Set 16 archive. Azir is back in the current set (Set 18) with new traits and stats. Set 18 Azir Build →
Azir TFT champion portrait – Set 16 · Legacy
Avg Place
4.16
Top 4 rate
55.6%
Pick Rate
9.7%

Azir TFT Build & Best Items · Set 16 · Legacy

Set 16 · Legacy
Azir S TierShurimaEmperorDisruptor5 Cost
Set
16
Games
73,007
Tier
All Tiers
Rank
All Ranks
Last Updated
Oct 11, 2026
Methodology
Data Methodology

The best Azir items in Set 16, ranked by how often they finish top 4 across 73,007 ranked games — plus full 3-item builds, what to slam first and the special items worth taking.

BiS items
Guinsoo's RagebladeJeweled GauntletNashor's ToothGuinsoo's Rageblade, Jeweled Gauntlet, and Nashor's Tooth
Best full build
55.7%top 4
First component
Recurve Bow
Played as
AD carry
Top 4 rate
55.6%
Games
73,007

Best items for Azir in TFT Set 16

73,007 ranked games

Azir's best-in-slot items are Guinsoo's Rageblade, Jeweled Gauntlet, and Nashor's Tooth. Guinsoo's Rageblade is the standout: 53.9% top 4 when Azir holds it, and players put it on Azir in 18% of games.

#1Guinsoo's Rageblade
Guinsoo's RagebladeAbility power
Top 4
53.9%
vs Azir avg
−1.7%
Played
18%
RecipeRecurve BowNeedlessly Large Rod
#2Jeweled Gauntlet
Jeweled GauntletAbility power
Top 4
52.2%
vs Azir avg
−3.4%
Played
8%
RecipeNeedlessly Large RodSparring Gloves
#3Nashor's Tooth
Nashor's ToothAttack damage
Top 4
54.2%
vs Azir avg
−1.4%
Played
6%
RecipeRecurve BowGiant's Belt

Best Azir builds (3 items)

The best full Azir build is Guinsoo's Rageblade, Jeweled Gauntlet, and Giant Slayer at 55.7% top 4 over 377 games — close to Azir's average, so pick whichever items you are offered.

BuildRoleGamesTop 41stAvg. place
Guinsoo's RagebladeJeweled GauntletGiant SlayerAD carry37755.7% +0.1%21.8%4.09
Guinsoo's RagebladeJeweled GauntletNashor's ToothAD carry57754.8% −0.8%15.1%4.21
Guinsoo's RagebladeJeweled GauntletVoid StaffHybrid37350.9% −4.7%13.7%4.27
Guinsoo's RagebladeNashor's ToothVoid StaffAD carry32148.0% −7.6%10.3%4.40
Archangel's StaffGuinsoo's RagebladeJeweled GauntletAP carry22547.1% −8.5%11.6%4.60

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

Azir builds by role

68% of full Azir builds stack attack damage, attack speed and crit — players build Azir as a physical-damage carry. That matches Azir's listed role in the game files.

AD carry · 68%

Guinsoo's RagebladeJeweled GauntletGiant Slayer

Best build: 55.7% top 4 · 377 games

Hybrid · 20%

Guinsoo's RagebladeJeweled GauntletVoid Staff

Best build: 50.9% top 4 · 373 games

AP carry · 12%

Archangel's StaffGuinsoo's RagebladeJeweled Gauntlet

Best build: 47.1% top 4 · 225 games

Every Azir item ranked – TFT Set 16

Guinsoo's Rageblade is the most reliable item on Azir: 53.9% top 4 and held in 18% of games, against 55.6% for Azir overall.

