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.
Diana  TFT champion portrait - Set 16
Avg Place
4.41
1st Place
11.4%
Top 4
51.1%
Pick Rate
4.0%

Diana TFT Build

Set 16
STargon iconTargon4 Cost icon4 Cost
SetSet 17
Matches364,187
TierAll Tiers
RankAll Ranks
Last UpdatedMay 5, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Best Diana build for TFT Set 16 with 88.1% top 4 rate. Top items: Ionic Spark, Rabadon's Deathcap, and Giant Slayer. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.

Set 16 Diana builds: Thief's Gloves (88.13% top four rate, +36.99% difference); Bloodthirster, Guinsoo's Rageblade, Titan's Resolve (58.67% top four rate, +7.54% difference); Blue Buff, Edge of Night, Jeweled Gauntlet (57.00% top four rate, +5.87% difference)

Average Placement:1.76
Top 4 Rate:88.13%
Top 4 Diff:+36.99%
First Place Rate:75.00%
Pick Rate:0.54%
Average Placement:4.10
Top 4 Rate:58.67%
Top 4 Diff:+7.54%
First Place Rate:14.07%
Pick Rate:2.26%
Average Placement:4.04
Top 4 Rate:57.00%
Top 4 Diff:+5.87%
First Place Rate:18.77%
Pick Rate:0.98%

Diana Component Priority Order in Set 16

When playing Diana in TFT Set 16, prioritize collecting Needlessly Large Rod, B.F. Sword, Sparring Gloves from the carousel and item drops. Recurve Bow and Negatron Cloak are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Diana '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.

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Needlessly Large Rod - Priority 1 component for Diana  in TFT
Needlessly Large RodFound in 6 builds
2
B.F. Sword - Priority 2 component for Diana  in TFT
B.F. SwordFound in 4 builds
3
Sparring Gloves - Priority 3 component for Diana  in TFT
Sparring GlovesFound in 4 builds
4
Recurve Bow - Priority 4 component for Diana  in TFT
Recurve BowFound in 3 builds
5
Negatron Cloak - Priority 5 component for Diana  in TFT
Negatron CloakFound in 2 builds

Why These Components for Diana ?

Needlessly Large Rod

Needlessly Large Rod is the 1st priority component for Diana , appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Ionic Spark, Rabadon's Deathcap, Hextech Gunblade, which are core items for maximizing Diana 's effectiveness.

B.F. Sword

B.F. Sword is the 2nd priority component for Diana , appearing in 4 of the top item builds. This component builds into Giant Slayer, Edge of Night, Hextech Gunblade, which are core items for maximizing Diana 's effectiveness.

Sparring Gloves

Sparring Gloves is the 3rd priority component for Diana , appearing in 4 of the top item builds. This component builds into Thief's Gloves, Jeweled Gauntlet, Hand Of Justice, which are core items for maximizing Diana 's effectiveness.

Diana Carousel & Item Drop Tips

  • Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize Needlessly Large Rod on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Diana 's best-in-slot items.
  • Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for Needlessly Large Rod or B.F. Sword 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 Diana 's secondary items for maximum power.

Should You Itemize Diana in Set 16

High PriorityDiana is a high-priority itemization target in Set 16. The best Diana item build achieves a 88.1% top four rate, which is +37.0% higher than Diana 's base rate of 51.1%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.

When Itemized (Avg)

Top 4 Rate60.6%
Top 4 Diff vs Base+9.5%
Average Placement3.75
First Place Rate26.4%

Base Champion Stats

Base Top 4 Rate51.1%
Best Build Diff+37.0%
Champion Cost4-cost
Builds Analyzed5

Key Factors for Diana Itemization in Set 16

Excellent Item Scaling

Diana 's best item build provides +37.0% top four rate improvement. This is exceptional item scaling.

High First Place Potential

Itemized Diana achieves 26.4% first place rate, making it excellent for winning lobbies.

High-Cost Carry Design

As a 4-cost champion, Diana has high base stats and powerful abilities designed to scale with items.

Diana Itemization Data Analysis

Our analysis of Diana itemization in TFT Set 16 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Diana has a base top four rate of 51.1%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.

The best Diana item build achieves a 88.1% top four rate, representing a +37.0% 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 Diana achieves 60.6% top four rate (+9.5% vs base) with 3.75 average placement.

For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Diana achieves a 26.4% first place rate. This is excellent first place potential, making Diana a strong choice when you need to win rather than just top four.

