Archived Champion: This champion is from TFT Set 16 and is no longer in the current set. Stats shown are from when this set was active.
Aatrox  TFT champion portrait - Set 16
Avg Place
3.98
1st Place
13.1%
Top 4
60.2%
Pick Rate
6.8%

Aatrox TFT Build

Set 16
SetSet 17
Matches654,596
TierAll Tiers
RankAll Ranks
Last UpdatedMay 10, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Best Aatrox build for TFT Set 16 with 93.4% top 4 rate. Top items: Thief's Gloves, Edge of Night, and Giant Slayer. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.

Set 16 Aatrox builds: Thief's Gloves (93.42% top four rate, +33.26% difference); Bloodthirster, Giant Slayer, Titan's Resolve (64.50% top four rate, +4.34% difference); Bloodthirster, Sterak's Gage, Hand Of Justice (63.01% top four rate, +2.85% difference)

Average Placement:1.50
Top 4 Rate:93.42%
Top 4 Diff:+33.26%
First Place Rate:76.95%
Pick Rate:0.48%
Average Placement:3.93
Top 4 Rate:64.50%
Top 4 Diff:+4.34%
First Place Rate:12.38%
Pick Rate:0.60%
Average Placement:3.95
Top 4 Rate:63.01%
Top 4 Diff:+2.85%
First Place Rate:13.33%
Pick Rate:0.91%

Aatrox Component Priority Order in Set 16

When playing Aatrox in TFT Set 16, prioritize collecting Sparring Gloves, B.F. Sword, Chain Vest from the carousel and item drops. Recurve Bow and Negatron Cloak are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Aatrox '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.

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Sparring Gloves - Priority 1 component for Aatrox  in TFT
Sparring GlovesFound in 5 builds
2
B.F. Sword - Priority 2 component for Aatrox  in TFT
B.F. SwordFound in 5 builds
3
Chain Vest - Priority 3 component for Aatrox  in TFT
Chain VestFound in 2 builds
4
Recurve Bow - Priority 4 component for Aatrox  in TFT
Recurve BowFound in 2 builds
5
Negatron Cloak - Priority 5 component for Aatrox  in TFT
Negatron CloakFound in 2 builds

Why These Components for Aatrox ?

Sparring Gloves

Sparring Gloves is the 1st priority component for Aatrox , appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Thief's Gloves, Quicksilver, Infinity Edge, which are core items for maximizing Aatrox 's effectiveness.

B.F. Sword

B.F. Sword is the 2nd priority component for Aatrox , appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Edge of Night, Giant Slayer, Infinity Edge, which are core items for maximizing Aatrox 's effectiveness.

Chain Vest

Chain Vest is the 3rd priority component for Aatrox , appearing in 2 of the top item builds. This component builds into Edge of Night, Titan's Resolve, which are core items for maximizing Aatrox 's effectiveness.

Aatrox Carousel & Item Drop Tips

  • Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize Sparring Gloves on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Aatrox 's best-in-slot items.
  • Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for Sparring Gloves or B.F. Sword 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 Aatrox 's secondary items for maximum power.

Should You Itemize Aatrox in Set 16

High PriorityAatrox is a high-priority itemization target in Set 16. The best Aatrox item build achieves a 93.4% top four rate, which is +33.3% higher than Aatrox 's base rate of 60.2%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.

When Itemized (Avg)

Top 4 Rate67.4%
Top 4 Diff vs Base+7.3%
Average Placement3.52
First Place Rate25.6%

Base Champion Stats

Base Top 4 Rate60.2%
Best Build Diff+33.3%
Champion Cost5-cost
Builds Analyzed5

Key Factors for Aatrox Itemization in Set 16

Excellent Item Scaling

Aatrox 's best item build provides +33.3% top four rate improvement. This is exceptional item scaling.

High First Place Potential

Itemized Aatrox achieves 25.6% first place rate, making it excellent for winning lobbies.

High-Cost Carry Design

As a 5-cost champion, Aatrox has high base stats and powerful abilities designed to scale with items.

Aatrox Itemization Data Analysis

Our analysis of Aatrox itemization in TFT Set 16 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Aatrox has a base top four rate of 60.2%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.

The best Aatrox item build achieves a 93.4% top four rate, representing a +33.3% difference from the base rate. 1 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement over baseline, 2 builds show 0-5% improvement, and 2 builds actually underperform the baseline. On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Aatrox achieves 67.4% top four rate (+7.3% vs base) with 3.52 average placement.

