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.
Qiyana TFT champion portrait - Set 16
Avg Place
5.84
1st Place
5.6%
Top 4
25.3%
Pick Rate
3.0%

QiyanaTFT Build

Set 16
SetSet 17
Matches654,596
TierAll Tiers
RankAll Ranks
Last UpdatedMay 13, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Best Qiyana build for TFT Set 16 with 27.3% top 4 rate. Top items: Thief's Gloves, Quicksilver, and Deathblade. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.

Set 16 Qiyana builds: Bloodthirster, Sterak's Gage, Titan's Resolve (27.34% top four rate, +2.07% difference); Bloodthirster, Titan's Resolve, Hand Of Justice (19.57% top four rate, -5.70% difference); Bloodthirster, Infinity Edge, Giant Slayer (18.18% top four rate, -7.09% difference)

Average Placement:5.70
Top 4 Rate:27.34%
Top 4 Diff:+2.07%
First Place Rate:7.81%
Pick Rate:0.57%
Average Placement:5.91
Top 4 Rate:19.57%
Top 4 Diff:-5.70%
First Place Rate:2.17%
Pick Rate:0.20%
Average Placement:6.27
Top 4 Rate:18.18%
Top 4 Diff:-7.09%
First Place Rate:3.03%
Pick Rate:0.15%

Qiyana Component Priority Order in Set 16

When playing Qiyana in TFT Set 16, prioritize collecting B.F. Sword, Sparring Gloves, Recurve Bow from the carousel and item drops. Chain Vest and Negatron Cloak are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Qiyana'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.

1
B.F. Sword - Priority 1 component for Qiyana in TFT
B.F. SwordFound in 7 builds
2
Sparring Gloves - Priority 2 component for Qiyana in TFT
Sparring GlovesFound in 6 builds
3
Recurve Bow - Priority 3 component for Qiyana in TFT
Recurve BowFound in 3 builds
4
Chain Vest - Priority 4 component for Qiyana in TFT
Chain VestFound in 2 builds
5
Negatron Cloak - Priority 5 component for Qiyana in TFT
Negatron CloakFound in 2 builds

Why These Components for Qiyana?

B.F. Sword

B.F. Sword is the 1st priority component for Qiyana, appearing in 7 of the top item builds. This component builds into Deathblade, Edge of Night, Giant Slayer, which are core items for maximizing Qiyana's effectiveness.

Sparring Gloves

Sparring Gloves is the 2nd priority component for Qiyana, appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Thief's Gloves, Quicksilver, Last Whisper, which are core items for maximizing Qiyana's effectiveness.

Recurve Bow

Recurve Bow is the 3rd priority component for Qiyana, appearing in 3 of the top item builds. This component builds into Last Whisper, Giant Slayer, Titan's Resolve, which are core items for maximizing Qiyana's effectiveness.

Qiyana Carousel & Item Drop Tips

  • Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize B.F. Sword on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Qiyana's best-in-slot items.
  • Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for B.F. Sword 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 Qiyana's secondary items for maximum power.

Should You Itemize Qiyana in Set 16

Low PriorityQiyana has low itemization priority in Set 16. Even with optimal items, Qiyana only achieves +2.1% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 25.3%. Consider using Qiyana as a support unit or item holder for a stronger carry.

When Itemized (Avg)

Top 4 Rate16.7%
Top 4 Diff vs Base-8.5%
Average Placement6.28
First Place Rate2.8%

Base Champion Stats

Base Top 4 Rate25.3%
Best Build Diff+2.1%
Champion Cost1-cost
Builds Analyzed5

Key Factors for Qiyana Itemization in Set 16

Minimal Item Benefit

Even Qiyana's best item build only provides +2.1% improvement, suggesting items have limited impact on this champion.

Most Builds Underperform

4 out of 5 builds show negative performance compared to base rate, indicating poor item synergy.

Weak Average Placement

Even when itemized, Qiyana only achieves 6.28 average placement.

Low-Cost Reroll Potential

As a 1-cost champion, Qiyana is easier to 3-star. When 3-starred with proper items, low-cost carries can be very effective.

