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.
Seraphine TFT champion portrait - Set 16
Avg Place
4.29
1st Place
11.8%
Top 4
53.9%
Pick Rate
13.1%

SeraphineTFT Build

Set 16
SetSet 17
Matches364,187
TierAll Tiers
RankAll Ranks
Last UpdatedMay 5, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Best Seraphine build for TFT Set 16 with 89.7% top 4 rate. Top items: Hextech Gunblade, Red Buff, and Adaptive Helm. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.

Set 16 Seraphine builds: Thief's Gloves (89.66% top four rate, +35.73% difference); Morellonomicon, Spear of Shojin, Void Staff (67.18% top four rate, +13.25% difference); Jeweled Gauntlet, Spear of Shojin, Void Staff (57.96% top four rate, +4.03% difference)

Average Placement:1.80
Top 4 Rate:89.66%
Top 4 Diff:+35.73%
First Place Rate:66.09%
Pick Rate:0.35%
Average Placement:3.59
Top 4 Rate:67.18%
Top 4 Diff:+13.25%
First Place Rate:19.66%
Pick Rate:0.53%
Average Placement:4.05
Top 4 Rate:57.96%
Top 4 Diff:+4.03%
First Place Rate:14.88%
Pick Rate:0.39%

Seraphine Component Priority Order in Set 16

When playing Seraphine in TFT Set 16, prioritize collecting Tear of the Goddess, Needlessly Large Rod, Recurve Bow from the carousel and item drops. B.F. Sword and Giant's Belt are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Seraphine'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
Tear of the Goddess - Priority 1 component for Seraphine in TFT
Tear of the GoddessFound in 6 builds
2
Needlessly Large Rod - Priority 2 component for Seraphine in TFT
Needlessly Large RodFound in 7 builds
3
Recurve Bow - Priority 3 component for Seraphine in TFT
Recurve BowFound in 5 builds
4
B.F. Sword - Priority 4 component for Seraphine in TFT
B.F. SwordFound in 2 builds
5
Giant's Belt - Priority 5 component for Seraphine in TFT
Giant's BeltFound in 2 builds

Why These Components for Seraphine?

Tear of the Goddess

Tear of the Goddess is the 1st priority component for Seraphine, appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Adaptive Helm, Spear of Shojin, Void Staff, which are core items for maximizing Seraphine's effectiveness.

Needlessly Large Rod

Needlessly Large Rod is the 2nd priority component for Seraphine, appearing in 7 of the top item builds. This component builds into Hextech Gunblade, Morellonomicon, Archangel's Staff, which are core items for maximizing Seraphine's effectiveness.

Recurve Bow

Recurve Bow is the 3rd priority component for Seraphine, appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Red Buff, Void Staff, Nashor's Tooth, which are core items for maximizing Seraphine's effectiveness.

Seraphine Carousel & Item Drop Tips

  • Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize Tear of the Goddess on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Seraphine's best-in-slot items.
  • Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for Tear of the Goddess or Needlessly Large Rod 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 Seraphine's secondary items for maximum power.

Should You Itemize Seraphine in Set 16

High PrioritySeraphine is a high-priority itemization target in Set 16. The best Seraphine item build achieves a 89.7% top four rate, which is +35.7% higher than Seraphine's base rate of 53.9%. 2 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement, indicating strong item scaling.

When Itemized (Avg)

Top 4 Rate65.1%
Top 4 Diff vs Base+11.1%
Average Placement3.60
First Place Rate25.6%

Base Champion Stats

Base Top 4 Rate53.9%
Best Build Diff+35.7%
Champion Cost4-cost
Builds Analyzed5

Key Factors for Seraphine Itemization in Set 16

Excellent Item Scaling

Seraphine's best item build provides +35.7% top four rate improvement. 2 builds achieve 10%+ improvement.

High First Place Potential

Itemized Seraphine achieves 25.6% first place rate, making it excellent for winning lobbies.

High-Cost Carry Design

As a 4-cost champion, Seraphine has high base stats and powerful abilities designed to scale with items.

Seraphine Itemization Data Analysis

Our analysis of Seraphine itemization in TFT Set 16 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Seraphine has a base top four rate of 53.9%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.

The best Seraphine item build achieves a 89.7% top four rate, representing a +35.7% difference from the base rate. 2 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement over baseline, 3 builds show 0-5% improvement, On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Seraphine achieves 65.1% top four rate (+11.1% vs base) with 3.60 average placement.

