AnnieTFT Build
Arcanist
Dark Child
5 CostBest Annie build for TFT Set 16 with 63.2% top 4 rate. Top items: Adaptive Helm, Void Staff, and Nashor's Tooth. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.
Set 16 Annie builds: Jeweled Gauntlet, Nashor's Tooth, Spear of Shojin (63.24% top four rate, +6.28% difference); Adaptive Helm, Spear of Shojin, Void Staff (59.79% top four rate, +2.83% difference); Jeweled Gauntlet, Spear of Shojin, Void Staff (57.75% top four rate, +0.79% difference)
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 Giant's Belt 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.
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 Adaptive Helm, Void Staff, Blue Buff, which are core items for maximizing Annie's effectiveness.
Needlessly Large Rod is the 2nd priority component for Annie, appearing in 7 of the top item builds. This component builds into Hextech Gunblade, Archangel's Staff, Morellonomicon, 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 +6.3% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 57.0%. While not the highest-scaling carry, itemizing Annie provides meaningful performance gains.
When Itemized (Avg)
Base Champion Stats
Key Factors for Annie Itemization in Set 16
Annie's optimal items provide +6.3% top four rate improvement—solid but not exceptional scaling.
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 57.0%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.
The best Annie item build achieves a 63.2% top four rate, representing a +6.3% difference from the base rate. 1 builds show 5-10% improvement, 2 builds show 0-5% improvement, and 2 builds actually underperform the baseline. On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Annie achieves 56.4% top four rate (-0.6% vs base) with 4.25 average placement.
For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Annie achieves a 13.5% first place rate. This provides reasonable first place upside while maintaining consistent top four finishes.
✓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 Adaptive Helm with a 61.76% win rate (+4.80% vs base), 15.98% first place rate, and 9.07% pick rate. The most popular is Spear of Shojin with a 17.42% pick rate and 59.50% win rate. Nashor's Tooth has the highest first place rate at 16.80%. The top three Annie items are Adaptive Helm, Void Staff, and Nashor's Tooth.
Rank | Item | Components | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  | B | 61.76% | +4.80% | 15.98% | 9.07% | 2,793 | ||
 | B | 61.17% | +4.21% | 16.36% | 9.75% | 3,003 | ||
 | B | 60.96% | +4.00% | 16.80% | 5.80% | 1,788 | ||
| 4 |   | B | 60.07% | +3.11% | 15.25% | 2.95% | 909 | |
| 5 | | B | 60.07% | +3.11% | 14.55% | 8.92% | 2,747 | |
| 6 | | B | 59.50% | +2.54% | 15.40% | 17.42% | 5,366 | |
| 7 | | B | 58.66% | +1.70% | 13.89% | 5.34% | 1,645 | |
| 8 | | A | 56.70% | -0.26% | 16.74% | 2.54% | 783 | |
| 9 | | B | 55.07% | -1.89% | 13.03% | 4.07% | 1,253 | |
| 10 | | B | 54.26% | -2.70% | 14.49% | 4.46% | 1,373 | |
| 11 |  | B | 52.20% | -4.76% | 14.62% | 8.84% | 2,722 |
Best Annie Artifact Items in TFT Set 16
The best Annie artifact item is Mittens with a 93.75% win rate (+36.79% vs base), 21.01% first place rate, and 0.05% pick rate. The most popular is Eternal Pact with a 0.29% pick rate and 57.30% win rate. The top three Annie artifact items are Mittens, Fishbones, and Rapid Firecannon.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 93.75% | +36.79% | 21.01% | 0.05% | 16 | ||
| A | 90.00% | +33.04% | 19.01% | 0.03% | 10 | ||
| A | 78.79% | +21.83% | 17.94% | 0.11% | 33 | ||
| 4 | A | 76.92% | +19.96% | 18.20% | 0.13% | 39 | |
| 5 | A | 73.44% | +16.48% | 18.73% | 0.21% | 64 | |
| 6 | A | 73.33% | +16.37% | 20.95% | 0.05% | 15 | |
| 7 | A | 62.79% | +5.83% | 17.69% | 0.14% | 43 | |
| 8 | A | 60.00% | +3.04% | 18.71% | 0.08% | 25 | |
| 9 | A | 60.00% | +3.04% | 20.56% | 0.06% | 20 | |
| 10 | A | 57.30% | +0.34% | 19.53% | 0.29% | 89 | |
| 11 | A | 54.55% | -2.41% | 16.90% | 0.04% | 11 | |
| 12 | A | 51.35% | -5.61% | 19.83% | 0.24% | 74 | |
| 13 | A | 49.02% | -7.94% | 18.58% | 0.17% | 51 | |
| 14 | A | 44.44% | -12.52% | 18.91% | 0.15% | 45 | |
| 15 | A | 41.67% | -15.29% | 20.15% | 0.04% | 12 |
Best Annie Radiant Items in TFT Set 16
