- Avg Place
- 4.52
- Top 4 rate
- 50.1%
- 1st Place
- 10.5%
Vi TFT Build & Best Items · Set 18
Primal
Juggernaut
3 Cost- Set
- 18
- Games
- 118,357
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Rank
- All Ranks
- Last Updated
- Oct 11, 2026
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
The best Vi items in Set 18, ranked by how often they finish top 4 across 118,357 ranked games — plus full 3-item builds, what to slam first and the special items worth taking.
- BiS items
Thief's Gloves, Evenshroud, and Sunfire Cape- Best full build
- 61.9%top 4
- First component
- Sparring Gloves
- Played as
- Tank
- Top 4 rate
- 50.1%
- Games
- 118,357
Best items for Vi in TFT Set 18
118,357 ranked gamesVi's best-in-slot items are Thief's Gloves, Evenshroud, and Sunfire Cape. Thief's Gloves is the standout: 58.3% top 4 when Vi holds it, and players put it on Vi in 6% of games.
- Top 4
- 58.3%
- vs Vi avg
- +8.2%
- Played
- 6%
- Top 4
- 58.3%
- vs Vi avg
- +8.2%
- Played
- 5%
- Top 4
- 56.3%
- vs Vi avg
- +6.2%
- Played
- 6%
Best Vi builds (3 items)
The best full Vi build is Evenshroud, Gargoyle Stoneplate, and Warmog's Armor: 61.9% top 4 over 592 games, 11.8 points better than Vi on average.
| Build | Role | Games | Top 4 | 1st | Avg. place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  | Tank | 592 | 61.9% +11.8% | 13.6% | 3.85 |
| Random items | — | 6,591 | 58.3% +8.2% | 12.8% | 4.08 |
| Tank | 458 | 57.2% +7.1% | 11.1% | 4.11 |
| Tank | 826 | 53.1% +3.0% | 12.1% | 4.27 |
 | Tank | 1,424 | 49.9% −0.2% | 9.4% | 4.45 |
Top-4 rate of boards where Vi held exactly these three items. Thief's Gloves builds equip random items, so they count as one build.
Vi builds by role
100% of full Vi builds are defensive items — players use Vi as a frontline that soaks damage while the carry deals it. That matches Vi's tank role in the game files.
Tank · 100%
Best build: 61.9% top 4 · 592 games
Every Vi item ranked – TFT Set 18
Thief's Gloves is the most reliable item on Vi: 58.3% top 4 and held in 6% of games, against 50.1% for Vi overall.
Top 4 vs Vi average (50.1%)
| Item | Games | Played | Top 4 | Raw top 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thief's Gloves | 6,591 | 5.6% | 58.3% | 58.3% |
| Evenshroud | 5,437 | 4.6% | 58.3% | 58.3% |
| Sunfire Cape | 6,488 | 5.5% | 56.3% | 56.3% |
 Sterak's Gage | 1,552 | 1.3% | 55.8% | 55.9% |
 Steadfast Heart | 3,620 | 3.1% | 54.9% | 54.9% |
 Ionic Spark | 1,603 | 1.4% | 55.3% | 55.3% |
 Bramble Vest | 3,804 | 3.2% | 54.4% | 54.4% |
 Adaptive Helm | 1,643 | 1.4% | 53.4% | 53.4% |
 Titan's Resolve | 1,153 | 1.0% | 53.4% | 53.4% |
 Protector's Vow | 3,612 | 3.1% | 51.2% | 51.2% |
 Dragon's Claw | 5,017 | 4.2% | 50.9% | 50.9% |
| Spirit Visage | 9,813 | 8.3% | 49.6% | 49.6% |
| Warmog's Armor | 12,602 | 10.6% | 48.9% | 48.9% |
 Crownguard | 1,967 | 1.7% | 49.9% | 49.9% |
| Gargoyle Stoneplate | 16,995 | 14.4% | 48.2% | 48.2% |
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 Vi need 3 items?
Yes — Vi wants a full build: with three items it finishes top 4 53.7% of the time, against 45.1% with two. 25% of Vi boards get all three.
- No items
- 49.1%56% of boards
- 1 item
- 49.1%12% of boards
- 2 items
- 45.1%8% of boards
- 3 items
- 53.7%25% of boards
What to slam on Vi
Vi'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 Vi.
Add the components you hold to get a slam plan.
Vi items at 2 and 3 stars
3-star Vi boards lean on Evenshroud, which 2-star boards build less often.
★★ 2-star
- Gargoyle Stoneplate13%39.2%
- Warmog's Armor10%40.5%
- Spirit Visage7%41.2%
- Thief's Gloves6%58.5%
- Sunfire Cape5%50.2%
- Dragon's Claw4%44.7%
★★★ 3-star
- Gargoyle Stoneplate46%74.3%
- Warmog's Armor34%73.6%
- Spirit Visage27%73.3%
- Evenshroud17%79.3%
- Sunfire Cape15%79.7%
- Dragon's Claw12%72.4%
Share of boards at that star level holding the item, and its top-4 rate. Vi 3-star stats →
Vi emblems, artifacts & radiants
Players have tried 19 different emblems, 29 artifacts and 26 radiant items on Vi. The strongest so far is Radiant Blast Potion at 59.5% top 4.
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Vi build FAQ – TFT Set 18
What are the best items for Vi in TFT Set 18?
The best items for Vi are Thief's Gloves (58.3%), Evenshroud (58.3%), and Sunfire Cape (56.3%), ranked by top-4 rate when Vi holds them. Vi finishes top 4 50.1% of the time overall, based on 118,357 ranked games.
What is the best-in-slot build for Vi?
The strongest full build on Vi is Evenshroud, Gargoyle Stoneplate, and Warmog's Armor: 61.9% top 4 and a 3.85 average placement over 592 games.
What should I slam first on Vi?
Prioritise Sparring Gloves and Giant's Belt: Vi's best builds use them the most. If you can complete only one item early, Thief's Gloves has the best top-4 rate on Vi.
Is Thief's Gloves good on Vi?
Yes. Vi with Thief's Gloves finishes top 4 58.3% of the time against 50.1% on average, and players pick it in 5.6% of games.
Should Vi be a carry or a tank?
100% of full Vi builds are defensive items — players use Vi as a frontline that soaks damage while the carry deals it. That matches Vi's tank role in the game files.
Does Vi need three items?
Yes — Vi wants a full build: with three items it finishes top 4 53.7% of the time, against 45.1% with two. 25% of Vi boards get all three.
What items does 3-star Vi use?
3-star Vi boards most often hold Gargoyle Stoneplate, Warmog's Armor, and Spirit Visage; the top one finishes top 4 74.3% of the time.
What is the best emblem or artifact for Vi?
Radiant Blast Potion is the strongest special item tracked on Vi: 59.5% top 4 over 28 games.