Rek'SaiTFT Build
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2 CostBest Rek'Sai build for TFT Set 16 with 49.7% top 4 rate. Top items: Thief's Gloves, Guinsoo's Rageblade, and Quicksilver. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.
Set 16 Rek'Sai builds: Bloodthirster, Sterak's Gage, Titan's Resolve (49.66% top four rate, +5.43% difference); The Darkin Scythe, Quicksilver, Hand Of Justice (45.26% top four rate, +1.03% difference); Bloodthirster, Infinity Edge, Hand Of Justice (33.01% top four rate, -11.22% difference)
Rek'Sai Component Priority Order in Set 16
When playing Rek'Sai in TFT Set 16, prioritize collecting Sparring Gloves, B.F. Sword, Recurve Bow from the carousel and item drops. Negatron Cloak and Chain Vest are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Rek'Sai'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.
Why These Components for Rek'Sai?
Sparring Gloves is the 1st priority component for Rek'Sai, appearing in 7 of the top item builds. This component builds into Thief's Gloves, Quicksilver, Striker's Flail, which are core items for maximizing Rek'Sai's effectiveness.
B.F. Sword is the 2nd priority component for Rek'Sai, appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Edge of Night, Sterak's Gage, Bloodthirster, which are core items for maximizing Rek'Sai's effectiveness.
Recurve Bow is the 3rd priority component for Rek'Sai, appearing in 4 of the top item builds. This component builds into Guinsoo's Rageblade, Titan's Resolve, Giant Slayer, which are core items for maximizing Rek'Sai's effectiveness.
Rek'Sai Carousel & Item Drop Tips
- Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize Sparring Gloves on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Rek'Sai's best-in-slot items.
- Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for Sparring Gloves or B.F. Sword 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 Rek'Sai's secondary items for maximum power.
Should You Itemize Rek'Sai in Set 16
RecommendedRek'Sai is a solid itemization choice in Set 16. With optimal items, Rek'Sai achieves up to +5.4% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 44.2%. While not the highest-scaling carry, itemizing Rek'Sai provides meaningful performance gains.
When Itemized (Avg)
Base Champion Stats
Key Factors for Rek'Sai Itemization in Set 16
Rek'Sai's optimal items provide +5.4% top four rate improvement—solid but not exceptional scaling.
3 out of 5 builds show negative performance compared to base rate, indicating poor item synergy.
Even when itemized, Rek'Sai only achieves 5.17 average placement.
As a 2-cost champion, Rek'Sai is easier to 3-star. When 3-starred with proper items, low-cost carries can be very effective.
Rek'Sai Itemization Data Analysis
Our analysis of Rek'Sai itemization in TFT Set 16 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Rek'Sai has a base top four rate of 44.2%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.
The best Rek'Sai item build achieves a 49.7% top four rate, representing a +5.4% difference from the base rate. 1 builds show 5-10% improvement, 1 builds show 0-5% improvement, and 3 builds actually underperform the baseline. On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Rek'Sai achieves 37.9% top four rate (-6.3% vs base) with 5.17 average placement.
Itemized Rek'Sai has a 3.1% first place rate, suggesting the champion is better suited for consistent top four finishes rather than winning lobbies outright.
✓When to Itemize Rek'Sai
- When Rek'Sai fits naturally into your composition's traits
- When you have item components that build Rek'Sai's best items
- When higher-cost carries aren't available or are heavily contested
✗When NOT to Itemize Rek'Sai
- When your team composition has a higher-scaling primary carry
- When Rek'Sai's optimal items don't match your available components
Best Rek'Sai Items in TFT Set 16
The best Rek'Sai item is Thief's Gloves with a 48.74% win rate (+4.51% vs base), 16.08% first place rate, and 5.97% pick rate. The most popular is Bloodthirster with a 12.89% pick rate and 33.82% win rate. Edge of Night has the highest first place rate at 16.23%. The top three Rek'Sai items are Thief's Gloves, Guinsoo's Rageblade, and Quicksilver.
