Rek'SaiTFT Build
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2 CostBest Rek'Sai build for TFT Set 16 with 36.7% top 4 rate. Top items: Thief's Gloves, Titan's Resolve, and Guinsoo's Rageblade. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.
Set 16 Rek'Sai builds: Bloodthirster, Sterak's Gage, Titan's Resolve (36.73% top four rate, -6.96% difference); Bloodthirster, Sterak's Gage, Hand Of Justice (29.35% top four rate, -14.34% difference); Bloodthirster, Infinity Edge, Sterak's Gage (27.96% top four rate, -15.73% difference)
Rek'Sai Component Priority Order in Set 16
When playing Rek'Sai in TFT Set 16, prioritize collecting Sparring Gloves, Recurve Bow, B.F. Sword from the carousel and item drops. Chain Vest and Giant's Belt 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, Striker's Flail, Quicksilver, which are core items for maximizing Rek'Sai's effectiveness.
Recurve Bow is the 2nd priority component for Rek'Sai, appearing in 4 of the top item builds. This component builds into Titan's Resolve, Guinsoo's Rageblade, Giant Slayer, which are core items for maximizing Rek'Sai's effectiveness.
B.F. Sword is the 3rd priority component for Rek'Sai, appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Edge of Night, Sterak's Gage, 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 Recurve Bow 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
When Itemized (Avg)
Base Champion Stats
Key Factors for Rek'Sai Itemization in Set 16
Itemizing Rek'Sai actually reduces performance by 7.0%. Items are better placed on other champions.
5 out of 5 builds show negative performance compared to base rate, indicating poor item synergy.
Even when itemized, Rek'Sai only achieves 5.39 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 43.7%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.
The best Rek'Sai item build achieves a 36.7% top four rate, representing a -7.0% difference from the base rate. and 5 builds actually underperform the baseline. On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Rek'Sai achieves 28.1% top four rate (-15.6% vs base) with 5.39 average placement.
Itemized Rek'Sai has a 5.6% first place rate, suggesting the champion is better suited for consistent top four finishes rather than winning lobbies outright.
✓When to Itemize Rek'Sai
- Only as a last resort when no other carry is available
- As a temporary item holder that you plan to sell later
✗When NOT to Itemize Rek'Sai
- In most situations—the data shows items perform better on other champions
- When you need to maximize your chances of first place
- When you have components for Rek'Sai's best builds—use them elsewhere
Best Rek'Sai Items in TFT Set 16
The best Rek'Sai item is Thief's Gloves with a 47.36% win rate (+3.67% vs base), 15.95% first place rate, and 6.34% pick rate. The most popular is Bloodthirster with a 12.26% pick rate and 32.62% win rate. Striker's Flail has the highest first place rate at 16.66%. The top three Rek'Sai items are Thief's Gloves, Titan's Resolve, and Guinsoo's Rageblade.
Rank | Item | Components | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | B | 47.36% | +3.67% | 15.95% | 6.34% | 2,401 | ||
  | B | 38.26% | -5.43% | 14.76% | 5.15% | 1,950 | ||
 | B | 38.07% | -5.62% | 13.56% | 2.10% | 796 | ||
| 4 |  | A | 37.53% | -6.16% | 16.66% | 2.87% | 1,087 | |
| 5 |  | B | 36.06% | -7.63% | 15.95% | 4.88% | 1,847 | |
| 6 |  | B | 35.77% | -7.92% | 15.12% | 2.35% | 889 | |
| 7 | | B | 33.67% | -10.02% | 14.91% | 6.73% | 2,551 | |
| 8 | | B | 33.25% | -10.44% | 14.38% | 4.25% | 1,609 | |
| 9 | | B | 32.62% | -11.07% | 14.15% | 12.26% | 4,645 | |
| 10 | | B | 32.03% | -11.66% | 15.99% | 2.83% | 1,071 | |
| 11 |  | B | 30.87% | -12.82% | 14.71% | 8.20% | 3,107 | |
| 12 | | B | 30.17% | -13.52% | 14.35% | 7.72% | 2,923 |
Best Rek'Sai Artifact Items in TFT Set 16
The best Rek'Sai artifact item is Eternal Pact with a 72.73% win rate (+29.04% vs base), 19.61% first place rate, and 0.03% pick rate. The most popular is Infinity Force with a 0.24% pick rate and 41.11% win rate. Gold Collector has the highest first place rate at 24.12%. The top three Rek'Sai artifact items are Eternal Pact, Silvermere Dawn, and Hellfire Hatchet.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 72.73% | +29.04% | 19.61% | 0.03% | 11 | ||
| A | 66.67% | +22.98% | 21.78% | 0.06% | 21 | ||
| A | 55.00% | +11.31% | 19.93% | 0.16% | 60 | ||
| 4 | A | 50.00% | +6.31% | 23.40% | 0.03% | 12 | |
| 5 | A | 48.28% | +4.59% | 20.80% | 0.15% | 58 | |
| 6 | A | 41.67% | -2.02% | 18.53% | 0.03% | 12 | |
| 7 | A | 41.11% | -2.58% | 17.83% | 0.24% | 90 | |
