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5 CostBest Kindred build for TFT Set 16 with 94.5% top 4 rate. Top items: Thief's Gloves, Deathblade, and Red Buff. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.
Set 16 Kindred builds: Thief's Gloves (94.55% top four rate, +26.03% difference); Deathblade, Guinsoo's Rageblade, Kraken's Fury (80.37% top four rate, +11.85% difference); Guinsoo's Rageblade, Giant Slayer, Kraken's Fury (70.59% top four rate, +2.07% difference)
Kindred Component Priority Order in Set 16
When playing Kindred in TFT Set 16, prioritize collecting Recurve Bow, Sparring Gloves, B.F. Sword from the carousel and item drops. Giant's Belt and Negatron Cloak are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Kindred'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 Kindred?
Recurve Bow is the 1st priority component for Kindred, appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Red Buff, Last Whisper, Kraken's Fury, which are core items for maximizing Kindred's effectiveness.
Sparring Gloves is the 2nd priority component for Kindred, appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Thief's Gloves, Striker's Flail, Last Whisper, which are core items for maximizing Kindred's effectiveness.
B.F. Sword is the 3rd priority component for Kindred, appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Deathblade, Giant Slayer, Spear of Shojin, which are core items for maximizing Kindred's effectiveness.
Kindred Carousel & Item Drop Tips
- Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize Recurve Bow on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Kindred's best-in-slot items.
- Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for Recurve Bow or Sparring Gloves 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 Kindred's secondary items for maximum power.
Should You Itemize Kindred in Set 16
High PriorityKindred is a high-priority itemization target in Set 16. The best Kindred item build achieves a 94.5% top four rate, which is +26.0% higher than Kindred's base rate of 68.5%. 2 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement, indicating strong item scaling.
When Itemized (Avg)
Base Champion Stats
Key Factors for Kindred Itemization in Set 16
Kindred's best item build provides +26.0% top four rate improvement. 2 builds achieve 10%+ improvement.
Itemized Kindred achieves 3.00 average placement, consistently finishing in top positions.
Itemized Kindred achieves 35.0% first place rate, making it excellent for winning lobbies.
As a 5-cost champion, Kindred has high base stats and powerful abilities designed to scale with items.
Kindred Itemization Data Analysis
Our analysis of Kindred itemization in TFT Set 16 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Kindred has a base top four rate of 68.5%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.
The best Kindred item build achieves a 94.5% top four rate, representing a +26.0% difference from the base rate. 2 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement over baseline, 1 builds show 0-5% improvement, and 2 builds actually underperform the baseline. On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Kindred achieves 75.0% top four rate (+6.5% vs base) with 3.00 average placement.
For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Kindred achieves a 35.0% first place rate. This is excellent first place potential, making Kindred a strong choice when you need to win rather than just top four.
✓When to Itemize Kindred
- When you find Kindred 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 Kindred's key items
✗When NOT to Itemize Kindred
- When another carry in your comp scales better with the same items
- When you're pivoting to a different composition mid-game
Best Kindred Items in TFT Set 16
The best Kindred item is Thief's Gloves with a 77.47% win rate (+8.95% vs base), 16.08% first place rate, and 2.95% pick rate. The most popular is Guinsoo's Rageblade with a 20.10% pick rate and 69.29% win rate. The top three Kindred items are Thief's Gloves, Deathblade, and Red Buff.