Top 4 vs Azir average (55.6%)

  • Guinsoo's Rageblade-1.7
  • Jeweled Gauntlet-3.4
  • Nashor's Tooth-1.4
  • Void Staff+0.3
  • Spear of Shojin-2.5
  • Archangel's Staff-0.5
  • Giant Slayer+2.4
  • Hextech Gunblade+0.6
  • Rabadon's Deathcap+2.0
  • Red Buff+4.8
ItemGamesPlayedTop 4Raw top 4
Guinsoo's RagebladeGuinsoo's Rageblade20,67118.0%53.9%53.9%
Jeweled GauntletJeweled Gauntlet8,8677.7%52.2%52.2%
Nashor's ToothNashor's Tooth6,7995.9%54.2%54.2%
Void StaffVoid Staff6,0985.3%55.9%55.9%
Spear of ShojinSpear of Shojin4,4863.9%53.1%53.1%
Archangel's StaffArchangel's Staff4,4223.9%55.1%55.1%
Giant SlayerGiant Slayer4,3983.8%58.0%58.0%
Hextech GunbladeHextech Gunblade4,1373.6%56.2%56.2%
Rabadon's DeathcapRabadon's Deathcap3,8883.4%57.6%57.6%
Red BuffRed Buff2,5582.2%60.4%60.4%
Thief's GlovesThief's Gloves2,0201.8%60.2%60.2%
Blue BuffBlue Buff1,9791.7%57.3%57.3%
MorellonomiconMorellonomicon1,7541.5%60.0%60.0%
Striker's FlailStriker's Flail1,3221.2%63.0%63.0%
Adaptive HelmAdaptive Helm1,2701.1%62.8%62.8%

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 Azir need 3 items?

Yes — Azir wants a full build: with three items it finishes top 4 57.5% of the time, against 51.6% with two. 41% of Azir boards get all three.

No items
57.0%37% of boards
1 item
53.8%13% of boards
2 items
51.6%11% of boards
3 items
57.5%41% of boards

What to slam on Azir

Azir's best builds use Recurve Bow and Needlessly Large Rod the most — take those first from carousels and early drops, then use the planner to see what you can complete right now.

Component priority

  • Recurve Bow34%
  • Needlessly Large Rod33%
  • Sparring Gloves14%
  • Tear of the Goddess8%
  • Giant's Belt8%
  • B.F. Sword3%

Item slam planner

Tap the components you hold. Completed items are ranked by their top-4 rate on Azir.

Your components

Add the components you hold to get a slam plan.

Azir emblems, artifacts & radiants

Players have tried 21 different emblems, 31 artifacts and 36 radiant items on Azir. The strongest so far is Hullcrusher at 86.3% top 4.

See every Azir emblem and artifact →

MetaBot Desktop

Get the Winning Edge

Real-time overlays, automatic match tracking, and exclusive tools — everything you need to climb, free on your PC.

  • In-game overlays
  • Automatic match tracking
  • Desktop-exclusive tools
🔍

Help us maintain accuracy! If you notice incorrect stats, missing data, or any issues, your feedback directly improves the quality of our data for the entire community.

Report an Issue

Azir build FAQ – TFT Set 16

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

The best items for Azir are Guinsoo's Rageblade (53.9%), Jeweled Gauntlet (52.2%), and Nashor's Tooth (54.2%), ranked by top-4 rate when Azir holds them. Azir finishes top 4 55.6% of the time overall, based on 73,007 ranked games.

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

The strongest full build on Azir is Guinsoo's Rageblade, Jeweled Gauntlet, and Giant Slayer: 55.7% top 4 and a 4.09 average placement over 377 games.

What should I slam first on Azir?

Prioritise Recurve Bow and Needlessly Large Rod: Azir'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 Azir.

Should Azir be a carry or a tank?

68% of full Azir builds stack attack damage, attack speed and crit — players build Azir as a physical-damage carry. That matches Azir's listed role in the game files.

Does Azir need three items?

Yes — Azir wants a full build: with three items it finishes top 4 57.5% of the time, against 51.6% with two. 41% of Azir boards get all three.

What is the best emblem or artifact for Azir?

Hullcrusher is the strongest special item tracked on Azir: 86.3% top 4 over 51 games.