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4 CostBest Taric build for TFT Set 16 with 69.9% top 4 rate. Top items: Adaptive Helm, Ionic Spark, and Dragon's Claw. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.
Set 16 Taric builds: Gargoyle Stoneplate, Sunfire Cape, Spirit Visage (69.91% top four rate, +15.01% difference); Bramble Vest, Dragon's Claw, Spirit Visage (68.02% top four rate, +13.12% difference); Bramble Vest, Steadfast Heart, Spirit Visage (67.24% top four rate, +12.34% difference)
Taric Component Priority Order in Set 16
When playing Taric in TFT Set 16, prioritize collecting Negatron Cloak, Chain Vest, Giant's Belt from the carousel and item drops. Tear of the Goddess and Sparring Gloves are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Taric'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 Taric?
Negatron Cloak is the 1st priority component for Taric, appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Adaptive Helm, Ionic Spark, Dragon's Claw, which are core items for maximizing Taric's effectiveness.
Chain Vest is the 2nd priority component for Taric, appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Steadfast Heart, Protector's Vow, Bramble Vest, which are core items for maximizing Taric's effectiveness.
Giant's Belt is the 3rd priority component for Taric, appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Spirit Visage, Warmog's Armor, Sunfire Cape, which are core items for maximizing Taric's effectiveness.
Taric Carousel & Item Drop Tips
- Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize Negatron Cloak on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Taric's best-in-slot items.
- Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for Negatron Cloak or Chain Vest 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 Taric's secondary items for maximum power.
Should You Itemize Taric in Set 16
High PriorityTaric is a high-priority itemization target in Set 16. The best Taric item build achieves a 69.9% top four rate, which is +15.0% higher than Taric's base rate of 54.9%. 4 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement, indicating strong item scaling.
When Itemized (Avg)
Base Champion Stats
Key Factors for Taric Itemization in Set 16
Taric's best item build provides +15.0% top four rate improvement. 4 builds achieve 10%+ improvement.
4 different item builds achieve 10%+ improvement, giving flexibility in itemization.
Itemized Taric achieves 3.47 average placement, consistently finishing in top positions.
Itemized Taric achieves 28.6% first place rate, making it excellent for winning lobbies.
As a 4-cost champion, Taric has high base stats and powerful abilities designed to scale with items.
Taric Itemization Data Analysis
Our analysis of Taric itemization in TFT Set 16 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Taric has a base top four rate of 54.9%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.
The best Taric item build achieves a 69.9% top four rate, representing a +15.0% difference from the base rate. 4 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement over baseline, 1 builds show 5-10% improvement, On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Taric achieves 66.3% top four rate (+11.4% vs base) with 3.47 average placement.
For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Taric achieves a 28.6% first place rate. This is excellent first place potential, making Taric a strong choice when you need to win rather than just top four.
✓When to Itemize Taric
- When you find Taric 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 Taric's key items
✗When NOT to Itemize Taric
- When another carry in your comp scales better with the same items
- When you're pivoting to a different composition mid-game
Best Taric Items in TFT Set 16
The best Taric item is Adaptive Helm with a 67.30% win rate (+12.40% vs base), 15.98% first place rate, and 2.20% pick rate. The most popular is Gargoyle Stoneplate with a 12.72% pick rate and 60.57% win rate. Ionic Spark has the highest first place rate at 17.02%. The top three Taric items are Adaptive Helm, Ionic Spark, and Dragon's Claw.
