Sett TFT champion portrait - Set 16
Avg Place
3.98
1st Place
13.1%
Top 4
60.6%
Pick Rate
6.8%

SettTFT Build

Set 16
S5 Cost icon5 Cost
SetSet 16
Matches461,978
TierAll Tiers
RankAll Ranks
Last UpdatedMar 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Best Sett build for TFT Set 16 with 92.0% top 4 rate. Top items: Thief's Gloves, Giant Slayer, and Striker's Flail. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.

Set 16 Sett builds: Thief's Gloves (92.00% top four rate, +31.39% difference); Ionic Spark, Jeweled Gauntlet, Hand Of Justice (70.97% top four rate, +10.36% difference); Bloodthirster, Jeweled Gauntlet, Hand Of Justice (68.97% top four rate, +8.36% difference)

Average Placement:1.71
Top 4 Rate:92.00%
Top 4 Diff:+31.39%
First Place Rate:63.00%
Pick Rate:1.85%
Average Placement:3.42
Top 4 Rate:70.97%
Top 4 Diff:+10.36%
First Place Rate:19.35%
Pick Rate:0.57%
Average Placement:3.43
Top 4 Rate:68.97%
Top 4 Diff:+8.36%
First Place Rate:24.14%
Pick Rate:1.08%

Sett Component Priority Order in Set 16

When playing Sett in TFT Set 16, prioritize collecting Sparring Gloves, B.F. Sword, Needlessly Large Rod from the carousel and item drops. Recurve Bow and Chain Vest are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Sett'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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Sparring Gloves - Priority 1 component for Sett in TFT
Sparring GlovesFound in 5 builds
2
B.F. Sword - Priority 2 component for Sett in TFT
B.F. SwordFound in 4 builds
3
Needlessly Large Rod - Priority 3 component for Sett in TFT
Needlessly Large RodFound in 4 builds
4
Recurve Bow - Priority 4 component for Sett in TFT
Recurve BowFound in 2 builds
5
Chain Vest - Priority 5 component for Sett in TFT
Chain VestFound in 2 builds

Why These Components for Sett?

Sparring Gloves

Sparring Gloves is the 1st priority component for Sett, appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Thief's Gloves, Striker's Flail, Hand Of Justice, which are core items for maximizing Sett's effectiveness.

B.F. Sword

B.F. Sword is the 2nd priority component for Sett, appearing in 4 of the top item builds. This component builds into Giant Slayer, Edge of Night, Bloodthirster, which are core items for maximizing Sett's effectiveness.

Needlessly Large Rod

Needlessly Large Rod is the 3rd priority component for Sett, appearing in 4 of the top item builds. This component builds into Rabadon's Deathcap, Jeweled Gauntlet, Hextech Gunblade, which are core items for maximizing Sett's effectiveness.

Sett Carousel & Item Drop Tips

  • Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize Sparring Gloves on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Sett's best-in-slot items.
  • Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for Sparring Gloves or B.F. Sword 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 Sett's secondary items for maximum power.

Should You Itemize Sett in Set 16

High PrioritySett is a high-priority itemization target in Set 16. The best Sett item build achieves a 92.0% top four rate, which is +31.4% higher than Sett's base rate of 60.6%. 2 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement, indicating strong item scaling.

When Itemized (Avg)

Top 4 Rate70.7%
Top 4 Diff vs Base+10.1%
Average Placement3.26
First Place Rate27.8%

Base Champion Stats

Base Top 4 Rate60.6%
Best Build Diff+31.4%
Champion Cost5-cost
Builds Analyzed5

Key Factors for Sett Itemization in Set 16

Excellent Item Scaling

Sett's best item build provides +31.4% top four rate improvement. 2 builds achieve 10%+ improvement.

Strong Average Placement

Itemized Sett achieves 3.26 average placement, consistently finishing in top positions.

High First Place Potential

Itemized Sett achieves 27.8% first place rate, making it excellent for winning lobbies.

High-Cost Carry Design

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

Sett Itemization Data Analysis

Our analysis of Sett itemization in TFT Set 16 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Sett has a base top four rate of 60.6%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.

The best Sett item build achieves a 92.0% top four rate, representing a +31.4% difference from the base rate. 2 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement over baseline, 1 builds show 5-10% improvement, 1 builds show 0-5% improvement, and 1 builds actually underperform the baseline. On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Sett achieves 70.7% top four rate (+10.1% vs base) with 3.26 average placement.

For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Sett achieves a 27.8% first place rate. This is excellent first place potential, making Sett a strong choice when you need to win rather than just top four.

When to Itemize Sett

  • When you find Sett 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 Sett's key items

When NOT to Itemize Sett

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

Best Sett Items in TFT Set 16

The best Sett item is Thief's Gloves with a 70.31% win rate (+9.70% vs base), 15.70% first place rate, and 6.28% pick rate. The most popular is Jeweled Gauntlet with a 13.78% pick rate and 59.02% win rate. Hextech Gunblade has the highest first place rate at 15.96%. The top three Sett items are Thief's Gloves, Giant Slayer, and Striker's Flail.

