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.
Anivia TFT champion portrait - Set 16
Avg Place
4.25
1st Place
12.0%
Top 4
54.2%
Pick Rate
7.0%

AniviaTFT Build

Set 16
SetSet 17
Matches364,187
TierAll Tiers
RankAll Ranks
Last UpdatedMay 4, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Best Anivia build for TFT Set 16 with 62.1% top 4 rate. Top items: Archangel's Staff, Hextech Gunblade, and Blue Buff. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.

Set 16 Anivia builds: Blue Buff, Jeweled Gauntlet, Rabadon's Deathcap (62.07% top four rate, +7.87% difference); Jeweled Gauntlet, Spear of Shojin, Void Staff (40.88% top four rate, -13.32% difference); Morellonomicon, Spear of Shojin, Void Staff (35.71% top four rate, -18.49% difference)

Average Placement:3.95
Top 4 Rate:62.07%
Top 4 Diff:+7.87%
First Place Rate:12.64%
Pick Rate:0.17%
Average Placement:5.02
Top 4 Rate:40.88%
Top 4 Diff:-13.32%
First Place Rate:13.14%
Pick Rate:0.26%
Average Placement:5.25
Top 4 Rate:35.71%
Top 4 Diff:-18.49%
First Place Rate:8.33%
Pick Rate:0.16%

Anivia Component Priority Order in Set 16

When playing Anivia in TFT Set 16, prioritize collecting Needlessly Large Rod, Tear of the Goddess, Recurve Bow from the carousel and item drops. B.F. Sword and Giant's Belt are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Anivia'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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Needlessly Large Rod - Priority 1 component for Anivia in TFT
Needlessly Large RodFound in 7 builds
2
Tear of the Goddess - Priority 2 component for Anivia in TFT
Tear of the GoddessFound in 6 builds
3
Recurve Bow - Priority 3 component for Anivia in TFT
Recurve BowFound in 3 builds
4
B.F. Sword - Priority 4 component for Anivia in TFT
B.F. SwordFound in 2 builds
5
Giant's Belt - Priority 5 component for Anivia in TFT
Giant's BeltFound in 2 builds

Why These Components for Anivia?

Needlessly Large Rod

Needlessly Large Rod is the 1st priority component for Anivia, appearing in 7 of the top item builds. This component builds into Archangel's Staff, Hextech Gunblade, Guinsoo's Rageblade, which are core items for maximizing Anivia's effectiveness.

Tear of the Goddess

Tear of the Goddess is the 2nd priority component for Anivia, appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Archangel's Staff, Blue Buff, Adaptive Helm, which are core items for maximizing Anivia's effectiveness.

Recurve Bow

Recurve Bow is the 3rd priority component for Anivia, appearing in 3 of the top item builds. This component builds into Guinsoo's Rageblade, Void Staff, Nashor's Tooth, which are core items for maximizing Anivia's effectiveness.

Anivia Carousel & Item Drop Tips

  • Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize Needlessly Large Rod on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Anivia's best-in-slot items.
  • Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for Needlessly Large Rod or Tear of the Goddess 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 Anivia's secondary items for maximum power.

Should You Itemize Anivia in Set 16

RecommendedAnivia is a solid itemization choice in Set 16. With optimal items, Anivia achieves up to +7.9% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 54.2%. While not the highest-scaling carry, itemizing Anivia provides meaningful performance gains.

When Itemized (Avg)

Top 4 Rate39.0%
Top 4 Diff vs Base-15.2%
Average Placement5.09
First Place Rate11.3%

Base Champion Stats

Base Top 4 Rate54.2%
Best Build Diff+7.9%
Champion Cost1-cost
Builds Analyzed5

Key Factors for Anivia Itemization in Set 16

Good Item Scaling

Anivia's optimal items provide +7.9% top four rate improvement—solid but not exceptional scaling.

Most Builds Underperform

4 out of 5 builds show negative performance compared to base rate, indicating poor item synergy.

Weak Average Placement

Even when itemized, Anivia only achieves 5.09 average placement.

