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.
Kai'Sa  TFT champion portrait - Set 16
Avg Place
4.55
1st Place
10.8%
Top 4
49.1%
Pick Rate
8.3%

Kai'Sa TFT Build

Set 16
SetSet 17
Matches364,187
TierAll Tiers
RankAll Ranks
Last UpdatedMay 6, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Best Kai'Sa build for TFT Set 16 with 68.4% top 4 rate. Top items: Last Whisper, Infinity Edge, and Deathblade. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.

Set 16 Kai'Sa builds: Infinity Edge, Last Whisper, Spear of Shojin (68.36% top four rate, +19.21% difference); Guinsoo's Rageblade, Infinity Edge, Spear of Shojin (54.02% top four rate, +4.87% difference); Guinsoo's Rageblade, Hextech Gunblade, Jeweled Gauntlet (50.67% top four rate, +1.52% difference)

Average Placement:3.64
Top 4 Rate:68.36%
Top 4 Diff:+19.21%
First Place Rate:15.56%
Pick Rate:5.15%
Average Placement:4.23
Top 4 Rate:54.02%
Top 4 Diff:+4.87%
First Place Rate:14.72%
Pick Rate:1.05%
Average Placement:4.47
Top 4 Rate:50.67%
Top 4 Diff:+1.52%
First Place Rate:11.23%
Pick Rate:4.97%

Kai'Sa Component Priority Order in Set 16

When playing Kai'Sa in TFT Set 16, prioritize collecting B.F. Sword, Recurve Bow, Sparring Gloves from the carousel and item drops. Tear of the Goddess and Needlessly Large Rod are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Kai'Sa '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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B.F. Sword - Priority 1 component for Kai'Sa  in TFT
B.F. SwordFound in 6 builds
2
Recurve Bow - Priority 2 component for Kai'Sa  in TFT
Recurve BowFound in 5 builds
3
Sparring Gloves - Priority 3 component for Kai'Sa  in TFT
Sparring GlovesFound in 3 builds
4
Tear of the Goddess - Priority 4 component for Kai'Sa  in TFT
Tear of the GoddessFound in 4 builds
5
Needlessly Large Rod - Priority 5 component for Kai'Sa  in TFT
Needlessly Large RodFound in 3 builds

Why These Components for Kai'Sa ?

B.F. Sword

B.F. Sword is the 1st priority component for Kai'Sa , appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Infinity Edge, Deathblade, Spear of Shojin, which are core items for maximizing Kai'Sa 's effectiveness.

Recurve Bow

Recurve Bow is the 2nd priority component for Kai'Sa , appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Last Whisper, Giant Slayer, Void Staff, which are core items for maximizing Kai'Sa 's effectiveness.

Sparring Gloves

Sparring Gloves is the 3rd priority component for Kai'Sa , appearing in 3 of the top item builds. This component builds into Last Whisper, Infinity Edge, Jeweled Gauntlet, which are core items for maximizing Kai'Sa 's effectiveness.

Kai'Sa Carousel & Item Drop Tips

  • Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize B.F. Sword on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Kai'Sa 's best-in-slot items.
  • Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for B.F. Sword or Recurve Bow 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 Kai'Sa 's secondary items for maximum power.

Should You Itemize Kai'Sa in Set 16

High PriorityKai'Sa is a high-priority itemization target in Set 16. The best Kai'Sa item build achieves a 68.4% top four rate, which is +19.2% higher than Kai'Sa 's base rate of 49.1%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.

When Itemized (Avg)

Top 4 Rate54.1%
Top 4 Diff vs Base+4.9%
Average Placement4.31
First Place Rate13.1%

Base Champion Stats

Base Top 4 Rate49.1%
Best Build Diff+19.2%
Champion Cost4-cost
Builds Analyzed5

Key Factors for Kai'Sa Itemization in Set 16

Excellent Item Scaling

Kai'Sa 's best item build provides +19.2% top four rate improvement. This is exceptional item scaling.

High-Cost Carry Design

As a 4-cost champion, Kai'Sa has high base stats and powerful abilities designed to scale with items.

Kai'Sa Itemization Data Analysis

Our analysis of Kai'Sa itemization in TFT Set 16 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Kai'Sa has a base top four rate of 49.1%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.