The best Annie radiant item is Radiant Morellonomicon with a 86.67% win rate (+29.71% vs base), 16.95% first place rate, and 0.05% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Spear of Shojin with a 0.13% pick rate and 62.50% win rate. Radiant Nashor's Tooth has the highest first place rate at 23.18%. The top three Annie radiant items are Radiant Morellonomicon, Radiant Guinsoo's Rageblade, and Radiant Thief's Gloves.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 86.67% | +29.71% | 16.95% | 0.05% | 15 | ||
| B | 77.78% | +20.82% | 14.47% | 0.06% | 18 | ||
| B | 74.19% | +17.23% | 14.55% | 0.10% | 31 | ||
| 4 | A | 74.07% | +17.11% | 23.18% | 0.09% | 27 | |
| 5 | A | 68.75% | +11.79% | 19.08% | 0.05% | 16 | |
| 6 | B | 68.42% | +11.46% | 16.01% | 0.06% | 19 | |
| 7 | B | 62.50% | +5.54% | 17.19% | 0.13% | 40 | |
| 8 | A | 60.00% | +3.04% | 19.14% | 0.10% | 30 | |
| 9 | B | 54.17% | -2.79% | 14.04% | 0.08% | 24 | |
| 10 | A | 53.33% | -3.63% | 19.00% | 0.10% | 30 | |
| 11 | B | 38.46% | -18.50% | 15.61% | 0.04% | 13 | |
| 12 | B | 36.84% | -20.12% | 16.30% | 0.06% | 19 |
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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 Set 16 is Jeweled Gauntlet, Nashor's Tooth, and Spear of Shojin with a 63.24% top four rate, 9.80% first place rate, and 4.03 average placement. This build is picked 1.10% of the time.
What is the best item for Annie?
The best item for Annie is Adaptive Helm with a 61.76% win rate. This item is picked 9.07% of the time and has won 1,725 matches across 2,793 games.
Which item is most popular on Annie?
Spear of Shojin is the most popular item on Annie with a 17.42% pick rate. This item maintains a 59.50% win rate and has been used in 5,366 matches.
What are the top 3 items for Annie?
The top 3 items for Annie are Adaptive Helm, Void Staff, and Nashor's Tooth with an average win rate of 61.30%. These items provide the highest performance across different team compositions and game situations.
How many matches do the Annie item builds have?
The Annie item builds are based on 24,382 total matches. Adaptive Helm has the most wins with 1,725 victories.
Should I always build Adaptive Helm on Annie?
While Adaptive Helm has the highest win rate at 61.76%, the best Annie build depends on your team composition, available components, and game situation. Consider Adaptive Helm, Void Staff, and Nashor's Tooth as strong alternatives based on what items you can build.
What components should I prioritize for Annie in TFT Set 16?
The top components to prioritize for Annie in Set 16 are Tear of the Goddess, Needlessly Large Rod, and Recurve Bow. These components appear most frequently in Annie's highest win rate item builds. Tear of the Goddess is the #1 priority component, appearing in 6 of Annie's top item builds.
What should I pick on carousel for Annie in TFT?
When playing Annie in TFT Set 16, prioritize Tear of the Goddess on the first carousel as it builds into Annie's best-in-slot items. Secondary priorities include Needlessly Large Rod and Recurve Bow. These components give you the flexibility to build Annie's optimal items.
Should I itemize Annie in TFT Set 16?
Annie is a recommended itemization choice in TFT Set 16. Annie's best item build achieves a +6.3% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 57.0%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.
Is Annie a good item holder in TFT Set 16?
Annie is an excellent item holder and primary carry in TFT Set 16. With optimal items, Annie achieves +6.3% top four rate improvement, making it worthwhile to commit items to this champion.
What is Annie's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 16?
When properly itemized, Annie achieves an average top four rate of 56.4% in TFT Set 16, which is -0.6% compared to the base rate of 57.0%. The best Annie item build reaches 63.2% top four rate with a 4.03 average placement.
What is the best Annie emblem?
The best Annie emblem is Bruiser Emblem with a 85.71% win rate. This emblem is picked 0.02% of the time and has been used in 7 matches.
What is the top Annie radiant item?
The top Annie radiant item is Radiant Red Buff with a 100.00% win rate. This radiant item is picked 0.03% of the time and has been used in 8 matches.
What is the best Annie artifact?
The best Annie artifact is Mittens with a 93.75% win rate. This artifact item is picked 0.05% of the time and has been used in 16 matches.