Rank | Item | Components | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  | B | 67.30% | +12.40% | 15.98% | 2.20% | 4,043 | ||
 | A | 67.18% | +12.28% | 17.02% | 3.41% | 6,247 | ||
| B | 64.30% | +9.40% | 15.25% | 8.38% | 15,365 | ||
| 4 |   | B | 63.52% | +8.62% | 15.74% | 6.31% | 11,572 | |
| 5 | | A | 63.52% | +8.62% | 16.22% | 4.53% | 8,315 | |
| 6 |  | B | 63.49% | +8.59% | 14.57% | 11.27% | 20,664 | |
| 7 | | B | 62.94% | +8.04% | 15.01% | 7.48% | 13,722 | |
| 8 | | B | 62.37% | +7.47% | 13.53% | 8.29% | 15,202 | |
| 9 | | B | 60.71% | +5.81% | 14.30% | 7.71% | 14,144 | |
| 10 | | B | 60.57% | +5.67% | 13.41% | 12.72% | 23,324 | |
| 11 | | B | 60.02% | +5.12% | 16.08% | 4.48% | 8,209 | |
| 12 | | B | 59.57% | +4.67% | 15.95% | 2.27% | 4,158 |
Best Taric Artifact Items in TFT Set 16
The best Taric artifact item is Zhonya's Paradox with a 80.00% win rate (+25.10% vs base), 20.56% first place rate, and 0.04% pick rate. The most popular is Lightshield Crest with a 0.27% pick rate and 63.78% win rate. Horizon Focus has the highest first place rate at 24.31%. The top three Taric artifact items are Zhonya's Paradox, Seeker's Armguard, and Aegis of Dawn.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 80.00% | +25.10% | 20.56% | 0.04% | 80 | ||
| A | 71.88% | +16.98% | 20.15% | 0.03% | 64 | ||
| A | 66.92% | +12.02% | 18.63% | 0.22% | 402 | ||
| 4 | A | 64.60% | +9.70% | 20.80% | 0.18% | 339 | |
| 5 | A | 63.78% | +8.88% | 20.64% | 0.27% | 497 | |
| 6 | A | 62.50% | +7.60% | 19.97% | 0.17% | 320 | |
| 7 | A | 62.43% | +7.53% | 17.85% | 0.10% | 181 | |
| 8 | A | 61.76% | +6.86% | 19.98% | 0.09% | 170 | |
| 9 | A | 61.39% | +6.49% | 16.90% | 0.06% | 101 | |
| 10 | A | 60.42% | +5.52% | 19.85% | 0.03% | 48 | |
| 11 | A | 60.41% | +5.51% | 20.26% | 0.21% | 389 | |
| 12 | A | 57.53% | +2.63% | 21.96% | 0.08% | 146 | |
| 13 | B | 56.76% | +1.86% | 14.13% | 0.02% | 37 | |
| 14 | A | 56.25% | +1.35% | 20.95% | 0.01% | 16 | |
| 15 | A | 52.94% | -1.96% | 19.83% | 0.01% | 17 | |
| 16 | A | 50.00% | -4.90% | 18.20% | 0.01% | 10 | |
| 17 | A | 50.00% | -4.90% | 19.53% | 0.02% | 28 | |
| 18 | A | 48.84% | -6.06% | 24.31% | 0.02% | 43 | |
| 19 | A | 47.92% | -6.98% | 21.66% | 0.03% | 48 | |
| 20 | A | 42.11% | -12.79% | 21.01% | 0.01% | 19 | |
| 21 | A | 18.75% | -36.15% | 18.73% | 0.01% | 16 |
Best Taric Radiant Items in TFT Set 16
The best Taric radiant item is Radiant Crownguard with a 82.76% win rate (+27.86% vs base), 14.76% first place rate, and 0.02% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Thief's Gloves with a 0.14% pick rate and 51.34% win rate. Radiant Striker's Flail has the highest first place rate at 19.40%. The top three Taric radiant items are Radiant Crownguard, Radiant Last Whisper, and Radiant Protector's Vow.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 82.76% | +27.86% | 14.76% | 0.02% | 29 | ||
| B | 72.73% | +17.83% | 13.31% | 0.01% | 11 | ||
| B | 66.67% | +11.77% | 14.34% | 0.02% | 45 | ||
| 4 | B | 61.11% | +6.21% | 16.51% | 0.01% | 18 | |
| 5 | B | 60.76% | +5.86% | 13.84% | 0.04% | 79 | |
| 6 | A | 60.00% | +5.10% | 19.08% | 0.01% | 10 | |
| 7 | B | 59.76% | +4.86% | 15.22% | 0.09% | 164 | |
| 8 | B | 59.18% | +4.28% | 13.64% | 0.05% | 98 | |
| 9 | B | 58.33% | +3.43% | 16.01% | 0.02% | 36 | |
| 10 | B | 57.02% | +2.12% | 14.73% | 0.06% | 114 | |
| 11 | B | 56.25% | +1.35% | 16.30% | 0.01% | 16 | |
| 12 | B | 53.90% | -1.00% | 12.97% | 0.08% | 154 | |
| 13 | A | 53.85% | -1.05% | 18.05% | 0.01% | 13 | |
| 14 | B | 53.79% | -1.11% | 14.45% | 0.08% | 145 | |
| 15 | B | 51.52% | -3.38% | 14.02% | 0.02% | 33 | |
| 16 | B | 51.35% | -3.55% | 13.61% | 0.04% | 74 | |
| 17 | B | 51.34% | -3.56% | 14.55% | 0.14% | 261 | |
| 18 | A | 50.00% | -4.90% | 19.00% | 0.01% | 10 | |
| 19 | A | 50.00% | -4.90% | 16.95% | 0.01% | 14 | |
| 20 | B | 47.62% | -7.28% | 16.93% | 0.02% | 42 | |
| 21 | A | 43.75% | -11.15% | 17.37% | 0.01% | 16 | |