When to Itemize Diana

  • When you find Diana 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 Diana 's key items

When NOT to Itemize Diana

  • When another carry in your comp scales better with the same items
  • When you're pivoting to a different composition mid-game

Best Diana Items in TFT Set 16

The best Diana item is Ionic Spark with a 60.36% win rate (+9.23% vs base), 14.46% first place rate, and 2.88% pick rate. The most popular is Bloodthirster with a 11.50% pick rate and 54.47% win rate. Edge of Night has the highest first place rate at 15.85%. The top three Diana items are Ionic Spark, Rabadon's Deathcap, and Giant Slayer.

Rank
Item
Components
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
Needlessly Large RodNegatron Cloak
B60.36%+9.23%14.46%2.88%1,814
Needlessly Large RodNeedlessly Large Rod
B59.38%+8.25%14.53%2.42%1,524
B.F. SwordRecurve Bow
B58.49%+7.36%14.69%2.48%1,566
4
Chain VestRecurve Bow
C57.33%+6.20%13.82%6.13%3,869
5
Sparring GlovesSparring Gloves
A56.40%+5.27%15.84%3.38%2,133
6
B.F. SwordChain Vest
A56.00%+4.87%15.85%5.47%3,448
7
B.F. SwordNeedlessly Large Rod
A55.65%+4.52%15.52%3.28%2,070
8
B.F. SwordNegatron Cloak
C54.47%+3.34%13.81%11.50%7,255
9
Needlessly Large RodSparring Gloves
D54.18%+3.05%12.99%8.46%5,338
10
Recurve BowNeedlessly Large Rod
D53.80%+2.67%13.13%5.00%3,156
11
Tear of the GoddessSparring Gloves
B53.05%+1.92%14.23%8.49%5,357

Best Diana Artifact Items in TFT Set 16

The best Diana artifact item is Lightshield Crest with a 84.62% win rate (+33.49% vs base), 15.47% first place rate, and 0.02% pick rate. The most popular is Seeker's Armguard with a 1.27% pick rate and 60.33% win rate. Titanic Hydra has the highest first place rate at 16.20%. The top three Diana artifact items are Lightshield Crest, The Indomitable, and Sniper's Focus.

Rank
Item
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
B84.62%+33.49%15.47%0.02%13
C76.67%+25.54%14.15%0.05%30
F72.73%+21.60%10.77%0.03%22
4F70.59%+19.46%12.46%0.03%17
5C66.67%+15.54%11.97%0.03%21
6D66.47%+15.34%10.84%0.27%173
7C65.61%+14.48%13.61%0.30%189
8D65.16%+14.03%14.08%1.01%640
9B64.67%+13.54%14.81%0.85%535
10B61.63%+10.50%15.85%0.80%503
11F60.78%+9.65%10.67%0.24%153
12F60.33%+9.20%12.29%1.27%799
13D59.26%+8.13%10.11%0.68%432
14D59.02%+7.89%15.12%0.19%122
15C58.24%+7.11%13.83%0.14%91
16C58.14%+7.01%13.78%0.07%43
17B57.89%+6.76%15.85%0.12%76
18C57.81%+6.68%13.52%0.58%365
19C57.69%+6.56%14.09%0.92%579
20F56.67%+5.54%11.54%0.19%120
21C54.55%+3.42%14.89%0.05%33
22C54.51%+3.38%14.00%0.37%233
23D53.77%+2.64%11.64%0.32%199
24D53.64%+2.51%11.93%0.17%110
25C52.50%+1.37%13.73%0.57%360
26C50.91%-0.22%13.96%0.17%110
27C50.00%-1.13%12.67%0.02%14
28D50.00%-1.13%13.17%0.07%42
29A43.00%-8.13%16.20%0.16%100
30D34.29%-16.84%11.87%0.06%35
31-17.86%-33.27%0.00%0.04%28

Best Diana Radiant Items in TFT Set 16

The best Diana radiant item is Radiant Spirit Visage with a 70.00% win rate (+18.87% vs base), 12.75% first place rate, and 0.03% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Thief's Gloves with a 0.45% pick rate and 50.35% win rate. Radiant Giant Slayer has the highest first place rate at 17.85%. The top three Diana radiant items are Radiant Spirit Visage, Radiant Red Buff, and Radiant Morellonomicon.