For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Aatrox achieves a 25.6% first place rate. This is excellent first place potential, making Aatrox a strong choice when you need to win rather than just top four.

When to Itemize Aatrox

  • When you find Aatrox 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 Aatrox 's key items

When NOT to Itemize Aatrox

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

Best Aatrox Items in TFT Set 16

The best Aatrox item is Thief's Gloves with a 68.51% win rate (+8.35% vs base), 15.90% first place rate, and 2.52% pick rate. The most popular is Bloodthirster with a 17.33% pick rate and 60.14% win rate. Sterak's Gage has the highest first place rate at 16.02%. The top three Aatrox items are Thief's Gloves, Edge of Night, and Giant Slayer.

Rank
Item
Components
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
Sparring GlovesSparring Gloves
A68.51%+8.35%15.90%2.52%2,674
B.F. SwordChain Vest
A66.77%+6.61%16.01%3.29%3,488
B.F. SwordRecurve Bow
B66.68%+6.52%14.73%2.50%2,656
4
Sparring GlovesNegatron Cloak
B64.02%+3.86%14.63%2.44%2,590
5
B.F. SwordSparring Gloves
C63.71%+3.55%14.32%2.61%2,764
6
B.F. SwordGiant's Belt
A62.29%+2.13%16.02%6.69%7,094
7
Tear of the GoddessSparring Gloves
B61.99%+1.83%14.20%8.78%9,316
8
Chain VestRecurve Bow
C60.44%+0.28%13.55%8.52%9,037
9
B.F. SwordNegatron Cloak
C60.14%-0.02%13.77%17.33%18,378

Best Aatrox Artifact Items in TFT Set 16

The best Aatrox artifact item is Statikk Shiv with a 76.11% win rate (+15.95% vs base), 13.12% first place rate, and 0.11% pick rate. The most popular is Death's Defiance with a 2.25% pick rate and 70.05% win rate. Titanic Hydra has the highest first place rate at 17.14%. The top three Aatrox artifact items are Statikk Shiv, The Indomitable, and Eternal Pact.

Rank
Item
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
D76.11%+15.95%13.12%0.11%113
B75.00%+14.84%14.17%0.12%124
D74.19%+14.03%11.97%0.06%62
4C72.22%+12.06%13.36%0.12%126
5F71.43%+11.27%11.84%0.09%91
6B70.90%+10.74%14.26%0.33%354
7C70.83%+10.67%14.95%0.14%144
8B70.05%+9.89%15.23%2.25%2,384
9C69.81%+9.65%12.15%0.15%159
10D68.05%+7.89%14.05%0.30%313
11C67.63%+7.47%14.33%1.04%1,103
12D67.52%+7.36%12.95%1.65%1,749
13D67.27%+7.11%13.40%0.62%660
14B66.30%+6.14%16.29%0.09%92
15D66.23%+6.07%12.20%0.07%77
16F66.11%+5.95%10.93%0.85%903
17C65.87%+5.71%12.64%1.15%1,216
18A65.82%+5.66%17.14%0.67%708
19F65.66%+5.50%12.49%0.75%795
20C65.42%+5.26%14.01%0.38%402
21C65.35%+5.19%12.86%0.10%101
22-64.76%+4.60%0.00%0.10%105
23D63.37%+3.21%12.55%0.19%202
24C62.50%+2.34%14.52%0.20%208
25D62.40%+2.24%12.40%0.57%601
26B61.48%+1.32%15.65%0.23%244
27F61.17%+1.01%10.93%0.10%103
28D60.99%+0.83%12.68%0.40%423
29F58.14%-2.02%11.59%0.04%43
30C55.88%-4.28%14.10%0.13%136
31D47.42%-12.74%12.66%0.09%97

Best Aatrox Radiant Items in TFT Set 16

The best Aatrox radiant item is Radiant Warmog's Armor with a 83.67% win rate (+23.51% vs base), 13.43% first place rate, and 0.05% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Bloodthirster with a 0.85% pick rate and 57.70% win rate. Radiant Gargoyle Stoneplate has the highest first place rate at 18.62%. The top three Aatrox radiant items are Radiant Warmog's Armor, Radiant Adaptive Helm, and Radiant Sunfire Cape.

