Set 16 archive. These are Lulu's final Set 16 numbers; Lulu isn't in the current set (Set 18). Set 18 champions →
Lulu TFT champion portrait – Set 16 · Legacy
Avg Place
4.36
Top 4 rate
51.7%
Pick Rate
8.5%

Lulu TFT Build & Best Items · Set 16 · Legacy

Set 16 · Legacy
Lulu S TierYordleArcanist1 Cost
Set
16
Games
64,024
Tier
All Tiers
Rank
All Ranks
Last Updated
Oct 11, 2026
Methodology
Data Methodology

The best Lulu items in Set 16, ranked by how often they finish top 4 across 64,024 ranked games — plus full 3-item builds, what to slam first and the special items worth taking.

BiS items
Rabadon's DeathcapJeweled GauntletSpear of ShojinRabadon's Deathcap, Jeweled Gauntlet, and Spear of Shojin
Best full build
92.2%top 4
First component
Sparring Gloves
Played as
AD carry
Top 4 rate
51.7%
Games
64,024

Best items for Lulu in TFT Set 16

64,024 ranked games

Lulu's best-in-slot items are Rabadon's Deathcap, Jeweled Gauntlet, and Spear of Shojin. Rabadon's Deathcap is the standout: 49.5% top 4 when Lulu holds it, and players put it on Lulu in 8% of games.

#1Rabadon's Deathcap
Rabadon's DeathcapAbility power
Top 4
49.5%
vs Lulu avg
−2.2%
Played
8%
RecipeNeedlessly Large RodNeedlessly Large Rod
#2Jeweled Gauntlet
Jeweled GauntletAbility power
Top 4
47.0%
vs Lulu avg
−4.7%
Played
7%
RecipeNeedlessly Large RodSparring Gloves
#3Spear of Shojin
Spear of ShojinHybrid
Top 4
53.8%
vs Lulu avg
+2.1%
Played
7%
RecipeB.F. SwordTear of the Goddess

Best Lulu builds (3 items)

The best full Lulu build is TFT_Item_EmptyBag, TFT_Item_EmptyBag, and Thief's Gloves: 92.2% top 4 over 153 games, 40.5 points better than Lulu on average.

BuildRoleGamesTop 41stAvg. place
TFT_Item_EmptyBagTFT_Item_EmptyBagThief's GlovesAD carry15392.2% +40.5%85.0%1.49
Blue BuffJeweled GauntletRabadon's DeathcapAP carry8056.3% +4.6%18.8%4.33
Jeweled GauntletNashor's ToothSpear of ShojinAD carry6653.0% +1.3%22.7%3.94

Top-4 rate of boards where Lulu held exactly these three items. Thief's Gloves builds equip random items, so they count as one build.

Lulu builds by role

73% of full Lulu builds stack attack damage, attack speed and crit — players build Lulu as a physical-damage carry. That matches Lulu's listed role in the game files.

AD carry · 73%

TFT_Item_EmptyBagTFT_Item_EmptyBagThief's Gloves

Best build: 92.2% top 4 · 153 games

AP carry · 27%

Blue BuffJeweled GauntletRabadon's Deathcap

Best build: 56.3% top 4 · 80 games

Every Lulu item ranked – TFT Set 16

Rabadon's Deathcap is the most reliable item on Lulu: 49.5% top 4 and held in 8% of games, against 51.7% for Lulu overall.

Top 4 vs Lulu average (51.7%)

  • Rabadon's Deathcap-2.2
  • Jeweled Gauntlet-4.7
  • Spear of Shojin+2.1
  • Void Staff-0.6
  • Blue Buff+2.8
  • Archangel's Staff+4.2
  • Nashor's Tooth+2.6
  • Guinsoo's Rageblade-6.4
  • Thief's Gloves+6.6
  • Hextech Gunblade+1.9
ItemGamesPlayedTop 4Raw top 4
Rabadon's DeathcapRabadon's Deathcap3,1157.6%49.5%49.5%
Jeweled GauntletJeweled Gauntlet2,9447.2%47.0%47.0%
Spear of ShojinSpear of Shojin2,7126.6%53.8%53.8%
Void StaffVoid Staff2,6626.5%51.1%51.1%
Blue BuffBlue Buff2,4275.9%54.5%54.5%
Archangel's StaffArchangel's Staff2,1355.2%55.9%55.9%
Nashor's ToothNashor's Tooth2,0415.0%54.3%54.3%
Guinsoo's RagebladeGuinsoo's Rageblade1,7254.2%45.3%45.3%
Thief's GlovesThief's Gloves1,6874.1%58.3%58.3%
Hextech GunbladeHextech Gunblade1,4263.5%53.6%53.6%
Adaptive HelmAdaptive Helm1,2533.0%53.5%53.5%
Needlessly Large RodNeedlessly Large Rod1,1102.7%37.2%37.2%
MorellonomiconMorellonomicon1,0432.5%57.8%57.8%
Giant SlayerGiant Slayer9072.2%51.7%51.7%
Tactician's CrownTactician's Crown7671.9%73.8%73.8%

Top 4 is adjusted for sample size, so a rarely built item can't top the list on a lucky streak; raw top 4 is the unadjusted rate. Ranked by how confident that rate is.

Does Lulu need 3 items?

Yes — Lulu wants a full build: with three items it finishes top 4 55.8% of the time, against 50.6% with two. 12% of Lulu boards get all three.

No items
51.3%68% of boards
1 item
50.2%13% of boards
2 items
50.6%7% of boards
3 items
55.8%12% of boards

What to slam on Lulu

Lulu's best builds use Sparring Gloves and Needlessly Large Rod the most — take those first from carousels and early drops, then use the planner to see what you can complete right now.

Component priority

  • Sparring Gloves38%
  • Needlessly Large Rod26%
  • Tear of the Goddess19%
  • B.F. Sword6%
  • Giant's Belt6%
  • Recurve Bow6%

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Lulu emblems, artifacts & radiants

Players have tried 20 different emblems, 28 artifacts and 34 radiant items on Lulu. The strongest so far is Mittens at 76.4% top 4.

See every Lulu emblem and artifact →

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Lulu build FAQ – TFT Set 16

What are the best items for Lulu in TFT Set 16?

The best items for Lulu are Rabadon's Deathcap (49.5%), Jeweled Gauntlet (47.0%), and Spear of Shojin (53.8%), ranked by top-4 rate when Lulu holds them. Lulu finishes top 4 51.7% of the time overall, based on 64,024 ranked games.

What is the best-in-slot build for Lulu?

The strongest full build on Lulu is TFT_Item_EmptyBag, TFT_Item_EmptyBag, and Thief's Gloves: 92.2% top 4 and a 1.49 average placement over 153 games.

What should I slam first on Lulu?

Prioritise Sparring Gloves and Needlessly Large Rod: Lulu's best builds use them the most. If you can complete only one item early, Tactician's Cape has the best top-4 rate on Lulu.

Should Lulu be a carry or a tank?

73% of full Lulu builds stack attack damage, attack speed and crit — players build Lulu as a physical-damage carry. That matches Lulu's listed role in the game files.

Does Lulu need three items?

Yes — Lulu wants a full build: with three items it finishes top 4 55.8% of the time, against 50.6% with two. 12% of Lulu boards get all three.

What is the best emblem or artifact for Lulu?

Mittens is the strongest special item tracked on Lulu: 76.4% top 4 over 55 games.