Diana  TFT champion portrait - Set 16
Avg Place
4.31
1st Place
11.8%
Top 4
51.2%
Pick Rate
7.0%

Diana TFT Build

Set 16
STargon4 Cost
SetSet 16
Matches732,372
TierAll Tiers
RankAll Ranks
Last UpdatedFeb 3, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Best Diana build for TFT Set 16 with 92.4% top 4 rate. Top items: Edge of Night, Ionic Spark, and Thief's Gloves. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.

Set 16 Diana builds: Thief's Gloves (92.39% top four rate, +41.16% difference); Bloodthirster, Jeweled Gauntlet, Titan's Resolve (63.06% top four rate, +11.83% difference); Bloodthirster, Ionic Spark, Titan's Resolve (61.04% top four rate, +9.81% difference)

Avg Placement:1.54
Top 4 Rate:92.39%
Top 4 Diff:+41.16%
1st Place Rate:76.96%
Pick Rate:0.87%
Avg Placement:3.71
Top 4 Rate:63.06%
Top 4 Diff:+11.83%
1st Place Rate:26.11%
Pick Rate:0.92%
Avg Placement:3.76
Top 4 Rate:61.04%
Top 4 Diff:+9.81%
1st Place Rate:27.35%
Pick Rate:2.74%

Diana Component Priority Order in Set 16

When playing Diana in TFT Set 16, prioritize collecting Sparring Gloves, Needlessly Large Rod, B.F. Sword from the carousel and item drops. Chain Vest and Recurve Bow 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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Sparring Gloves - Priority 1 component for Diana  in TFT
Sparring GlovesFound in 4 builds
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Needlessly Large Rod - Priority 2 component for Diana  in TFT
Needlessly Large RodFound in 4 builds
3
B.F. Sword - Priority 3 component for Diana  in TFT
B.F. SwordFound in 4 builds
4
Chain Vest - Priority 4 component for Diana  in TFT
Chain VestFound in 2 builds
5
Recurve Bow - Priority 5 component for Diana  in TFT
Recurve BowFound in 3 builds

Why These Components for Diana ?

Sparring Gloves

Sparring Gloves is the 1st priority component for Diana , appearing in 4 of the top item builds. This component builds into Thief's Gloves, Hand Of Justice, Jeweled Gauntlet, which are core items for maximizing Diana 's effectiveness.

Needlessly Large Rod

Needlessly Large Rod is the 2nd priority component for Diana , appearing in 4 of the top item builds. This component builds into Ionic Spark, Hextech Gunblade, Jeweled Gauntlet, which are core items for maximizing Diana 's effectiveness.

B.F. Sword

B.F. Sword is the 3rd priority component for Diana , appearing in 4 of the top item builds. This component builds into Edge of Night, Hextech Gunblade, Bloodthirster, which are core items for maximizing Diana 's effectiveness.

Diana Carousel & Item Drop Tips

  • Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize Sparring Gloves on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Diana 's best-in-slot items.
  • Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for Sparring Gloves 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 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 92.4% top four rate, which is +41.2% higher than Diana 's base rate of 51.2%. 2 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement, indicating strong item scaling.

When Itemized (Avg)

Top 4 Rate66.2%
Top 4 Diff vs Base+15.0%
Avg Placement3.40
1st Place Rate35.5%

Base Champion Stats

Base Top 4 Rate51.2%
Best Build Diff+41.2%
Champion Cost4-cost
Builds Analyzed5

Key Factors for Diana Itemization in Set 16

Excellent Item Scaling

Diana 's best item build provides +41.2% top four rate improvement. 2 builds achieve 10%+ improvement.

Strong Average Placement

Itemized Diana achieves 3.40 average placement, consistently finishing in top positions.

High First Place Potential

Itemized Diana achieves 35.5% 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 51.2%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.

The best Diana item build achieves a 92.4% top four rate, representing a +41.2% difference from the base rate. 2 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement over baseline, 2 builds show 5-10% improvement, 1 builds show 0-5% improvement, On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Diana achieves 66.2% top four rate (+15.0% vs base) with 3.40 average placement.

