JinxTFT Build
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3 CostBest Jinx build for TFT Set 16 with 70.1% top 4 rate. Top items: Kraken's Fury, Deathblade, and Last Whisper. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.
Set 16 Jinx builds: Guinsoo's Rageblade, Giant Slayer, Kraken's Fury (70.09% top four rate, +16.27% difference); Guinsoo's Rageblade, Infinity Edge, Last Whisper (66.43% top four rate, +12.61% difference); Guinsoo's Rageblade, Infinity Edge, Kraken's Fury (66.18% top four rate, +12.36% difference)
Jinx Component Priority Order in Set 16
When playing Jinx in TFT Set 16, prioritize collecting Recurve Bow, B.F. Sword, Sparring Gloves from the carousel and item drops. Negatron Cloak and Needlessly Large Rod are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Jinx'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 Jinx?
Recurve Bow is the 1st priority component for Jinx, appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Kraken's Fury, Last Whisper, Red Buff, which are core items for maximizing Jinx's effectiveness.
B.F. Sword is the 2nd priority component for Jinx, appearing in 4 of the top item builds. This component builds into Deathblade, Giant Slayer, Infinity Edge, which are core items for maximizing Jinx's effectiveness.
Sparring Gloves is the 3rd priority component for Jinx, appearing in 2 of the top item builds. This component builds into Last Whisper, Infinity Edge, which are core items for maximizing Jinx's effectiveness.
Jinx Carousel & Item Drop Tips
- Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize Recurve Bow on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Jinx's best-in-slot items.
- Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for Recurve Bow 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 Jinx's secondary items for maximum power.
Should You Itemize Jinx in Set 16
High PriorityJinx is a high-priority itemization target in Set 16. The best Jinx item build achieves a 70.1% top four rate, which is +16.3% higher than Jinx's base rate of 53.8%. 3 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement, indicating strong item scaling.
When Itemized (Avg)
Base Champion Stats
Key Factors for Jinx Itemization in Set 16
Jinx's best item build provides +16.3% top four rate improvement. 3 builds achieve 10%+ improvement.
3 different item builds achieve 10%+ improvement, giving flexibility in itemization.
Jinx is a 3-cost unit that can serve as either a primary carry or support depending on your composition.
Jinx Itemization Data Analysis
Our analysis of Jinx itemization in TFT Set 16 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Jinx has a base top four rate of 53.8%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.
The best Jinx item build achieves a 70.1% top four rate, representing a +16.3% difference from the base rate. 3 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement over baseline, 1 builds show 5-10% improvement, 1 builds show 0-5% improvement, On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Jinx achieves 64.7% top four rate (+10.9% vs base) with 3.85 average placement.
For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Jinx achieves a 10.3% first place rate. This provides reasonable first place upside while maintaining consistent top four finishes.
✓When to Itemize Jinx
- When you find Jinx 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 Jinx's key items
✗When NOT to Itemize Jinx
- When another carry in your comp scales better with the same items
- When you're pivoting to a different composition mid-game
Best Jinx Items in TFT Set 16
The best Jinx item is Kraken's Fury with a 64.21% win rate (+10.39% vs base), 13.38% first place rate, and 11.70% pick rate. The most popular is Guinsoo's Rageblade with a 30.26% pick rate and 59.05% win rate. Red Buff has the highest first place rate at 15.69%. The top three Jinx items are Kraken's Fury, Deathblade, and Last Whisper.
Rank | Item | Components | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  | B | 64.21% | +10.39% | 13.38% | 11.70% | 8,728 | ||
 | B | 62.29% | +8.47% | 13.43% | 5.34% | 3,986 | ||
 | B | 61.18% | +7.36% | 14.55% | 5.64% | 4,209 | ||
| 4 | | B | 59.78% | +5.96% | 15.69% | 2.67% | 1,994 | |
| 5 | | B | 59.75% | +5.93% | 13.95% | 6.93% | 5,170 | |
| 6 | | B | 59.64% | +5.82% | 13.34% | 16.68% | 12,441 | |
| 7 |  | B | 59.05% | +5.23% | 13.03% | 30.26% | 22,569 |
Best Jinx Artifact Items in TFT Set 16
The best Jinx artifact item is Cappa Juice with a 82.35% win rate (+28.53% vs base), 15.86% first place rate, and 0.07% pick rate. The most popular is Flickerblades with a 0.56% pick rate and 63.72% win rate. Gold Collector has the highest first place rate at 22.69%. The top three Jinx artifact items are Cappa Juice, Gold Collector, and Statikk Shiv.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 82.35% | +28.53% | 15.86% | 0.07% | 51 | ||
| A | 70.52% | +16.70% | 22.69% | 0.23% | 173 | ||
| A | 69.17% | +15.35% | 18.91% | 0.16% | 120 | ||
| 4 | A | 65.03% | +11.21% | 17.94% | 0.25% | 183 | |
