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.
Avg Place
4.33
1st Place
11.7%
Top 4
52.9%
LuxTFT Build
Set 16
Demacia
Arcanist
4 CostSetSet 18
Matches61,801
TierAll Tiers
RankAll Ranks
Last UpdatedAug 29, 2026 UTC
MethodologyData Methodology
AuthorDakota Chinnick
Best Lux build for TFT Set 16 with 63.4% top 4 rate. Top items: Morellonomicon, Archangel's Staff, and Rabadon's Deathcap. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.
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Set 16 Lux builds: Jeweled Gauntlet, Striker's Flail, Spear of Shojin (63.45% top four rate, +10.60% difference); Hextech Gunblade, Jeweled Gauntlet, Nashor's Tooth (58.64% top four rate, +5.79% difference); Jeweled Gauntlet, Nashor's Tooth, Nashor's Tooth (58.44% top four rate, +5.59% difference)
Average Placement:3.80
Top 4 Rate:63.45%
Top 4 Diff:+10.60%
First Place Rate:20.25%
Pick Rate:0.93%
Average Placement:3.96
Top 4 Rate:58.64%
Top 4 Diff:+5.79%
First Place Rate:20.08%
Pick Rate:1.10%
Average Placement:4.00
Top 4 Rate:58.44%
Top 4 Diff:+5.59%
First Place Rate:20.30%
Pick Rate:4.17%
Lux Component Priority Order in Set 16
When playing Lux in TFT Set 16, prioritize collecting Needlessly Large Rod, Tear of the Goddess, Giant's Belt from the carousel and item drops. Recurve Bow and B.F. Sword are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Lux'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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Needlessly Large RodFound in 6 builds
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Tear of the GoddessFound in 6 builds
3
Giant's BeltFound in 2 builds
4
Recurve BowFound in 2 builds
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B.F. SwordFound in 2 builds
Why These Components for Lux?
Needlessly Large Rod is the 1st priority component for Lux, appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Morellonomicon, Archangel's Staff, Rabadon's Deathcap, which are core items for maximizing Lux's effectiveness.
Tear of the Goddess is the 2nd priority component for Lux, appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Archangel's Staff, Blue Buff, Void Staff, which are core items for maximizing Lux's effectiveness.
Giant's Belt is the 3rd priority component for Lux, appearing in 2 of the top item builds. This component builds into Morellonomicon, Nashor's Tooth, which are core items for maximizing Lux's effectiveness.
Lux Carousel & Item Drop Tips
- Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize Needlessly Large Rod on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Lux's best-in-slot items.
- Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for Needlessly Large Rod or Tear of the Goddess 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 Lux's secondary items for maximum power.
Should You Itemize Lux in Set 16
High PriorityLux is a high-priority itemization target in Set 16. The best Lux item build achieves a 63.4% top four rate, which is +10.6% higher than Lux's base rate of 52.9%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.
When Itemized (Avg)
Top 4 Rate55.7%
Top 4 Diff vs Base+2.8%
Average Placement4.17
First Place Rate16.8%
Base Champion Stats
Base Top 4 Rate52.9%
Best Build Diff+10.6%
Champion Cost4-cost
Builds Analyzed5
Key Factors for Lux Itemization in Set 16
Excellent Item Scaling
Lux's best item build provides +10.6% top four rate improvement. This is exceptional item scaling.
High First Place Potential
Itemized Lux achieves 16.8% first place rate, making it excellent for winning lobbies.
High-Cost Carry Design
As a 4-cost champion, Lux has high base stats and powerful abilities designed to scale with items.
Lux Itemization Data Analysis
Our analysis of Lux itemization in TFT Set 16 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Lux has a base top four rate of 52.9%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.
The best Lux item build achieves a 63.4% top four rate, representing a +10.6% difference from the base rate. 1 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement over baseline, 2 builds show 5-10% improvement, and 2 builds actually underperform the baseline. On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Lux achieves 55.7% top four rate (+2.8% vs base) with 4.17 average placement.
For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Lux achieves a 16.8% first place rate. This is excellent first place potential, making Lux a strong choice when you need to win rather than just top four.
✓When to Itemize Lux
- When you find Lux 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 Lux's key items
✗When NOT to Itemize Lux
- When another carry in your comp scales better with the same items
- When you're pivoting to a different composition mid-game
Best Lux Items in TFT Set 16
The best Lux item is Morellonomicon with a 61.80% win rate (+8.95% vs base), 17.84% first place rate, and 2.18% pick rate. The most popular is Jeweled Gauntlet with a 19.02% pick rate and 52.60% win rate. Adaptive Helm has the highest first place rate at 18.19%. The top three Lux items are Morellonomicon, Archangel's Staff, and Rabadon's Deathcap.