Qiyana Itemization Data Analysis

Our analysis of Qiyana itemization in TFT Set 16 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Qiyana has a base top four rate of 25.3%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.

The best Qiyana item build achieves a 27.3% top four rate, representing a +2.1% difference from the base rate. 1 builds show 0-5% improvement, and 4 builds actually underperform the baseline. On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Qiyana achieves 16.7% top four rate (-8.5% vs base) with 6.28 average placement.

Itemized Qiyana has a 2.8% first place rate, suggesting the champion is better suited for consistent top four finishes rather than winning lobbies outright.

When to Itemize Qiyana

  • When Qiyana's perfect items naturally come together
  • When your primary carry options aren't hitting
  • As a temporary item holder before transitioning to a stronger carry

When NOT to Itemize Qiyana

  • When you have a clear path to a higher-scaling carry
  • When the lobby is heavily contesting Qiyana
  • When you can't realistically 3-star Qiyana

Best Qiyana Items in TFT Set 16

The best Qiyana item is Thief's Gloves with a 34.63% win rate (+9.36% vs base), 15.90% first place rate, and 3.70% pick rate. The most popular is Bloodthirster with a 11.62% pick rate and 20.45% win rate. Last Whisper has the highest first place rate at 16.38%. The top three Qiyana items are Thief's Gloves, Quicksilver, and Deathblade.

Rank
Item
Components
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
Sparring GlovesSparring Gloves
A34.63%+9.36%15.90%3.70%846
Sparring GlovesNegatron Cloak
B31.72%+6.45%14.63%2.26%517
B.F. SwordB.F. Sword
B30.95%+5.68%15.59%2.57%588
4
B.F. SwordChain Vest
A29.05%+3.78%16.01%3.26%747
5
Recurve BowSparring Gloves
B28.93%+3.66%16.38%2.78%636
6
B.F. SwordRecurve Bow
B28.79%+3.52%14.73%3.40%778
7
Chain VestRecurve Bow
C24.77%-0.50%13.55%5.71%1,308
8
B.F. SwordGiant's Belt
A23.97%-1.30%16.02%6.45%1,477
9
Tear of the GoddessSparring Gloves
B23.31%-1.96%14.20%6.00%1,373
10
B.F. SwordNegatron Cloak
C20.45%-4.82%13.77%11.62%2,660
11
B.F. SwordSparring Gloves
C19.24%-6.03%14.32%6.54%1,497

Best Qiyana Artifact Items in TFT Set 16

The best Qiyana artifact item is Talisman Of Ascension with a 58.82% win rate (+33.55% vs base), 10.93% first place rate, and 0.07% pick rate. The most popular is Prowler's Claw with a 0.94% pick rate and 25.12% win rate. Titanic Hydra has the highest first place rate at 17.14%. The top three Qiyana artifact items are Talisman Of Ascension, Lich Bane, and Void Gauntlet.

Rank
Item
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
F58.82%+33.55%10.93%0.07%17
C58.82%+33.55%12.15%0.07%17
C57.14%+31.87%12.86%0.06%14
4C52.94%+27.67%14.10%0.07%17
5C50.00%+24.73%14.95%0.05%12
6B38.24%+12.97%14.26%0.15%34
7B35.29%+10.02%14.17%0.07%17
8D33.33%+8.06%12.66%0.05%12
9D32.26%+6.99%12.95%0.54%124
10D30.16%+4.89%14.05%0.28%63
11B28.86%+3.59%15.23%0.65%149
12D27.27%+2.00%13.40%0.48%110
13C26.92%+1.65%14.52%0.34%78
14C25.12%-0.15%12.64%0.94%215
15C25.00%-0.27%14.33%0.56%128
16A24.73%-0.54%17.14%0.41%93
17B23.53%-1.74%15.65%0.15%34
18C23.08%-2.19%13.36%0.06%13
19C22.45%-2.82%14.01%0.21%49
20-20.83%-4.44%0.00%0.31%72
21D20.00%-5.27%11.97%0.07%15
22F19.35%-5.92%12.49%0.14%31
23D16.67%-8.60%12.40%0.18%42
24D16.00%-9.27%13.12%0.11%25
25D15.49%-9.78%12.68%0.31%71
26D8.96%-16.31%12.55%0.29%67

Best Qiyana Radiant Items in TFT Set 16

The best Qiyana radiant item is Radiant Steadfast Heart with a 60.00% win rate (+34.73% vs base), 10.55% first place rate, and 0.04% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Infinity Edge with a 0.24% pick rate and 16.36% win rate. Radiant Giant Slayer has the highest first place rate at 17.06%. The top three Qiyana radiant items are Radiant Steadfast Heart, Radiant Thief's Gloves, and Radiant Deathblade.

