TaricTFT Build
Emerald Aspect
Vanguard
5 CostBest Taric build for TFT Set 18 with 75.0% top 4 rate. Top items: Crownguard, Evenshroud, and Adaptive Helm. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.
Set 18 Taric builds: Gargoyle Stoneplate, Sunfire Cape, Warmogs Armor (74.99% top four rate, +8.46% difference); Radiant Thief's Gloves (74.15% top four rate, +7.62% difference); Thief's Gloves (73.21% top four rate, +6.68% difference)
Taric Component Priority Order in Set 18
When playing Taric in TFT Set 18, prioritize collecting Chain Vest, Negatron Cloak, Giant's Belt from the carousel and item drops. Sparring Gloves and Needlessly Large Rod are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Taric'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.
Why These Components for Taric?
Chain Vest is the 1st priority component for Taric, appearing in 7 of the top item builds. This component builds into Crownguard, Steadfast Heart, Bramble Vest, which are core items for maximizing Taric's effectiveness.
Negatron Cloak is the 2nd priority component for Taric, appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Evenshroud, Adaptive Helm, Ionic Spark, which are core items for maximizing Taric's effectiveness.
Giant's Belt is the 3rd priority component for Taric, appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Evenshroud, Sunfire Cape, Warmogs Armor, which are core items for maximizing Taric's effectiveness.
Taric Carousel & Item Drop Tips
- Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize Chain Vest on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Taric'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 Taric's secondary items for maximum power.
Should You Itemize Taric in Set 18
When Itemized (Avg)
Base Champion Stats
Key Factors for Taric Itemization in Set 18
Taric's optimal items provide +8.5% top four rate improvement—solid but not exceptional scaling.
Itemized Taric achieves 3.35 average placement, consistently finishing in top positions.
Itemized Taric achieves 24.9% first place rate, making it excellent for winning lobbies.
As a 5-cost champion, Taric has high base stats and powerful abilities designed to scale with items.
Taric Itemization Data Analysis
Our analysis of Taric itemization in TFT Set 18 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Taric has a base top four rate of 66.5%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.
The best Taric item build achieves a 75.0% top four rate, representing a +8.5% difference from the base rate. 3 builds show 5-10% improvement, 1 builds show 0-5% improvement, and 1 builds actually underperform the baseline. On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Taric achieves 70.9% top four rate (+4.3% vs base) with 3.35 average placement.
For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Taric achieves a 24.9% first place rate. This is excellent first place potential, making Taric a strong choice when you need to win rather than just top four.
✓When to Itemize Taric
- When Taric fits naturally into your composition's traits
- When you have item components that build Taric's best items
- When Taric is your primary late-game carry option
✗When NOT to Itemize Taric
- When your team composition has a higher-scaling primary carry
- When Taric's optimal items don't match your available components
Best Taric Items in TFT Set 18
The best Taric item is Crownguard with a 78.41% win rate (+11.88% vs base), 17.54% first place rate, and 3.09% pick rate. The most popular is Gargoyle Stoneplate with a 10.36% pick rate and 66.98% win rate. The top three Taric items are Crownguard, Evenshroud, and Adaptive Helm.
Rank | Item | Components | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  | S | 78.41% | +11.88% | 17.54% | 3.09% | 2,570 | ||
  | S | 77.82% | +11.29% | 17.32% | 3.24% | 2,700 | ||
 | S | 76.98% | +10.45% | 16.66% | 2.83% | 2,353 | ||
| 4 | | S | 76.96% | +10.43% | 17.14% | 2.57% | 2,138 | |
| 5 |  | A | 76.35% | +9.82% | 15.57% | 3.97% | 3,300 | |
| 6 | | A | 74.38% | +7.85% | 15.03% | 3.97% | 3,306 | |
| 7 | | B | 74.04% | +7.51% | 16.16% | 5.16% | 4,291 | |
| 8 | | A | 73.20% | +6.67% | 16.64% | 6.64% | 5,529 | |
| 9 | | B | 72.64% | +6.11% | 14.72% | 5.76% | 4,790 | |
| 10 | | B | 72.37% | +5.84% | 14.55% | 4.82% | 4,015 | |
| 11 | | C | 71.23% | +4.70% | 14.15% | 8.53% | 7,098 | |
| 12 | | C | 70.97% | +4.44% | 14.06% | 7.12% | 5,925 | |
| 13 | | D | 66.98% | +0.45% | 13.60% | 10.36% | 8,620 |
Best Taric Artifact Items in TFT Set 18
The best Taric artifact item is Forbidden Idol with a 70.15% win rate (+3.62% vs base), 14.56% first place rate, and 0.07% pick rate. The most popular is Mogul'sMail with a 0.21% pick rate and 63.18% win rate. Wit's End has the highest first place rate at 21.25%. The top three Taric artifact items are Forbidden Idol, Wit's End, and Void Gauntlet.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 70.15% | +3.62% | 14.56% | 0.07% | 60 | ||
