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.
Kobuko & Yuumi TFT champion portrait - Set 16
Avg Place
4.07
1st Place
12.7%
Top 4
57.2%
Pick Rate
18.7%

Kobuko & YuumiTFT Build

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

Best Kobuko & Yuumi build for TFT Set 16 with 96.2% top 4 rate. Top items: Protector's Vow, Adaptive Helm, and Ionic Spark. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.

Set 16 Kobuko & Yuumi builds: Thief's Gloves (96.19% top four rate, +38.97% difference); Gargoyle Stoneplate, Sunfire Cape, Warmog's Armor (73.66% top four rate, +16.44% difference); Bramble Vest, Dragon's Claw, Warmog's Armor (65.38% top four rate, +8.16% difference)

Average Placement:1.31
Top 4 Rate:96.19%
Top 4 Diff:+38.97%
First Place Rate:85.81%
Pick Rate:0.34%
Average Placement:3.34
Top 4 Rate:73.66%
Top 4 Diff:+16.44%
First Place Rate:25.89%
Pick Rate:0.16%
Average Placement:3.62
Top 4 Rate:65.38%
Top 4 Diff:+8.16%
First Place Rate:18.85%
Pick Rate:0.18%

Kobuko & Yuumi Component Priority Order in Set 16

When playing Kobuko & Yuumi in TFT Set 16, prioritize collecting Chain Vest, Negatron Cloak, Giant's Belt from the carousel and item drops. Tear of the Goddess and Sparring Gloves are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Kobuko & Yuumi'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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Chain Vest - Priority 1 component for Kobuko & Yuumi in TFT
Chain VestFound in 6 builds
2
Negatron Cloak - Priority 2 component for Kobuko & Yuumi in TFT
Negatron CloakFound in 6 builds
3
Giant's Belt - Priority 3 component for Kobuko & Yuumi in TFT
Giant's BeltFound in 5 builds
4
Tear of the Goddess - Priority 4 component for Kobuko & Yuumi in TFT
Tear of the GoddessFound in 3 builds
5
Sparring Gloves - Priority 5 component for Kobuko & Yuumi in TFT
Sparring GlovesFound in 3 builds

Why These Components for Kobuko & Yuumi?

Chain Vest

Chain Vest is the 1st priority component for Kobuko & Yuumi, appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Protector's Vow, Steadfast Heart, Bramble Vest, which are core items for maximizing Kobuko & Yuumi's effectiveness.

Negatron Cloak

Negatron Cloak is the 2nd priority component for Kobuko & Yuumi, appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Adaptive Helm, Ionic Spark, Evenshroud, which are core items for maximizing Kobuko & Yuumi's effectiveness.

Giant's Belt

Giant's Belt is the 3rd priority component for Kobuko & Yuumi, appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Evenshroud, Spirit Visage, Sunfire Cape, which are core items for maximizing Kobuko & Yuumi's effectiveness.

Kobuko & Yuumi Carousel & Item Drop Tips

  • Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize Chain Vest on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Kobuko & Yuumi's best-in-slot items.
  • Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for Chain Vest or Negatron Cloak 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 Kobuko & Yuumi's secondary items for maximum power.

Should You Itemize Kobuko & Yuumi in Set 16

High PriorityKobuko & Yuumi is a high-priority itemization target in Set 16. The best Kobuko & Yuumi item build achieves a 96.2% top four rate, which is +39.0% higher than Kobuko & Yuumi's base rate of 57.2%. 2 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement, indicating strong item scaling.

When Itemized (Avg)

Top 4 Rate71.7%
Top 4 Diff vs Base+14.4%
Average Placement3.22
First Place Rate31.3%

Base Champion Stats

Base Top 4 Rate57.2%
Best Build Diff+39.0%
Champion Cost3-cost
Builds Analyzed5

Key Factors for Kobuko & Yuumi Itemization in Set 16

Excellent Item Scaling

Kobuko & Yuumi's best item build provides +39.0% top four rate improvement. 2 builds achieve 10%+ improvement.

Strong Average Placement

Itemized Kobuko & Yuumi achieves 3.22 average placement, consistently finishing in top positions.

High First Place Potential

Itemized Kobuko & Yuumi achieves 31.3% first place rate, making it excellent for winning lobbies.

Mid-Cost Flexibility

Kobuko & Yuumi is a 3-cost unit that can serve as either a primary carry or support depending on your composition.

Kobuko & Yuumi Itemization Data Analysis

Our analysis of Kobuko & Yuumi itemization in TFT Set 16 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Kobuko & Yuumi has a base top four rate of 57.2%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.

The best Kobuko & Yuumi item build achieves a 96.2% top four rate, representing a +39.0% 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 Kobuko & Yuumi achieves 71.7% top four rate (+14.4% vs base) with 3.22 average placement.