The best Kai'Sa item build achieves a 68.4% top four rate, representing a +19.2% difference from the base rate. 1 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement over baseline, 3 builds show 0-5% improvement, and 1 builds actually underperform the baseline. On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Kai'Sa achieves 54.1% top four rate (+4.9% vs base) with 4.31 average placement.

For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Kai'Sa achieves a 13.1% first place rate. This provides reasonable first place upside while maintaining consistent top four finishes.

When to Itemize Kai'Sa

  • When you find Kai'Sa 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 Kai'Sa 's key items

When NOT to Itemize Kai'Sa

  • When another carry in your comp scales better with the same items
  • When you're pivoting to a different composition mid-game

Best Kai'Sa Items in TFT Set 16

The best Kai'Sa item is Last Whisper with a 62.00% win rate (+12.85% vs base), 16.44% first place rate, and 5.35% pick rate. The most popular is Guinsoo's Rageblade with a 18.29% pick rate and 47.69% win rate. The top three Kai'Sa items are Last Whisper, Infinity Edge, and Deathblade.

Rank
Item
Components
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
Recurve BowSparring Gloves
B62.00%+12.85%16.44%5.35%8,491
B.F. SwordSparring Gloves
C55.87%+6.72%14.47%9.71%15,430
B.F. SwordB.F. Sword
B55.08%+5.93%15.77%2.44%3,878
4
B.F. SwordTear of the Goddess
C54.53%+5.38%14.87%8.67%13,773
5
B.F. SwordRecurve Bow
B52.23%+3.08%14.69%3.98%6,320
6
B.F. SwordNeedlessly Large Rod
A51.71%+2.56%15.52%5.66%8,993
7
Recurve BowTear of the Goddess
B49.20%+0.05%15.64%3.72%5,905
8
Recurve BowGiant's Belt
C48.59%-0.56%13.62%2.01%3,194
9
Tear of the GoddessTear of the Goddess
C47.76%-1.39%13.41%2.12%3,371
10
Recurve BowNeedlessly Large Rod
D47.69%-1.46%13.13%18.29%29,050
11
Needlessly Large RodSparring Gloves
D47.29%-1.86%12.99%9.05%14,379

Best Kai'Sa Artifact Items in TFT Set 16

The best Kai'Sa artifact item is Hullcrusher with a 80.00% win rate (+30.85% vs base), 13.96% first place rate, and 0.01% pick rate. The most popular is Flickerblades with a 0.87% pick rate and 51.77% win rate. Titanic Hydra has the highest first place rate at 16.20%. The top three Kai'Sa artifact items are Hullcrusher, Wit's End, and Titanic Hydra.

Rank
Item
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
C80.00%+30.85%13.96%0.01%10
D55.11%+5.96%14.08%0.33%528
A55.00%+5.85%16.20%0.03%40
4B54.04%+4.89%15.85%0.25%396
5B54.01%+4.86%14.81%0.09%137
6C53.46%+4.31%13.61%0.75%1,184
7C53.00%+3.85%14.09%0.19%300
8D51.77%+2.62%11.64%0.87%1,385
9D51.37%+2.22%13.17%0.12%183
10C50.08%+0.93%13.78%0.41%649
11F49.57%+0.42%10.77%0.66%1,049
12C47.77%-1.38%13.52%0.24%381
13C47.73%-1.42%13.83%0.36%572
14F45.81%-3.34%10.67%0.29%465
15D45.07%-4.08%10.11%0.31%497
16B44.62%-4.53%15.85%0.04%65
17C44.44%-4.71%14.00%0.05%72
18D42.75%-6.40%10.84%0.08%131
19F42.44%-6.71%11.54%0.15%238
20D40.00%-9.15%11.93%0.12%195
21F39.56%-9.59%12.29%0.11%182
22D39.13%-10.02%11.87%0.01%23
23D38.68%-10.47%15.12%0.22%349
24C37.50%-11.65%14.89%0.01%16
25C25.71%-23.44%13.73%0.04%70

Best Kai'Sa Radiant Items in TFT Set 16

The best Kai'Sa radiant item is Radiant Ionic Spark with a 83.33% win rate (+34.18% vs base), 12.50% first place rate, and 0.01% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Guinsoo's Rageblade with a 0.33% pick rate and 51.98% win rate. Radiant Giant Slayer has the highest first place rate at 17.85%. The top three Kai'Sa radiant items are Radiant Ionic Spark, Radiant Last Whisper, and Radiant Thief's Gloves.

