Soraka TFT champion portrait – Set 18
Avg Place
4.08
Top 4 rate
57.9%
1st Place
15.8%

Soraka TFT Build & Best Items · Set 18

Set 18
Soraka A TierFlora FatalisExecutioner4 Cost
Set
18
Games
113,967
Tier
All Tiers
Rank
All Ranks
Last Updated
Oct 11, 2026
Methodology
Data Methodology

The best Soraka items in Set 18, ranked by how often they finish top 4 across 113,967 ranked games — plus full 3-item builds, what to slam first and the special items worth taking.

BiS items
Adaptive HelmBlue BuffHextech GunbladeAdaptive Helm, Blue Buff, and Hextech Gunblade
Best full build
65.4%top 4
First component
Sparring Gloves
Played as
AP carry
Top 4 rate
57.9%
Games
113,967

Best items for Soraka in TFT Set 18

113,967 ranked games

Soraka's best-in-slot items are Adaptive Helm, Blue Buff, and Hextech Gunblade. Adaptive Helm is the standout: 68.3% top 4 when Soraka holds it, and players put it on Soraka in 5% of games.

#1Adaptive Helm
Adaptive HelmAbility power
Top 4
68.3%
vs Soraka avg
+10.4%
Played
5%
RecipeTear Of The GoddessNegatron Cloak
#2Blue Buff
Blue BuffAbility power
Top 4
65.3%
vs Soraka avg
+7.4%
Played
7%
RecipeTear Of The GoddessTear Of The Goddess
#3Hextech Gunblade
Hextech GunbladeHybrid
Top 4
65.4%
vs Soraka avg
+7.5%
Played
5%
RecipeB.F. SwordNeedlessly Large Rod

Best Soraka builds (3 items)

The best full Soraka build is Archangel's Staff, Rabadon's Deathcap, and Spear of Shojin: 65.4% top 4 over 417 games, 7.5 points better than Soraka on average.

BuildRoleGamesTop 41stAvg. place
Archangel's StaffRabadon's DeathcapSpear of ShojinAP carry41765.4% +7.5%18.4%3.71
Thief's GlovesRandom items—6,17265.3% +7.4%19.5%3.66
Jeweled GauntletNashor's ToothSpear of ShojinAD carry42361.6% +3.7%15.6%3.99
Jeweled GauntletRabadon's DeathcapSpear of ShojinAP carry51160.8% +2.9%13.9%3.95
Nashor's ToothRabadon's DeathcapSpear of ShojinAP carry96957.6% −0.3%12.3%4.17

Top-4 rate of boards where Soraka held exactly these three items. Thief's Gloves builds equip random items, so they count as one build.

Soraka builds by role

82% of full Soraka builds stack ability power and mana — players build Soraka as a magic-damage carry. That matches Soraka's carry role in the game files.

AP carry · 82%

Archangel's StaffRabadon's DeathcapSpear of Shojin

Best build: 65.4% top 4 · 417 games

AD carry · 18%

Jeweled GauntletNashor's ToothSpear of Shojin

Best build: 61.6% top 4 · 423 games

Every Soraka item ranked – TFT Set 18

Adaptive Helm is the most reliable item on Soraka: 68.3% top 4 and held in 5% of games, against 57.9% for Soraka overall.

Top 4 vs Soraka average (57.9%)

  • Adaptive Helm+10.4
  • Blue Buff+7.4
  • Hextech Gunblade+7.5
  • Thief's Gloves+7.4
  • Hand Of Justice+8.4
  • Nashor's Tooth+6.3
  • Morellonomicon+6.6
  • Void Staff+6.0
  • Giant Slayer+5.8
  • Archangel's Staff+5.3
ItemGamesPlayedTop 4Raw top 4
Adaptive HelmAdaptive Helm5,7745.1%68.3%68.3%
Blue BuffBlue Buff8,2447.2%65.3%65.3%
Hextech GunbladeHextech Gunblade5,6845.0%65.4%65.4%
Thief's GlovesThief's Gloves6,1725.4%65.3%65.3%
Hand Of JusticeHand Of Justice1,1861.0%66.3%66.5%
Nashor's ToothNashor's Tooth9,0497.9%64.2%64.2%
MorellonomiconMorellonomicon4,2793.8%64.5%64.5%
Void StaffVoid Staff8,6627.6%63.9%63.9%
Giant SlayerGiant Slayer4,2243.7%63.7%63.8%
Archangel's StaffArchangel's Staff8,5847.5%63.2%63.2%
Striker's FlailStriker's Flail4,1483.6%63.0%63.0%
Rabadon's DeathcapRabadon's Deathcap11,67910.2%61.5%61.5%
Spear of ShojinSpear of Shojin15,46513.6%59.9%59.9%
Jeweled GauntletJeweled Gauntlet13,07211.5%59.9%59.9%
Guinsoo's RagebladeGuinsoo's Rageblade2,3112.0%58.7%58.7%