Rank | Item | Components | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | B | 77.47% | +8.95% | 16.08% | 2.95% | 2,916 | ||
 | B | 76.30% | +7.78% | 13.43% | 4.46% | 4,414 | ||
 | B | 75.59% | +7.07% | 15.69% | 3.80% | 3,757 | ||
| 4 |  | B | 75.20% | +6.68% | 15.63% | 2.14% | 2,121 | |
| 5 | | B | 74.24% | +5.72% | 14.55% | 4.92% | 4,868 | |
| 6 |  | B | 73.50% | +4.98% | 13.38% | 11.18% | 11,055 | |
| 7 | | B | 71.87% | +3.35% | 13.95% | 8.83% | 8,731 | |
| 8 |  | B | 71.39% | +2.87% | 15.40% | 3.06% | 3,030 | |
| 9 |  | B | 69.29% | +0.77% | 13.03% | 20.10% | 19,878 | |
| 10 | | B | 67.23% | -1.29% | 13.34% | 8.22% | 8,133 |
Best Kindred Artifact Items in TFT Set 16
The best Kindred artifact item is Silvermere Dawn with a 100.00% win rate (+31.48% vs base), 21.96% first place rate, and 0.02% pick rate. The most popular is Flickerblades with a 0.40% pick rate and 76.00% win rate. Gold Collector has the highest first place rate at 22.69%. The top three Kindred artifact items are Silvermere Dawn, Hullcrusher, and Wit's End.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 100.00% | +31.48% | 21.96% | 0.02% | 16 | ||
| A | 90.91% | +22.39% | 19.98% | 0.01% | 11 | ||
| A | 87.15% | +18.63% | 20.95% | 0.18% | 179 | ||
| 4 | A | 86.15% | +17.63% | 19.85% | 0.07% | 65 | |
| 5 | A | 84.00% | +15.48% | 18.73% | 0.03% | 25 | |
| 6 | A | 82.46% | +13.94% | 20.34% | 0.06% | 57 | |
| 7 | A | 79.91% | +11.39% | 22.69% | 0.23% | 229 | |
| 8 | A | 79.23% | +10.71% | 21.01% | 0.13% | 130 | |
| 9 | A | 78.70% | +10.18% | 18.91% | 0.23% | 230 | |
| 10 | A | 78.45% | +9.93% | 16.90% | 0.12% | 116 | |
| 11 | A | 78.31% | +9.79% | 19.83% | 0.08% | 83 | |
| 12 | A | 76.62% | +8.10% | 17.85% | 0.08% | 77 | |
| 13 | A | 76.00% | +7.48% | 18.71% | 0.40% | 400 | |
| 14 | A | 75.51% | +6.99% | 17.69% | 0.25% | 245 | |
| 15 | A | 73.91% | +5.39% | 20.56% | 0.02% | 23 | |
| 16 | A | 73.17% | +4.65% | 21.66% | 0.04% | 41 | |
| 17 | A | 72.44% | +3.92% | 19.01% | 0.32% | 312 | |
| 18 | A | 72.09% | +3.57% | 18.20% | 0.04% | 43 | |
| 19 | A | 71.97% | +3.45% | 17.94% | 0.27% | 264 | |
| 20 | A | 71.88% | +3.36% | 19.53% | 0.03% | 32 | |
| 21 | B | 59.26% | -9.26% | 15.86% | 0.03% | 27 | |
| 22 | A | 58.82% | -9.70% | 20.15% | 0.02% | 17 | |
| 23 | A | 53.13% | -15.39% | 18.58% | 0.03% | 32 |
Best Kindred Radiant Items in TFT Set 16
The best Kindred radiant item is Radiant Bloodthirster with a 100.00% win rate (+31.48% vs base), 17.28% first place rate, and 0.01% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Thief's Gloves with a 0.13% pick rate and 77.52% win rate. Radiant Nashor's Tooth has the highest first place rate at 23.18%. The top three Kindred radiant items are Radiant Bloodthirster, Radiant Nashor's Tooth, and Radiant Quicksilver.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 100.00% | +31.48% | 17.28% | 0.01% | 11 | ||
| A | 100.00% | +31.48% | 23.18% | 0.01% | 10 | ||
| B | 100.00% | +31.48% | 16.51% | 0.02% | 15 | ||
| 4 | A | 88.24% | +19.72% | 18.94% | 0.05% | 51 | |
| 5 | B | 88.24% | +19.72% | 17.19% | 0.02% | 17 | |
| 6 | B | 86.05% | +17.53% | 15.69% | 0.04% | 43 | |
| 7 | B | 77.52% | +9.00% | 14.55% | 0.13% | 129 | |
| 8 | A | 75.76% | +7.24% | 17.96% | 0.03% | 33 | |
| 9 | B | 75.31% | +6.79% | 12.52% | 0.08% | 81 | |
| 10 | A | 73.08% | +4.56% | 19.40% | 0.03% | 26 | |
| 11 | A | 69.57% | +1.05% | 17.37% | 0.05% | 46 | |
| 12 | B | 69.07% | +0.55% | 14.47% | 0.10% | 97 | |
| 13 | A | 63.64% | -4.88% | 19.00% | 0.01% | 11 | |
| 14 | B | 61.54% | -6.98% | 16.93% | 0.01% | 13 | |
| 15 | A | 52.38% | -16.14% | 20.21% | 0.02% | 21 | |
| 16 | A | 43.75% | -24.77% | 18.05% | 0.02% | 16 | |
| 17 | B | 42.86% | -25.66% | 13.31% | 0.05% | 49 | |
| 18 | B | 20.00% | -48.52% | 14.34% | 0.01% | 10 |
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Kindred Set 16 Build - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kindred's best build in Set 16?
