Lux TFT champion portrait - Set 16
Avg Place
4.12
1st Place
12.5%
Top 4
58.4%
Pick Rate
9.1%

LuxTFT Build

Set 16
SetSet 16
Matches732,372
TierAll Tiers
RankAll Ranks
Last UpdatedFeb 3, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Best Lux build for TFT Set 16 with 67.4% top 4 rate. Top items: Void Staff, Morellonomicon, and Hextech Gunblade. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.

Set 16 Lux builds: Hextech Gunblade, Jeweled Gauntlet, Spear of Shojin (67.40% top four rate, +9.03% difference); Morellonomicon, Spear of Shojin, Void Staff (64.75% top four rate, +6.38% difference); Hextech Gunblade, Jeweled Gauntlet, Nashor's Tooth (62.42% top four rate, +4.05% difference)

Avg Placement:3.73
Top 4 Rate:67.40%
Top 4 Diff:+9.03%
1st Place Rate:14.30%
Pick Rate:1.77%
Avg Placement:3.85
Top 4 Rate:64.75%
Top 4 Diff:+6.38%
1st Place Rate:16.93%
Pick Rate:2.03%
Avg Placement:3.83
Top 4 Rate:62.42%
Top 4 Diff:+4.05%
1st Place Rate:16.94%
Pick Rate:3.49%

Lux Component Priority Order in Set 16

When playing Lux in TFT Set 16, prioritize collecting Needlessly Large Rod, Tear of the Goddess, Recurve Bow from the carousel and item drops. Giant's Belt 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 Rod - Priority 1 component for Lux in TFT
Needlessly Large RodFound in 6 builds
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Tear of the Goddess - Priority 2 component for Lux in TFT
Tear of the GoddessFound in 6 builds
3
Recurve Bow - Priority 3 component for Lux in TFT
Recurve BowFound in 3 builds
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Giant's Belt - Priority 4 component for Lux in TFT
Giant's BeltFound in 3 builds
5
B.F. Sword - Priority 5 component for Lux in TFT
B.F. SwordFound in 3 builds

Why These Components for Lux?

Needlessly Large Rod

Needlessly Large Rod is the 1st priority component for Lux, appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Morellonomicon, Hextech Gunblade, Rabadon's Deathcap, which are core items for maximizing Lux's effectiveness.

Tear of the Goddess

Tear of the Goddess is the 2nd priority component for Lux, appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Void Staff, Archangel's Staff, Blue Buff, which are core items for maximizing Lux's effectiveness.

Recurve Bow

Recurve Bow is the 3rd priority component for Lux, appearing in 3 of the top item builds. This component builds into Void Staff, Nashor's Tooth, Giant Slayer, 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

RecommendedLux is a solid itemization choice in Set 16. With optimal items, Lux achieves up to +9.0% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 58.4%. While not the highest-scaling carry, itemizing Lux provides meaningful performance gains.

When Itemized (Avg)

Top 4 Rate62.9%
Top 4 Diff vs Base+4.5%
Avg Placement3.89
1st Place Rate15.8%

Base Champion Stats

Base Top 4 Rate58.4%
Best Build Diff+9.0%
Champion Cost4-cost
Builds Analyzed5

Key Factors for Lux Itemization in Set 16

Good Item Scaling

Lux's optimal items provide +9.0% top four rate improvement—solid but not exceptional scaling.

High First Place Potential

Itemized Lux achieves 15.8% 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 58.4%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.

The best Lux item build achieves a 67.4% top four rate, representing a +9.0% difference from the base rate. 2 builds show 5-10% improvement, 3 builds show 0-5% improvement, On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Lux achieves 62.9% top four rate (+4.5% vs base) with 3.89 average placement.

For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Lux achieves a 15.8% 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 Lux fits naturally into your composition's traits
  • When you have item components that build Lux's best items
  • When Lux is your primary late-game carry option

When NOT to Itemize Lux

  • When your team composition has a higher-scaling primary carry
  • When Lux's optimal items don't match your available components

Best Lux Items in TFT Set 16

The best Lux item is Void Staff with a 64.69% win rate (+6.32% vs base), 16.36% first place rate, and 8.18% pick rate. The most popular is Jeweled Gauntlet with a 18.64% pick rate and 61.43% win rate. Nashor's Tooth has the highest first place rate at 16.80%. The top three Lux items are Void Staff, Morellonomicon, and Hextech Gunblade.

Rank
Item
Components
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
Recurve BowTear of the Goddess
B64.69%+6.32%16.36%8.18%12,092
Needlessly Large RodGiant's Belt
A64.16%+5.79%16.74%5.33%7,883
B.F. SwordNeedlessly Large Rod
B64.14%+5.77%15.25%7.10%10,492
4
Needlessly Large RodNeedlessly Large Rod
B63.58%+5.21%14.49%5.30%7,841
5
Needlessly Large RodTear of the Goddess
B63.39%+5.02%13.89%7.57%11,197
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Tear of the GoddessTear of the Goddess
B63.12%+4.75%14.55%6.45%9,537
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Recurve BowGiant's Belt
B62.19%+3.82%16.80%7.02%10,374
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B.F. SwordRecurve Bow
B61.91%+3.54%13.95%2.18%3,219
9
Needlessly Large RodSparring Gloves
B61.43%+3.06%14.62%18.64%27,550
10
Negatron CloakTear of the Goddess
B61.41%+3.04%15.98%2.23%3,304
11
Giant's BeltSparring Gloves
B61.31%+2.94%15.63%2.53%3,737
12
B.F. SwordTear of the Goddess
B60.65%+2.28%15.40%13.57%20,058

Best Lux Artifact Items in TFT Set 16

The best Lux artifact item is Rapid Firecannon with a 79.31% win rate (+20.94% vs base), 17.94% first place rate, and 0.02% pick rate. The most popular is Luden's Tempest with a 0.29% pick rate and 67.67% win rate. Horizon Focus has the highest first place rate at 24.31%. The top three Lux artifact items are Rapid Firecannon, Horizon Focus, and Sniper's Focus.