| 5 | A | 63.72% | +9.90% | 18.71% | 0.56% | 419 | |
| 6 | A | 63.64% | +9.82% | 21.66% | 0.03% | 22 | |
| 7 | A | 63.64% | +9.82% | 20.95% | 0.06% | 44 | |
| 8 | A | 62.50% | +8.68% | 17.85% | 0.05% | 40 | |
| 9 | A | 59.22% | +5.40% | 19.01% | 0.48% | 358 | |
| 10 | A | 54.71% | +0.89% | 17.69% | 0.30% | 223 | |
| 11 | A | 53.01% | -0.81% | 16.90% | 0.11% | 83 | |
| 12 | A | 49.30% | -4.52% | 21.01% | 0.10% | 71 | |
| 13 | A | 41.18% | -12.64% | 19.85% | 0.02% | 17 | |
| 14 | A | 33.33% | -20.49% | 18.58% | 0.02% | 12 |
Best Jinx Radiant Items in TFT Set 16
The best Jinx radiant item is Radiant Giant Slayer with a 82.52% win rate (+28.70% vs base), 18.94% first place rate, and 0.14% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Guinsoo's Rageblade with a 0.23% pick rate and 63.16% win rate. Radiant Striker's Flail has the highest first place rate at 19.40%. The top three Jinx radiant items are Radiant Giant Slayer, Radiant Hextech Gunblade, and Radiant Last Whisper.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 82.52% | +28.70% | 18.94% | 0.14% | 103 | ||
| A | 76.92% | +23.10% | 19.08% | 0.02% | 13 | ||
| B | 74.07% | +20.25% | 13.31% | 0.07% | 54 | ||
| 4 | A | 71.88% | +18.05% | 19.40% | 0.04% | 32 | |
| 5 | A | 65.57% | +11.75% | 17.96% | 0.08% | 61 | |
| 6 | B | 63.16% | +9.34% | 14.47% | 0.23% | 171 | |
| 7 | B | 62.93% | +9.11% | 12.52% | 0.16% | 116 | |
| 8 | B | 57.35% | +3.53% | 15.69% | 0.09% | 68 | |
| 9 | A | 54.55% | +0.73% | 18.56% | 0.01% | 11 | |
| 10 | A | 50.70% | -3.12% | 17.37% | 0.10% | 71 | |
| 11 | B | 50.00% | -3.82% | 16.51% | 0.01% | 10 | |
| 12 | B | 46.51% | -7.31% | 14.55% | 0.06% | 43 | |
| 13 | B | 16.67% | -37.15% | 17.28% | 0.02% | 12 |
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Jinx Set 16 Build - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jinx's best build in Set 16?
The best Jinx build in Set 16 is Guinsoo's Rageblade, Giant Slayer, and Kraken's Fury with a 70.09% top four rate, 11.50% first place rate, and 3.72 average placement. This build is picked 2.13% of the time.
What is the best item for Jinx?
The best item for Jinx is Kraken's Fury with a 64.21% win rate. This item is picked 11.70% of the time and has won 5,604 matches across 8,728 games.
Which item is most popular on Jinx?
Guinsoo's Rageblade is the most popular item on Jinx with a 30.26% pick rate. This item maintains a 59.05% win rate and has been used in 22,569 matches.
What are the top 3 items for Jinx?
The top 3 items for Jinx are Kraken's Fury, Deathblade, and Last Whisper with an average win rate of 62.56%. These items provide the highest performance across different team compositions and game situations.
How many matches do the Jinx item builds have?
The Jinx item builds are based on 59,097 total matches. Kraken's Fury has the most wins with 5,604 victories.
Should I always build Kraken's Fury on Jinx?
While Kraken's Fury has the highest win rate at 64.21%, the best Jinx build depends on your team composition, available components, and game situation. Consider Kraken's Fury, Deathblade, and Last Whisper as strong alternatives based on what items you can build.
What components should I prioritize for Jinx in TFT Set 16?
The top components to prioritize for Jinx in Set 16 are Recurve Bow, B.F. Sword, and Sparring Gloves. These components appear most frequently in Jinx's highest win rate item builds. Recurve Bow is the #1 priority component, appearing in 6 of Jinx's top item builds.
What should I pick on carousel for Jinx in TFT?
When playing Jinx in TFT Set 16, prioritize Recurve Bow on the first carousel as it builds into Jinx's best-in-slot items. Secondary priorities include B.F. Sword and Sparring Gloves. These components give you the flexibility to build Jinx's optimal items.
Should I itemize Jinx in TFT Set 16?
Jinx is a high priority itemization target in TFT Set 16. Jinx's best item build achieves a +16.3% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 53.8%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.
Is Jinx a good item holder in TFT Set 16?
Jinx is an excellent item holder and primary carry in TFT Set 16. With optimal items, Jinx achieves +16.3% top four rate improvement, making it worthwhile to commit items to this champion.
What is Jinx's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 16?
When properly itemized, Jinx achieves an average top four rate of 64.7% in TFT Set 16, which is +10.9% compared to the base rate of 53.8%. The best Jinx item build reaches 70.1% top four rate with a 3.72 average placement.
What is the best Jinx emblem?
The best Jinx emblem is Disruptor Emblem with a 59.80% win rate. This emblem is picked 0.14% of the time and has been used in 102 matches.
What is the top Jinx radiant item?
The top Jinx radiant item is Radiant Giant Slayer with a 82.52% win rate. This radiant item is picked 0.14% of the time and has been used in 103 matches.
What is the best Jinx artifact?
The best Jinx artifact is Cappa Juice with a 82.35% win rate. This artifact item is picked 0.07% of the time and has been used in 51 matches.