For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Seraphine achieves a 25.6% first place rate. This is excellent first place potential, making Seraphine a strong choice when you need to win rather than just top four.

When to Itemize Seraphine

  • When you find Seraphine 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 Seraphine's key items

When NOT to Itemize Seraphine

  • When another carry in your comp scales better with the same items
  • When you're pivoting to a different composition mid-game

Best Seraphine Items in TFT Set 16

The best Seraphine item is Hextech Gunblade with a 61.83% win rate (+7.90% vs base), 15.52% first place rate, and 4.08% pick rate. The most popular is Jeweled Gauntlet with a 10.59% pick rate and 53.75% win rate. Red Buff has the highest first place rate at 17.24%. The top three Seraphine items are Hextech Gunblade, Red Buff, and Adaptive Helm.

Rank
Item
Components
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
B.F. SwordNeedlessly Large Rod
A61.83%+7.90%15.52%4.08%5,669
Recurve BowRecurve Bow
A61.58%+7.65%17.24%2.02%2,811
Negatron CloakTear of the Goddess
A61.50%+7.57%16.20%3.07%4,262
4
Needlessly Large RodGiant's Belt
A60.40%+6.47%16.37%6.36%8,844
5
B.F. SwordTear of the Goddess
C59.90%+5.97%14.87%8.80%12,234
6
Recurve BowTear of the Goddess
B59.02%+5.09%15.64%8.78%12,207
7
Tear of the GoddessTear of the Goddess
C58.58%+4.65%13.41%5.51%7,663
8
Recurve BowGiant's Belt
C58.46%+4.53%13.62%7.23%10,049
9
Sparring GlovesSparring Gloves
A58.45%+4.52%15.84%2.15%2,989
10
Needlessly Large RodTear of the Goddess
C57.22%+3.29%13.41%5.24%7,279
11
Needlessly Large RodNeedlessly Large Rod
B56.65%+2.72%14.53%4.49%6,245
12
Needlessly Large RodSparring Gloves
D53.75%-0.18%12.99%10.59%14,723
13
Recurve BowNeedlessly Large Rod
D51.25%-2.68%13.13%2.22%3,083

Best Seraphine Artifact Items in TFT Set 16

The best Seraphine artifact item is Hellfire Hatchet with a 90.00% win rate (+36.07% vs base), 14.00% first place rate, and 0.01% pick rate. The most popular is Blighting Jewel with a 0.87% pick rate and 58.87% win rate. Death's Defiance has the highest first place rate at 15.85%. The top three Seraphine artifact items are Hellfire Hatchet, Hullcrusher, and Prowler's Claw.

Rank
Item
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
C90.00%+36.07%14.00%0.01%10
C82.61%+28.68%13.96%0.02%23
C68.42%+14.49%13.73%0.01%19
4F68.01%+14.08%10.77%0.45%622
5C67.48%+13.55%13.52%0.09%123
6C67.33%+13.40%14.09%0.07%101
7B64.71%+10.78%15.85%0.01%17
8C64.63%+10.70%13.78%0.12%164
9C63.78%+9.85%13.83%0.13%185
10C62.29%+8.36%13.61%0.47%647
11D62.00%+8.07%14.08%0.14%200
12B61.86%+7.93%15.85%0.08%118
13D60.52%+6.59%11.93%0.74%1,031
14D60.43%+6.50%10.11%0.87%1,203
15D58.96%+5.03%15.12%0.86%1,194
16F58.87%+4.94%11.54%0.87%1,206
17F58.20%+4.27%10.67%0.74%1,024
18B57.63%+3.70%14.81%0.21%295
19C54.62%+0.69%14.89%0.09%130
20D53.61%-0.32%11.64%0.23%319
21D53.23%-0.70%10.84%0.09%124
22F51.76%-2.17%12.29%0.14%199
23B50.00%-3.93%15.47%0.01%10
24D47.06%-6.87%13.17%0.09%119
25D33.33%-20.60%11.87%0.01%12
26-27.78%-26.15%0.00%0.01%18

Best Seraphine Radiant Items in TFT Set 16

The best Seraphine radiant item is Radiant Infinity Edge with a 82.35% win rate (+28.42% vs base), 13.61% first place rate, and 0.01% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Jeweled Gauntlet with a 0.24% pick rate and 49.10% win rate. Radiant Gargoyle Stoneplate has the highest first place rate at 19.65%. The top three Seraphine radiant items are Radiant Infinity Edge, Radiant Quicksilver, and Radiant Deathblade.