Low-Cost Reroll Potential

As a 1-cost champion, Anivia is easier to 3-star. When 3-starred with proper items, low-cost carries can be very effective.

Anivia Itemization Data Analysis

Our analysis of Anivia itemization in TFT Set 16 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Anivia has a base top four rate of 54.2%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.

The best Anivia item build achieves a 62.1% top four rate, representing a +7.9% difference from the base rate. 1 builds show 5-10% improvement, and 4 builds actually underperform the baseline. On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Anivia achieves 39.0% top four rate (-15.2% vs base) with 5.09 average placement.

For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Anivia achieves a 11.3% first place rate. This provides reasonable first place upside while maintaining consistent top four finishes.

When to Itemize Anivia

  • When Anivia fits naturally into your composition's traits
  • When you have item components that build Anivia's best items
  • When higher-cost carries aren't available or are heavily contested

When NOT to Itemize Anivia

  • When your team composition has a higher-scaling primary carry
  • When Anivia's optimal items don't match your available components

Best Anivia Items in TFT Set 16

The best Anivia item is Archangel's Staff with a 59.91% win rate (+5.71% vs base), 13.41% first place rate, and 6.28% pick rate. The most popular is Jeweled Gauntlet with a 10.82% pick rate and 48.99% win rate. Morellonomicon has the highest first place rate at 16.37%. The top three Anivia items are Archangel's Staff, Hextech Gunblade, and Blue Buff.

Rank
Item
Components
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
Needlessly Large RodTear of the Goddess
C59.91%+5.71%13.41%6.28%2,819
B.F. SwordNeedlessly Large Rod
A59.91%+5.71%15.52%3.64%1,634
Tear of the GoddessTear of the Goddess
C58.77%+4.57%13.41%6.18%2,772
4
Recurve BowNeedlessly Large Rod
D58.50%+4.30%13.13%2.11%947
5
Needlessly Large RodGiant's Belt
A55.78%+1.58%16.37%3.62%1,626
6
Negatron CloakTear of the Goddess
A55.64%+1.44%16.20%3.01%1,348
7
Needlessly Large RodNeedlessly Large Rod
B54.57%+0.37%14.53%5.70%2,558
8
Recurve BowTear of the Goddess
B52.69%-1.51%15.64%6.81%3,054
9
Recurve BowGiant's Belt
C49.29%-4.91%13.62%5.83%2,615
10
Needlessly Large RodSparring Gloves
D48.99%-5.21%12.99%10.82%4,854
11
B.F. SwordTear of the Goddess
C47.96%-6.24%14.87%8.19%3,676

Best Anivia Artifact Items in TFT Set 16

The best Anivia artifact item is Death's Defiance with a 100.00% win rate (+45.80% vs base), 15.85% first place rate, and 0.02% pick rate. The most popular is Lich Bane with a 1.07% pick rate and 75.10% win rate. The top three Anivia artifact items are Death's Defiance, Hullcrusher, and Mittens.

Rank
Item
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
B100.00%+45.80%15.85%0.02%10
C90.91%+36.71%13.96%0.02%11
C89.09%+34.89%13.52%0.12%55
4C85.71%+31.51%13.73%0.06%28
5D85.00%+30.80%13.17%0.09%40
6C84.31%+30.11%14.09%0.11%51
7D83.50%+29.30%14.08%0.23%103
8C80.00%+25.80%14.00%0.03%15
9F76.87%+22.67%10.77%0.63%281
10D75.10%+20.90%10.11%1.07%482
11F74.71%+20.51%12.29%0.19%87
12C73.88%+19.68%13.78%0.30%134
13D73.48%+19.28%11.93%0.81%362
14F73.37%+19.17%10.67%0.82%368
15F72.94%+18.74%11.54%0.86%388
16D71.71%+17.51%15.12%0.68%304
17C71.23%+17.03%13.61%0.64%285
18B69.74%+15.54%15.85%0.17%76
19B68.75%+14.55%15.47%0.04%16
20B65.85%+11.65%14.81%0.27%123
21D65.45%+11.25%10.84%0.12%55
22C63.41%+9.21%13.83%0.27%123
23D58.33%+4.13%11.87%0.05%24
24D51.97%-2.23%11.64%0.28%127
25C51.06%-3.14%14.89%0.21%94
26-43.14%-11.06%0.00%0.11%51

