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.
Jinx TFT champion portrait - Set 16
Avg Place
4.49
1st Place
11.0%
Top 4
51.2%
Pick Rate
8.0%

JinxTFT Build

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

Best Jinx build for TFT Set 16 with 62.9% top 4 rate. Top items: Last Whisper, Kraken's Fury, and Quicksilver. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.

Set 16 Jinx builds: Guinsoo's Rageblade, Giant Slayer, Kraken's Fury (62.92% top four rate, +11.70% difference); Guinsoo's Rageblade, Last Whisper, Kraken's Fury (62.31% top four rate, +11.09% difference); Guinsoo's Rageblade, Quicksilver, Kraken's Fury (59.28% top four rate, +8.06% difference)

Average Placement:3.94
Top 4 Rate:62.92%
Top 4 Diff:+11.70%
First Place Rate:11.99%
Pick Rate:2.23%
Average Placement:3.89
Top 4 Rate:62.31%
Top 4 Diff:+11.09%
First Place Rate:13.83%
Pick Rate:15.59%
Average Placement:4.07
Top 4 Rate:59.28%
Top 4 Diff:+8.06%
First Place Rate:12.91%
Pick Rate:3.31%

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.

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

Why These Components for Jinx?

Recurve Bow

Recurve Bow is the 1st priority component for Jinx, appearing in 4 of the top item builds. This component builds into Last Whisper, Kraken's Fury, Guinsoo's Rageblade, which are core items for maximizing Jinx's effectiveness.

B.F. Sword

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

Sparring Gloves

Sparring Gloves is the 3rd priority component for Jinx, appearing in 3 of the top item builds. This component builds into Last Whisper, Quicksilver, 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 62.9% top four rate, which is +11.7% higher than Jinx's base rate of 51.2%. 2 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement, indicating strong item scaling.

When Itemized (Avg)

Top 4 Rate59.2%
Top 4 Diff vs Base+8.0%
Average Placement4.09
First Place Rate11.4%

Base Champion Stats

Base Top 4 Rate51.2%
Best Build Diff+11.7%
Champion Cost3-cost
Builds Analyzed5

Key Factors for Jinx Itemization in Set 16

Excellent Item Scaling

Jinx's best item build provides +11.7% top four rate improvement. 2 builds achieve 10%+ improvement.

Mid-Cost Flexibility

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

The best Jinx item build achieves a 62.9% top four rate, representing a +11.7% 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 Jinx achieves 59.2% top four rate (+8.0% vs base) with 4.09 average placement.

For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Jinx achieves a 11.4% 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 Last Whisper with a 58.04% win rate (+6.82% vs base), 16.44% first place rate, and 11.30% pick rate. The most popular is Guinsoo's Rageblade with a 32.59% pick rate and 54.01% win rate. The top three Jinx items are Last Whisper, Kraken's Fury, and Quicksilver.

Rank
Item
Components
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
Recurve BowSparring Gloves
B58.04%+6.82%16.44%11.30%17,675
Negatron CloakRecurve Bow
B58.02%+6.80%14.61%16.53%25,864
Sparring GlovesNegatron Cloak
B57.26%+6.04%14.53%2.18%3,418
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Recurve BowNeedlessly Large Rod
D54.01%+2.79%13.13%32.59%50,987
5
B.F. SwordRecurve Bow
B53.48%+2.26%14.69%4.26%6,666
6
B.F. SwordSparring Gloves
C51.24%+0.02%14.47%9.79%15,318
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B.F. SwordB.F. Sword
B50.50%-0.72%15.77%3.66%5,733

Best Jinx Artifact Items in TFT Set 16

The best Jinx artifact item is Silvermere Dawn with a 75.00% win rate (+23.78% vs base), 11.87% first place rate, and 0.01% pick rate. The most popular is Flickerblades with a 1.13% pick rate and 60.69% win rate. Titanic Hydra has the highest first place rate at 16.20%. The top three Jinx artifact items are Silvermere Dawn, Flickerblades, and Talisman Of Ascension.