For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Kobuko & Yuumi achieves a 31.3% first place rate. This is excellent first place potential, making Kobuko & Yuumi a strong choice when you need to win rather than just top four.

When to Itemize Kobuko & Yuumi

  • When you find Kobuko & Yuumi 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 Kobuko & Yuumi's key items

When NOT to Itemize Kobuko & Yuumi

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

Best Kobuko & Yuumi Items in TFT Set 16

The best Kobuko & Yuumi item is Protector's Vow with a 70.28% win rate (+13.06% vs base), 16.30% first place rate, and 2.98% pick rate. The most popular is Gargoyle Stoneplate with a 8.22% pick rate and 63.05% win rate. The top three Kobuko & Yuumi items are Protector's Vow, Adaptive Helm, and Ionic Spark.

Rank
Item
Components
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
Tear of the GoddessChain Vest
B70.28%+13.06%16.30%2.98%3,432
Negatron CloakTear of the Goddess
A68.29%+11.07%16.20%2.09%2,403
Needlessly Large RodNegatron Cloak
B65.45%+8.23%14.46%3.02%3,470
4
Chain VestSparring Gloves
A65.32%+8.10%15.85%3.79%4,357
5
Negatron CloakGiant's Belt
B65.21%+7.99%16.07%2.40%2,754
6
Chain VestChain Vest
A64.91%+7.69%15.12%5.17%5,947
7
Tear of the GoddessGiant's Belt
C63.98%+6.76%13.87%7.22%8,300
8
Chain VestGiant's Belt
C63.58%+6.36%14.26%6.57%7,554
9
Negatron CloakNegatron Cloak
C63.41%+6.19%14.13%5.97%6,859
10
Giant's BeltGiant's Belt
C63.24%+6.02%14.17%8.12%9,334
11
Chain VestNegatron Cloak
C63.05%+5.83%13.90%8.22%9,450
12
Sparring GlovesSparring Gloves
A59.79%+2.57%15.84%7.30%8,388

Best Kobuko & Yuumi Artifact Items in TFT Set 16

The best Kobuko & Yuumi artifact item is Gold Collector with a 100.00% win rate (+42.78% vs base), 15.85% first place rate, and 0.02% pick rate. The most popular is Aegis of Dusk with a 0.40% pick rate and 67.91% win rate. Titanic Hydra has the highest first place rate at 16.20%. The top three Kobuko & Yuumi artifact items are Gold Collector, Statikk Shiv, and Lich Bane.

Rank
Item
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
B100.00%+42.78%15.85%0.02%20
C92.86%+35.64%13.61%0.01%14
D80.00%+22.78%10.11%0.02%20
4D74.51%+17.29%15.12%0.04%51
5D73.91%+16.69%11.64%0.02%23
6C73.81%+16.59%13.83%0.04%42
7C69.57%+12.35%13.78%0.02%23
8D69.53%+12.31%11.87%0.22%256
9B69.48%+12.26%15.47%0.38%439
10B69.23%+12.01%15.85%0.09%104
11C68.28%+11.06%13.96%0.25%290
12F67.91%+10.69%12.46%0.40%455
13A67.63%+10.41%16.20%0.15%173
14F66.67%+9.45%11.54%0.02%21
15C66.59%+9.37%12.67%0.38%434
16-65.76%+8.54%0.00%0.32%368
17D65.15%+7.93%11.93%0.06%66
18C64.52%+7.30%13.52%0.05%62
19C64.11%+6.89%14.15%0.36%418
20C63.83%+6.61%14.00%0.12%141
21F63.16%+5.94%10.77%0.02%19
22C62.10%+4.88%11.97%0.32%372
23D62.07%+4.85%14.08%0.08%87
24F61.90%+4.68%10.67%0.02%21
25B58.27%+1.05%14.81%0.12%139
26C57.14%-0.08%13.73%0.06%70
27F56.52%-0.70%12.29%0.10%115
28D56.07%-1.15%10.84%0.21%239
29C54.93%-2.29%14.09%0.12%142
30C45.36%-11.86%14.89%0.08%97

Best Kobuko & Yuumi Radiant Items in TFT Set 16

The best Kobuko & Yuumi radiant item is Radiant Kraken's Fury with a 76.00% win rate (+18.78% vs base), 16.76% first place rate, and 0.02% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Thief's Gloves with a 0.25% pick rate and 46.34% win rate. Radiant Gargoyle Stoneplate has the highest first place rate at 19.65%. The top three Kobuko & Yuumi radiant items are Radiant Kraken's Fury, Radiant Steadfast Heart, and Radiant Gargoyle Stoneplate.

