Rift Herald TFT Build
Void
Bruiser
4 CostBest Rift Herald build for TFT Set 16 with 61.4% top 4 rate. Top items: Protector's Vow, Bramble Vest, and Dragon's Claw. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.
Set 16 Rift Herald builds: Dragon's Claw, Sunfire Cape, Spirit Visage (61.37% top four rate, +11.74% difference); Bramble Vest, Dragon's Claw, Spirit Visage (59.82% top four rate, +10.19% difference); Gargoyle Stoneplate, Sunfire Cape, Warmog's Armor (56.00% top four rate, +6.37% difference)
Rift Herald Component Priority Order in Set 16
When playing Rift Herald in TFT Set 16, prioritize collecting Chain Vest, Giant's Belt, Negatron Cloak from the carousel and item drops. Tear of the Goddess and Sparring Gloves are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Rift Herald '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 Rift Herald ?
Chain Vest is the 1st priority component for Rift Herald , appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Protector's Vow, Bramble Vest, Steadfast Heart, which are core items for maximizing Rift Herald 's effectiveness.
Giant's Belt is the 2nd priority component for Rift Herald , appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Spirit Visage, Evenshroud, Sunfire Cape, which are core items for maximizing Rift Herald 's effectiveness.
Negatron Cloak is the 3rd priority component for Rift Herald , appearing in 4 of the top item builds. This component builds into Dragon's Claw, Evenshroud, Gargoyle Stoneplate, which are core items for maximizing Rift Herald 's effectiveness.
Rift Herald Carousel & Item Drop Tips
- Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize Chain Vest on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Rift Herald 's best-in-slot items.
- Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for Chain Vest or Giant's Belt 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 Rift Herald 's secondary items for maximum power.
Should You Itemize Rift Herald in Set 16
High PriorityRift Herald is a high-priority itemization target in Set 16. The best Rift Herald item build achieves a 61.4% top four rate, which is +11.7% higher than Rift Herald 's base rate of 49.6%. 2 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement, indicating strong item scaling.
When Itemized (Avg)
Base Champion Stats
Key Factors for Rift Herald Itemization in Set 16
Rift Herald 's best item build provides +11.7% top four rate improvement. 2 builds achieve 10%+ improvement.
As a 4-cost champion, Rift Herald has high base stats and powerful abilities designed to scale with items.
Rift Herald Itemization Data Analysis
Our analysis of Rift Herald itemization in TFT Set 16 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Rift Herald has a base top four rate of 49.6%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.
The best Rift Herald item build achieves a 61.4% top four rate, representing a +11.7% difference from the base rate. 2 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement over baseline, 2 builds show 5-10% improvement, 1 builds show 0-5% improvement, On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Rift Herald achieves 57.1% top four rate (+7.5% vs base) with 4.07 average placement.
For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Rift Herald achieves a 14.5% first place rate. This provides reasonable first place upside while maintaining consistent top four finishes.
✓When to Itemize Rift Herald
- When you find Rift Herald 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 Rift Herald 's key items
✗When NOT to Itemize Rift Herald
- When another carry in your comp scales better with the same items
- When you're pivoting to a different composition mid-game
Best Rift Herald Items in TFT Set 16
The best Rift Herald item is Protector's Vow with a 57.90% win rate (+8.27% vs base), 16.22% first place rate, and 3.29% pick rate. The most popular is Spirit Visage with a 16.18% pick rate and 55.14% win rate. The top three Rift Herald items are Protector's Vow, Bramble Vest, and Dragon's Claw.
Rank | Item | Components | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  | A | 57.90% | +8.27% | 16.22% | 3.29% | 4,124 | ||
| B | 57.36% | +7.73% | 15.01% | 8.19% | 10,272 | ||
 | B | 56.58% | +6.95% | 15.25% | 9.40% | 11,783 | ||
| 4 |  | B | 56.27% | +6.64% | 15.74% | 3.93% | 4,923 | |
| 5 |  | B | 55.14% | +5.51% | 14.57% | 16.18% | 20,286 | |
| 6 | | B | 54.60% | +4.97% | 15.95% | 3.67% | 4,604 | |
| 7 | | B | 54.28% | +4.65% | 14.30% | 13.23% | 16,589 | |
| 8 | | B | 52.48% | +2.85% | 13.53% | 12.46% | 15,622 | |
| 9 | | B | 50.14% | +0.51% | 13.41% | 14.29% | 17,910 |
Best Rift Herald Artifact Items in TFT Set 16
The best Rift Herald artifact item is Infinity Force with a 68.09% win rate (+18.46% vs base), 16.90% first place rate, and 0.04% pick rate. The most popular is The Indomitable with a 0.24% pick rate and 55.23% win rate. Horizon Focus has the highest first place rate at 24.31%. The top three Rift Herald artifact items are Infinity Force, Silvermere Dawn, and Aegis of Dawn.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 68.09% | +18.46% | 16.90% | 0.04% | 47 | ||
| A | 66.67% | +17.04% | 21.96% | 0.05% | 63 | ||
| A | 57.04% | +7.41% | 18.63% | 0.22% | 270 | ||
| 4 | A | 55.23% | +5.60% | 20.80% | 0.24% | 306 | |
| 5 | A | 54.69% | +5.06% | 20.26% | 0.15% | 192 | |
| 6 | A | 54.29% | +4.66% | 20.64% | 0.17% | 210 | |