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 Soraka need 3 items?

Yes — Soraka wants a full build: with three items it finishes top 4 64.3% of the time, against 57.3% with two. 32% of Soraka boards get all three.

No items
53.2%43% of boards
1 item
58.1%14% of boards
2 items
57.3%11% of boards
3 items
64.3%32% of boards

What to slam on Soraka

Soraka's best builds use Sparring Gloves and Needlessly Large Rod the most — take those first from carousels and early drops, then use the planner to see what you can complete right now.

Component priority

  • Sparring Gloves51%
  • Needlessly Large Rod20%
  • Tear Of The Goddess10%
  • B.F. Sword9%
  • Giant's Belt5%
  • Recurve Bow5%

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Soraka items at 2 and 3 stars

3-star Soraka boards lean on Blue Buff, which 2-star boards build less often.

★★ 2-star

  • Spear of ShojinSpear of Shojin18%68.5%
  • Jeweled GauntletJeweled Gauntlet15%68.4%
  • Rabadon's DeathcapRabadon's Deathcap14%68.3%
  • Nashor's ToothNashor's Tooth10%72.2%
  • Archangel's StaffArchangel's Staff10%71.3%
  • Void StaffVoid Staff9%72.9%

★★★ 3-star

  • Spear of ShojinSpear of Shojin42%99.3%
  • Rabadon's DeathcapRabadon's Deathcap35%99.1%
  • Jeweled GauntletJeweled Gauntlet31%100.0%
  • Blue BuffBlue Buff21%100.0%
  • Nashor's ToothNashor's Tooth18%100.0%
  • Void StaffVoid Staff16%100.0%

Share of boards at that star level holding the item, and its top-4 rate. Soraka 3-star stats →

Soraka emblems, artifacts & radiants

Players have tried 18 different emblems, 28 artifacts and 22 radiant items on Soraka. The strongest so far is Infinity Force at 67.3% top 4.

See every Soraka emblem and artifact →

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Soraka build FAQ – TFT Set 18

What are the best items for Soraka in TFT Set 18?

The best items for Soraka are Adaptive Helm (68.3%), Blue Buff (65.3%), and Hextech Gunblade (65.4%), ranked by top-4 rate when Soraka holds them. Soraka finishes top 4 57.9% of the time overall, based on 113,967 ranked games.

What is the best-in-slot build for Soraka?

The strongest full build on Soraka is Archangel's Staff, Rabadon's Deathcap, and Spear of Shojin: 65.4% top 4 and a 3.71 average placement over 417 games.

What should I slam first on Soraka?

Prioritise Sparring Gloves and Needlessly Large Rod: Soraka's best builds use them the most. If you can complete only one item early, Adaptive Helm has the best top-4 rate on Soraka.

Is Thief's Gloves good on Soraka?

Yes. Soraka with Thief's Gloves finishes top 4 65.3% of the time against 57.9% on average, and players pick it in 5.4% of games.

Should Soraka be a carry or a tank?

82% of full Soraka builds stack ability power and mana — players build Soraka as a magic-damage carry. That matches Soraka's carry role in the game files.

Does Soraka need three items?

Yes — Soraka wants a full build: with three items it finishes top 4 64.3% of the time, against 57.3% with two. 32% of Soraka boards get all three.

What items does 3-star Soraka use?

3-star Soraka boards most often hold Spear of Shojin, Rabadon's Deathcap, and Jeweled Gauntlet; the top one finishes top 4 99.3% of the time.

What is the best emblem or artifact for Soraka?

Infinity Force is the strongest special item tracked on Soraka: 67.3% top 4 over 47 games.