Rank
Item
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
D82.35%+28.42%13.61%0.01%17
D68.75%+14.82%12.48%0.01%16
B63.16%+9.23%14.26%0.01%19
4F63.16%+9.23%9.79%0.01%19
5A60.18%+6.25%16.63%0.08%113
6B58.84%+4.91%13.01%0.22%311
7A58.33%+4.40%14.80%0.01%12
8B58.29%+4.36%13.73%0.14%199
9B58.06%+4.13%10.57%0.02%31
10C56.72%+2.79%14.23%0.19%268
11D53.85%-0.08%12.22%0.01%13
12D53.85%-0.08%11.76%0.01%13
13D53.38%-0.55%9.09%0.21%296
14D53.13%-0.80%10.17%0.02%32
15D52.75%-1.18%14.90%0.16%218
16A51.12%-2.81%13.97%0.19%268
17B50.67%-3.26%17.85%0.05%75
18F50.34%-3.59%10.23%0.21%292
19S50.00%-3.93%16.81%0.01%10
20C49.63%-4.30%13.02%0.19%270
21F49.10%-4.83%13.39%0.24%334
22F48.42%-5.51%13.79%0.14%190
23B47.17%-6.76%12.92%0.04%53
24D42.86%-11.07%11.96%0.03%35
25C41.67%-12.26%14.29%0.01%12
26B40.43%-13.50%12.34%0.10%141
27D39.13%-14.80%11.39%0.03%46
28A38.89%-15.04%19.65%0.01%18
29B35.71%-18.22%12.50%0.01%14
30B14.29%-39.64%16.76%0.02%21

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Seraphine Set 16 Build - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Seraphine's best build in Set 16?

The best Seraphine build in TFT Set 16 features Thief's Gloves as core items. This build has a 89.66% win rate and is picked 0.35% of the time. First place rate: 66.09%, avg placement: 1.80.

What is the best item for Seraphine?

Hextech Gunblade is the best item for Seraphine with a 61.83% win rate and 4.08% pick rate across 5,669 matches.

Which item is most popular on Seraphine?

Jeweled Gauntlet is the most popular item on Seraphine with a 10.59% pick rate. It has a 53.75% win rate across 14,723 matches.

What are the top 3 items for Seraphine?

The top 3 items for Seraphine are Hextech Gunblade, Red Buff, and Adaptive Helm. These items provide the best stats and synergies for Seraphine's kit.

How many matches do the Seraphine item builds have?

The Seraphine item build data is based on 98,058 matches analyzed in TFT Set 16. This sample size provides statistically significant results for item recommendations.

Should I always build Hextech Gunblade on Seraphine?

Hextech Gunblade is a great choice but not always mandatory. Consider your lobby and available components. It has a 61.83% win rate on Seraphine.

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

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

What should I pick on carousel for Seraphine in TFT?

On carousel for Seraphine TFT builds, prioritize Tear of the Goddess. These components are essential for Seraphine's optimal items and may be contested so have backup plans.

Should I itemize Seraphine in TFT Set 16?

Yes, Seraphine is a strong item holder with a 89.7% win rate when properly itemized. Seraphine should be a priority for your items in Seraphine comps.

Is Seraphine a good item holder in TFT Set 16?

Yes, Seraphine is a great item holder because items significantly increase their win rate from 53.9% to 89.7%. Seraphine scales well with items.

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

Seraphine's top 4 rate when itemized is 65.1%. With proper items, Seraphine significantly exceeds the average champion top 4 rate of 50%.

What is the best Seraphine emblem?

The best emblem for Seraphine is Vanquisher Emblem with a 72.05% win rate. This emblem activates the Vanquisher trait on Seraphine, providing additional bonuses.

What is the top Seraphine radiant item?

The top radiant item for Seraphine is Radiant Infinity Edge with a 82.35% win rate. Radiant items are stronger versions of base items and should be prioritized when available.

What is the best Seraphine artifact?

The best artifact for Seraphine is Hellfire Hatchet with a 90.00% win rate. Artifacts provide unique effects that synergize with Seraphine's kit.