Rank
Item
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
B76.00%+18.78%16.76%0.02%25
D69.17%+11.95%11.82%0.10%120
A68.71%+11.49%19.65%0.14%163
4F65.00%+7.78%13.79%0.02%20
5B64.80%+7.58%12.50%0.11%125
6B62.96%+5.74%12.92%0.02%27
7F61.40%+4.18%13.64%0.10%114
8D60.98%+3.76%11.76%0.18%205
9D60.78%+3.56%12.75%0.13%153
10A59.09%+1.87%13.97%0.02%22
11D57.76%+0.54%12.22%0.14%161
12F57.00%-0.22%9.79%0.09%100
13D56.25%-0.97%14.90%0.01%16
14D55.17%-2.05%9.09%0.03%29
15C55.00%-2.22%13.02%0.02%20
16F54.55%-2.67%10.23%0.02%22
17B52.78%-4.44%12.34%0.06%72
18D51.85%-5.37%11.39%0.02%27
19C51.75%-5.47%9.45%0.12%143
20A51.35%-5.87%14.80%0.03%37
21D50.00%-7.22%11.96%0.08%96
22F50.00%-7.22%9.65%0.03%30
23S50.00%-7.22%16.81%0.04%44
24C49.62%-7.60%14.29%0.12%133
25D47.06%-10.16%10.17%0.01%17
26D46.67%-10.55%12.48%0.04%45
27B46.34%-10.88%13.73%0.25%287
28B42.11%-15.11%14.26%0.02%19
29B40.48%-16.74%14.26%0.04%42
30A35.71%-21.51%16.63%0.01%14
31B33.33%-23.89%17.85%0.02%21
32B29.41%-27.81%13.01%0.01%17
33F25.00%-32.22%13.39%0.02%20
34C20.00%-37.22%14.23%0.01%15
35B20.00%-37.22%10.57%0.01%10

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Kobuko & Yuumi Set 16 Build - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kobuko & Yuumi's best build in Set 16?

The best Kobuko & Yuumi build in TFT Set 16 features Thief's Gloves as core items. This build has a 96.19% win rate and is picked 0.34% of the time. First place rate: 85.81%, avg placement: 1.31.

What is the best item for Kobuko & Yuumi?

Protector's Vow is the best item for Kobuko & Yuumi with a 70.28% win rate and 2.98% pick rate across 3,432 matches.

Which item is most popular on Kobuko & Yuumi?

Gargoyle Stoneplate is the most popular item on Kobuko & Yuumi with a 8.22% pick rate. It has a 63.05% win rate across 9,450 matches.

What are the top 3 items for Kobuko & Yuumi?

The top 3 items for Kobuko & Yuumi are Protector's Vow, Adaptive Helm, and Ionic Spark. These items provide the best stats and synergies for Kobuko & Yuumi's kit.

How many matches do the Kobuko & Yuumi item builds have?

The Kobuko & Yuumi item build data is based on 72,248 matches analyzed in TFT Set 16. This sample size provides statistically significant results for item recommendations.

Should I always build Protector's Vow on Kobuko & Yuumi?

Protector's Vow is a great choice but not always mandatory. Consider your lobby and available components. It has a 70.28% win rate on Kobuko & Yuumi.

What components should I prioritize for Kobuko & Yuumi in TFT Set 16?

Priority components for Kobuko & Yuumi are Chain Vest, Negatron Cloak, and Giant's Belt. These components build into Kobuko & Yuumi's best items and should be picked early on carousel and from PvE rounds.

What should I pick on carousel for Kobuko & Yuumi in TFT?

On carousel for Kobuko & Yuumi TFT builds, prioritize Chain Vest. These components are essential for Kobuko & Yuumi's optimal items and may be contested so have backup plans.

Should I itemize Kobuko & Yuumi in TFT Set 16?

Yes, Kobuko & Yuumi is a strong item holder with a 96.2% win rate when properly itemized. Kobuko & Yuumi should be a priority for your items in Kobuko & Yuumi comps.

Is Kobuko & Yuumi a good item holder in TFT Set 16?

Yes, Kobuko & Yuumi is a great item holder because items significantly increase their win rate from 57.2% to 96.2%. Kobuko & Yuumi scales well with items.

What is Kobuko & Yuumi's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 16?

Kobuko & Yuumi's top 4 rate when itemized is 71.7%. With proper items, Kobuko & Yuumi significantly exceeds the average champion top 4 rate of 50%.

What is the best Kobuko & Yuumi emblem?

The best emblem for Kobuko & Yuumi is Juggernaut Emblem with a 72.47% win rate. This emblem activates the Juggernaut trait on Kobuko & Yuumi, providing additional bonuses.

What is the top Kobuko & Yuumi radiant item?

The top radiant item for Kobuko & Yuumi is Radiant Kraken's Fury with a 76.00% win rate. Radiant items are stronger versions of base items and should be prioritized when available.

What is the best Kobuko & Yuumi artifact?

The best artifact for Kobuko & Yuumi is Gold Collector with a 100.00% win rate. Artifacts provide unique effects that synergize with Kobuko & Yuumi's kit.