Rank
Item
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
D70.00%+18.87%12.75%0.03%20
A66.67%+15.54%16.63%0.03%18
D64.71%+13.58%9.09%0.03%17
4D63.16%+12.03%11.82%0.03%19
5F60.00%+8.87%10.23%0.05%30
6B58.62%+7.49%12.34%0.05%29
7A58.18%+7.05%13.97%0.09%55
8D56.88%+5.75%14.90%0.17%109
9D55.00%+3.87%11.76%0.03%20
10B53.13%+1.99%12.92%0.10%64
11B52.20%+1.07%14.26%0.33%205
12F51.64%+0.51%9.65%0.39%244
13B51.61%+0.48%13.01%0.05%31
14F51.52%+0.39%13.39%0.10%66
15B50.35%-0.78%13.73%0.45%284
16B49.46%-1.67%12.50%0.15%93
17D47.11%-4.02%10.17%0.38%242
18F46.15%-4.98%13.79%0.04%26
19A45.66%-5.47%14.80%0.27%173
20D45.65%-5.48%12.48%0.15%92
21C45.00%-6.13%9.45%0.03%20
22B44.83%-6.30%16.76%0.05%29
23C43.48%-7.65%14.23%0.04%23
24C42.86%-8.27%13.02%0.04%28
25B42.42%-8.71%10.57%0.05%33
26D41.18%-9.95%13.61%0.03%17
27D40.85%-10.28%11.39%0.11%71
28D38.46%-12.67%12.22%0.04%26
29F38.46%-12.67%13.64%0.02%13
30F37.04%-14.09%9.79%0.04%27
31C36.36%-14.77%14.29%0.03%22
32S33.82%-17.31%16.81%0.11%68
33B33.33%-17.80%17.85%0.09%57
34D31.25%-19.88%11.96%0.13%80
35B31.25%-19.88%14.26%0.05%32

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Diana Set 16 Build - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Diana 's best build in Set 16?

The best Diana build in TFT Set 16 features Thief's Gloves as core items. This build has a 88.13% win rate and is picked 0.54% of the time. First place rate: 75.00%, avg placement: 1.76.

What is the best item for Diana ?

Ionic Spark is the best item for Diana with a 60.36% win rate and 2.88% pick rate across 1,814 matches.

Which item is most popular on Diana ?

Bloodthirster is the most popular item on Diana with a 11.50% pick rate. It has a 54.47% win rate across 7,255 matches.

What are the top 3 items for Diana ?

The top 3 items for Diana are Ionic Spark, Rabadon's Deathcap, and Giant Slayer. These items provide the best stats and synergies for Diana 's kit.

How many matches do the Diana item builds have?

The Diana item build data is based on 37,530 matches analyzed in TFT Set 16. This sample size provides statistically significant results for item recommendations.

Should I always build Ionic Spark on Diana ?

Ionic Spark is a great choice but not always mandatory. Consider your lobby and available components. It has a 60.36% win rate on Diana .

What components should I prioritize for Diana in TFT Set 16?

Priority components for Diana are Needlessly Large Rod, B.F. Sword, and Sparring Gloves. These components build into Diana 's best items and should be picked early on carousel and from PvE rounds.

What should I pick on carousel for Diana in TFT?

On carousel for Diana TFT builds, prioritize Needlessly Large Rod. These components are essential for Diana 's optimal items and may be contested so have backup plans.

Should I itemize Diana in TFT Set 16?

Yes, Diana is a strong item holder with a 88.1% win rate when properly itemized. Diana should be a priority for your items in Diana comps.

Is Diana a good item holder in TFT Set 16?

Yes, Diana is a great item holder because items significantly increase their win rate from 51.1% to 88.1%. Diana scales well with items.

What is Diana 's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 16?

Diana 's top 4 rate when itemized is 60.6%. With proper items, Diana significantly exceeds the average champion top 4 rate of 50%.

What is the best Diana emblem?

The best emblem for Diana is Warden Emblem with a 79.41% win rate. This emblem activates the Warden trait on Diana , providing additional bonuses.

What is the top Diana radiant item?

The top radiant item for Diana is Radiant Spirit Visage with a 70.00% win rate. Radiant items are stronger versions of base items and should be prioritized when available.

What is the best Diana artifact?

The best artifact for Diana is Lightshield Crest with a 84.62% win rate. Artifacts provide unique effects that synergize with Diana 's kit.