For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Diana achieves a 35.5% 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 Edge of Night with a 61.68% win rate (+10.45% vs base), 16.23% first place rate, and 3.40% pick rate. The most popular is Bloodthirster with a 18.81% pick rate and 54.28% win rate. Ionic Spark has the highest first place rate at 17.02%. The top three Diana items are Edge of Night, Ionic Spark, and Thief's Gloves.

Rank
Item
Components
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
B.F. SwordChain Vest
A61.68%+10.45%16.23%3.40%3,745
Needlessly Large RodNegatron Cloak
A59.82%+8.59%17.02%4.25%4,684
Sparring GlovesSparring Gloves
B58.79%+7.56%16.08%3.59%3,955
4
Tear of the GoddessSparring Gloves
B58.22%+6.99%14.18%7.44%8,190
5
B.F. SwordNeedlessly Large Rod
B58.19%+6.96%15.25%2.77%3,054
6
Chain VestRecurve Bow
B56.22%+4.99%14.97%11.96%13,168
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Needlessly Large RodSparring Gloves
B56.05%+4.82%14.62%5.65%6,220
8
Recurve BowNeedlessly Large Rod
B54.60%+3.37%13.03%9.83%10,829
9
B.F. SwordNegatron Cloak
B54.28%+3.05%13.97%18.81%20,718
10
B.F. SwordRecurve Bow
B53.75%+2.52%13.95%2.13%2,346

Best Diana Artifact Items in TFT Set 16

The best Diana artifact item is The Indomitable with a 94.74% win rate (+43.51% vs base), 20.80% first place rate, and 0.02% pick rate. The most popular is Wit's End with a 0.44% pick rate and 60.99% win rate. Horizon Focus has the highest first place rate at 24.31%. The top three Diana artifact items are The Indomitable, Aegis of Dusk, and Seeker's Armguard.

Rank
Item
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
A94.74%+43.51%20.80%0.02%19
A91.67%+40.44%20.26%0.01%12
A66.83%+15.60%20.15%0.38%419
4A66.33%+15.10%19.98%0.09%98
5A66.10%+14.87%18.20%0.21%236
6A63.87%+12.64%19.85%0.14%155
7A62.50%+11.27%17.94%0.07%80
8A61.09%+9.86%16.90%0.42%460
9A60.99%+9.76%20.95%0.44%487
10A60.34%+9.11%18.71%0.11%116
11A58.72%+7.49%21.66%0.27%298
12A57.58%+6.35%19.83%0.03%33
13A57.25%+6.02%21.01%0.24%269
14A57.14%+5.91%19.53%0.05%56
15A56.98%+5.75%22.69%0.08%86
16A53.85%+2.62%19.01%0.02%26
17A53.13%+1.90%20.34%0.17%192
18A52.04%+0.81%18.91%0.09%98
19A52.00%+0.77%17.69%0.02%25
20B50.00%-1.23%14.13%0.04%46
21A50.00%-1.23%21.96%0.04%48
22A49.04%-2.19%17.85%0.09%104
23A48.84%-2.39%20.56%0.28%303
24A47.00%-4.23%18.58%0.09%100
25A45.00%-6.23%18.73%0.05%60
26A40.00%-11.23%24.31%0.01%15
27B20.00%-31.23%15.86%0.01%15

Best Diana Radiant Items in TFT Set 16

The best Diana radiant item is Radiant Red Buff with a 83.33% win rate (+32.10% vs base), 17.96% first place rate, and 0.01% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Thief's Gloves with a 0.39% pick rate and 66.12% win rate. Radiant Nashor's Tooth has the highest first place rate at 23.18%. The top three Diana radiant items are Radiant Red Buff, Radiant Giant Slayer, and Radiant Hand of Justice.

