Ryze  TFT champion portrait - Set 16
Avg Place
3.70
1st Place
14.2%
Top 4
65.3%
Pick Rate
0.9%

Ryze TFT Build

Set 16
SRune Mage7 Cost
SetSet 16
Matches732,372
TierAll Tiers
RankAll Ranks
Last UpdatedFeb 3, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Best Ryze build for TFT Set 16 with 73.9% top 4 rate. Top items: Adaptive Helm, Morellonomicon, and Hextech Gunblade. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.

Set 16 Ryze builds: Jeweled Gauntlet, Striker's Flail, Spear of Shojin (73.87% top four rate, +8.60% difference); Morellonomicon, Spear of Shojin, Void Staff (73.29% top four rate, +8.02% difference); Jeweled Gauntlet, Nashor's Tooth, Spear of Shojin (66.67% top four rate, +1.40% difference)

Avg Placement:3.35
Top 4 Rate:73.87%
Top 4 Diff:+8.60%
1st Place Rate:26.13%
Pick Rate:1.65%
Avg Placement:3.07
Top 4 Rate:73.29%
Top 4 Diff:+8.02%
1st Place Rate:33.21%
Pick Rate:4.12%
Avg Placement:3.73
Top 4 Rate:66.67%
Top 4 Diff:+1.40%
1st Place Rate:13.11%
Pick Rate:2.72%

Ryze Component Priority Order in Set 16

When playing Ryze in TFT Set 16, prioritize collecting Needlessly Large Rod, Tear of the Goddess, Recurve Bow from the carousel and item drops. B.F. Sword and Giant's Belt are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Ryze '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 Ryze  in TFT
Needlessly Large RodFound in 7 builds
2
Tear of the Goddess - Priority 2 component for Ryze  in TFT
Tear of the GoddessFound in 6 builds
3
Recurve Bow - Priority 3 component for Ryze  in TFT
Recurve BowFound in 4 builds
4
B.F. Sword - Priority 4 component for Ryze  in TFT
B.F. SwordFound in 3 builds
5
Giant's Belt - Priority 5 component for Ryze  in TFT
Giant's BeltFound in 2 builds

Why These Components for Ryze ?

Needlessly Large Rod

Needlessly Large Rod is the 1st priority component for Ryze , appearing in 7 of the top item builds. This component builds into Morellonomicon, Hextech Gunblade, Rabadon's Deathcap, which are core items for maximizing Ryze 's effectiveness.

Tear of the Goddess

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

Recurve Bow

Recurve Bow is the 3rd priority component for Ryze , appearing in 4 of the top item builds. This component builds into Void Staff, Nashor's Tooth, Giant Slayer, which are core items for maximizing Ryze 's effectiveness.

Ryze Carousel & Item Drop Tips

  • Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize Needlessly Large Rod on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Ryze '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 Ryze 's secondary items for maximum power.

Should You Itemize Ryze in Set 16

RecommendedRyze is a solid itemization choice in Set 16. With optimal items, Ryze achieves up to +8.6% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 65.3%. While not the highest-scaling carry, itemizing Ryze provides meaningful performance gains.

When Itemized (Avg)

Top 4 Rate69.1%
Top 4 Diff vs Base+3.8%
Avg Placement3.49
1st Place Rate22.0%

Base Champion Stats

Base Top 4 Rate65.3%
Best Build Diff+8.6%
Champion Cost7-cost
Builds Analyzed5

Key Factors for Ryze Itemization in Set 16

Good Item Scaling

Ryze 's optimal items provide +8.6% top four rate improvement—solid but not exceptional scaling.

Strong Average Placement

Itemized Ryze achieves 3.49 average placement, consistently finishing in top positions.

High First Place Potential

Itemized Ryze achieves 22.0% first place rate, making it excellent for winning lobbies.

High-Cost Carry Design

As a 5-cost champion, Ryze has high base stats and powerful abilities designed to scale with items.

Ryze Itemization Data Analysis

Our analysis of Ryze itemization in TFT Set 16 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Ryze has a base top four rate of 65.3%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.

The best Ryze item build achieves a 73.9% top four rate, representing a +8.6% difference from the base rate. 2 builds show 5-10% improvement, 2 builds show 0-5% improvement, and 1 builds actually underperform the baseline. On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Ryze achieves 69.1% top four rate (+3.8% vs base) with 3.49 average placement.

For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Ryze achieves a 22.0% first place rate. This is excellent first place potential, making Ryze a strong choice when you need to win rather than just top four.

When to Itemize Ryze

  • When Ryze fits naturally into your composition's traits
  • When you have item components that build Ryze 's best items
  • When Ryze is your primary late-game carry option

When NOT to Itemize Ryze

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

Best Ryze Items in TFT Set 16

The best Ryze item is Adaptive Helm with a 70.34% win rate (+5.07% vs base), 15.98% first place rate, and 4.16% pick rate. The most popular is Spear of Shojin with a 19.42% pick rate and 64.79% win rate. Nashor's Tooth has the highest first place rate at 16.80%. The top three Ryze items are Adaptive Helm, Morellonomicon, and Hextech Gunblade.

