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.
Ryze  TFT champion portrait - Set 16
Avg Place
3.59
1st Place
14.6%
Top 4
66.8%
Pick Rate
4.4%

Ryze TFT Build

Set 16
SRune Mage iconRune Mage7 Cost icon7 Cost
SetSet 17
Matches364,187
TierAll Tiers
RankAll Ranks
Last UpdatedMay 5, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Best Ryze build for TFT Set 16 with 75.4% top 4 rate. Top items: Morellonomicon, Void Staff, and Adaptive Helm. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.

Set 16 Ryze builds: Morellonomicon, Spear of Shojin, Void Staff (75.38% top four rate, +8.63% difference); Jeweled Gauntlet, Nashor's Tooth, Void Staff (66.42% top four rate, -0.33% difference); Jeweled Gauntlet, Nashor's Tooth, Nashor's Tooth (66.31% top four rate, -0.44% difference)

Average Placement:3.19
Top 4 Rate:75.38%
Top 4 Diff:+8.63%
First Place Rate:29.68%
Pick Rate:3.15%
Average Placement:3.71
Top 4 Rate:66.42%
Top 4 Diff:-0.33%
First Place Rate:19.30%
Pick Rate:1.20%
Average Placement:3.51
Top 4 Rate:66.31%
Top 4 Diff:-0.44%
First Place Rate:28.57%
Pick Rate:7.22%

Ryze Component Priority Order in Set 16

When playing Ryze in TFT Set 16, prioritize collecting Needlessly Large Rod, Tear of the Goddess, Giant's Belt from the carousel and item drops. Recurve Bow and B.F. Sword 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.

1
Needlessly Large Rod - Priority 1 component for Ryze  in TFT
Needlessly Large RodFound in 6 builds
2
Tear of the Goddess - Priority 2 component for Ryze  in TFT
Tear of the GoddessFound in 6 builds
3
Giant's Belt - Priority 3 component for Ryze  in TFT
Giant's BeltFound in 2 builds
4
Recurve Bow - Priority 4 component for Ryze  in TFT
Recurve BowFound in 2 builds
5
B.F. Sword - Priority 5 component for Ryze  in TFT
B.F. SwordFound in 2 builds

Why These Components for Ryze ?

Needlessly Large Rod

Needlessly Large Rod is the 1st priority component for Ryze , appearing in 6 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 Void Staff, Adaptive Helm, Archangel's Staff, which are core items for maximizing Ryze 's effectiveness.

Giant's Belt

Giant's Belt is the 3rd priority component for Ryze , appearing in 2 of the top item builds. This component builds into Morellonomicon, Nashor's Tooth, 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 66.8%. While not the highest-scaling carry, itemizing Ryze provides meaningful performance gains.

When Itemized (Avg)

Top 4 Rate66.1%
Top 4 Diff vs Base-0.6%
Average Placement3.61
First Place Rate23.9%

Base Champion Stats

Base Top 4 Rate66.8%
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.

Most Builds Underperform

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

High First Place Potential

Itemized Ryze achieves 23.9% 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 66.8%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.

The best Ryze item build achieves a 75.4% top four rate, representing a +8.6% difference from the base rate. 1 builds show 5-10% improvement, and 4 builds actually underperform the baseline. On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Ryze achieves 66.1% top four rate (-0.6% vs base) with 3.61 average placement.

For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Ryze achieves a 23.9% 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 Morellonomicon with a 71.89% win rate (+5.14% vs base), 16.37% first place rate, and 4.93% pick rate. The most popular is Jeweled Gauntlet with a 15.61% pick rate and 63.74% win rate. The top three Ryze items are Morellonomicon, Void Staff, and Adaptive Helm.

Rank
Item
Components
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
Needlessly Large RodGiant's Belt
A71.89%+5.14%16.37%4.93%4,045
Recurve BowTear of the Goddess
B70.45%+3.70%15.64%7.71%6,329
Negatron CloakTear of the Goddess
A69.95%+3.20%16.20%3.19%2,616
4
B.F. SwordNeedlessly Large Rod
A69.32%+2.57%15.52%2.80%2,298
5
Needlessly Large RodNeedlessly Large Rod
B68.99%+2.24%14.53%3.53%2,899
6
Needlessly Large RodTear of the Goddess
C68.48%+1.73%13.41%3.83%3,141
7
Tear of the GoddessTear of the Goddess
C68.16%+1.41%13.41%4.43%3,640
8
B.F. SwordTear of the Goddess
C66.67%-0.08%14.87%11.61%9,527
9
Recurve BowGiant's Belt
C65.55%-1.20%13.62%13.85%11,371
10
Needlessly Large RodSparring Gloves
D63.74%-3.01%12.99%15.61%12,812

Best Ryze Artifact Items in TFT Set 16

The best Ryze artifact item is Aegis of Dusk with a 90.91% win rate (+24.16% vs base), 12.46% first place rate, and 0.01% pick rate. The most popular is Dawncore with a 1.20% pick rate and 68.83% win rate. Death's Defiance has the highest first place rate at 15.85%. The top three Ryze artifact items are Aegis of Dusk, Horizon Focus, and Talisman Of Ascension.