The best Kindred build in Set 16 is Thief's Gloves with a 94.55% top four rate, 78.18% first place rate, and 1.48 average placement. This build is picked 0.67% of the time.
What is the best item for Kindred?
The best item for Kindred is Thief's Gloves with a 77.47% win rate. This item is picked 2.95% of the time and has won 2,259 matches across 2,916 games.
Which item is most popular on Kindred?
Guinsoo's Rageblade is the most popular item on Kindred with a 20.10% pick rate. This item maintains a 69.29% win rate and has been used in 19,878 matches.
What are the top 3 items for Kindred?
The top 3 items for Kindred are Thief's Gloves, Deathblade, and Red Buff with an average win rate of 76.45%. These items provide the highest performance across different team compositions and game situations.
How many matches do the Kindred item builds have?
The Kindred item builds are based on 68,903 total matches. Thief's Gloves has the most wins with 2,259 victories.
Should I always build Thief's Gloves on Kindred?
While Thief's Gloves has the highest win rate at 77.47%, the best Kindred build depends on your team composition, available components, and game situation. Consider Thief's Gloves, Deathblade, and Red Buff as strong alternatives based on what items you can build.
What components should I prioritize for Kindred in TFT Set 16?
The top components to prioritize for Kindred in Set 16 are Recurve Bow, Sparring Gloves, and B.F. Sword. These components appear most frequently in Kindred's highest win rate item builds. Recurve Bow is the #1 priority component, appearing in 6 of Kindred's top item builds.
What should I pick on carousel for Kindred in TFT?
When playing Kindred in TFT Set 16, prioritize Recurve Bow on the first carousel as it builds into Kindred's best-in-slot items. Secondary priorities include Sparring Gloves and B.F. Sword. These components give you the flexibility to build Kindred's optimal items.
Should I itemize Kindred in TFT Set 16?
Kindred is a high priority itemization target in TFT Set 16. Kindred's best item build achieves a +26.0% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 68.5%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.
Is Kindred a good item holder in TFT Set 16?
Kindred is an excellent item holder and primary carry in TFT Set 16. With optimal items, Kindred achieves +26.0% top four rate improvement, making it worthwhile to commit items to this champion.
What is Kindred's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 16?
When properly itemized, Kindred achieves an average top four rate of 75.0% in TFT Set 16, which is +6.5% compared to the base rate of 68.5%. The best Kindred item build reaches 94.5% top four rate with a 1.48 average placement.
What is the best Kindred emblem?
The best Kindred emblem is Warden Emblem with a 100.00% win rate. This emblem is picked 0.01% of the time and has been used in 11 matches.
What is the top Kindred radiant item?
The top Kindred radiant item is Radiant Bloodthirster with a 100.00% win rate. This radiant item is picked 0.01% of the time and has been used in 11 matches.
What is the best Kindred artifact?
The best Kindred artifact is Silvermere Dawn with a 100.00% win rate. This artifact item is picked 0.02% of the time and has been used in 16 matches.