Rank | Item | Components | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | B | 48.74% | +4.51% | 16.08% | 5.97% | 1,949 | ||
  | B | 46.91% | +2.68% | 13.03% | 2.33% | 761 | ||
 | B | 46.46% | +2.23% | 15.63% | 2.43% | 792 | ||
| 4 |  | B | 38.51% | -5.72% | 15.63% | 2.84% | 927 | |
| 5 |   | A | 38.44% | -5.79% | 16.23% | 4.50% | 1,470 | |
| 6 | | B | 37.95% | -6.28% | 14.97% | 5.20% | 1,697 | |
| 7 | | B | 37.57% | -6.66% | 14.64% | 6.87% | 2,244 | |
| 8 |  | B | 36.32% | -7.91% | 14.18% | 8.16% | 2,665 | |
| 9 | | B | 33.82% | -10.41% | 13.97% | 12.89% | 4,210 | |
| 10 | | B | 30.89% | -13.34% | 13.34% | 8.52% | 2,781 | |
| 11 | | B | 30.83% | -13.40% | 13.95% | 4.03% | 1,317 | |
| 12 | | B | 28.56% | -15.67% | 14.55% | 2.89% | 942 |
Best Rek'Sai Artifact Items in TFT Set 16
The best Rek'Sai artifact item is Fishbones with a 60.00% win rate (+15.77% vs base), 19.01% first place rate, and 0.03% pick rate. The most popular is Death's Defiance with a 0.27% pick rate and 35.96% win rate. Gold Collector has the highest first place rate at 22.69%. The top three Rek'Sai artifact items are Fishbones, Titanic Hydra, and Gold Collector.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 60.00% | +15.77% | 19.01% | 0.03% | 10 | ||
| B | 41.82% | -2.41% | 14.13% | 0.17% | 55 | ||
| A | 40.91% | -3.32% | 22.69% | 0.07% | 22 | ||
| 4 | A | 37.04% | -7.19% | 19.98% | 0.08% | 27 | |
| 5 | A | 35.96% | -8.27% | 21.66% | 0.27% | 89 | |
| 6 | A | 35.48% | -8.75% | 21.01% | 0.09% | 31 | |
| 7 | A | 34.94% | -9.29% | 16.90% | 0.25% | 83 | |
| 8 | A | 33.33% | -10.90% | 20.95% | 0.09% | 30 | |
| 9 | A | 32.79% | -11.44% | 20.34% | 0.19% | 61 | |
| 10 | A | 25.93% | -18.30% | 19.85% | 0.17% | 54 | |
| 11 | A | 22.22% | -22.01% | 21.96% | 0.08% | 27 | |
| 12 | A | 14.29% | -29.94% | 20.15% | 0.04% | 14 | |
| 13 | A | 7.14% | -37.09% | 20.56% | 0.04% | 14 |
Best Rek'Sai Radiant Items in TFT Set 16
The best Rek'Sai radiant item is Radiant Last Whisper with a 64.29% win rate (+20.06% vs base), 13.31% first place rate, and 0.04% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Thief's Gloves with a 0.36% pick rate and 31.09% win rate. Radiant Edge of Night has the highest first place rate at 20.21%. The top three Rek'Sai radiant items are Radiant Last Whisper, Radiant Evenshroud, and Radiant Striker's Flail.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 64.29% | +20.06% | 13.31% | 0.04% | 14 | ||
| B | 60.00% | +15.77% | 14.02% | 0.03% | 10 | ||
| A | 53.85% | +9.62% | 19.40% | 0.04% | 13 | ||
| 4 | A | 48.28% | +4.05% | 18.05% | 0.09% | 29 | |
| 5 | B | 36.36% | -7.87% | 14.04% | 0.03% | 11 | |
| 6 | B | 33.33% | -10.90% | 15.61% | 0.06% | 18 | |
| 7 | B | 31.09% | -13.14% | 14.55% | 0.36% | 119 | |
| 8 | A | 30.77% | -13.46% | 17.37% | 0.08% | 26 | |
| 9 | A | 27.27% | -16.96% | 20.21% | 0.03% | 11 | |
| 10 | A | 21.43% | -22.80% | 18.94% | 0.04% | 14 | |
| 11 | B | 20.59% | -23.64% | 17.28% | 0.10% | 34 | |
| 12 | A | 19.05% | -25.18% | 18.56% | 0.06% | 21 | |
| 13 | B | 18.18% | -26.05% | 13.61% | 0.03% | 11 | |
| 14 | A | 14.29% | -29.94% | 17.96% | 0.04% | 14 | |
| 15 | B | 12.50% | -31.73% | 16.51% | 0.05% | 16 | |
| 16 | A | 11.11% | -33.12% | 16.83% | 0.06% | 18 |
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Rek'Sai Set 16 Build - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rek'Sai's best build in Set 16?