Rank | Item | Components | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  | S | 61.80% | +8.95% | 17.84% | 2.18% | 3,092 | ||
 | B | 57.66% | +4.81% | 13.74% | 6.36% | 9,008 | ||
 | A | 55.87% | +3.02% | 16.53% | 12.46% | 17,649 | ||
| 4 | | A | 56.03% | +3.18% | 16.18% | 5.61% | 7,944 | |
| 5 | | B | 55.46% | +2.61% | 13.43% | 6.39% | 9,052 | |
| 6 |  | A | 55.38% | +2.53% | 14.84% | 4.56% | 6,461 | |
| 7 |  | B | 52.60% | -0.25% | 14.52% | 19.02% | 26,931 | |
| 8 | | S | 52.23% | -0.62% | 15.96% | 5.06% | 7,163 | |
| 9 | | A | 51.45% | -1.40% | 15.73% | 9.16% | 12,971 | |
| 10 |  | S | 47.47% | -5.38% | 18.19% | 3.16% | 4,468 |
Best Lux Artifact Items in TFT Set 16
The best Lux artifact item is Infinity Force with a 70.73% win rate (+17.88% vs base), 15.16% first place rate, and 0.06% pick rate. The most popular is Luden's Tempest with a 0.93% pick rate and 57.53% win rate. Zhonya's Paradox has the highest first place rate at 19.41%. The top three Lux artifact items are Infinity Force, Fishbones, and Sniper's Focus.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 66.50% | +13.65% | 11.45% | 0.44% | 618 | ||
| D | 70.10% | +17.25% | 10.34% | 0.07% | 97 | ||
| C | 70.73% | +17.88% | 15.16% | 0.06% | 82 | ||
| 4 | D | 62.80% | +9.95% | 11.69% | 0.29% | 414 | |
| 5 | - | 64.43% | +11.58% | 0.00% | 0.11% | 149 | |
| 6 | C | 57.53% | +4.68% | 10.69% | 0.93% | 1,314 | |
| 7 | C | 57.91% | +5.06% | 15.98% | 0.66% | 936 | |
| 8 | B | 56.88% | +4.03% | 16.11% | 0.92% | 1,301 | |
| 9 | B | 57.34% | +4.49% | 14.08% | 0.51% | 722 | |
| 10 | F | 61.36% | +8.51% | 8.65% | 0.09% | 132 | |
| 11 | C | 55.92% | +3.07% | 14.12% | 0.56% | 794 | |
| 12 | D | 61.90% | +9.05% | 14.05% | 0.07% | 105 | |
| 13 | D | 57.27% | +4.42% | 13.78% | 0.16% | 220 | |
| 14 | F | 59.55% | +6.70% | 11.91% | 0.06% | 89 | |
| 15 | D | 55.43% | +2.58% | 12.08% | 0.13% | 184 | |
| 16 | B | 53.16% | +0.31% | 19.41% | 0.17% | 237 | |
| 17 | C | 56.52% | +3.67% | 12.29% | 0.06% | 92 | |
| 18 | C | 54.39% | +1.54% | 13.65% | 0.08% | 114 | |
| 19 | D | 46.96% | -5.89% | 13.71% | 0.13% | 181 | |
| 20 | D | 54.55% | +1.70% | 10.45% | 0.01% | 11 | |
| 21 | C | 50.00% | -2.85% | 14.60% | 0.01% | 14 | |
| 22 | D | 45.45% | -7.40% | 14.32% | 0.01% | 11 | |
| 23 | C | 45.45% | -7.40% | 13.22% | 0.01% | 11 | |
| 24 | F | 21.43% | -31.42% | 9.23% | 0.01% | 14 |
Best Lux Radiant Items in TFT Set 16
The best Lux radiant item is Radiant Infinity Edge with a 81.82% win rate (+28.97% vs base), 12.98% first place rate, and 0.02% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Jeweled Gauntlet with a 0.65% pick rate and 75.98% win rate. Radiant Giant Slayer has the highest first place rate at 22.02%. The top three Lux radiant items are Radiant Infinity Edge, Radiant Jeweled Gauntlet, and Radiant Giant Slayer.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 75.98% | +23.13% | 19.12% | 0.65% | 920 | ||
| C | 72.82% | +19.97% | 19.04% | 0.49% | 699 | ||
| C | 74.83% | +21.98% | 22.02% | 0.10% | 143 | ||
| 4 | C | 69.65% | +16.80% | 18.21% | 0.28% | 402 | |
| 5 | D | 68.90% | +16.05% | 12.48% | 0.36% | 508 | |
| 6 | C | 69.69% | +16.84% | 16.32% | 0.23% | 320 | |
| 7 | D | 70.12% | +17.27% | 16.50% | 0.18% | 251 | |
| 8 | F | 66.27% | +13.42% | 14.66% | 0.36% | 504 | |
| 9 | C | 69.23% | +16.38% | 20.67% | 0.12% | 169 | |
| 10 | D | 81.82% | +28.97% | 12.98% | 0.02% | 22 | |
| 11 | F | 65.45% | +12.60% | 16.48% | 0.39% | 550 | |
| 12 | F | 73.02% | +20.17% | 10.83% | 0.04% | 63 | |
| 13 | A | 63.79% | +10.94% | 16.56% | 0.38% | 544 | |