Best Anivia Radiant Items in TFT Set 16

The best Anivia radiant item is Radiant Hextech Gunblade with a 74.42% win rate (+20.22% vs base), 14.90% first place rate, and 0.10% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Morellonomicon with a 0.14% pick rate and 57.38% win rate. Radiant Giant Slayer has the highest first place rate at 17.85%. The top three Anivia radiant items are Radiant Hextech Gunblade, Radiant Striker's Flail, and Radiant Adaptive Helm.

Rank
Item
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
D74.42%+20.22%14.90%0.10%43
B64.29%+10.09%12.92%0.06%28
B59.26%+5.06%12.34%0.06%27
4C59.26%+5.06%13.02%0.12%54
5D57.38%+3.18%9.09%0.14%61
6F55.26%+1.06%13.79%0.08%38
7B54.84%+0.64%13.73%0.07%31
8C54.35%+0.15%14.23%0.10%46
9A51.02%-3.18%13.97%0.11%49
10D50.00%-4.20%11.39%0.04%16
11B47.27%-6.93%13.01%0.12%55
12B41.18%-13.02%17.85%0.04%17
13F35.85%-18.35%13.39%0.12%53
14F35.56%-18.64%10.23%0.10%45
15A34.78%-19.42%16.63%0.05%23

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Anivia Set 16 Build - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Anivia's best build in Set 16?

The best Anivia build in TFT Set 16 features Blue Buff, Jeweled Gauntlet, and Rabadon's Deathcap as core items. This build has a 62.07% win rate and is picked 0.17% of the time. First place rate: 12.64%, avg placement: 3.95.

What is the best item for Anivia?

Archangel's Staff is the best item for Anivia with a 59.91% win rate and 6.28% pick rate across 2,819 matches.

Which item is most popular on Anivia?

Jeweled Gauntlet is the most popular item on Anivia with a 10.82% pick rate. It has a 48.99% win rate across 4,854 matches.

What are the top 3 items for Anivia?

The top 3 items for Anivia are Archangel's Staff, Hextech Gunblade, and Blue Buff. These items provide the best stats and synergies for Anivia's kit.

How many matches do the Anivia item builds have?

The Anivia item build data is based on 29,035 matches analyzed in TFT Set 16. This sample size provides statistically significant results for item recommendations.

Should I always build Archangel's Staff on Anivia?

Archangel's Staff is a great choice but not always mandatory. Consider your lobby and available components. It has a 59.91% win rate on Anivia.

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

Priority components for Anivia are Needlessly Large Rod, Tear of the Goddess, and Recurve Bow. These components build into Anivia's best items and should be picked early on carousel and from PvE rounds.

What should I pick on carousel for Anivia in TFT?

On carousel for Anivia TFT builds, prioritize Needlessly Large Rod. These components are essential for Anivia's optimal items and may be contested so have backup plans.

Should I itemize Anivia in TFT Set 16?

Yes, Anivia is a strong item holder with a 62.1% win rate when properly itemized. Anivia should be a priority for your items in Anivia comps.

Is Anivia a good item holder in TFT Set 16?

Yes, Anivia is a great item holder because items significantly increase their win rate from 54.2% to 62.1%. Anivia scales well with items.

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

Anivia's top 4 rate when itemized is 39.0%. With proper items, Anivia falls below the average champion top 4 rate of 50%.

What is the best Anivia emblem?

The best emblem for Anivia is Yordle Emblem with a 82.54% win rate. This emblem activates the Yordle trait on Anivia, providing additional bonuses.

What is the top Anivia radiant item?

The top radiant item for Anivia is Radiant Spirit Visage with a 100.00% win rate. Radiant items are stronger versions of base items and should be prioritized when available.

What is the best Anivia artifact?

The best artifact for Anivia is Death's Defiance with a 100.00% win rate. Artifacts provide unique effects that synergize with Anivia's kit.