Teemo TFT champion portrait - Set 16
Avg Place
4.53
1st Place
10.9%
Top 4
48.9%
Pick Rate
7.8%

TeemoTFT Build

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

Best Teemo build for TFT Set 16 with 54.2% top 4 rate. Top items: Hextech Gunblade, Archangel's Staff, and Giant Slayer. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.

Set 16 Teemo builds: Jeweled Gauntlet, Rabadon's Deathcap, Spear of Shojin (54.23% top four rate, +5.30% difference); Adaptive Helm, Morellonomicon, Void Staff (52.24% top four rate, +3.31% difference); Jeweled Gauntlet, Nashor's Tooth, Spear of Shojin (49.32% top four rate, +0.39% difference)

Avg Placement:4.21
Top 4 Rate:54.23%
Top 4 Diff:+5.30%
1st Place Rate:15.77%
Pick Rate:0.45%
Avg Placement:4.47
Top 4 Rate:52.24%
Top 4 Diff:+3.31%
1st Place Rate:15.67%
Pick Rate:0.47%
Avg Placement:4.50
Top 4 Rate:49.32%
Top 4 Diff:+0.39%
1st Place Rate:10.27%
Pick Rate:0.51%

Teemo Component Priority Order in Set 16

When playing Teemo 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 Teemo'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 Teemo in TFT
Needlessly Large RodFound in 7 builds
2
Tear of the Goddess - Priority 2 component for Teemo in TFT
Tear of the GoddessFound in 6 builds
3
Recurve Bow - Priority 3 component for Teemo in TFT
Recurve BowFound in 6 builds
4
B.F. Sword - Priority 4 component for Teemo in TFT
B.F. SwordFound in 3 builds
5
Giant's Belt - Priority 5 component for Teemo in TFT
Giant's BeltFound in 2 builds

Why These Components for Teemo?

Needlessly Large Rod

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

Tear of the Goddess

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

Recurve Bow

Recurve Bow is the 3rd priority component for Teemo, appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Giant Slayer, Nashor's Tooth, Red Buff, which are core items for maximizing Teemo's effectiveness.

Teemo Carousel & Item Drop Tips

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

Should You Itemize Teemo in Set 16

RecommendedTeemo is a solid itemization choice in Set 16. With optimal items, Teemo achieves up to +5.3% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 48.9%. While not the highest-scaling carry, itemizing Teemo provides meaningful performance gains.

When Itemized (Avg)

Top 4 Rate46.8%
Top 4 Diff vs Base-2.1%
Avg Placement4.64
1st Place Rate13.4%

Base Champion Stats

Base Top 4 Rate48.9%
Best Build Diff+5.3%
Champion Cost2-cost
Builds Analyzed5

Key Factors for Teemo Itemization in Set 16

Good Item Scaling

Teemo's optimal items provide +5.3% top four rate improvement—solid but not exceptional scaling.

Weak Average Placement

Even when itemized, Teemo only achieves 4.64 average placement.

Low-Cost Reroll Potential

As a 2-cost champion, Teemo is easier to 3-star. When 3-starred with proper items, low-cost carries can be very effective.

Teemo Itemization Data Analysis

Our analysis of Teemo itemization in TFT Set 16 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Teemo has a base top four rate of 48.9%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.

The best Teemo item build achieves a 54.2% top four rate, representing a +5.3% difference from the base rate. 1 builds show 5-10% improvement, 2 builds show 0-5% improvement, and 2 builds actually underperform the baseline. On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Teemo achieves 46.8% top four rate (-2.1% vs base) with 4.64 average placement.

For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Teemo achieves a 13.4% first place rate. This provides reasonable first place upside while maintaining consistent top four finishes.

When to Itemize Teemo

  • When Teemo fits naturally into your composition's traits
  • When you have item components that build Teemo's best items
  • When higher-cost carries aren't available or are heavily contested

When NOT to Itemize Teemo

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

Best Teemo Items in TFT Set 16

The best Teemo item is Hextech Gunblade with a 56.96% win rate (+8.03% vs base), 15.25% first place rate, and 3.80% pick rate. The most popular is Rabadon's Deathcap with a 13.69% pick rate and 43.85% win rate. Nashor's Tooth has the highest first place rate at 16.80%. The top three Teemo items are Hextech Gunblade, Archangel's Staff, and Giant Slayer.

Rank
Item
Components
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
B.F. SwordNeedlessly Large Rod
B56.96%+8.03%15.25%3.80%3,199
Needlessly Large RodTear of the Goddess
B56.60%+7.67%13.89%4.10%3,449
B.F. SwordRecurve Bow
B54.75%+5.82%13.95%2.70%2,274
4
Negatron CloakTear of the Goddess
B54.17%+5.24%15.98%3.12%2,625
5
Needlessly Large RodGiant's Belt
A53.03%+4.10%16.74%3.72%3,134
6
Tear of the GoddessTear of the Goddess
B51.64%+2.71%14.55%5.37%4,520
7
Recurve BowGiant's Belt
B51.24%+2.31%16.80%5.44%4,582
8
Needlessly Large RodSparring Gloves
B50.89%+1.96%14.62%9.39%7,907
9
Recurve BowRecurve Bow
B50.36%+1.43%15.69%2.63%2,218
10
B.F. SwordTear of the Goddess
B48.52%-0.41%15.40%9.26%7,794
11
Recurve BowTear of the Goddess
B48.31%-0.62%16.36%8.90%7,491
12
Recurve BowNeedlessly Large Rod
B44.07%-4.86%13.03%7.15%6,020
13
Needlessly Large RodNeedlessly Large Rod
B43.85%-5.08%14.49%13.69%11,525

Best Teemo Artifact Items in TFT Set 16

The best Teemo artifact item is Dawncore with a 64.49% win rate (+15.56% vs base), 19.83% first place rate, and 0.16% pick rate. The most popular is Lich Bane with a 0.20% pick rate and 53.85% win rate. Gold Collector has the highest first place rate at 22.69%. The top three Teemo artifact items are Dawncore, Cappa Juice, and Blighting Jewel.