The best Rek'Sai build in Set 16 is Bloodthirster, Sterak's Gage, and Titan's Resolve with a 49.66% top four rate, 3.36% first place rate, and 4.79 average placement. This build is picked 0.36% of the time.
What is the best item for Rek'Sai?
The best item for Rek'Sai is Thief's Gloves with a 48.74% win rate. This item is picked 5.97% of the time and has won 950 matches across 1,949 games.
Which item is most popular on Rek'Sai?
Bloodthirster is the most popular item on Rek'Sai with a 12.89% pick rate. This item maintains a 33.82% win rate and has been used in 4,210 matches.
What are the top 3 items for Rek'Sai?
The top 3 items for Rek'Sai are Thief's Gloves, Guinsoo's Rageblade, and Quicksilver with an average win rate of 47.37%. These items provide the highest performance across different team compositions and game situations.
How many matches do the Rek'Sai item builds have?
The Rek'Sai item builds are based on 21,755 total matches. Thief's Gloves has the most wins with 950 victories.
Should I always build Thief's Gloves on Rek'Sai?
While Thief's Gloves has the highest win rate at 48.74%, the best Rek'Sai build depends on your team composition, available components, and game situation. Consider Thief's Gloves, Guinsoo's Rageblade, and Quicksilver as strong alternatives based on what items you can build.
What components should I prioritize for Rek'Sai in TFT Set 16?
The top components to prioritize for Rek'Sai in Set 16 are Sparring Gloves, B.F. Sword, and Recurve Bow. These components appear most frequently in Rek'Sai's highest win rate item builds. Sparring Gloves is the #1 priority component, appearing in 7 of Rek'Sai's top item builds.
What should I pick on carousel for Rek'Sai in TFT?
When playing Rek'Sai in TFT Set 16, prioritize Sparring Gloves on the first carousel as it builds into Rek'Sai's best-in-slot items. Secondary priorities include B.F. Sword and Recurve Bow. These components give you the flexibility to build Rek'Sai's optimal items.
Should I itemize Rek'Sai in TFT Set 16?
Rek'Sai is a recommended itemization choice in TFT Set 16. Rek'Sai's best item build achieves a +5.4% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 44.2%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.
Is Rek'Sai a good item holder in TFT Set 16?
Rek'Sai is an excellent item holder and primary carry in TFT Set 16. With optimal items, Rek'Sai achieves +5.4% top four rate improvement, making it worthwhile to commit items to this champion.
What is Rek'Sai's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 16?
When properly itemized, Rek'Sai achieves an average top four rate of 37.9% in TFT Set 16, which is -6.3% compared to the base rate of 44.2%. The best Rek'Sai item build reaches 49.7% top four rate with a 4.79 average placement.
What is the best Rek'Sai emblem?
The best Rek'Sai emblem is Bruiser Emblem with a 61.80% win rate. This emblem is picked 0.27% of the time and has been used in 89 matches.
What is the top Rek'Sai radiant item?
The top Rek'Sai radiant item is Radiant Adaptive Helm with a 66.67% win rate. This radiant item is picked 0.02% of the time and has been used in 6 matches.
What is the best Rek'Sai artifact?
The best Rek'Sai artifact is Statikk Shiv with a 60.00% win rate. This artifact item is picked 0.02% of the time and has been used in 5 matches.