Rank
Item
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
A83.33%+32.10%17.96%0.01%12
A76.67%+25.44%18.94%0.03%30
A75.26%+24.03%18.56%0.09%97
4B75.00%+23.77%15.22%0.03%28
5B74.19%+22.96%14.76%0.03%31
6A69.77%+18.54%19.40%0.04%43
7B68.42%+17.19%15.61%0.02%19
8B66.12%+14.89%14.55%0.39%428
9B65.22%+13.99%16.30%0.02%23
10B64.71%+13.48%14.34%0.02%17
11B64.52%+13.29%14.02%0.03%31
12B62.50%+11.27%12.97%0.01%16
13A62.07%+10.84%18.05%0.03%29
14B62.07%+10.84%13.84%0.03%29
15B61.11%+9.88%14.45%0.02%18
16B60.00%+8.77%12.52%0.02%20
17B58.82%+7.59%16.01%0.02%17
18A58.62%+7.39%23.18%0.03%29
19A58.33%+7.10%20.21%0.03%36
20B58.33%+7.10%13.64%0.02%24
21B57.78%+6.55%16.51%0.04%45
22B57.75%+6.52%16.93%0.06%71
23B57.58%+6.35%17.28%0.12%132
24B57.58%+6.35%14.04%0.03%33
25B56.00%+4.77%17.19%0.02%25
26A55.88%+4.65%19.14%0.03%34
27A55.00%+3.77%19.08%0.04%40
28A54.05%+2.82%16.83%0.13%148
29B52.87%+1.64%14.47%0.08%87
30B50.00%-1.23%13.31%0.02%22
31A50.00%-1.23%16.95%0.01%16
32B45.45%-5.78%14.73%0.01%11
33A37.93%-13.30%17.37%0.03%29
34A29.63%-21.60%19.00%0.02%27
35B29.63%-21.60%15.69%0.02%27
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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 Set 16 is Thief's Gloves with a 92.39% top four rate, 76.96% first place rate, and 1.54 average placement. This build is picked 0.87% of the time.

What is the best item for Diana ?

The best item for Diana is Edge of Night with a 61.68% win rate. This item is picked 3.40% of the time and has won 2,310 matches across 3,745 games.

Which item is most popular on Diana ?

Bloodthirster is the most popular item on Diana with a 18.81% pick rate. This item maintains a 54.28% win rate and has been used in 20,718 matches.

What are the top 3 items for Diana ?

The top 3 items for Diana are Edge of Night, Ionic Spark, and Thief's Gloves with an average win rate of 60.10%. These items provide the highest performance across different team compositions and game situations.

How many matches do the Diana item builds have?

The Diana item builds are based on 76,909 total matches. Edge of Night has the most wins with 2,310 victories.

Should I always build Edge of Night on Diana ?

While Edge of Night has the highest win rate at 61.68%, the best Diana build depends on your team composition, available components, and game situation. Consider Edge of Night, Ionic Spark, and Thief's Gloves as strong alternatives based on what items you can build.

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

The top components to prioritize for Diana in Set 16 are Sparring Gloves, Needlessly Large Rod, and B.F. Sword. These components appear most frequently in Diana 's highest win rate item builds. Sparring Gloves is the #1 priority component, appearing in 4 of Diana 's top item builds.

What should I pick on carousel for Diana in TFT?

When playing Diana in TFT Set 16, prioritize Sparring Gloves on the first carousel as it builds into Diana 's best-in-slot items. Secondary priorities include Needlessly Large Rod and B.F. Sword. These components give you the flexibility to build Diana 's optimal items.

Should I itemize Diana in TFT Set 16?

Diana is a high priority itemization target in TFT Set 16. Diana 's best item build achieves a +41.2% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 51.2%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.

Is Diana a good item holder in TFT Set 16?

Diana is an excellent item holder and primary carry in TFT Set 16. With optimal items, Diana achieves +41.2% top four rate improvement, making it worthwhile to commit items to this champion.

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

When properly itemized, Diana achieves an average top four rate of 66.2% in TFT Set 16, which is +15.0% compared to the base rate of 51.2%. The best Diana item build reaches 92.4% top four rate with a 1.54 average placement.

What is the best Diana emblem?

The best Diana emblem is Bruiser Emblem with a 84.62% win rate. This emblem is picked 0.01% of the time and has been used in 13 matches.

What is the top Diana radiant item?

The top Diana radiant item is Radiant Red Buff with a 83.33% win rate. This radiant item is picked 0.01% of the time and has been used in 12 matches.

What is the best Diana artifact?

The best Diana artifact is The Indomitable with a 94.74% win rate. This artifact item is picked 0.02% of the time and has been used in 19 matches.