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.
Avg Place
3.97
1st Place
13.1%
Top 4
59.2%
AnnieTFT Build
Set 16
Arcanist
Dark Child
5 CostSetSet 18
Matches61,801
TierAll Tiers
RankAll Ranks
Last UpdatedAug 29, 2026 UTC
MethodologyData Methodology
AuthorDakota Chinnick
Best Annie build for TFT Set 16 with 68.9% top 4 rate. Top items: Void Staff, Adaptive Helm, and Blue Buff. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.
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Set 16 Annie builds: Blue Buff, Spear of Shojin, Void Staff (68.94% top four rate, +9.77% difference); Adaptive Helm, Spear of Shojin, Void Staff (67.65% top four rate, +8.48% difference); Jeweled Gauntlet, Spear of Shojin, Void Staff (60.56% top four rate, +1.39% difference)
Average Placement:3.26
Top 4 Rate:68.94%
Top 4 Diff:+9.77%
First Place Rate:30.34%
Pick Rate:1.02%
Average Placement:3.41
Top 4 Rate:67.65%
Top 4 Diff:+8.48%
First Place Rate:29.88%
Pick Rate:11.37%
Average Placement:3.93
Top 4 Rate:60.56%
Top 4 Diff:+1.39%
First Place Rate:19.79%
Pick Rate:1.25%
Annie Component Priority Order in Set 16
When playing Annie in TFT Set 16, prioritize collecting Tear of the Goddess, Needlessly Large Rod, Recurve Bow from the carousel and item drops. B.F. Sword and Negatron Cloak are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Annie'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.
1
Tear of the GoddessFound in 6 builds
2
Needlessly Large RodFound in 6 builds
3
Recurve BowFound in 3 builds
4
B.F. SwordFound in 2 builds
5
Negatron CloakFound in 1 builds
Why These Components for Annie?
Tear of the Goddess is the 1st priority component for Annie, appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Void Staff, Adaptive Helm, Spear of Shojin, which are core items for maximizing Annie's effectiveness.
Needlessly Large Rod is the 2nd priority component for Annie, appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Archangel's Staff, Hextech Gunblade, Rabadon's Deathcap, which are core items for maximizing Annie's effectiveness.
Recurve Bow is the 3rd priority component for Annie, appearing in 3 of the top item builds. This component builds into Void Staff, Nashor's Tooth, Guinsoo's Rageblade, which are core items for maximizing Annie's effectiveness.
Annie Carousel & Item Drop Tips
- Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize Tear of the Goddess on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Annie's best-in-slot items.
- Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for Tear of the Goddess or Needlessly Large Rod 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 Annie's secondary items for maximum power.
Should You Itemize Annie in Set 16
RecommendedAnnie is a solid itemization choice in Set 16. With optimal items, Annie achieves up to +9.8% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 59.2%. While not the highest-scaling carry, itemizing Annie provides meaningful performance gains.
When Itemized (Avg)
Top 4 Rate63.1%
Top 4 Diff vs Base+4.0%
Average Placement3.69
First Place Rate23.3%
Base Champion Stats
Base Top 4 Rate59.2%
Best Build Diff+9.8%
Champion Cost5-cost
Builds Analyzed5
Key Factors for Annie Itemization in Set 16
Good Item Scaling
Annie's optimal items provide +9.8% top four rate improvement—solid but not exceptional scaling.
High First Place Potential
Itemized Annie achieves 23.3% first place rate, making it excellent for winning lobbies.
High-Cost Carry Design
As a 5-cost champion, Annie has high base stats and powerful abilities designed to scale with items.
Annie Itemization Data Analysis
Our analysis of Annie itemization in TFT Set 16 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Annie has a base top four rate of 59.2%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.
The best Annie item build achieves a 68.9% top four rate, representing a +9.8% difference from the base rate. 2 builds show 5-10% improvement, 2 builds show 0-5% improvement, and 1 builds actually underperform the baseline. On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Annie achieves 63.1% top four rate (+4.0% vs base) with 3.69 average placement.
For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Annie achieves a 23.3% first place rate. This is excellent first place potential, making Annie a strong choice when you need to win rather than just top four.
✓When to Itemize Annie
- When Annie fits naturally into your composition's traits
- When you have item components that build Annie's best items
- When Annie is your primary late-game carry option
✗When NOT to Itemize Annie
- When your team composition has a higher-scaling primary carry
- When Annie's optimal items don't match your available components
Best Annie Items in TFT Set 16
The best Annie item is Void Staff with a 64.55% win rate (+5.38% vs base), 15.96% first place rate, and 12.86% pick rate. The most popular is Spear of Shojin with a 18.30% pick rate and 63.59% win rate. Adaptive Helm has the highest first place rate at 18.19%. The top three Annie items are Void Staff, Adaptive Helm, and Blue Buff.