| 22 | A | 43.75% | -11.15% | 18.56% | 0.01% | 16 | |
| 23 | A | 42.86% | -12.04% | 16.83% | 0.01% | 14 | |
| 24 | B | 40.00% | -14.90% | 12.52% | 0.01% | 15 | |
| 25 | B | 33.33% | -21.57% | 14.47% | 0.01% | 15 | |
| 26 | B | 30.00% | -24.90% | 15.61% | 0.01% | 10 | |
| 27 | A | 29.41% | -25.49% | 19.14% | 0.01% | 17 | |
| 28 | B | 25.00% | -29.90% | 17.28% | 0.01% | 16 | |
| 29 | B | 23.33% | -31.57% | 17.19% | 0.02% | 30 | |
| 30 | A | 15.38% | -39.52% | 19.40% | 0.01% | 13 |
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Taric Set 16 Build - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taric's best build in Set 16?
The best Taric build in Set 16 is Gargoyle Stoneplate, Sunfire Cape, and Spirit Visage with a 69.91% top four rate, 31.46% first place rate, and 3.27 average placement. This build is picked 0.64% of the time.
What is the best item for Taric?
The best item for Taric is Adaptive Helm with a 67.30% win rate. This item is picked 2.20% of the time and has won 2,721 matches across 4,043 games.
Which item is most popular on Taric?
Gargoyle Stoneplate is the most popular item on Taric with a 12.72% pick rate. This item maintains a 60.57% win rate and has been used in 23,324 matches.
What are the top 3 items for Taric?
The top 3 items for Taric are Adaptive Helm, Ionic Spark, and Dragon's Claw with an average win rate of 66.26%. These items provide the highest performance across different team compositions and game situations.
How many matches do the Taric item builds have?
The Taric item builds are based on 144,965 total matches. Adaptive Helm has the most wins with 2,721 victories.
Should I always build Adaptive Helm on Taric?
While Adaptive Helm has the highest win rate at 67.30%, the best Taric build depends on your team composition, available components, and game situation. Consider Adaptive Helm, Ionic Spark, and Dragon's Claw as strong alternatives based on what items you can build.
What components should I prioritize for Taric in TFT Set 16?
The top components to prioritize for Taric in Set 16 are Negatron Cloak, Chain Vest, and Giant's Belt. These components appear most frequently in Taric's highest win rate item builds. Negatron Cloak is the #1 priority component, appearing in 6 of Taric's top item builds.
What should I pick on carousel for Taric in TFT?
When playing Taric in TFT Set 16, prioritize Negatron Cloak on the first carousel as it builds into Taric's best-in-slot items. Secondary priorities include Chain Vest and Giant's Belt. These components give you the flexibility to build Taric's optimal items.
Should I itemize Taric in TFT Set 16?
Taric is a high priority itemization target in TFT Set 16. Taric's best item build achieves a +15.0% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 54.9%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.
Is Taric a good item holder in TFT Set 16?
Taric is an excellent item holder and primary carry in TFT Set 16. With optimal items, Taric achieves +15.0% top four rate improvement, making it worthwhile to commit items to this champion.
What is Taric's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 16?
When properly itemized, Taric achieves an average top four rate of 66.3% in TFT Set 16, which is +11.4% compared to the base rate of 54.9%. The best Taric item build reaches 69.9% top four rate with a 3.27 average placement.
What is the best Taric emblem?
The best Taric emblem is Defender Emblem with a 65.31% win rate. This emblem is picked 0.32% of the time and has been used in 588 matches.
What is the top Taric radiant item?
The top Taric radiant item is Radiant Giant Slayer with a 83.33% win rate. This radiant item is picked 0.00% of the time and has been used in 6 matches.
What is the best Taric artifact?
The best Taric artifact is Gold Collector with a 100.00% win rate. This artifact item is picked 0.00% of the time and has been used in 5 matches.