GalioTFT Build
Demacia
Heroic
5 CostBest Galio build for TFT Set 16 with 83.9% top 4 rate. Top items: Protector's Vow, Adaptive Helm, and Bramble Vest. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.
Set 16 Galio builds: Adaptive Helm, Adaptive Helm, Dragon's Claw (83.85% top four rate, +15.47% difference); Protector's Vow, Striker's Flail, Thief's Gloves (79.61% top four rate, +11.23% difference); Adaptive Helm, Dragon's Claw, Dragon's Claw (74.75% top four rate, +6.37% difference)
Galio Component Priority Order in Set 16
When playing Galio in TFT Set 16, prioritize collecting Chain Vest, Negatron Cloak, Tear of the Goddess from the carousel and item drops. Giant's Belt and Sparring Gloves are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Galio'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 Galio?
Chain Vest is the 1st priority component for Galio, appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Protector's Vow, Bramble Vest, Steadfast Heart, which are core items for maximizing Galio's effectiveness.
Negatron Cloak is the 2nd priority component for Galio, appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Adaptive Helm, Dragon's Claw, Bloodthirster, which are core items for maximizing Galio's effectiveness.
Tear of the Goddess is the 3rd priority component for Galio, appearing in 3 of the top item builds. This component builds into Protector's Vow, Adaptive Helm, Spirit Visage, which are core items for maximizing Galio's effectiveness.
Galio Carousel & Item Drop Tips
- Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize Chain Vest on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Galio's best-in-slot items.
- Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for Chain Vest or Negatron Cloak 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 Galio's secondary items for maximum power.
Should You Itemize Galio in Set 16
High PriorityGalio is a high-priority itemization target in Set 16. The best Galio item build achieves a 83.9% top four rate, which is +15.5% higher than Galio's base rate of 68.4%. 2 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement, indicating strong item scaling.
When Itemized (Avg)
Base Champion Stats
Key Factors for Galio Itemization in Set 16
Galio's best item build provides +15.5% top four rate improvement. 2 builds achieve 10%+ improvement.
Itemized Galio achieves 3.20 average placement, consistently finishing in top positions.
Itemized Galio achieves 19.7% first place rate, making it excellent for winning lobbies.
As a 5-cost champion, Galio has high base stats and powerful abilities designed to scale with items.
Galio Itemization Data Analysis
Our analysis of Galio itemization in TFT Set 16 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Galio has a base top four rate of 68.4%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.
The best Galio item build achieves a 83.9% top four rate, representing a +15.5% 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 Galio achieves 76.5% top four rate (+8.1% vs base) with 3.20 average placement.
For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Galio achieves a 19.7% first place rate. This is excellent first place potential, making Galio a strong choice when you need to win rather than just top four.
✓When to Itemize Galio
- When you find Galio 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 Galio's key items
✗When NOT to Itemize Galio
- When another carry in your comp scales better with the same items
- When you're pivoting to a different composition mid-game
Best Galio Items in TFT Set 16
The best Galio item is Protector's Vow with a 81.71% win rate (+13.33% vs base), 16.22% first place rate, and 2.30% pick rate. The most popular is Thief's Gloves with a 13.92% pick rate and 74.45% win rate. Ionic Spark has the highest first place rate at 17.02%. The top three Galio items are Protector's Vow, Adaptive Helm, and Bramble Vest.