Rank | Item | Components | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  | S | 64.55% | +5.38% | 15.96% | 12.86% | 15,514 | ||
 | S | 64.24% | +5.07% | 18.19% | 12.11% | 14,613 | ||
 | A | 63.59% | +4.42% | 15.73% | 18.30% | 22,080 | ||
| 4 | | B | 63.62% | +4.45% | 13.43% | 6.69% | 8,078 | |
| 5 |  | A | 60.67% | +1.50% | 16.53% | 5.92% | 7,150 | |
| 6 |  | B | 59.70% | +0.53% | 13.74% | 3.77% | 4,551 | |
| 7 | | A | 57.32% | -1.85% | 14.84% | 2.41% | 2,910 | |
| 8 | | A | 57.06% | -2.11% | 16.18% | 3.29% | 3,968 | |
| 9 | | C | 55.54% | -3.63% | 11.59% | 2.09% | 2,526 | |
| 10 |  | B | 54.44% | -4.73% | 14.52% | 8.14% | 9,823 |
Best Annie Artifact Items in TFT Set 16
The best Annie artifact item is Silvermere Dawn with a 92.86% win rate (+33.69% vs base), 13.22% first place rate, and 0.01% pick rate. The most popular is Blighting Jewel with a 1.13% pick rate and 61.72% win rate. Zhonya's Paradox has the highest first place rate at 19.41%. The top three Annie artifact items are Silvermere Dawn, Hullcrusher, and Rapid Firecannon.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 73.43% | +14.26% | 11.45% | 0.41% | 493 | ||
| C | 92.86% | +33.69% | 13.22% | 0.01% | 14 | ||
| F | 75.00% | +15.83% | 8.65% | 0.12% | 148 | ||
| 4 | D | 70.21% | +11.04% | 11.69% | 0.40% | 480 | |
| 5 | D | 68.75% | +9.58% | 12.08% | 0.28% | 336 | |
| 6 | C | 62.83% | +3.66% | 15.98% | 0.76% | 912 | |
| 7 | C | 61.72% | +2.55% | 14.12% | 1.13% | 1,369 | |
| 8 | D | 68.22% | +9.05% | 14.05% | 0.09% | 107 | |
| 9 | B | 59.95% | +0.78% | 16.11% | 0.73% | 879 | |
| 10 | C | 66.04% | +6.87% | 13.65% | 0.09% | 106 | |
| 11 | B | 61.89% | +2.72% | 19.41% | 0.25% | 307 | |
| 12 | C | 63.46% | +4.29% | 12.29% | 0.13% | 156 | |
| 13 | D | 61.62% | +2.45% | 13.78% | 0.16% | 198 | |
| 14 | D | 61.50% | +2.33% | 13.71% | 0.15% | 187 | |
| 15 | C | 57.98% | -1.19% | 10.69% | 0.58% | 702 | |
| 16 | B | 58.18% | -0.99% | 14.08% | 0.48% | 581 | |
| 17 | D | 81.82% | +22.65% | 10.45% | 0.01% | 11 | |
| 18 | D | 75.00% | +15.83% | 14.97% | 0.01% | 16 | |
| 19 | D | 75.00% | +15.83% | 14.32% | 0.01% | 16 | |
| 20 | - | 59.70% | +0.53% | 0.00% | 0.06% | 67 | |
| 21 | D | 56.99% | -2.18% | 10.34% | 0.08% | 93 | |
| 22 | F | 51.45% | -7.72% | 11.91% | 0.11% | 138 | |
| 23 | C | 52.27% | -6.90% | 15.16% | 0.07% | 88 | |
| 24 | F | 63.64% | +4.47% | 9.23% | 0.01% | 11 | |
| 25 | D | 60.00% | +0.83% | 12.71% | 0.01% | 10 | |
| 26 | - | 41.67% | -17.50% | 0.00% | 0.02% | 24 |
Best Annie Radiant Items in TFT Set 16
The best Annie radiant item is Radiant Crownguard with a 84.21% win rate (+25.04% vs base), 12.64% first place rate, and 0.02% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Spear of Shojin with a 0.51% pick rate and 70.16% win rate. Radiant Giant Slayer has the highest first place rate at 22.02%. The top three Annie radiant items are Radiant Crownguard, Radiant Giant Slayer, and Radiant Spear of Shojin.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | 70.16% | +10.99% | 14.66% | 0.51% | 610 | ||
| C | 73.55% | +14.38% | 22.02% | 0.10% | 121 | ||
| D | 67.00% | +7.83% | 12.48% | 0.49% | 594 | ||
| 4 | C | 67.70% | +8.53% | 19.04% | 0.32% | 387 | |
| 5 | F | 84.21% | +25.04% | 12.64% | 0.02% | 19 | |
| 6 | C | 65.78% | +6.61% | 19.12% | 0.28% | 339 | |
| 7 | F | 62.07% | +2.90% | 12.46% | 0.46% | 551 | |
| 8 | F | 61.13% | +1.96% | 16.48% | 0.29% | 355 | |
| 9 | C | 59.76% | +0.59% | 18.21% | 0.42% | 507 | |
| 10 | D | 59.83% | +0.66% | 16.50% | 0.19% | 229 | |
| 11 | F | 62.28% | +3.11% | 10.83% | 0.09% | 114 | |