Rank
Item
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
F60.00%+34.73%10.55%0.04%10
C48.15%+22.88%13.69%0.24%54
A44.19%+18.92%16.16%0.19%43
4D39.13%+13.86%12.81%0.10%23
5B36.36%+11.09%15.21%0.10%22
6D34.38%+9.11%11.93%0.14%32
7A33.33%+8.06%16.45%0.08%18
8B31.11%+5.84%14.44%0.20%45
9B28.13%+2.86%11.38%0.14%32
10B23.08%-2.19%13.86%0.11%26
11F18.37%-6.90%10.02%0.21%49
12C16.36%-8.91%14.01%0.24%55
13C14.71%-10.56%10.35%0.15%34
14A10.00%-15.27%14.70%0.22%50
15B9.09%-16.18%17.06%0.14%33
16C9.09%-16.18%13.47%0.05%11
17C7.14%-18.13%10.67%0.06%14
18D0.00%-25.27%12.50%0.06%13

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Qiyana Set 16 Build - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Qiyana's best build in Set 16?

The best Qiyana build in TFT Set 16 features Bloodthirster, Sterak's Gage, and Titan's Resolve as core items. This build has a 27.34% win rate and is picked 0.57% of the time. First place rate: 7.81%, avg placement: 5.70.

What is the best item for Qiyana?

Thief's Gloves is the best item for Qiyana with a 34.63% win rate and 3.70% pick rate across 846 matches.

Which item is most popular on Qiyana?

Bloodthirster is the most popular item on Qiyana with a 11.62% pick rate. It has a 20.45% win rate across 2,660 matches.

What are the top 3 items for Qiyana?

The top 3 items for Qiyana are Thief's Gloves, Quicksilver, and Deathblade. These items provide the best stats and synergies for Qiyana's kit.

How many matches do the Qiyana item builds have?

The Qiyana item build data is based on 12,427 matches analyzed in TFT Set 16. This sample size provides statistically significant results for item recommendations.

Should I always build Thief's Gloves on Qiyana?

Thief's Gloves is a great choice but not always mandatory. Consider your lobby and available components. It has a 34.63% win rate on Qiyana.

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

Priority components for Qiyana are B.F. Sword, Sparring Gloves, and Recurve Bow. These components build into Qiyana's best items and should be picked early on carousel and from PvE rounds.

What should I pick on carousel for Qiyana in TFT?

On carousel for Qiyana TFT builds, prioritize B.F. Sword. These components are essential for Qiyana's optimal items and may be contested so have backup plans.

Should I itemize Qiyana in TFT Set 16?

Qiyana is typically not a primary item holder. Consider putting items on your main carry instead, using Qiyana for their traits and utility.

Is Qiyana a good item holder in TFT Set 16?

Qiyana is not a primary item holder. Items only marginally improve their performance. It's better to use Qiyana for their traits and give items to dedicated carries.

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

Qiyana's top 4 rate when itemized is 16.7%. With proper items, Qiyana falls below the average champion top 4 rate of 50%.

What is the best Qiyana emblem?

The best emblem for Qiyana is Bruiser Emblem with a 42.37% win rate. This emblem activates the Bruiser trait on Qiyana, providing additional bonuses.

What is the top Qiyana radiant item?

The top radiant item for Qiyana is Radiant Bramble Vest with a 66.67% win rate. Radiant items are stronger versions of base items and should be prioritized when available.

What is the best Qiyana artifact?

The best artifact for Qiyana is Aegis of Dusk with a 66.67% win rate. Artifacts provide unique effects that synergize with Qiyana's kit.