AnnieTFT Build
5 CostBest Annie build for TFT Set 16 with 78.6% top 4 rate. Top items: Void Staff, Adaptive Helm, and Spear of Shojin. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.
Set 16 Annie builds: Blue Buff, Spear of Shojin, Void Staff (78.57% top four rate, +19.56% difference); Adaptive Helm, Spear of Shojin, Void Staff (67.40% top four rate, +8.39% difference); Jeweled Gauntlet, Spear of Shojin, Void Staff (66.67% top four rate, +7.66% 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 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.
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 Guinsoo's Rageblade, Archangel's Staff, Hextech Gunblade, 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
When Itemized (Avg)
Base Champion Stats
Key Factors for Annie Itemization in Set 16
Annie's best item build provides +19.6% top four rate improvement. This is exceptional item scaling.
Itemized Annie achieves 23.2% first place rate, making it excellent for winning lobbies.
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 59.0%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.
The best Annie item build achieves a 78.6% top four rate, representing a +19.6% difference from the base rate. 1 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement over baseline, 2 builds show 5-10% improvement, 1 builds show 0-5% improvement, and 1 builds actually underperform the baseline. On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Annie achieves 64.2% top four rate (+5.2% vs base) with 3.72 average placement.
For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Annie achieves a 23.2% 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 you find Annie 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 Annie's key items
✗When NOT to Itemize Annie
- When another carry in your comp scales better with the same items
- When you're pivoting to a different composition mid-game
Best Annie Items in TFT Set 16
The best Annie item is Void Staff with a 64.65% win rate (+5.64% vs base), 16.43% first place rate, and 13.56% pick rate. The most popular is Spear of Shojin with a 19.54% pick rate and 63.98% win rate. The top three Annie items are Void Staff, Adaptive Helm, and Spear of Shojin.
Rank | Item | Components | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  | B | 64.65% | +5.64% | 16.43% | 13.56% | 1,805 | ||
 | A | 64.32% | +5.31% | 16.35% | 12.83% | 1,707 | ||
 | B | 63.98% | +4.97% | 15.17% | 19.54% | 2,601 | ||
| 4 | | B | 62.96% | +3.95% | 14.28% | 7.02% | 934 | |
| 5 |  | B | 61.12% | +2.11% | 15.28% | 5.91% | 787 | |
| 6 |  | B | 60.98% | +1.97% | 12.70% | 2.16% | 287 | |
| 7 | | B | 59.22% | +0.21% | 13.98% | 4.03% | 537 | |
| 8 | | B | 58.72% | -0.29% | 15.96% | 2.58% | 344 | |
| 9 | | B | 56.65% | -2.36% | 14.76% | 3.05% | 406 | |
| 10 |  | B | 54.66% | -4.35% | 14.16% | 7.74% | 1,030 |
Best Annie Artifact Items in TFT Set 16
The best Annie artifact item is Zhonya's Paradox with a 93.33% win rate (+34.32% vs base), 19.75% first place rate, and 0.11% pick rate. The most popular is Blighting Jewel with a 0.83% pick rate and 74.77% win rate. The top three Annie artifact items are Zhonya's Paradox, Statikk Shiv, and Blighting Jewel.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 93.33% | +34.32% | 19.75% | 0.11% | 15 | ||
| B | 76.92% | +17.91% | 17.10% | 0.29% | 39 | ||
| B | 74.77% | +15.76% | 16.87% | 0.83% | 111 | ||
| 4 | B | 73.53% | +14.52% | 16.82% | 0.26% | 34 | |
| 5 | A | 66.67% | +7.66% | 18.53% | 0.09% | 12 | |
| 6 | B | 60.00% | +0.99% | 15.99% | 0.15% | 20 | |
| 7 | A | 59.62% | +0.61% | 17.55% | 0.39% | 52 | |
| 8 | B | 59.46% | +0.45% | 15.60% | 0.28% | 37 | |
| 9 | A | 56.90% | -2.11% | 17.99% | 0.44% | 58 | |
| 10 | B | 53.33% | -5.68% | 17.61% | 0.23% | 30 | |
| 11 | A | 50.00% | -9.01% | 19.13% | 0.11% | 14 |
Best Annie Radiant Items in TFT Set 16
The best Annie radiant item is Radiant Morellonomicon with a 78.13% win rate (+19.12% vs base), 17.12% first place rate, and 0.24% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Spear of Shojin with a 0.44% pick rate and 63.79% win rate. Radiant Nashor's Tooth has the highest first place rate at 19.42%. The top three Annie radiant items are Radiant Morellonomicon, Radiant Blue Buff, and Radiant Rabadon's Deathcap.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 78.13% | +19.12% | 17.12% | 0.24% | 32 | ||
| A | 69.81% | +10.80% | 18.81% | 0.40% | 53 | ||
| B | 67.86% | +8.85% | 17.14% | 0.21% | 28 | ||
| 4 | A | 65.45% | +6.44% | 19.42% | 0.41% | 55 | |
| 5 | B | 64.10% | +5.09% | 17.88% | 0.29% | 39 | |
| 6 | A | 63.79% | +4.78% | 17.50% | 0.44% | 58 | |
| 7 | B | 63.64% | +4.63% | 14.98% | 0.08% | 11 | |
| 8 | B | 63.16% | +4.15% | 15.47% | 0.14% | 19 | |
| 9 | B | 58.93% | -0.08% | 16.61% | 0.42% | 56 | |
| 10 | B | 58.33% | -0.68% | 17.18% | 0.18% | 24 | |
| 11 | B | 57.89% | -1.12% | 17.14% | 0.29% | 38 | |
| 12 | B | 46.00% | -13.01% | 17.74% | 0.38% | 50 |
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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 78.57% win rate and is picked 1.16% of the time. First place rate: 32.86%, avg placement: 3.04.
What is the best item for Annie?
Void Staff is the best item for Annie with a 64.65% win rate and 13.56% pick rate across 1,805 matches.
Which item is most popular on Annie?
Spear of Shojin is the most popular item on Annie with a 19.54% pick rate. It has a 63.98% win rate across 2,601 matches.
What are the top 3 items for Annie?
The top 3 items for Annie are Void Staff, Adaptive Helm, and Spear of Shojin. 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 10,438 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 64.65% 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 78.6% 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 59.0% to 78.6%. 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 64.2%. With proper items, Annie significantly exceeds the average champion top 4 rate of 50%.
What is the best Annie emblem?
The best emblem for Annie is Quickstriker Emblem with a 85.71% win rate. This emblem activates the Quickstriker trait on Annie, providing additional bonuses.
What is the top Annie radiant item?
The top radiant item for Annie is Radiant Striker's Flail with a 87.50% 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 Zhonya's Paradox with a 93.33% win rate. Artifacts provide unique effects that synergize with Annie's kit.