IllaoiTFT Build
Bilgewater
Bruiser
1 CostBest Illaoi build for TFT Set 16 with 41.6% top 4 rate. Top items: Thief's Gloves, Protector's Vow, and Titan's Resolve. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.
Set 16 Illaoi builds: Bloodthirster, Infinity Edge, Titan's Resolve (41.59% top four rate, +4.03% difference); Gargoyle Stoneplate, Spirit Visage, Warmog's Armor (38.60% top four rate, +1.04% difference); Bloodthirster, Sterak's Gage, Titan's Resolve (38.30% top four rate, +0.74% difference)
Illaoi Component Priority Order in Set 16
When playing Illaoi in TFT Set 16, prioritize collecting Chain Vest, Giant's Belt, Sparring Gloves from the carousel and item drops. Negatron Cloak and Tear of the Goddess are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Illaoi'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 Illaoi?
Chain Vest is the 1st priority component for Illaoi, appearing in 7 of the top item builds. This component builds into Protector's Vow, Titan's Resolve, Steadfast Heart, which are core items for maximizing Illaoi's effectiveness.
Giant's Belt is the 2nd priority component for Illaoi, appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Evenshroud, Sterak's Gage, Spirit Visage, which are core items for maximizing Illaoi's effectiveness.
Sparring Gloves is the 3rd priority component for Illaoi, appearing in 3 of the top item builds. This component builds into Thief's Gloves, Steadfast Heart, which are core items for maximizing Illaoi's effectiveness.
Illaoi Carousel & Item Drop Tips
- Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize Chain Vest on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Illaoi's best-in-slot items.
- Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for Chain Vest or Giant's Belt 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 Illaoi's secondary items for maximum power.
Should You Itemize Illaoi in Set 16
Low PriorityIllaoi has low itemization priority in Set 16. Even with optimal items, Illaoi only achieves +4.0% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 37.6%. Consider using Illaoi as a support unit or item holder for a stronger carry.
When Itemized (Avg)
Base Champion Stats
Key Factors for Illaoi Itemization in Set 16
Even Illaoi's best item build only provides +4.0% improvement, suggesting items have limited impact on this champion.
Even when itemized, Illaoi only achieves 5.13 average placement.
As a 1-cost champion, Illaoi is easier to 3-star. When 3-starred with proper items, low-cost carries can be very effective.
Illaoi Itemization Data Analysis
Our analysis of Illaoi itemization in TFT Set 16 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Illaoi has a base top four rate of 37.6%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.
The best Illaoi item build achieves a 41.6% top four rate, representing a +4.0% difference from the base rate. 3 builds show 0-5% improvement, and 2 builds actually underperform the baseline. On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Illaoi achieves 38.2% top four rate (+0.6% vs base) with 5.13 average placement.
Itemized Illaoi has a 6.7% first place rate, suggesting the champion is better suited for consistent top four finishes rather than winning lobbies outright.
✓When to Itemize Illaoi
- When Illaoi's perfect items naturally come together
- When your primary carry options aren't hitting
- As a temporary item holder before transitioning to a stronger carry
✗When NOT to Itemize Illaoi
- When you have a clear path to a higher-scaling carry
- When the lobby is heavily contesting Illaoi
- When you can't realistically 3-star Illaoi
Best Illaoi Items in TFT Set 16
The best Illaoi item is Thief's Gloves with a 44.14% win rate (+6.58% vs base), 16.08% first place rate, and 5.22% pick rate. The most popular is Gargoyle Stoneplate with a 8.75% pick rate and 34.23% win rate. Protector's Vow has the highest first place rate at 16.22%. The top three Illaoi items are Thief's Gloves, Protector's Vow, and Titan's Resolve.