Rank | Item | Components | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  | A | 81.71% | +13.33% | 16.22% | 2.30% | 1,077 | ||
 | B | 80.32% | +11.94% | 15.98% | 7.92% | 3,715 | ||
| B | 79.76% | +11.38% | 15.01% | 2.80% | 1,314 | ||
| 4 |  | B | 79.28% | +10.90% | 15.74% | 2.97% | 1,395 | |
| 5 |  | B | 79.13% | +10.75% | 14.57% | 3.77% | 1,768 | |
| 6 | | B | 77.64% | +9.26% | 15.25% | 10.43% | 4,893 | |
| 7 |  | B | 77.49% | +9.11% | 13.97% | 2.25% | 1,053 | |
| 8 | | B | 77.33% | +8.95% | 13.41% | 5.19% | 2,435 | |
| 9 |  | A | 76.66% | +8.28% | 17.02% | 2.82% | 1,324 | |
| 10 | | B | 76.12% | +7.74% | 13.53% | 4.62% | 2,165 | |
| 11 | | B | 75.72% | +7.34% | 14.30% | 3.11% | 1,458 | |
| 12 | | B | 74.45% | +6.07% | 16.08% | 13.92% | 6,529 |
Best Galio Artifact Items in TFT Set 16
The best Galio artifact item is Lightshield Crest with a 100.00% win rate (+31.62% vs base), 20.64% first place rate, and 0.06% pick rate. The most popular is Aegis of Dusk with a 0.21% pick rate and 86.60% win rate. Horizon Focus has the highest first place rate at 24.31%. The top three Galio artifact items are Lightshield Crest, Death's Defiance, and Titanic Hydra.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 100.00% | +31.62% | 20.64% | 0.06% | 26 | ||
| A | 96.43% | +28.05% | 21.66% | 0.06% | 28 | ||
| B | 90.00% | +21.62% | 14.13% | 0.02% | 10 | ||
| 4 | A | 88.68% | +20.30% | 21.96% | 0.11% | 53 | |
| 5 | A | 87.88% | +19.50% | 20.80% | 0.07% | 33 | |
| 6 | A | 86.60% | +18.22% | 20.26% | 0.21% | 97 | |
| 7 | A | 81.82% | +13.44% | 20.34% | 0.05% | 22 | |
| 8 | A | 80.39% | +12.01% | 20.56% | 0.11% | 51 | |
| 9 | A | 80.00% | +11.62% | 16.90% | 0.12% | 55 | |
| 10 | A | 79.41% | +11.03% | 19.98% | 0.07% | 34 | |
| 11 | A | 77.42% | +9.04% | 18.63% | 0.07% | 31 | |
| 12 | A | 76.92% | +8.54% | 19.97% | 0.06% | 26 | |
| 13 | A | 74.07% | +5.69% | 20.15% | 0.17% | 81 | |
| 14 | A | 73.58% | +5.20% | 20.95% | 0.11% | 53 | |
| 15 | A | 73.33% | +4.95% | 19.53% | 0.03% | 15 | |
| 16 | A | 72.41% | +4.03% | 24.31% | 0.19% | 87 | |
| 17 | A | 67.74% | -0.64% | 17.85% | 0.13% | 62 | |
| 18 | A | 66.67% | -1.71% | 19.85% | 0.03% | 15 | |
| 19 | A | 61.54% | -6.84% | 18.58% | 0.03% | 13 |
Best Galio Radiant Items in TFT Set 16
The best Galio radiant item is Radiant Infinity Edge with a 100.00% win rate (+31.62% vs base), 17.37% first place rate, and 0.04% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Thief's Gloves with a 0.72% pick rate and 78.11% win rate. Radiant Nashor's Tooth has the highest first place rate at 23.18%. The top three Galio radiant items are Radiant Infinity Edge, Radiant Sunfire Cape, and Radiant Jeweled Gauntlet.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 100.00% | +31.62% | 17.37% | 0.04% | 21 | ||
| B | 93.33% | +24.95% | 13.84% | 0.03% | 15 | ||
| A | 92.86% | +24.48% | 19.14% | 0.03% | 14 | ||
| 4 | A | 91.67% | +23.29% | 23.18% | 0.03% | 12 | |
| 5 | A | 90.91% | +22.53% | 16.95% | 0.05% | 22 | |
| 6 | B | 90.91% | +22.53% | 15.69% | 0.05% | 22 | |
| 7 | B | 90.91% | +22.53% | 14.02% | 0.07% | 33 | |
| 8 | A | 90.32% | +21.94% | 18.56% | 0.07% | 31 | |
| 9 | B | 90.00% | +21.62% | 14.47% | 0.04% | 20 | |
| 10 | B | 90.00% | +21.62% | 16.30% | 0.02% | 10 | |
| 11 | B | 88.24% | +19.86% | 12.52% | 0.04% | 17 | |
| 12 | B | 88.00% | +19.62% | 16.93% | 0.05% | 25 | |
| 13 | B | 87.10% | +18.72% | 13.61% | 0.07% | 31 | |
| 14 | A | 86.67% | +18.29% | 19.08% | 0.03% | 15 | |
| 15 | B | 84.62% | +16.24% | 14.45% | 0.06% | 26 | |
| 16 | B | 84.00% | +15.62% | 13.31% | 0.05% | 25 | |
| 17 | B | 83.33% | +14.95% | 16.01% | 0.08% | 36 | |
| 18 | B | 81.82% | +13.44% | 16.51% | 0.02% | 11 | |
| 19 | B | 78.11% | +9.73% | 14.55% | 0.72% | 338 | |
| 20 | B | 76.92% | +8.54% | 12.97% | 0.11% | 52 | |
| 21 | B | 76.92% | +8.54% | 17.28% | 0.06% | 26 | |
| 22 | B | 76.67% | +8.29% | 17.19% | 0.06% | 30 | |
| 23 | A | 76.47% | +8.09% | 19.00% | 0.04% | 17 | |
| 24 | B | 76.00% | +7.62% | 14.34% | 0.05% | 25 | |
