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1 CostBest Caitlyn build for TFT Set 16 with 55.2% top 4 rate. Top items: Thief's Gloves, Deathblade, and Last Whisper. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.
Set 16 Caitlyn builds: Deathblade, Infinity Edge, Spear of Shojin (55.17% top four rate, +18.46% difference); Guinsoo's Rageblade, Infinity Edge, Giant Slayer (51.72% top four rate, +15.01% difference); Blue Buff, Infinity Edge, Spear of Shojin (37.68% top four rate, +0.97% difference)
Caitlyn Component Priority Order in Set 16
When playing Caitlyn in TFT Set 16, prioritize collecting Sparring Gloves, Recurve Bow, B.F. Sword from the carousel and item drops. Tear of the Goddess and Negatron Cloak are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Caitlyn'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 Caitlyn?
Sparring Gloves is the 1st priority component for Caitlyn, appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Thief's Gloves, Last Whisper, Infinity Edge, which are core items for maximizing Caitlyn's effectiveness.
Recurve Bow is the 2nd priority component for Caitlyn, appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Last Whisper, Kraken's Fury, Guinsoo's Rageblade, which are core items for maximizing Caitlyn's effectiveness.
B.F. Sword is the 3rd priority component for Caitlyn, appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Deathblade, Infinity Edge, Giant Slayer, which are core items for maximizing Caitlyn's effectiveness.
Caitlyn Carousel & Item Drop Tips
- Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize Sparring Gloves on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Caitlyn's best-in-slot items.
- Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for Sparring Gloves or Recurve Bow 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 Caitlyn's secondary items for maximum power.
Should You Itemize Caitlyn in Set 16
When Itemized (Avg)
Base Champion Stats
Key Factors for Caitlyn Itemization in Set 16
Caitlyn's best item build provides +18.5% top four rate improvement. 2 builds achieve 10%+ improvement.
Even when itemized, Caitlyn only achieves 5.01 average placement.
As a 1-cost champion, Caitlyn is easier to 3-star. When 3-starred with proper items, low-cost carries can be very effective.
Caitlyn Itemization Data Analysis
Our analysis of Caitlyn itemization in TFT Set 16 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Caitlyn has a base top four rate of 36.7%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.
The best Caitlyn item build achieves a 55.2% top four rate, representing a +18.5% difference from the base rate. 2 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement over baseline, 1 builds show 0-5% improvement, and 2 builds actually underperform the baseline. On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Caitlyn achieves 40.8% top four rate (+4.1% vs base) with 5.01 average placement.
Itemized Caitlyn has a 3.5% first place rate, suggesting the champion is better suited for consistent top four finishes rather than winning lobbies outright.
✓When to Itemize Caitlyn
- When you find Caitlyn 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 Caitlyn's key items
- When you can commit to 3-starring Caitlyn through slow rolling
✗When NOT to Itemize Caitlyn
- When another carry in your comp scales better with the same items
- When you're pivoting to a different composition mid-game
Best Caitlyn Items in TFT Set 16
The best Caitlyn item is Thief's Gloves with a 38.94% win rate (+2.23% vs base), 15.95% first place rate, and 2.03% pick rate. The most popular is Infinity Edge with a 15.76% pick rate and 35.54% win rate. Red Buff has the highest first place rate at 16.74%. The top three Caitlyn items are Thief's Gloves, Deathblade, and Last Whisper.
Rank | Item | Components | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | B | 38.94% | +2.23% | 15.95% | 2.03% | 357 | ||
 | B | 38.46% | +1.75% | 13.92% | 6.68% | 1,178 | ||
 | B | 38.01% | +1.30% | 15.99% | 3.48% | 613 | ||
| 4 |  | B | 36.71% | +0.00% | 14.41% | 3.69% | 651 | |
| 5 |  | B | 36.64% | -0.07% | 13.97% | 2.97% | 524 | |
| 6 | | B | 35.54% | -1.17% | 14.35% | 15.76% | 2,777 | |
| 7 |  | B | 35.00% | -1.71% | 13.56% | 8.96% | 1,580 | |
| 8 | | B | 34.89% | -1.82% | 14.38% | 6.44% | 1,135 | |
| 9 | | A | 34.31% | -2.40% | 16.74% | 3.67% | 647 | |
| 10 | | B | 33.63% | -3.08% | 15.39% | 11.42% | 2,013 | |
| 11 |  | A | 27.39% | -9.32% | 16.66% | 2.55% | 449 | |
| 12 | | B | 27.24% | -9.47% | 14.71% | 2.92% | 514 |
Best Caitlyn Artifact Items in TFT Set 16
The best Caitlyn artifact item is Sniper's Focus with a 66.67% win rate (+29.96% vs base), 18.97% first place rate, and 0.31% pick rate. The top three Caitlyn artifact items are Sniper's Focus, Gold Collector, and Flickerblades.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 66.67% | +29.96% | 18.97% | 0.31% | 54 | ||