Rank
Item
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
B83.33%+34.18%12.50%0.01%12
B65.97%+16.82%10.57%0.15%238
B65.19%+16.04%13.73%0.08%135
4D64.29%+15.14%11.96%0.01%14
5D63.39%+14.24%13.61%0.21%336
6F56.25%+7.10%9.65%0.02%32
7A54.59%+5.44%16.63%0.12%185
8D54.26%+5.11%14.90%0.18%282
9D52.24%+3.09%12.48%0.04%67
10D51.98%+2.83%11.39%0.33%531
11S50.00%+0.85%16.81%0.01%10
12D48.53%-0.62%10.17%0.04%68
13F48.04%-1.11%13.39%0.19%306
14B48.00%-1.15%14.26%0.02%25
15B47.96%-1.19%14.26%0.14%221
16C47.64%-1.51%14.23%0.13%212
17A47.22%-1.93%14.80%0.02%36
18B44.98%-4.17%13.01%0.14%229
19F44.58%-4.57%13.79%0.20%323
20F44.53%-4.62%10.23%0.09%137
21B44.00%-5.15%12.92%0.11%175
22B43.61%-5.54%16.76%0.14%227
23B42.70%-6.45%17.85%0.17%267
24C42.05%-7.10%13.02%0.11%176
25A41.90%-7.25%13.97%0.13%210
26D40.43%-8.72%9.09%0.03%47
27B37.25%-11.90%12.34%0.03%51

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Kai'Sa Set 16 Build - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kai'Sa 's best build in Set 16?

The best Kai'Sa build in TFT Set 16 features Infinity Edge, Last Whisper, and Spear of Shojin as core items. This build has a 68.36% win rate and is picked 5.15% of the time. First place rate: 15.56%, avg placement: 3.64.

What is the best item for Kai'Sa ?

Last Whisper is the best item for Kai'Sa with a 62.00% win rate and 5.35% pick rate across 8,491 matches.

Which item is most popular on Kai'Sa ?

Guinsoo's Rageblade is the most popular item on Kai'Sa with a 18.29% pick rate. It has a 47.69% win rate across 29,050 matches.

What are the top 3 items for Kai'Sa ?

The top 3 items for Kai'Sa are Last Whisper, Infinity Edge, and Deathblade. These items provide the best stats and synergies for Kai'Sa 's kit.

How many matches do the Kai'Sa item builds have?

The Kai'Sa item build data is based on 112,784 matches analyzed in TFT Set 16. This sample size provides statistically significant results for item recommendations.

Should I always build Last Whisper on Kai'Sa ?

Last Whisper is a great choice but not always mandatory. Consider your lobby and available components. It has a 62.00% win rate on Kai'Sa .

What components should I prioritize for Kai'Sa in TFT Set 16?

Priority components for Kai'Sa are B.F. Sword, Recurve Bow, and Tear of the Goddess. These components build into Kai'Sa 's best items and should be picked early on carousel and from PvE rounds.

What should I pick on carousel for Kai'Sa in TFT?

On carousel for Kai'Sa TFT builds, prioritize B.F. Sword. These components are essential for Kai'Sa 's optimal items and may be contested so have backup plans.

Should I itemize Kai'Sa in TFT Set 16?

Yes, Kai'Sa is a strong item holder with a 68.4% win rate when properly itemized. Kai'Sa should be a priority for your items in Kai'Sa comps.

Is Kai'Sa a good item holder in TFT Set 16?

Yes, Kai'Sa is a great item holder because items significantly increase their win rate from 49.1% to 68.4%. Kai'Sa scales well with items.

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

Kai'Sa 's top 4 rate when itemized is 54.1%. With proper items, Kai'Sa matches the average champion top 4 rate of 50%.

What is the best Kai'Sa emblem?

The best emblem for Kai'Sa is Yordle Emblem with a 65.68% win rate. This emblem activates the Yordle trait on Kai'Sa , providing additional bonuses.

What is the top Kai'Sa radiant item?

The top radiant item for Kai'Sa is Radiant Bramble Vest with a 100.00% win rate. Radiant items are stronger versions of base items and should be prioritized when available.

What is the best Kai'Sa artifact?

The best artifact for Kai'Sa is Hullcrusher with a 80.00% win rate. Artifacts provide unique effects that synergize with Kai'Sa 's kit.