Set 16 archive. These are Aatrox 's final Set 16 numbers; Aatrox isn't in the current set (Set 18). Set 18 champions →
Aatrox  TFT champion portrait – Set 16 · Legacy
Avg Place
3.98
Top 4 rate
60.2%
Pick Rate
6.8%

Aatrox TFT Build & Best Items · Set 16 · Legacy

Set 16 · Legacy
Aatrox S TierDarkinWorld EnderSlayer5 Cost
Set
16
Games
51,088
Tier
All Tiers
Rank
All Ranks
Last Updated
Oct 11, 2026
Methodology
Data Methodology

The best Aatrox items in Set 16, ranked by how often they finish top 4 across 51,088 ranked games — plus full 3-item builds, what to slam first and the special items worth taking.

BiS items
BloodthirsterHand Of JusticeTitan's ResolveBloodthirster, Hand Of Justice, and Titan's Resolve
Best full build
93.4%top 4
First component
B.F. Sword
Played as
AD carry
Top 4 rate
60.2%
Games
51,088

Best items for Aatrox in TFT Set 16

51,088 ranked games

Aatrox 's best-in-slot items are Bloodthirster, Hand Of Justice, and Titan's Resolve. Bloodthirster is the standout: 60.1% top 4 when Aatrox holds it, and players put it on Aatrox in 17% of games.

#1Bloodthirster
BloodthirsterAttack damage
Top 4
60.1%
vs Aatrox avg
−0.1%
Played
17%
RecipeB.F. SwordNegatron Cloak
#2Hand Of Justice
Hand Of JusticeHybrid
Top 4
62.0%
vs Aatrox avg
+1.8%
Played
9%
RecipeTear of the GoddessSparring Gloves
#3Titan's Resolve
Titan's ResolveAttack damage
Top 4
60.4%
vs Aatrox avg
+0.2%
Played
9%
RecipeChain VestRecurve Bow

Best Aatrox builds (3 items)

The best full Aatrox build is TFT_Item_EmptyBag, TFT_Item_EmptyBag, and Thief's Gloves: 93.4% top 4 over 243 games, 33.2 points better than Aatrox on average.

BuildRoleGamesTop 41stAvg. place
TFT_Item_EmptyBagTFT_Item_EmptyBagThief's GlovesAD carry24393.4% +33.2%77.0%1.50
BloodthirsterGiant SlayerTitan's ResolveAD carry30764.5% +4.3%12.4%3.93
BloodthirsterSterak's GageHand Of JusticeAD carry46563.0% +2.8%13.3%3.95
BloodthirsterSterak's GageTitan's ResolveTank1,11159.0% −1.2%12.6%4.08
BloodthirsterTitan's ResolveHand Of JusticeAD carry86357.2% −3.0%12.7%4.12

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

Aatrox builds by role

63% of full Aatrox builds stack attack damage, attack speed and crit — players build Aatrox as a physical-damage carry. That matches Aatrox 's listed role in the game files.

AD carry · 63%

TFT_Item_EmptyBagTFT_Item_EmptyBagThief's Gloves

Best build: 93.4% top 4 · 243 games

Tank · 37%

BloodthirsterSterak's GageTitan's Resolve

Best build: 59.0% top 4 · 1,111 games

Every Aatrox item ranked – TFT Set 16

Bloodthirster is the most reliable item on Aatrox : 60.1% top 4 and held in 17% of games, against 60.2% for Aatrox overall.

Top 4 vs Aatrox average (60.2%)

  • Bloodthirster-0.1
  • Hand Of Justice+1.8
  • Titan's Resolve+0.2
  • Sterak's Gage+2.1
  • Edge of Night+6.6
  • Infinity Edge+3.5
  • Thief's Gloves+8.3
  • Giant Slayer+6.5
  • Quicksilver+3.8
  • Guinsoo's Rageblade+0.6
ItemGamesPlayedTop 4Raw top 4
BloodthirsterBloodthirster18,37817.3%60.1%60.1%
Hand Of JusticeHand Of Justice9,3168.8%62.0%62.0%
Titan's ResolveTitan's Resolve9,0378.5%60.4%60.4%
Sterak's GageSterak's Gage7,0946.7%62.3%62.3%
Edge of NightEdge of Night3,4883.3%66.8%66.8%
Infinity EdgeInfinity Edge2,7642.6%63.7%63.7%
Thief's GlovesThief's Gloves2,6742.5%68.5%68.5%
Giant SlayerGiant Slayer2,6562.5%66.7%66.7%
QuicksilverQuicksilver2,5902.4%64.0%64.0%
Guinsoo's RagebladeGuinsoo's Rageblade1,8151.7%60.8%60.8%
DeathbladeDeathblade1,7781.7%67.2%67.2%
Hextech GunbladeHextech Gunblade1,4611.4%68.1%68.1%
Last WhisperLast Whisper1,4221.3%63.3%63.3%
Striker's FlailStriker's Flail1,3841.3%69.9%69.9%

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 Aatrox need 3 items?

Yes — Aatrox wants a full build: with three items it finishes top 4 65.1% of the time, against 56.2% with two. 58% of Aatrox boards get all three.

No items
56.7%24% of boards
1 item
54.4%11% of boards
2 items
56.2%12% of boards
3 items
65.1%58% of boards

What to slam on Aatrox

Aatrox 's best builds use B.F. Sword and Negatron Cloak the most — take those first from carousels and early drops, then use the planner to see what you can complete right now.

Component priority

  • B.F. Sword27%
  • Negatron Cloak16%
  • Recurve Bow15%
  • Chain Vest13%
  • Sparring Gloves11%
  • Giant's Belt9%
  • Tear of the Goddess8%

Item slam planner

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Your components

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Aatrox emblems, artifacts & radiants

Players have tried 21 different emblems, 31 artifacts and 36 radiant items on Aatrox . The strongest so far is Radiant Warmog's Armor at 83.7% top 4.

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Aatrox build FAQ – TFT Set 16

What are the best items for Aatrox in TFT Set 16?

The best items for Aatrox are Bloodthirster (60.1%), Hand Of Justice (62.0%), and Titan's Resolve (60.4%), ranked by top-4 rate when Aatrox holds them. Aatrox finishes top 4 60.2% of the time overall, based on 51,088 ranked games.

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

The strongest full build on Aatrox is TFT_Item_EmptyBag, TFT_Item_EmptyBag, and Thief's Gloves: 93.4% top 4 and a 1.50 average placement over 243 games.

What should I slam first on Aatrox ?

Prioritise B.F. Sword and Negatron Cloak: Aatrox 's best builds use them the most. If you can complete only one item early, Striker's Flail has the best top-4 rate on Aatrox .

Should Aatrox be a carry or a tank?

63% of full Aatrox builds stack attack damage, attack speed and crit — players build Aatrox as a physical-damage carry. That matches Aatrox 's listed role in the game files.

Does Aatrox need three items?

Yes — Aatrox wants a full build: with three items it finishes top 4 65.1% of the time, against 56.2% with two. 58% of Aatrox boards get all three.

What is the best emblem or artifact for Aatrox ?

Radiant Warmog's Armor is the strongest special item tracked on Aatrox : 83.7% top 4 over 49 games.