| A | 65.79% | -0.74% | 18.81% | 0.20% | 169 | ||
| C | 67.99% | +1.46% | 15.39% | 0.09% | 73 | ||
| 4 | F | 63.18% | -3.35% | 12.81% | 0.21% | 177 | |
| 5 | C | 63.84% | -2.69% | 14.29% | 0.13% | 106 | |
| 6 | C | 62.26% | -4.27% | 15.05% | 0.15% | 127 | |
| 7 | D | 61.91% | -4.62% | 14.28% | 0.15% | 123 | |
| 8 | F | 63.63% | -2.90% | 13.25% | 0.04% | 31 | |
| 9 | S | 68.42% | +1.89% | 21.25% | 0.01% | 11 | |
| 10 | D | 63.05% | -3.48% | 15.52% | 0.03% | 22 | |
| 11 | D | 59.08% | -7.45% | 12.10% | 0.04% | 37 | |
| 12 | C | 58.15% | -8.38% | 15.40% | 0.05% | 38 | |
| 13 | D | 65.64% | -0.89% | 14.28% | 0.01% | 11 | |
| 14 | C | 60.08% | -6.45% | 16.20% | 0.02% | 16 | |
| 15 | B | 60.59% | -5.94% | 14.42% | 0.02% | 14 | |
| 16 | F | 61.80% | -4.73% | 12.05% | 0.01% | 10 |
Best Taric Radiant Items in TFT Set 18
The best Taric radiant item is Radiant Sunfire Cape with a 76.80% win rate (+10.27% vs base), 10.23% first place rate, and 0.03% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Thief's Gloves with a 0.30% pick rate and 73.87% win rate. Radiant Protector's Vow has the highest first place rate at 16.94%. The top three Taric radiant items are Radiant Sunfire Cape, Radiant Protector's Vow, and Radiant Dragon's Claw.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | 76.80% | +10.27% | 10.23% | 0.03% | 24 | ||
| B | 73.87% | +7.34% | 16.04% | 0.30% | 252 | ||
| F | 76.13% | +9.60% | 16.94% | 0.04% | 31 | ||
| 4 | D | 74.83% | +8.30% | 15.46% | 0.05% | 44 | |
| 5 | B | 74.16% | +7.63% | 13.43% | 0.02% | 19 | |
| 6 | D | 70.52% | +3.99% | 14.01% | 0.09% | 78 | |
| 7 | D | 70.33% | +3.80% | 13.27% | 0.09% | 74 | |
| 8 | D | 67.03% | +0.50% | 13.86% | 0.07% | 58 | |
| 9 | F | 68.64% | +2.11% | 16.41% | 0.03% | 24 | |
| 10 | F | 69.83% | +3.30% | 12.76% | 0.02% | 16 | |
| 11 | C | 69.27% | +2.74% | 15.90% | 0.01% | 12 | |
| 12 | D | 63.98% | -2.55% | 16.39% | 0.03% | 26 | |
| 13 | F | 66.58% | +0.05% | 16.38% | 0.02% | 15 |
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Taric Set 18 Build - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taric's best build in Set 18?
The best Taric build in TFT Set 18 features Gargoyle Stoneplate, Sunfire Cape, and Warmogs Armor as core items. This build has a 74.99% win rate and is picked 0.24% of the time. First place rate: 24.27%, avg placement: 3.23.
What is the best item for Taric?
Crownguard is the best item for Taric with a 78.41% win rate and 3.09% pick rate across 2,570 matches.
Which item is most popular on Taric?
Gargoyle Stoneplate is the most popular item on Taric with a 10.36% pick rate. It has a 66.98% win rate across 8,620 matches.
What are the top 3 items for Taric?
The top 3 items for Taric are Crownguard, Evenshroud, and Adaptive Helm. These items provide the best stats and synergies for Taric's kit.
How many matches do the Taric item builds have?
The Taric item build data is based on 56,635 matches analyzed in TFT Set 18. This sample size provides statistically significant results for item recommendations.
Should I always build Crownguard on Taric?
Crownguard is a great choice but not always mandatory. Consider your lobby and available components. It has a 78.41% win rate on Taric.
What components should I prioritize for Taric in TFT Set 18?
Priority components for Taric are Chain Vest, Negatron Cloak, and Giant's Belt. These components build into Taric's best items and should be picked early on carousel and from PvE rounds.
What should I pick on carousel for Taric in TFT?
On carousel for Taric TFT builds, prioritize Chain Vest. These components are essential for Taric's optimal items and may be contested so have backup plans.
Should I itemize Taric in TFT Set 18?
Yes, Taric is a strong item holder with a 75.0% win rate when properly itemized. Taric should be a priority for your items in Taric comps.
Is Taric a good item holder in TFT Set 18?
Yes, Taric is a great item holder because items significantly increase their win rate from 66.5% to 75.0%. Taric scales well with items.
What is Taric's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 18?
Taric's top 4 rate when itemized is 70.9%. With proper items, Taric matches the average champion top 4 rate of 50%.
What is the best Taric emblem?
The best emblem for Taric is Juggernaut Emblem with a 75.53% win rate. This emblem activates the Juggernaut trait on Taric, providing additional bonuses.
What is the top Taric radiant item?
The top radiant item for Taric is Radiant Sunfire Cape with a 76.80% win rate. Radiant items are stronger versions of base items and should be prioritized when available.
What is the best Taric artifact?
The best artifact for Taric is Forbidden Idol with a 70.15% win rate. Artifacts provide unique effects that synergize with Taric's kit.