Rank
Item
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
D75.00%+23.78%11.87%0.01%12
D60.69%+9.47%11.64%1.13%1,763
D60.63%+9.41%10.84%0.08%127
4B59.54%+8.32%15.85%0.33%519
5F57.14%+5.92%11.54%0.01%14
6B57.14%+5.92%14.81%0.02%28
7D54.84%+3.62%13.17%0.14%217
8C52.39%+1.17%13.78%1.02%1,588
9C52.39%+1.17%13.52%0.29%460
10C50.93%-0.29%14.00%0.07%108
11C50.19%-1.03%13.61%0.33%522
12C49.30%-1.92%13.83%0.50%789
13C46.73%-4.49%14.09%0.14%214
14F46.43%-4.79%10.77%0.53%827
15D43.65%-7.57%14.08%0.13%197
16B43.48%-7.74%15.85%0.03%46
17A41.94%-9.28%16.20%0.02%31
18D40.00%-11.22%11.93%0.01%20
19F38.71%-12.51%12.29%0.02%31
20D36.67%-14.55%15.12%0.02%30
21D33.33%-17.89%10.11%0.04%60
22F32.79%-18.43%10.67%0.04%61
23C20.00%-31.22%13.96%0.01%15
24C14.81%-36.41%13.73%0.02%27

Best Jinx Radiant Items in TFT Set 16

The best Jinx radiant item is Radiant Kraken's Fury with a 60.33% win rate (+9.11% vs base), 16.76% first place rate, and 0.46% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Guinsoo's Rageblade with a 0.51% pick rate and 53.64% win rate. Radiant Giant Slayer has the highest first place rate at 17.85%. The top three Jinx radiant items are Radiant Kraken's Fury, Radiant Last Whisper, and Radiant Giant Slayer.

Rank
Item
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
B60.33%+9.11%16.76%0.46%721
B58.44%+7.22%10.57%0.25%397
B57.09%+5.87%17.85%0.19%296
4D53.85%+2.63%10.17%0.02%26
5D53.64%+2.42%11.39%0.51%796
6B51.04%-0.18%12.92%0.06%96
7B51.01%-0.21%14.26%0.19%298
8B50.00%-1.22%14.26%0.01%18
9B50.00%-1.22%12.34%0.01%12
10D49.18%-2.04%14.90%0.04%61
11B49.02%-2.20%13.73%0.03%51
12D46.94%-4.28%12.48%0.06%98
13A45.45%-5.77%13.97%0.01%11
14A44.02%-7.20%16.63%0.15%234
15B41.18%-10.04%13.01%0.01%17
16F40.00%-11.22%13.79%0.01%15
17D39.50%-11.72%13.61%0.23%362
18A35.71%-15.51%14.80%0.01%14
19F16.67%-34.55%9.65%0.01%12
20C16.67%-34.55%14.23%0.01%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 TFT Set 16 features Guinsoo's Rageblade, Giant Slayer, and Kraken's Fury as core items. This build has a 62.92% win rate and is picked 2.23% of the time. First place rate: 11.99%, avg placement: 3.94.

What is the best item for Jinx?

Last Whisper is the best item for Jinx with a 58.04% win rate and 11.30% pick rate across 17,675 matches.

Which item is most popular on Jinx?

Guinsoo's Rageblade is the most popular item on Jinx with a 32.59% pick rate. It has a 54.01% win rate across 50,987 matches.

What are the top 3 items for Jinx?

The top 3 items for Jinx are Last Whisper, Kraken's Fury, and Quicksilver. These items provide the best stats and synergies for Jinx's kit.

How many matches do the Jinx item builds have?

The Jinx item build data is based on 125,661 matches analyzed in TFT Set 16. This sample size provides statistically significant results for item recommendations.

Should I always build Last Whisper on Jinx?

Last Whisper is a great choice but not always mandatory. Consider your lobby and available components. It has a 58.04% win rate on Jinx.

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

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

What should I pick on carousel for Jinx in TFT?

On carousel for Jinx TFT builds, prioritize Recurve Bow. These components are essential for Jinx's optimal items and are often available in later carousel rounds.

Should I itemize Jinx in TFT Set 16?

Yes, Jinx is a strong item holder with a 62.9% win rate when properly itemized. Jinx should be a priority for your items in Jinx comps.

Is Jinx a good item holder in TFT Set 16?

Yes, Jinx is a great item holder because items significantly increase their win rate from 51.2% to 62.9%. Jinx scales well with items.

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

Jinx's top 4 rate when itemized is 59.2%. With proper items, Jinx significantly exceeds the average champion top 4 rate of 50%.

What is the best Jinx emblem?

The best emblem for Jinx is Defender Emblem with a 70.00% win rate. This emblem activates the Defender trait on Jinx, providing additional bonuses.

What is the top Jinx radiant item?

The top radiant item for Jinx is Radiant Warmog's Armor with a 80.00% win rate. Radiant items are stronger versions of base items and should be prioritized when available.

What is the best Jinx artifact?

The best artifact for Jinx is Choncc's Rocket-Propelled Fist with a 83.33% win rate. Artifacts provide unique effects that synergize with Jinx's kit.