Rank
Item
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
A79.31%+20.94%17.94%0.02%29
A75.68%+17.31%24.31%0.03%37
A69.89%+11.52%17.69%0.12%176
4A69.05%+10.68%20.56%0.06%84
5A67.67%+9.30%18.58%0.29%430
6A63.71%+5.34%19.83%0.26%383
7A63.56%+5.19%18.73%0.23%343
8A61.34%+2.97%18.91%0.08%119
9A61.03%+2.66%18.20%0.20%290
10A60.00%+1.63%22.69%0.03%45
11A57.14%-1.23%17.85%0.02%35
12A56.35%-2.02%19.53%0.17%252
13A50.00%-8.37%20.95%0.03%42
14A50.00%-8.37%19.01%0.03%40
15A47.73%-10.64%20.15%0.03%44
16A46.81%-11.56%16.90%0.03%47
17A46.15%-12.22%21.01%0.02%26
18A45.90%-12.47%18.71%0.04%61
19B44.12%-14.25%15.86%0.02%34
20A10.00%-48.37%20.34%0.01%10

Best Lux Radiant Items in TFT Set 16

The best Lux radiant item is Radiant Red Buff with a 87.50% win rate (+29.13% vs base), 17.96% first place rate, and 0.01% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Jeweled Gauntlet with a 0.16% pick rate and 68.83% win rate. Radiant Nashor's Tooth has the highest first place rate at 23.18%. The top three Lux radiant items are Radiant Red Buff, Radiant Giant Slayer, and Radiant Nashor's Tooth.

Rank
Item
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
A87.50%+29.13%17.96%0.01%16
A82.05%+23.68%18.94%0.03%39
A75.00%+16.63%23.18%0.07%104
4A74.24%+15.87%19.08%0.09%132
5B70.51%+12.14%17.19%0.11%156
6B69.28%+10.91%15.61%0.10%153
7A69.05%+10.68%19.40%0.03%42
8A68.93%+10.56%16.95%0.07%103
9A68.83%+10.46%19.14%0.16%231
10B64.52%+6.15%16.30%0.10%155
11B63.74%+5.37%14.55%0.06%91
12B60.00%+1.63%14.04%0.07%110
13A59.29%+0.92%19.00%0.09%140
14B54.41%-3.96%16.01%0.05%68
15B33.33%-25.04%14.47%0.01%12
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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 Set 16 is Hextech Gunblade, Jeweled Gauntlet, and Spear of Shojin with a 67.40% top four rate, 14.30% first place rate, and 3.73 average placement. This build is picked 1.77% of the time.

What is the best item for Lux?

The best item for Lux is Void Staff with a 64.69% win rate. This item is picked 8.18% of the time and has won 7,822 matches across 12,092 games.

Which item is most popular on Lux?

Jeweled Gauntlet is the most popular item on Lux with a 18.64% pick rate. This item maintains a 61.43% win rate and has been used in 27,550 matches.

What are the top 3 items for Lux?

The top 3 items for Lux are Void Staff, Morellonomicon, and Hextech Gunblade with an average win rate of 64.33%. These items provide the highest performance across different team compositions and game situations.

How many matches do the Lux item builds have?

The Lux item builds are based on 127,284 total matches. Void Staff has the most wins with 7,822 victories.

Should I always build Void Staff on Lux?

While Void Staff has the highest win rate at 64.69%, the best Lux build depends on your team composition, available components, and game situation. Consider Void Staff, Morellonomicon, and Hextech Gunblade as strong alternatives based on what items you can build.

What components should I prioritize for Lux in TFT Set 16?

The top components to prioritize for Lux in Set 16 are Needlessly Large Rod, Tear of the Goddess, and Recurve Bow. These components appear most frequently in Lux's highest win rate item builds. Needlessly Large Rod is the #1 priority component, appearing in 6 of Lux's top item builds.

What should I pick on carousel for Lux in TFT?

When playing Lux in TFT Set 16, prioritize Needlessly Large Rod on the first carousel as it builds into Lux's best-in-slot items. Secondary priorities include Tear of the Goddess and Recurve Bow. These components give you the flexibility to build Lux's optimal items.

Should I itemize Lux in TFT Set 16?

Lux is a recommended itemization choice in TFT Set 16. Lux's best item build achieves a +9.0% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 58.4%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.

Is Lux a good item holder in TFT Set 16?

Lux is an excellent item holder and primary carry in TFT Set 16. With optimal items, Lux achieves +9.0% top four rate improvement, making it worthwhile to commit items to this champion.

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

When properly itemized, Lux achieves an average top four rate of 62.9% in TFT Set 16, which is +4.5% compared to the base rate of 58.4%. The best Lux item build reaches 67.4% top four rate with a 3.73 average placement.

What is the best Lux emblem?

The best Lux emblem is Longshot Emblem with a 74.65% win rate. This emblem is picked 0.29% of the time and has been used in 434 matches.

What is the top Lux radiant item?

The top Lux radiant item is Radiant Infinity Edge with a 100.00% win rate. This radiant item is picked 0.01% of the time and has been used in 9 matches.

What is the best Lux artifact?

The best Lux artifact is Hellfire Hatchet with a 100.00% win rate. This artifact item is picked 0.00% of the time and has been used in 5 matches.