Rank
Item
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
F90.91%+24.16%12.46%0.01%11
C78.82%+12.07%14.89%0.10%85
D78.15%+11.40%10.84%0.14%119
4F76.68%+9.93%10.77%0.51%416
5C75.45%+8.70%13.83%0.13%110
6C75.00%+8.25%13.96%0.02%16
7D70.59%+3.84%14.08%0.21%170
8B69.75%+3.00%14.81%0.29%238
9B69.23%+2.48%15.85%0.02%13
10D68.83%+2.08%15.12%1.20%985
11C68.67%+1.92%13.61%0.39%316
12C67.09%+0.34%13.78%0.10%79
13F66.82%+0.07%11.54%0.79%645
14D66.23%-0.52%13.17%0.09%77
15C65.05%-1.70%13.52%0.13%103
16D65.00%-1.75%11.93%0.56%460
17D64.50%-2.25%10.11%0.60%493
18D64.24%-2.51%11.64%0.20%165
19F64.12%-2.63%10.67%0.75%616
20B61.39%-5.36%15.85%0.12%101
21C59.52%-7.23%14.09%0.15%126
22F57.36%-9.39%12.29%0.32%265

Best Ryze Radiant Items in TFT Set 16

The best Ryze radiant item is Radiant Sunfire Cape with a 100.00% win rate (+33.25% vs base), 12.22% first place rate, and 0.01% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Jeweled Gauntlet with a 0.43% pick rate and 71.83% win rate. Radiant Giant Slayer has the highest first place rate at 17.85%. The top three Ryze radiant items are Radiant Sunfire Cape, Radiant Infinity Edge, and Radiant Edge of Night.

Rank
Item
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
D100.00%+33.25%12.22%0.01%10
D91.67%+24.92%13.61%0.01%12
A80.00%+13.25%14.80%0.03%25
4B77.78%+11.03%13.73%0.10%81
5A72.09%+5.34%16.63%0.10%86
6D71.90%+5.15%9.09%0.26%210
7F71.83%+5.08%13.39%0.43%355
8B70.52%+3.77%12.34%0.21%173
9D69.23%+2.48%12.48%0.03%26
10B68.83%+2.08%17.85%0.19%154
11D68.63%+1.88%10.17%0.06%51
12B68.55%+1.80%12.92%0.15%124
13F67.71%+0.96%13.79%0.43%353
14C66.77%+0.02%14.23%0.41%334
15D65.75%-1.00%14.90%0.31%254
16C64.02%-2.73%13.02%0.43%353
17A63.95%-2.80%13.97%0.39%319
18B62.50%-4.25%13.01%0.37%304
19D61.76%-4.99%11.96%0.04%34
20B61.54%-5.21%16.76%0.02%13
21D59.42%-7.33%11.39%0.08%69
22F55.48%-11.27%10.23%0.36%292
23B42.86%-23.89%10.57%0.03%21

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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 TFT Set 16 features Morellonomicon, Spear of Shojin, and Void Staff as core items. This build has a 75.38% win rate and is picked 3.15% of the time. First place rate: 29.68%, avg placement: 3.19.

What is the best item for Ryze ?

Morellonomicon is the best item for Ryze with a 71.89% win rate and 4.93% pick rate across 4,045 matches.

Which item is most popular on Ryze ?

Jeweled Gauntlet is the most popular item on Ryze with a 15.61% pick rate. It has a 63.74% win rate across 12,812 matches.

What are the top 3 items for Ryze ?

The top 3 items for Ryze are Morellonomicon, Void Staff, and Adaptive Helm. These items provide the best stats and synergies for Ryze 's kit.

How many matches do the Ryze item builds have?

The Ryze item build data is based on 58,678 matches analyzed in TFT Set 16. This sample size provides statistically significant results for item recommendations.

Should I always build Morellonomicon on Ryze ?

Morellonomicon is a great choice but not always mandatory. Consider your lobby and available components. It has a 71.89% win rate on Ryze .

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

Priority components for Ryze are Needlessly Large Rod, Tear of the Goddess, and Giant's Belt. These components build into Ryze 's best items and should be picked early on carousel and from PvE rounds.

What should I pick on carousel for Ryze in TFT?

On carousel for Ryze TFT builds, prioritize Needlessly Large Rod. These components are essential for Ryze 's optimal items and may be contested so have backup plans.

Should I itemize Ryze in TFT Set 16?

Yes, Ryze is a strong item holder with a 75.4% win rate when properly itemized. Ryze should be a priority for your items in Ryze comps.

Is Ryze a good item holder in TFT Set 16?

Yes, Ryze is a great item holder because items significantly increase their win rate from 66.8% to 75.4%. Ryze scales well with items.

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

Ryze 's top 4 rate when itemized is 66.1%. With proper items, Ryze matches the average champion top 4 rate of 50%.

What is the best Ryze emblem?

The best emblem for Ryze is Gunslinger Emblem with a 88.24% win rate. This emblem activates the Gunslinger trait on Ryze , providing additional bonuses.

What is the top Ryze radiant item?

The top radiant item for Ryze is Radiant Dragon's Claw with a 100.00% win rate. Radiant items are stronger versions of base items and should be prioritized when available.

What is the best Ryze artifact?

The best artifact for Ryze is Lightshield Crest with a 100.00% win rate. Artifacts provide unique effects that synergize with Ryze 's kit.