| 14 | F | 58.30% | +5.45% | 12.46% | 0.18% | 259 | |
| 15 | F | 73.68% | +20.83% | 12.64% | 0.01% | 19 | |
| 16 | F | 68.97% | +16.12% | 11.60% | 0.02% | 29 | |
| 17 | A | 56.48% | +3.63% | 15.19% | 0.08% | 108 | |
| 18 | F | 66.67% | +13.82% | 14.56% | 0.01% | 21 | |
| 19 | F | 69.23% | +16.38% | 12.16% | 0.01% | 13 | |
| 20 | F | 54.90% | +2.05% | 18.79% | 0.04% | 51 | |
| 21 | F | 70.00% | +17.15% | 13.16% | 0.01% | 10 | |
| 22 | F | 49.09% | -3.76% | 10.29% | 0.04% | 55 | |
| 23 | F | 60.00% | +7.15% | 13.23% | 0.01% | 10 | |
| 24 | F | 50.00% | -2.85% | 18.89% | 0.01% | 10 | |
| 25 | F | 42.11% | -10.74% | 10.04% | 0.01% | 19 | |
| 26 | F | 40.00% | -12.85% | 13.96% | 0.01% | 15 |
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Lux Set 16 Build - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lux's best build in Set 16?
The best Lux build in TFT Set 16 features Jeweled Gauntlet, Striker's Flail, and Spear of Shojin as core items. This build has a 63.45% win rate and is picked 0.93% of the time. First place rate: 20.25%, avg placement: 3.80.
What is the best item for Lux?
Morellonomicon is the best item for Lux with a 61.80% win rate and 2.18% pick rate across 3,092 matches.
Which item is most popular on Lux?
Jeweled Gauntlet is the most popular item on Lux with a 19.02% pick rate. It has a 52.60% win rate across 26,931 matches.
What are the top 3 items for Lux?
The top 3 items for Lux are Morellonomicon, Archangel's Staff, and Rabadon's Deathcap. These items provide the best stats and synergies for Lux's kit.
How many matches do the Lux item builds have?
The Lux item build data is based on 104,739 matches analyzed in TFT Set 16. This sample size provides statistically significant results for item recommendations.
Should I always build Morellonomicon on Lux?
Morellonomicon is a great choice but not always mandatory. Consider your lobby and available components. It has a 61.80% win rate on Lux.
What components should I prioritize for Lux in TFT Set 16?
Priority components for Lux are Needlessly Large Rod, Tear of the Goddess, and Giant's Belt. These components build into Lux's best items and should be picked early on carousel and from PvE rounds.
What should I pick on carousel for Lux in TFT?
On carousel for Lux TFT builds, prioritize Needlessly Large Rod. These components are essential for Lux's optimal items and may be contested so have backup plans.
Should I itemize Lux in TFT Set 16?
Yes, Lux is a strong item holder with a 63.4% win rate when properly itemized. Lux should be a priority for your items in Lux comps.
Is Lux a good item holder in TFT Set 16?
Yes, Lux is a great item holder because items significantly increase their win rate from 52.9% to 63.4%. Lux scales well with items.
What is Lux's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 16?
Lux's top 4 rate when itemized is 55.7%. With proper items, Lux matches the average champion top 4 rate of 50%.
What is the best Lux emblem?
The best emblem for Lux is Zaun Emblem with a 77.42% win rate. This emblem activates the Zaun trait on Lux, providing additional bonuses.
What is the top Lux radiant item?
The top radiant item for Lux is Radiant Spirit Visage with a 87.50% win rate. Radiant items are stronger versions of base items and should be prioritized when available.
What is the best Lux artifact?
The best artifact for Lux is Void Gauntlet with a 100.00% win rate. Artifacts provide unique effects that synergize with Lux's kit.
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