| 25 | A | 76.00% | +7.62% | 16.83% | 0.05% | 25 | |
| 26 | B | 72.00% | +3.62% | 15.22% | 0.05% | 25 | |
| 27 | A | 71.43% | +3.05% | 18.94% | 0.04% | 21 | |
| 28 | B | 70.59% | +2.21% | 14.76% | 0.07% | 34 | |
| 29 | B | 68.00% | -0.38% | 15.61% | 0.05% | 25 | |
| 30 | B | 66.67% | -1.71% | 13.64% | 0.03% | 15 | |
| 31 | A | 62.50% | -5.88% | 18.05% | 0.03% | 16 | |
| 32 | B | 60.00% | -8.38% | 14.73% | 0.05% | 25 | |
| 33 | A | 58.33% | -10.05% | 19.40% | 0.05% | 24 | |
| 34 | B | 56.25% | -12.13% | 14.04% | 0.03% | 16 | |
| 35 | A | 43.75% | -24.63% | 17.96% | 0.03% | 16 |
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Galio Set 16 Build - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Galio's best build in Set 16?
The best Galio build in Set 16 is Adaptive Helm, Adaptive Helm, and Dragon's Claw with a 83.85% top four rate, 31.68% first place rate, and 2.69 average placement. This build is picked 0.30% of the time.
What is the best item for Galio?
The best item for Galio is Protector's Vow with a 81.71% win rate. This item is picked 2.30% of the time and has won 880 matches across 1,077 games.
Which item is most popular on Galio?
Thief's Gloves is the most popular item on Galio with a 13.92% pick rate. This item maintains a 74.45% win rate and has been used in 6,529 matches.
What are the top 3 items for Galio?
The top 3 items for Galio are Protector's Vow, Adaptive Helm, and Bramble Vest with an average win rate of 80.60%. These items provide the highest performance across different team compositions and game situations.
How many matches do the Galio item builds have?
The Galio item builds are based on 29,126 total matches. Protector's Vow has the most wins with 880 victories.
Should I always build Protector's Vow on Galio?
While Protector's Vow has the highest win rate at 81.71%, the best Galio build depends on your team composition, available components, and game situation. Consider Protector's Vow, Adaptive Helm, and Bramble Vest as strong alternatives based on what items you can build.
What components should I prioritize for Galio in TFT Set 16?
The top components to prioritize for Galio in Set 16 are Chain Vest, Negatron Cloak, and Tear of the Goddess. These components appear most frequently in Galio's highest win rate item builds. Chain Vest is the #1 priority component, appearing in 6 of Galio's top item builds.
What should I pick on carousel for Galio in TFT?
When playing Galio in TFT Set 16, prioritize Chain Vest on the first carousel as it builds into Galio's best-in-slot items. Secondary priorities include Negatron Cloak and Tear of the Goddess. These components give you the flexibility to build Galio's optimal items.
Should I itemize Galio in TFT Set 16?
Galio is a high priority itemization target in TFT Set 16. Galio's best item build achieves a +15.5% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 68.4%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.
Is Galio a good item holder in TFT Set 16?
Galio is an excellent item holder and primary carry in TFT Set 16. With optimal items, Galio achieves +15.5% top four rate improvement, making it worthwhile to commit items to this champion.
What is Galio's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 16?
When properly itemized, Galio achieves an average top four rate of 76.5% in TFT Set 16, which is +8.1% compared to the base rate of 68.4%. The best Galio item build reaches 83.9% top four rate with a 2.69 average placement.
What is the best Galio emblem?
The best Galio emblem is Quickstriker Emblem with a 100.00% win rate. This emblem is picked 0.02% of the time and has been used in 10 matches.
What is the top Galio radiant item?
The top Galio radiant item is Radiant Infinity Edge with a 100.00% win rate. This radiant item is picked 0.04% of the time and has been used in 21 matches.
What is the best Galio artifact?
The best Galio artifact is Blighting Jewel with a 100.00% win rate. This artifact item is picked 0.01% of the time and has been used in 7 matches.