Rank
Item
Components
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
Negatron CloakTear of the Goddess
B70.34%+5.07%15.98%4.16%725
Needlessly Large RodGiant's Belt
A69.78%+4.51%16.74%7.17%1,251
B.F. SwordNeedlessly Large Rod
B69.50%+4.23%15.25%3.70%646
4
Tear of the GoddessTear of the Goddess
B68.95%+3.68%14.55%5.11%892
5
Recurve BowTear of the Goddess
B68.74%+3.47%16.36%9.88%1,724
6
Recurve BowGiant's Belt
B68.64%+3.37%16.80%5.70%995
7
Needlessly Large RodNeedlessly Large Rod
B68.13%+2.86%14.49%3.65%637
8
Needlessly Large RodTear of the Goddess
B67.60%+2.33%13.89%4.69%818
9
B.F. SwordRecurve Bow
B65.24%-0.03%13.95%2.95%515
10
Needlessly Large RodSparring Gloves
B64.97%-0.30%14.62%14.68%2,561
11
B.F. SwordTear of the Goddess
B64.79%-0.48%15.40%19.42%3,388
12
Recurve BowNeedlessly Large Rod
B58.87%-6.40%13.03%2.33%406

Best Ryze Artifact Items in TFT Set 16

The best Ryze artifact item is Wit's End with a 90.91% win rate (+25.64% vs base), 20.95% first place rate, and 0.06% pick rate. The most popular is Dawncore with a 0.36% pick rate and 63.49% win rate. Gold Collector has the highest first place rate at 22.69%. The top three Ryze artifact items are Wit's End, Lich Bane, and Statikk Shiv.

Rank
Item
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
A90.91%+25.64%20.95%0.06%11
A82.05%+16.78%18.20%0.22%39
A78.57%+13.30%18.91%0.08%14
4A76.92%+11.65%20.56%0.07%13
5A76.92%+11.65%16.90%0.07%13
6A71.43%+6.16%22.69%0.12%21
7A70.00%+4.73%19.01%0.06%10
8A68.75%+3.48%18.58%0.18%32
9A66.67%+1.40%18.73%0.19%33
10A64.00%-1.27%17.69%0.14%25
11A63.49%-1.78%19.83%0.36%63
12A63.33%-1.94%19.53%0.17%30
13A20.00%-45.27%21.01%0.06%10

Best Ryze Radiant Items in TFT Set 16

The best Ryze radiant item is Radiant Blue Buff with a 92.86% win rate (+27.59% vs base), 19.00% first place rate, and 0.08% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Jeweled Gauntlet with a 0.14% pick rate and 68.00% win rate. Radiant Nashor's Tooth has the highest first place rate at 23.18%. The top three Ryze radiant items are Radiant Blue Buff, Radiant Rabadon's Deathcap, and Radiant Nashor's Tooth.

Rank
Item
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
A92.86%+27.59%19.00%0.08%14
B90.00%+24.73%15.61%0.06%10
A85.00%+19.73%23.18%0.11%20
4B83.33%+18.06%14.55%0.07%12
5B81.25%+15.98%17.19%0.09%16
6A80.00%+14.73%19.08%0.09%15
7B71.43%+6.16%14.04%0.08%14
8A70.00%+4.73%16.95%0.06%10
9A68.00%+2.73%19.14%0.14%25
10B40.00%-25.27%16.30%0.06%10
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Ryze Set 16 Build - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ryze 's best build in Set 16?

The best Ryze build in Set 16 is Jeweled Gauntlet, Striker's Flail, and Spear of Shojin with a 73.87% top four rate, 26.13% first place rate, and 3.35 average placement. This build is picked 1.65% of the time.

What is the best item for Ryze ?

The best item for Ryze is Adaptive Helm with a 70.34% win rate. This item is picked 4.16% of the time and has won 510 matches across 725 games.

Which item is most popular on Ryze ?

Spear of Shojin is the most popular item on Ryze with a 19.42% pick rate. This item maintains a 64.79% win rate and has been used in 3,388 matches.

What are the top 3 items for Ryze ?

The top 3 items for Ryze are Adaptive Helm, Morellonomicon, and Hextech Gunblade with an average win rate of 69.88%. These items provide the highest performance across different team compositions and game situations.

How many matches do the Ryze item builds have?

The Ryze item builds are based on 14,558 total matches. Adaptive Helm has the most wins with 510 victories.

Should I always build Adaptive Helm on Ryze ?

While Adaptive Helm has the highest win rate at 70.34%, the best Ryze build depends on your team composition, available components, and game situation. Consider Adaptive Helm, Morellonomicon, and Hextech Gunblade as strong alternatives based on what items you can build.

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

The top components to prioritize for Ryze in Set 16 are Needlessly Large Rod, Tear of the Goddess, and Recurve Bow. These components appear most frequently in Ryze 's highest win rate item builds. Needlessly Large Rod is the #1 priority component, appearing in 7 of Ryze 's top item builds.

What should I pick on carousel for Ryze in TFT?

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

Should I itemize Ryze in TFT Set 16?

Ryze is a recommended itemization choice in TFT Set 16. Ryze 's best item build achieves a +8.6% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 65.3%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.

Is Ryze a good item holder in TFT Set 16?

Ryze is an excellent item holder and primary carry in TFT Set 16. With optimal items, Ryze achieves +8.6% top four rate improvement, making it worthwhile to commit items to this champion.

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

When properly itemized, Ryze achieves an average top four rate of 69.1% in TFT Set 16, which is +3.8% compared to the base rate of 65.3%. The best Ryze item build reaches 73.9% top four rate with a 3.35 average placement.

What is the best Ryze emblem?

The best Ryze emblem is Zaun Emblem with a 82.86% win rate. This emblem is picked 0.20% of the time and has been used in 35 matches.

What is the top Ryze radiant item?

The top Ryze radiant item is Radiant Blue Buff with a 92.86% win rate. This radiant item is picked 0.08% of the time and has been used in 14 matches.

What is the best Ryze artifact?

The best Ryze artifact is Wit's End with a 90.91% win rate. This artifact item is picked 0.06% of the time and has been used in 11 matches.