Rank | Item | Components | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | B | 44.14% | +6.58% | 16.08% | 5.22% | 2,141 | ||
  | A | 41.57% | +4.01% | 16.22% | 2.83% | 1,162 | ||
 | B | 41.48% | +3.92% | 14.97% | 3.09% | 1,268 | ||
| 4 | | B | 41.13% | +3.57% | 15.74% | 3.03% | 1,240 | |
| 5 | | B | 40.27% | +2.71% | 15.01% | 4.48% | 1,835 | |
| 6 |   | B | 38.85% | +1.29% | 15.95% | 3.54% | 1,449 | |
| 7 |  | B | 38.73% | +1.17% | 14.64% | 2.97% | 1,216 | |
| 8 | | B | 38.43% | +0.87% | 14.57% | 8.36% | 3,427 | |
| 9 | | B | 38.40% | +0.84% | 15.25% | 4.36% | 1,789 | |
| 10 | | B | 36.41% | -1.15% | 13.97% | 3.94% | 1,615 | |
| 11 | | B | 36.28% | -1.28% | 14.30% | 7.77% | 3,186 | |
| 12 | | B | 36.05% | -1.51% | 13.53% | 8.20% | 3,362 | |
| 13 | | B | 34.23% | -3.33% | 13.41% | 8.75% | 3,588 |
Best Illaoi Artifact Items in TFT Set 16
The best Illaoi artifact item is Hellfire Hatchet with a 66.67% win rate (+29.11% vs base), 19.85% first place rate, and 0.09% pick rate. The most popular is Infinity Force with a 0.16% pick rate and 35.82% win rate. Silvermere Dawn has the highest first place rate at 21.96%. The top three Illaoi artifact items are Hellfire Hatchet, Death's Defiance, and Talisman Of Ascension.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 66.67% | +29.11% | 19.85% | 0.09% | 36 | ||
| A | 55.88% | +18.32% | 21.66% | 0.08% | 34 | ||
| A | 51.52% | +13.96% | 17.85% | 0.08% | 33 | ||
| 4 | A | 50.00% | +12.44% | 18.63% | 0.15% | 60 | |
| 5 | A | 50.00% | +12.44% | 20.95% | 0.02% | 10 | |
| 6 | B | 48.94% | +11.38% | 14.13% | 0.11% | 47 | |
| 7 | A | 46.67% | +9.11% | 20.34% | 0.04% | 15 | |
| 8 | A | 41.46% | +3.90% | 19.97% | 0.10% | 41 | |
| 9 | A | 36.11% | -1.45% | 19.98% | 0.09% | 36 | |
| 10 | A | 35.82% | -1.74% | 16.90% | 0.16% | 67 | |
| 11 | A | 32.65% | -4.91% | 20.80% | 0.12% | 49 | |
| 12 | A | 29.73% | -7.83% | 20.64% | 0.09% | 37 | |
| 13 | A | 27.27% | -10.29% | 20.15% | 0.03% | 11 | |
| 14 | A | 27.03% | -10.53% | 20.26% | 0.09% | 37 | |
| 15 | A | 20.83% | -16.73% | 21.96% | 0.06% | 24 |
Best Illaoi Radiant Items in TFT Set 16
The best Illaoi radiant item is Radiant Titan's Resolve with a 75.00% win rate (+37.44% vs base), 16.83% first place rate, and 0.03% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Thief's Gloves with a 0.16% pick rate and 50.00% win rate. Radiant Jeweled Gauntlet has the highest first place rate at 19.14%. The top three Illaoi radiant items are Radiant Titan's Resolve, Radiant Sterak's Gage, and Radiant Gargoyle Stoneplate.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 75.00% | +37.44% | 16.83% | 0.03% | 12 | ||
| A | 60.00% | +22.44% | 18.05% | 0.02% | 10 | ||
| B | 60.00% | +22.44% | 14.73% | 0.05% | 20 | ||
| 4 | B | 55.00% | +17.44% | 14.45% | 0.05% | 20 | |
| 5 | B | 54.55% | +16.99% | 17.28% | 0.05% | 22 | |
| 6 | B | 50.00% | +12.44% | 14.55% | 0.16% | 64 | |
| 7 | B | 42.86% | +5.30% | 13.61% | 0.03% | 14 | |
| 8 | B | 37.50% | -0.06% | 14.34% | 0.04% | 16 | |
| 9 | B | 25.93% | -11.63% | 15.22% | 0.07% | 27 | |
| 10 | B | 23.08% | -14.48% | 13.64% | 0.03% | 13 | |
| 11 | B | 23.08% | -14.48% | 12.97% | 0.03% | 13 | |
| 12 | A | 7.69% | -29.87% | 19.14% | 0.03% | 13 |
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Illaoi Set 16 Build - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Illaoi's best build in Set 16?