| A | 57.14% | +20.43% | 24.12% | 0.12% | 21 | ||
| A | 50.00% | +13.29% | 18.57% | 0.15% | 26 | ||
| 4 | A | 44.44% | +7.73% | 19.81% | 0.10% | 18 | |
| 5 | A | 40.00% | +3.29% | 23.21% | 0.06% | 10 | |
| 6 | A | 36.59% | -0.12% | 18.53% | 0.23% | 41 | |
| 7 | A | 31.58% | -5.13% | 18.62% | 0.11% | 19 | |
| 8 | A | 27.59% | -9.12% | 19.31% | 0.16% | 29 | |
| 9 | A | 20.00% | -16.71% | 17.83% | 0.11% | 20 |
Best Caitlyn Radiant Items in TFT Set 16
The best Caitlyn radiant item is Radiant Blue Buff with a 54.55% win rate (+17.84% vs base), 18.54% first place rate, and 0.06% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Deathblade with a 0.10% pick rate and 16.67% win rate. Radiant Giant Slayer has the highest first place rate at 19.63%. The top three Caitlyn radiant items are Radiant Blue Buff, Radiant Thief's Gloves, and Radiant Spear of Shojin.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 54.55% | +17.84% | 18.54% | 0.06% | 11 | ||
| B | 31.25% | -5.46% | 15.57% | 0.09% | 16 | ||
| B | 27.27% | -9.44% | 17.67% | 0.06% | 11 | ||
| 4 | A | 16.67% | -20.04% | 18.39% | 0.10% | 18 | |
| 5 | B | 8.33% | -28.38% | 14.22% | 0.07% | 12 | |
| 6 | A | 8.33% | -28.38% | 19.63% | 0.07% | 12 |
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Caitlyn Set 16 Build - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Caitlyn's best build in Set 16?
The best Caitlyn build in Set 16 is Deathblade, Infinity Edge, and Spear of Shojin with a 55.17% top four rate, 1.72% first place rate, and 4.40 average placement. This build is picked 0.26% of the time.
What is the best item for Caitlyn?
The best item for Caitlyn is Thief's Gloves with a 38.94% win rate. This item is picked 2.03% of the time and has won 139 matches across 357 games.
Which item is most popular on Caitlyn?
Infinity Edge is the most popular item on Caitlyn with a 15.76% pick rate. This item maintains a 35.54% win rate and has been used in 2,777 matches.
What are the top 3 items for Caitlyn?
The top 3 items for Caitlyn are Thief's Gloves, Deathblade, and Last Whisper with an average win rate of 38.47%. These items provide the highest performance across different team compositions and game situations.
How many matches do the Caitlyn item builds have?
The Caitlyn item builds are based on 12,910 total matches. Thief's Gloves has the most wins with 139 victories.
Should I always build Thief's Gloves on Caitlyn?
While Thief's Gloves has the highest win rate at 38.94%, the best Caitlyn build depends on your team composition, available components, and game situation. Consider Thief's Gloves, Deathblade, and Last Whisper as strong alternatives based on what items you can build.
What components should I prioritize for Caitlyn in TFT Set 16?
The top components to prioritize for Caitlyn in Set 16 are Sparring Gloves, Recurve Bow, and B.F. Sword. These components appear most frequently in Caitlyn's highest win rate item builds. Sparring Gloves is the #1 priority component, appearing in 6 of Caitlyn's top item builds.
What should I pick on carousel for Caitlyn in TFT?
When playing Caitlyn in TFT Set 16, prioritize Sparring Gloves on the first carousel as it builds into Caitlyn's best-in-slot items. Secondary priorities include Recurve Bow and B.F. Sword. These components give you the flexibility to build Caitlyn's optimal items.
Should I itemize Caitlyn in TFT Set 16?
Caitlyn is a high priority itemization target in TFT Set 16. Caitlyn's best item build achieves a +18.5% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 36.7%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.
Is Caitlyn a good item holder in TFT Set 16?
Caitlyn is an excellent item holder and primary carry in TFT Set 16. With optimal items, Caitlyn achieves +18.5% top four rate improvement, making it worthwhile to commit items to this champion.
What is Caitlyn's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 16?
When properly itemized, Caitlyn achieves an average top four rate of 40.8% in TFT Set 16, which is +4.1% compared to the base rate of 36.7%. The best Caitlyn item build reaches 55.2% top four rate with a 4.40 average placement.
What is the best Caitlyn emblem?
The best Caitlyn emblem is Warden Emblem with a 57.14% win rate. This emblem is picked 0.04% of the time and has been used in 7 matches.
What is the top Caitlyn radiant item?
The top Caitlyn radiant item is Radiant Infinity Edge with a 66.67% win rate. This radiant item is picked 0.03% of the time and has been used in 6 matches.
What is the best Caitlyn artifact?
The best Caitlyn artifact is Sniper's Focus with a 66.67% win rate. This artifact item is picked 0.31% of the time and has been used in 54 matches.