| 7 | A | 50.00% | +0.37% | 20.95% | 0.01% | 14 | |
| 8 | A | 49.82% | +0.19% | 19.97% | 0.23% | 283 | |
| 9 | A | 48.00% | -1.63% | 24.31% | 0.02% | 25 | |
| 10 | B | 45.71% | -3.92% | 14.13% | 0.03% | 35 | |
| 11 | A | 45.00% | -4.63% | 17.85% | 0.10% | 120 | |
| 12 | A | 42.50% | -7.13% | 19.85% | 0.03% | 40 | |
| 13 | A | 42.11% | -7.52% | 21.66% | 0.02% | 19 | |
| 14 | A | 36.36% | -13.27% | 20.15% | 0.04% | 44 | |
| 15 | A | 31.73% | -17.90% | 19.98% | 0.08% | 104 | |
| 16 | A | 31.25% | -18.38% | 20.56% | 0.01% | 16 |
Best Rift Herald Radiant Items in TFT Set 16
The best Rift Herald radiant item is Radiant Warmog's Armor with a 64.97% win rate (+15.34% vs base), 14.45% first place rate, and 0.13% pick rate. The top three Rift Herald radiant items are Radiant Warmog's Armor, Radiant Giant Slayer, and Radiant Hand of Justice.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 64.97% | +15.34% | 14.45% | 0.13% | 157 | ||
| A | 60.00% | +10.37% | 18.94% | 0.01% | 10 | ||
| A | 60.00% | +10.37% | 18.56% | 0.01% | 10 | ||
| 4 | B | 54.35% | +4.72% | 14.34% | 0.04% | 46 | |
| 5 | B | 54.14% | +4.51% | 15.22% | 0.11% | 133 | |
| 6 | B | 54.02% | +4.39% | 14.73% | 0.07% | 87 | |
| 7 | B | 50.75% | +1.12% | 13.61% | 0.05% | 67 | |
| 8 | B | 49.28% | -0.35% | 13.84% | 0.06% | 69 | |
| 9 | B | 48.54% | -1.09% | 12.97% | 0.08% | 103 | |
| 10 | B | 45.45% | -4.18% | 16.93% | 0.03% | 33 | |
| 11 | B | 38.14% | -11.49% | 14.55% | 0.09% | 118 | |
| 12 | B | 36.51% | -13.12% | 13.64% | 0.05% | 63 | |
| 13 | A | 36.36% | -13.27% | 16.95% | 0.01% | 11 | |
| 14 | B | 35.29% | -14.34% | 14.02% | 0.03% | 34 | |
| 15 | A | 30.00% | -19.63% | 17.37% | 0.01% | 10 | |
| 16 | B | 30.00% | -19.63% | 12.52% | 0.01% | 10 | |
| 17 | B | 25.00% | -24.63% | 16.01% | 0.03% | 32 |
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Rift Herald Set 16 Build - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rift Herald 's best build in Set 16?
The best Rift Herald build in Set 16 is Dragon's Claw, Sunfire Cape, and Spirit Visage with a 61.37% top four rate, 15.69% first place rate, and 3.88 average placement. This build is picked 1.95% of the time.
What is the best item for Rift Herald ?
The best item for Rift Herald is Protector's Vow with a 57.90% win rate. This item is picked 3.29% of the time and has won 2,388 matches across 4,124 games.
Which item is most popular on Rift Herald ?
Spirit Visage is the most popular item on Rift Herald with a 16.18% pick rate. This item maintains a 55.14% win rate and has been used in 20,286 matches.
What are the top 3 items for Rift Herald ?
The top 3 items for Rift Herald are Protector's Vow, Bramble Vest, and Dragon's Claw with an average win rate of 57.28%. These items provide the highest performance across different team compositions and game situations.
How many matches do the Rift Herald item builds have?
The Rift Herald item builds are based on 106,113 total matches. Protector's Vow has the most wins with 2,388 victories.
Should I always build Protector's Vow on Rift Herald ?
While Protector's Vow has the highest win rate at 57.90%, the best Rift Herald build depends on your team composition, available components, and game situation. Consider Protector's Vow, Bramble Vest, and Dragon's Claw as strong alternatives based on what items you can build.
What components should I prioritize for Rift Herald in TFT Set 16?
The top components to prioritize for Rift Herald in Set 16 are Chain Vest, Giant's Belt, and Negatron Cloak. These components appear most frequently in Rift Herald 's highest win rate item builds. Chain Vest is the #1 priority component, appearing in 6 of Rift Herald 's top item builds.
What should I pick on carousel for Rift Herald in TFT?
When playing Rift Herald in TFT Set 16, prioritize Chain Vest on the first carousel as it builds into Rift Herald 's best-in-slot items. Secondary priorities include Giant's Belt and Negatron Cloak. These components give you the flexibility to build Rift Herald 's optimal items.
Should I itemize Rift Herald in TFT Set 16?
Rift Herald is a high priority itemization target in TFT Set 16. Rift Herald 's best item build achieves a +11.7% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 49.6%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.
Is Rift Herald a good item holder in TFT Set 16?
Rift Herald is an excellent item holder and primary carry in TFT Set 16. With optimal items, Rift Herald achieves +11.7% top four rate improvement, making it worthwhile to commit items to this champion.
What is Rift Herald 's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 16?
When properly itemized, Rift Herald achieves an average top four rate of 57.1% in TFT Set 16, which is +7.5% compared to the base rate of 49.6%. The best Rift Herald item build reaches 61.4% top four rate with a 3.88 average placement.
What is the best Rift Herald emblem?
The best Rift Herald emblem is Gunslinger Emblem with a 85.71% win rate. This emblem is picked 0.01% of the time and has been used in 7 matches.
What is the top Rift Herald radiant item?
The top Rift Herald radiant item is Radiant Warmog's Armor with a 64.97% win rate. This radiant item is picked 0.13% of the time and has been used in 157 matches.
What is the best Rift Herald artifact?
The best Rift Herald artifact is Infinity Force with a 68.09% win rate. This artifact item is picked 0.04% of the time and has been used in 47 matches.