Rank
Item
Components
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
Sparring GlovesSparring Gloves
B70.31%+9.70%15.70%6.28%677
B.F. SwordRecurve Bow
B68.81%+8.20%14.37%2.74%295
Giant's BeltSparring Gloves
B68.23%+7.62%15.07%3.56%384
4
Needlessly Large RodNeedlessly Large Rod
B63.58%+2.97%14.76%3.11%335
5
B.F. SwordChain Vest
B61.98%+1.37%15.69%2.24%242
6
Chain VestRecurve Bow
B60.05%-0.56%13.84%4.02%433
7
Tear of the GoddessSparring Gloves
B59.63%-0.98%13.95%13.09%1,412
8
Needlessly Large RodSparring Gloves
B59.02%-1.59%14.16%13.78%1,486
9
B.F. SwordNegatron Cloak
B58.78%-1.83%13.50%5.92%638
10
B.F. SwordNeedlessly Large Rod
B55.80%-4.81%15.96%2.08%224

Best Sett Artifact Items in TFT Set 16

The best Sett artifact item is Prowler's Claw with a 70.83% win rate (+10.22% vs base), 16.17% first place rate, and 0.22% pick rate. The most popular is Talisman Of Ascension with a 0.57% pick rate and 45.90% win rate. Zhonya's Paradox has the highest first place rate at 19.75%. The top three Sett artifact items are Prowler's Claw, Blighting Jewel, and Horizon Focus.

Rank
Item
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
B70.83%+10.22%16.17%0.22%24
B70.59%+9.98%16.87%0.16%17
A70.00%+9.39%18.94%0.09%10
4A69.23%+8.62%18.53%0.36%39
5A65.71%+5.10%19.13%0.32%35
6A65.22%+4.61%17.60%0.43%46
7B64.29%+3.68%15.60%0.26%28
8B52.63%-7.98%17.61%0.18%19
9A50.00%-10.61%19.23%0.22%24
10B50.00%-10.61%12.28%0.11%12
11B47.62%-12.99%16.53%0.39%42
12B45.90%-14.71%14.91%0.57%61
13B45.45%-15.16%17.10%0.10%11
14B43.48%-17.13%17.27%0.21%23
15A37.50%-23.11%19.75%0.15%16
16A35.29%-25.32%17.74%0.16%17

Best Sett Radiant Items in TFT Set 16

The best Sett radiant item is Radiant Bloodthirster with a 73.91% win rate (+13.30% vs base), 16.06% first place rate, and 0.21% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Thief's Gloves with a 0.50% pick rate and 61.11% win rate. Radiant Sterak's Gage has the highest first place rate at 18.58%. The top three Sett radiant items are Radiant Bloodthirster, Radiant Thief's Gloves, and Radiant Sterak's Gage.

Rank
Item
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
B73.91%+13.30%16.06%0.21%23
B61.11%+0.50%15.11%0.50%54
B60.00%-0.61%18.58%0.09%10
4B60.00%-0.61%14.07%0.14%15
5B60.00%-0.61%17.12%0.09%10
6B59.09%-1.52%17.14%0.20%22
7B56.25%-4.36%17.88%0.30%32
8B56.25%-4.36%17.14%0.15%16
9B55.56%-5.05%17.22%0.17%18
10B50.00%-10.61%17.62%0.15%16
11B43.75%-16.86%16.85%0.15%16
12B42.22%-18.39%15.16%0.42%45
13B40.00%-20.61%17.18%0.09%10
14B25.00%-35.61%16.58%0.11%12

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Sett Set 16 Build - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sett's best build in Set 16?

The best Sett build in TFT Set 16 features Thief's Gloves as core items. This build has a 92.00% win rate and is picked 1.85% of the time. First place rate: 63.00%, avg placement: 1.71.

What is the best item for Sett?

Thief's Gloves is the best item for Sett with a 70.31% win rate and 6.28% pick rate across 677 matches.

Which item is most popular on Sett?

Jeweled Gauntlet is the most popular item on Sett with a 13.78% pick rate. It has a 59.02% win rate across 1,486 matches.

What are the top 3 items for Sett?

The top 3 items for Sett are Thief's Gloves, Giant Slayer, and Striker's Flail. These items provide the best stats and synergies for Sett's kit.

How many matches do the Sett item builds have?

The Sett item build data is based on 6,126 matches analyzed in TFT Set 16. This sample size provides statistically significant results for item recommendations.

Should I always build Thief's Gloves on Sett?

Thief's Gloves is a great choice but not always mandatory. Consider your lobby and available components. It has a 70.31% win rate on Sett.

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

Priority components for Sett are Sparring Gloves, B.F. Sword, and Needlessly Large Rod. These components build into Sett's best items and should be picked early on carousel and from PvE rounds.

What should I pick on carousel for Sett in TFT?

On carousel for Sett TFT builds, prioritize Sparring Gloves. These components are essential for Sett's optimal items and may be contested so have backup plans.

Should I itemize Sett in TFT Set 16?

Yes, Sett is a strong item holder with a 92.0% win rate when properly itemized. Sett should be a priority for your items in Sett comps.

Is Sett a good item holder in TFT Set 16?

Yes, Sett is a great item holder because items significantly increase their win rate from 60.6% to 92.0%. Sett scales well with items.

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

Sett's top 4 rate when itemized is 70.7%. With proper items, Sett significantly exceeds the average champion top 4 rate of 50%.

What is the best Sett emblem?

The best emblem for Sett is Slayer Emblem with a 71.25% win rate. This emblem activates the Slayer trait on Sett, providing additional bonuses.

What is the top Sett radiant item?

The top radiant item for Sett is Radiant Spear of Shojin with a 80.00% win rate. Radiant items are stronger versions of base items and should be prioritized when available.

What is the best Sett artifact?

The best artifact for Sett is Eternal Pact with a 80.00% win rate. Artifacts provide unique effects that synergize with Sett's kit.