| 8 | A | 38.71% | -4.98% | 24.12% | 0.08% | 31 | |
| 9 | A | 36.36% | -7.33% | 21.87% | 0.03% | 11 | |
| 10 | A | 36.00% | -7.69% | 20.57% | 0.07% | 25 | |
| 11 | A | 30.77% | -12.92% | 19.31% | 0.03% | 13 | |
| 12 | A | 30.56% | -13.13% | 19.75% | 0.19% | 72 | |
| 13 | B | 29.63% | -14.06% | 16.43% | 0.14% | 54 | |
| 14 | A | 28.57% | -15.12% | 20.97% | 0.04% | 14 | |
| 15 | A | 27.27% | -16.42% | 19.92% | 0.03% | 11 | |
| 16 | A | 25.00% | -18.69% | 18.62% | 0.04% | 16 | |
| 17 | A | 23.08% | -20.61% | 18.57% | 0.03% | 13 | |
| 18 | A | 22.22% | -21.47% | 17.75% | 0.05% | 18 | |
| 19 | A | 18.18% | -25.51% | 23.21% | 0.06% | 22 | |
| 20 | A | 18.18% | -25.51% | 19.08% | 0.03% | 11 | |
| 21 | A | 13.33% | -30.36% | 19.81% | 0.04% | 15 |
Best Rek'Sai Radiant Items in TFT Set 16
The best Rek'Sai radiant item is Radiant Striker's Flail with a 71.43% win rate (+27.74% vs base), 18.35% first place rate, and 0.04% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Thief's Gloves with a 0.33% pick rate and 43.20% win rate. Radiant Giant Slayer has the highest first place rate at 19.63%. The top three Rek'Sai radiant items are Radiant Striker's Flail, Radiant Void Staff, and Radiant Quicksilver.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 71.43% | +27.74% | 18.35% | 0.04% | 14 | ||
| A | 66.67% | +22.98% | 18.58% | 0.03% | 12 | ||
| B | 63.16% | +19.47% | 14.27% | 0.05% | 19 | ||
| 4 | A | 48.28% | +4.59% | 18.59% | 0.08% | 29 | |
| 5 | B | 43.20% | -0.49% | 15.57% | 0.33% | 125 | |
| 6 | B | 41.67% | -2.02% | 13.79% | 0.03% | 12 | |
| 7 | B | 38.46% | -5.23% | 14.22% | 0.03% | 13 | |
| 8 | A | 36.36% | -7.33% | 19.63% | 0.03% | 11 | |
| 9 | A | 33.33% | -10.36% | 19.49% | 0.04% | 15 | |
| 10 | B | 30.00% | -13.69% | 14.39% | 0.03% | 10 | |
| 11 | B | 28.00% | -15.69% | 18.87% | 0.07% | 25 | |
| 12 | A | 26.09% | -17.60% | 17.94% | 0.06% | 23 | |
| 13 | B | 25.00% | -18.69% | 15.73% | 0.03% | 12 | |
| 14 | A | 23.68% | -20.01% | 19.43% | 0.10% | 38 | |
| 15 | A | 21.05% | -22.64% | 19.57% | 0.05% | 19 | |
| 16 | B | 20.00% | -23.69% | 16.44% | 0.03% | 10 | |
| 17 | B | 13.64% | -30.05% | 18.12% | 0.06% | 22 | |
| 18 | B | 12.50% | -31.19% | 14.44% | 0.04% | 16 | |
| 19 | B | 10.00% | -33.69% | 13.78% | 0.03% | 10 |
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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 36.73% top four rate, 6.80% first place rate, and 4.88 average placement. This build is picked 0.27% of the time.
What is the best item for Rek'Sai?
The best item for Rek'Sai is Thief's Gloves with a 47.36% win rate. This item is picked 6.34% of the time and has won 1,137 matches across 2,401 games.
Which item is most popular on Rek'Sai?
Bloodthirster is the most popular item on Rek'Sai with a 12.26% pick rate. This item maintains a 32.62% win rate and has been used in 4,645 matches.
What are the top 3 items for Rek'Sai?
The top 3 items for Rek'Sai are Thief's Gloves, Titan's Resolve, and Guinsoo's Rageblade with an average win rate of 41.23%. 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 24,876 total matches. Thief's Gloves has the most wins with 1,137 victories.
Should I always build Thief's Gloves on Rek'Sai?
While Thief's Gloves has the highest win rate at 47.36%, the best Rek'Sai build depends on your team composition, available components, and game situation. Consider Thief's Gloves, Titan's Resolve, and Guinsoo's Rageblade 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 not recommended for itemization in TFT Set 16. Rek'Sai's best item build achieves a +-7.0% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 43.7%. Consider using items on other carries in your composition.
Is Rek'Sai a good item holder in TFT Set 16?
Rek'Sai should not hold items in TFT Set 16. Items are more effective on other champions, as Rek'Sai's itemized performance is 7.0% lower than expected.
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 28.1% in TFT Set 16, which is -15.6% compared to the base rate of 43.7%. The best Rek'Sai item build reaches 36.7% top four rate with a 4.88 average placement.
What is the best Rek'Sai emblem?
The best Rek'Sai emblem is Noxus Emblem with a 53.40% win rate. This emblem is picked 0.78% of the time and has been used in 294 matches.
What is the top Rek'Sai radiant item?
The top Rek'Sai radiant item is Radiant Bramble Vest with a 85.71% win rate. This radiant item is picked 0.02% of the time and has been used in 7 matches.
What is the best Rek'Sai artifact?
The best Rek'Sai artifact is Cappa Juice with a 83.33% win rate. This artifact item is picked 0.02% of the time and has been used in 6 matches.