| 12 | A | 57.51% | -1.66% | 16.56% | 0.29% | 353 | |
| 13 | C | 64.91% | +5.74% | 20.67% | 0.05% | 57 | |
| 14 | F | 61.96% | +2.79% | 18.79% | 0.08% | 92 | |
| 15 | C | 55.46% | -3.71% | 16.32% | 0.19% | 229 | |
| 16 | F | 66.67% | +7.50% | 13.96% | 0.01% | 15 | |
| 17 | F | 60.00% | +0.83% | 11.60% | 0.02% | 25 | |
| 18 | A | 50.75% | -8.42% | 15.19% | 0.06% | 67 | |
| 19 | F | 48.15% | -11.02% | 10.29% | 0.02% | 27 | |
| 20 | F | 53.33% | -5.84% | 14.56% | 0.01% | 15 | |
| 21 | D | 46.15% | -13.02% | 17.41% | 0.01% | 13 | |
| 22 | D | 46.15% | -13.02% | 12.98% | 0.01% | 13 | |
| 23 | F | 27.27% | -31.90% | 16.01% | 0.01% | 11 |
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Annie Set 16 Build - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Annie's best build in Set 16?
The best Annie build in TFT Set 16 features Blue Buff, Spear of Shojin, and Void Staff as core items. This build has a 68.94% win rate and is picked 1.02% of the time. First place rate: 30.34%, avg placement: 3.26.
What is the best item for Annie?
Void Staff is the best item for Annie with a 64.55% win rate and 12.86% pick rate across 15,514 matches.
Which item is most popular on Annie?
Spear of Shojin is the most popular item on Annie with a 18.30% pick rate. It has a 63.59% win rate across 22,080 matches.
What are the top 3 items for Annie?
The top 3 items for Annie are Void Staff, Adaptive Helm, and Blue Buff. These items provide the best stats and synergies for Annie's kit.
How many matches do the Annie item builds have?
The Annie item build data is based on 91,213 matches analyzed in TFT Set 16. This sample size provides statistically significant results for item recommendations.
Should I always build Void Staff on Annie?
Void Staff is a great choice but not always mandatory. Consider your lobby and available components. It has a 64.55% win rate on Annie.
What components should I prioritize for Annie in TFT Set 16?
Priority components for Annie are Tear of the Goddess, Needlessly Large Rod, and Recurve Bow. These components build into Annie's best items and should be picked early on carousel and from PvE rounds.
What should I pick on carousel for Annie in TFT?
On carousel for Annie TFT builds, prioritize Tear of the Goddess. These components are essential for Annie's optimal items and may be contested so have backup plans.
Should I itemize Annie in TFT Set 16?
Yes, Annie is a strong item holder with a 68.9% win rate when properly itemized. Annie should be a priority for your items in Annie comps.
Is Annie a good item holder in TFT Set 16?
Yes, Annie is a great item holder because items significantly increase their win rate from 59.2% to 68.9%. Annie scales well with items.
What is Annie's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 16?
Annie's top 4 rate when itemized is 63.1%. With proper items, Annie matches the average champion top 4 rate of 50%.
What is the best Annie emblem?
The best emblem for Annie is Demacia Emblem with a 73.35% win rate. This emblem activates the Demacia trait on Annie, providing additional bonuses.
What is the top Annie radiant item?
The top radiant item for Annie is Radiant Bloodthirster with a 100.00% win rate. Radiant items are stronger versions of base items and should be prioritized when available.
What is the best Annie artifact?
The best artifact for Annie is Hellfire Hatchet with a 100.00% win rate. Artifacts provide unique effects that synergize with Annie's kit.
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