Rank
Item
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
C83.67%+23.51%13.43%0.05%49
D76.27%+16.11%9.97%0.06%59
C76.00%+15.84%12.45%0.02%25
4A74.07%+13.91%13.95%0.03%27
5F73.81%+13.65%10.69%0.04%42
6D73.53%+13.37%11.79%0.03%34
7F69.88%+9.72%11.92%0.08%83
8D69.12%+8.96%12.50%0.06%68
9C68.57%+8.41%10.67%0.03%35
10F68.42%+8.26%10.55%0.05%57
11C67.31%+7.15%11.41%0.05%52
12C67.12%+6.96%13.69%0.35%371
13B66.67%+6.51%11.21%0.02%18
14F66.07%+5.91%14.02%0.05%56
15B65.85%+5.69%17.06%0.19%205
16D65.22%+5.06%9.24%0.02%23
17B63.70%+3.54%15.21%0.13%135
18C63.69%+3.53%10.35%0.49%515
19B63.37%+3.21%14.44%0.38%404
20F63.33%+3.17%12.77%0.03%30
21A62.79%+2.63%18.62%0.04%43
22A62.63%+2.47%14.70%0.47%495
23B61.16%+1.00%11.38%0.11%121
24D60.61%+0.45%11.78%0.03%33
25A60.56%+0.40%16.45%0.07%71
26D59.92%-0.24%11.93%0.24%252
27D59.26%-0.90%12.21%0.03%27
28C58.67%-1.49%13.47%0.21%225
29F57.70%-2.46%10.02%0.85%903
30A55.60%-4.56%16.16%0.24%250
31D53.33%-6.83%13.39%0.04%45
32C52.28%-7.88%14.01%0.23%241
33B52.17%-7.99%13.86%0.30%322
34C51.35%-8.81%10.46%0.03%37
35D50.00%-10.16%12.81%0.06%66
36B38.00%-22.16%14.08%0.05%50

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Aatrox Set 16 Build - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aatrox 's best build in Set 16?

The best Aatrox build in TFT Set 16 features Thief's Gloves as core items. This build has a 93.42% win rate and is picked 0.48% of the time. First place rate: 76.95%, avg placement: 1.50.

What is the best item for Aatrox ?

Thief's Gloves is the best item for Aatrox with a 68.51% win rate and 2.52% pick rate across 2,674 matches.

Which item is most popular on Aatrox ?

Bloodthirster is the most popular item on Aatrox with a 17.33% pick rate. It has a 60.14% win rate across 18,378 matches.

What are the top 3 items for Aatrox ?

The top 3 items for Aatrox are Thief's Gloves, Edge of Night, and Giant Slayer. These items provide the best stats and synergies for Aatrox 's kit.

How many matches do the Aatrox item builds have?

The Aatrox item build data is based on 57,997 matches analyzed in TFT Set 16. This sample size provides statistically significant results for item recommendations.

Should I always build Thief's Gloves on Aatrox ?

Thief's Gloves is a great choice but not always mandatory. Consider your lobby and available components. It has a 68.51% win rate on Aatrox .

What components should I prioritize for Aatrox in TFT Set 16?

Priority components for Aatrox are Sparring Gloves, B.F. Sword, and Chain Vest. These components build into Aatrox 's best items and should be picked early on carousel and from PvE rounds.

What should I pick on carousel for Aatrox in TFT?

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

Should I itemize Aatrox in TFT Set 16?

Yes, Aatrox is a strong item holder with a 93.4% win rate when properly itemized. Aatrox should be a priority for your items in Aatrox comps.

Is Aatrox a good item holder in TFT Set 16?

Yes, Aatrox is a great item holder because items significantly increase their win rate from 60.2% to 93.4%. Aatrox scales well with items.

What is Aatrox 's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 16?

Aatrox 's top 4 rate when itemized is 67.4%. With proper items, Aatrox significantly exceeds the average champion top 4 rate of 50%.

What is the best Aatrox emblem?

The best emblem for Aatrox is Freljord Emblem with a 77.98% win rate. This emblem activates the Freljord trait on Aatrox , providing additional bonuses.

What is the top Aatrox radiant item?

The top radiant item for Aatrox is Radiant Warmog's Armor with a 83.67% win rate. Radiant items are stronger versions of base items and should be prioritized when available.

What is the best Aatrox artifact?

The best artifact for Aatrox is Statikk Shiv with a 76.11% win rate. Artifacts provide unique effects that synergize with Aatrox 's kit.