The best Illaoi build in Set 16 is Bloodthirster, Infinity Edge, and Titan's Resolve with a 41.59% top four rate, 5.31% first place rate, and 5.04 average placement. This build is picked 0.45% of the time.
What is the best item for Illaoi?
The best item for Illaoi is Thief's Gloves with a 44.14% win rate. This item is picked 5.22% of the time and has won 945 matches across 2,141 games.
Which item is most popular on Illaoi?
Gargoyle Stoneplate is the most popular item on Illaoi with a 8.75% pick rate. This item maintains a 34.23% win rate and has been used in 3,588 matches.
What are the top 3 items for Illaoi?
The top 3 items for Illaoi are Thief's Gloves, Protector's Vow, and Titan's Resolve with an average win rate of 42.40%. These items provide the highest performance across different team compositions and game situations.
How many matches do the Illaoi item builds have?
The Illaoi item builds are based on 28,195 total matches. Thief's Gloves has the most wins with 945 victories.
Should I always build Thief's Gloves on Illaoi?
While Thief's Gloves has the highest win rate at 44.14%, the best Illaoi build depends on your team composition, available components, and game situation. Consider Thief's Gloves, Protector's Vow, and Titan's Resolve as strong alternatives based on what items you can build.
What components should I prioritize for Illaoi in TFT Set 16?
The top components to prioritize for Illaoi in Set 16 are Chain Vest, Giant's Belt, and Negatron Cloak. These components appear most frequently in Illaoi's highest win rate item builds. Chain Vest is the #1 priority component, appearing in 7 of Illaoi's top item builds.
What should I pick on carousel for Illaoi in TFT?
When playing Illaoi in TFT Set 16, prioritize Chain Vest on the first carousel as it builds into Illaoi's best-in-slot items. Secondary priorities include Giant's Belt and Negatron Cloak. These components give you the flexibility to build Illaoi's optimal items.
Should I itemize Illaoi in TFT Set 16?
Illaoi is a low priority for itemization in TFT Set 16. Illaoi's best item build achieves a +4.0% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 37.6%. Consider using items on other carries in your composition.
Is Illaoi a good item holder in TFT Set 16?
Illaoi can serve as a temporary item holder in TFT Set 16, but consider transferring items to a stronger carry later. The +4.0% improvement with items is modest.
What is Illaoi's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 16?
When properly itemized, Illaoi achieves an average top four rate of 38.2% in TFT Set 16, which is +0.6% compared to the base rate of 37.6%. The best Illaoi item build reaches 41.6% top four rate with a 5.04 average placement.
What is the best Illaoi emblem?
The best Illaoi emblem is Slayer Emblem with a 56.34% win rate. This emblem is picked 0.17% of the time and has been used in 71 matches.
What is the top Illaoi radiant item?
The top Illaoi radiant item is Radiant Morellonomicon with a 83.33% win rate. This radiant item is picked 0.01% of the time and has been used in 6 matches.
What is the best Illaoi artifact?
The best Illaoi artifact is Hellfire Hatchet with a 66.67% win rate. This artifact item is picked 0.09% of the time and has been used in 36 matches.