Rank
Item
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
A64.49%+15.56%19.83%0.16%138
B60.71%+11.78%15.86%0.07%56
A60.13%+11.20%18.73%0.19%158
4A57.14%+8.21%21.01%0.02%14
5A53.85%+4.92%18.20%0.20%169
6A50.00%+1.07%20.15%0.04%30
7A49.56%+0.63%18.58%0.13%113
8A48.39%-0.54%17.69%0.07%62
9A45.24%-3.69%17.94%0.05%42
10A43.96%-4.97%19.53%0.11%91
11A41.38%-7.55%19.01%0.03%29
12A36.11%-12.82%20.95%0.04%36
13A35.45%-13.48%18.91%0.13%110
14A34.88%-14.05%18.71%0.10%86
15A33.33%-15.60%17.85%0.03%27
16A31.25%-17.68%16.90%0.04%32
17A29.41%-19.52%22.69%0.04%34
18A23.81%-25.12%20.56%0.02%21

Best Teemo Radiant Items in TFT Set 16

The best Teemo radiant item is Radiant Warmog's Armor with a 100.00% win rate (+51.07% vs base), 14.45% first place rate, and 0.01% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Thief's Gloves with a 0.10% pick rate and 71.43% win rate. Radiant Nashor's Tooth has the highest first place rate at 23.18%. The top three Teemo radiant items are Radiant Warmog's Armor, Radiant Nashor's Tooth, and Radiant Jeweled Gauntlet.

Rank
Item
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
B100.00%+51.07%14.45%0.01%10
A75.00%+26.07%23.18%0.06%48
A74.55%+25.62%19.14%0.07%55
4B71.43%+22.50%14.55%0.10%84
5B57.58%+8.65%17.19%0.04%33
6B56.06%+7.13%15.61%0.08%66
7B54.05%+5.12%16.30%0.04%37
8A50.00%+1.07%18.94%0.01%10
9B50.00%+1.07%16.01%0.01%12
10A46.15%-2.78%18.56%0.02%13
11A44.44%-4.49%17.96%0.02%18
12A44.44%-4.49%19.08%0.02%18
13A38.78%-10.15%19.00%0.06%49
14B32.73%-16.20%14.04%0.07%55
15B30.43%-18.50%14.47%0.05%46
16A28.00%-20.93%16.95%0.03%25
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Teemo Set 16 Build - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Teemo's best build in Set 16?

The best Teemo build in Set 16 is Jeweled Gauntlet, Rabadon's Deathcap, and Spear of Shojin with a 54.23% top four rate, 15.77% first place rate, and 4.21 average placement. This build is picked 0.45% of the time.

What is the best item for Teemo?

The best item for Teemo is Hextech Gunblade with a 56.96% win rate. This item is picked 3.80% of the time and has won 1,822 matches across 3,199 games.

Which item is most popular on Teemo?

Rabadon's Deathcap is the most popular item on Teemo with a 13.69% pick rate. This item maintains a 43.85% win rate and has been used in 11,525 matches.

What are the top 3 items for Teemo?

The top 3 items for Teemo are Hextech Gunblade, Archangel's Staff, and Giant Slayer with an average win rate of 56.10%. These items provide the highest performance across different team compositions and game situations.

How many matches do the Teemo item builds have?

The Teemo item builds are based on 68,738 total matches. Hextech Gunblade has the most wins with 1,822 victories.

Should I always build Hextech Gunblade on Teemo?

While Hextech Gunblade has the highest win rate at 56.96%, the best Teemo build depends on your team composition, available components, and game situation. Consider Hextech Gunblade, Archangel's Staff, and Giant Slayer as strong alternatives based on what items you can build.

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

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

What should I pick on carousel for Teemo in TFT?

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

Should I itemize Teemo in TFT Set 16?

Teemo is a recommended itemization choice in TFT Set 16. Teemo's best item build achieves a +5.3% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 48.9%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.

Is Teemo a good item holder in TFT Set 16?

Teemo is an excellent item holder and primary carry in TFT Set 16. With optimal items, Teemo achieves +5.3% top four rate improvement, making it worthwhile to commit items to this champion.

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

When properly itemized, Teemo achieves an average top four rate of 46.8% in TFT Set 16, which is -2.1% compared to the base rate of 48.9%. The best Teemo item build reaches 54.2% top four rate with a 4.21 average placement.

What is the best Teemo emblem?

The best Teemo emblem is Freljord Emblem with a 66.67% win rate. This emblem is picked 0.01% of the time and has been used in 9 matches.

What is the top Teemo radiant item?

The top Teemo radiant item is Radiant Warmog's Armor with a 100.00% win rate. This radiant item is picked 0.01% of the time and has been used in 10 matches.

What is the best Teemo artifact?

The best Teemo artifact is Silvermere Dawn with a 83.33% win rate. This artifact item is picked 0.01% of the time and has been used in 6 matches.