sai's fighter role in the game files — ranked players use it differently.
Tank · 100%
Best build: 52.5% top 4 · 234 games
Every Rek'Sai item ranked – TFT Set 18
Ionic Spark is the most reliable item on Rek'Sai: 57.4% top 4 and held in 3% of games, against 45.1% for Rek'Sai overall.
Top 4 vs Rek'Sai average (45.1%)
| Item | Games | Played | Top 4 | Raw top 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ionic Spark | 1,466 | 2.6% | 57.4% | 57.6% |
| Thief's Gloves | 3,380 | 5.9% | 56.1% | 56.2% |
 Adaptive Helm | 629 | 1.1% | 57.2% | 57.7% |
 Steadfast Heart | 1,749 | 3.1% | 55.0% | 55.2% |
 Evenshroud | 1,037 | 1.8% | 55.2% | 55.4% |
 Protector's Vow | 1,402 | 2.5% | 53.6% | 53.7% |
 Crownguard | 965 | 1.7% | 53.4% | 53.6% |
| Sunfire Cape | 3,231 | 5.7% | 51.5% | 51.6% |
 Bramble Vest | 1,766 | 3.1% | 50.5% | 50.6% |
| Dragon's Claw | 2,323 | 4.1% | 49.8% | 49.9% |
 Sterak's Gage | 612 | 1.1% | 51.4% | 51.6% |
| Spirit Visage | 3,753 | 6.6% | 48.6% | 48.6% |
| Warmog's Armor | 5,517 | 9.7% | 45.7% | 45.7% |
| Gargoyle Stoneplate | 7,387 | 13.0% | 43.4% | 43.4% |
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 Rek'Sai need 3 items?
Yes — Rek'Sai wants a full build: with three items it finishes top 4 52.2% of the time, against 42.3% with two. 24% of Rek'Sai boards get all three.
- No items
- 42.3%57% of boards
- 1 item
- 45.0%12% of boards
- 2 items
- 42.3%8% of boards
- 3 items
- 52.2%24% of boards
What to slam on Rek'Sai
Rek'Sai'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 Rek'Sai.
Add the components you hold to get a slam plan.
Rek'Sai items at 2 and 3 stars
3-star Rek'Sai boards lean on Thief's Gloves, which 2-star boards build less often.
★★ 2-star
- Gargoyle Stoneplate8%27.4%
- Warmog's Armor6%30.1%
- Spirit Visage4%32.2%
- Sunfire Cape4%40.1%
- Thief's Gloves4%44.6%
- Dragon's Claw3%36.1%
★★★ 3-star
- Gargoyle Stoneplate20%50.2%
- Warmog's Armor15%52.6%
- Spirit Visage10%56.3%
- Thief's Gloves9%62.1%
- Sunfire Cape8%57.7%
- Dragon's Claw6%56.1%
Share of boards at that star level holding the item, and its top-4 rate. Rek'Sai 3-star stats →
Rek'Sai emblems, artifacts & radiants
Players have tried 19 different emblems, 29 artifacts and 20 radiant items on Rek'Sai. The strongest so far is Silvermere Dawn at 59.7% top 4.
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Rek'Sai build FAQ – TFT Set 18
What are the best items for Rek'Sai in TFT Set 18?
The best items for Rek'Sai are Thief's Gloves (56.1%), Sunfire Cape (51.5%), and Dragon's Claw (49.8%), ranked by top-4 rate when Rek'Sai holds them. Rek'Sai finishes top 4 45.1% of the time overall, based on 56,859 ranked games.
What is the best-in-slot build for Rek'Sai?
The strongest full build on Rek'Sai is Gargoyle Stoneplate, Sunfire Cape, and Warmog's Armor: 52.5% top 4 and a 4.41 average placement over 234 games.
What should I slam first on Rek'Sai?
Prioritise Sparring Gloves and Giant's Belt: Rek'Sai's best builds use them the most. If you can complete only one item early, Ionic Spark has the best top-4 rate on Rek'Sai.
Is Thief's Gloves good on Rek'Sai?
Yes. Rek'Sai with Thief's Gloves finishes top 4 56.1% of the time against 45.1% on average, and players pick it in 5.9% of games.
Should Rek'Sai be a carry or a tank?
100% of full Rek'Sai builds are defensive items — players use Rek'Sai as a frontline that soaks damage while the carry deals it. That differs from Rek'Sai's fighter role in the game files — ranked players use it differently.
Does Rek'Sai need three items?
Yes — Rek'Sai wants a full build: with three items it finishes top 4 52.2% of the time, against 42.3% with two. 24% of Rek'Sai boards get all three.
What items does 3-star Rek'Sai use?
3-star Rek'Sai boards most often hold Gargoyle Stoneplate, Warmog's Armor, and Spirit Visage; the top one finishes top 4 50.2% of the time.
What is the best emblem or artifact for Rek'Sai?
Silvermere Dawn is the strongest special item tracked on Rek'Sai: 59.7% top 4 over 86 games.