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.
Teemo TFT champion portrait - Set 16
Avg Place
4.27
1st Place
11.9%
Top 4
53.7%
Pick Rate
8.7%

TeemoTFT Build

Set 16
SetSet 17
Matches364,187
TierAll Tiers
RankAll Ranks
Last UpdatedMay 4, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Best Teemo build for TFT Set 16 with 94.9% top 4 rate. Top items: Thief's Gloves, Morellonomicon, and Archangel's Staff. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.

Set 16 Teemo builds: Thief's Gloves (94.92% top four rate, +41.19% difference); Jeweled Gauntlet, Nashor's Tooth, Rabadon's Deathcap (71.21% top four rate, +17.48% difference); Jeweled Gauntlet, Nashor's Tooth, Spear of Shojin (60.87% top four rate, +7.14% difference)

Average Placement:1.35
Top 4 Rate:94.92%
Top 4 Diff:+41.19%
First Place Rate:85.16%
Pick Rate:0.39%
Average Placement:3.54
Top 4 Rate:71.21%
Top 4 Diff:+17.48%
First Place Rate:21.21%
Pick Rate:0.30%
Average Placement:3.93
Top 4 Rate:60.87%
Top 4 Diff:+7.14%
First Place Rate:18.84%
Pick Rate:0.42%

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. Sparring Gloves and B.F. Sword 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.

1
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
Sparring Gloves - Priority 4 component for Teemo in TFT
Sparring GlovesFound in 3 builds
5
B.F. Sword - Priority 5 component for Teemo in TFT
B.F. SwordFound in 3 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 Morellonomicon, Archangel's Staff, Hextech Gunblade, 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

High PriorityTeemo is a high-priority itemization target in Set 16. The best Teemo item build achieves a 94.9% top four rate, which is +41.2% higher than Teemo's base rate of 53.7%. 2 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement, indicating strong item scaling.

When Itemized (Avg)

Top 4 Rate68.3%
Top 4 Diff vs Base+14.6%
Average Placement3.41
First Place Rate33.5%

Base Champion Stats

Base Top 4 Rate53.7%
Best Build Diff+41.2%
Champion Cost2-cost
Builds Analyzed5

Key Factors for Teemo Itemization in Set 16

Excellent Item Scaling

Teemo's best item build provides +41.2% top four rate improvement. 2 builds achieve 10%+ improvement.

Strong Average Placement

Itemized Teemo achieves 3.41 average placement, consistently finishing in top positions.

High First Place Potential

Itemized Teemo achieves 33.5% first place rate, making it excellent for winning lobbies.

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 53.7%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.

The best Teemo item build achieves a 94.9% top four rate, representing a +41.2% difference from the base rate. 2 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement over baseline, 2 builds show 5-10% improvement, 1 builds show 0-5% improvement, On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Teemo achieves 68.3% top four rate (+14.6% vs base) with 3.41 average placement.

For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Teemo achieves a 33.5% first place rate. This is excellent first place potential, making Teemo a strong choice when you need to win rather than just top four.

When to Itemize Teemo

  • When you find Teemo 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 Teemo's key items
  • When you can commit to 3-starring Teemo through slow rolling

When NOT to Itemize Teemo

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

Best Teemo Items in TFT Set 16

The best Teemo item is Thief's Gloves with a 62.25% win rate (+8.52% vs base), 15.84% first place rate, and 2.48% pick rate. The most popular is Jeweled Gauntlet with a 8.99% pick rate and 52.82% win rate. Red Buff has the highest first place rate at 17.24%. The top three Teemo items are Thief's Gloves, Morellonomicon, and Archangel's Staff.

Rank
Item
Components
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
Sparring GlovesSparring Gloves
A62.25%+8.52%15.84%2.48%2,151
Needlessly Large RodGiant's Belt
A59.69%+5.96%16.37%3.60%3,118
Needlessly Large RodTear of the Goddess
C59.17%+5.44%13.41%4.03%3,495
4
B.F. SwordRecurve Bow
B58.85%+5.12%14.69%2.89%2,508
5
Negatron CloakTear of the Goddess
A57.98%+4.25%16.20%2.62%2,275
6
B.F. SwordNeedlessly Large Rod
A57.71%+3.98%15.52%4.07%3,526
7
Tear of the GoddessTear of the Goddess
C57.19%+3.46%13.41%5.09%4,413
8
Recurve BowGiant's Belt
C57.09%+3.36%13.62%6.14%5,325
9
Recurve BowRecurve Bow
A55.46%+1.73%17.24%2.90%2,517
10
B.F. SwordTear of the Goddess
C55.41%+1.68%14.87%7.83%6,787
11
Needlessly Large RodNeedlessly Large Rod
B55.08%+1.35%14.53%7.10%6,160
12
Needlessly Large RodSparring Gloves
D52.82%-0.91%12.99%8.99%7,792
13
Recurve BowTear of the Goddess
B51.30%-2.43%15.64%8.01%6,949
14
Recurve BowNeedlessly Large Rod
D45.22%-8.51%13.13%7.63%6,615

Best Teemo Artifact Items in TFT Set 16

The best Teemo artifact item is Death's Defiance with a 90.91% win rate (+37.18% vs base), 15.85% first place rate, and 0.01% pick rate. The most popular is Blighting Jewel with a 0.55% pick rate and 60.25% win rate. The top three Teemo artifact items are Death's Defiance, Prowler's Claw, and Lich Bane.

Rank
Item
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
B90.91%+37.18%15.85%0.01%11
C66.67%+12.94%13.73%0.03%24
D64.54%+10.81%10.11%0.49%423
4D64.01%+10.28%15.12%0.36%314
5F60.25%+6.52%11.54%0.55%478
6D60.14%+6.41%11.93%0.34%291
7B59.42%+5.69%15.85%0.08%69
8C58.97%+5.24%13.83%0.18%156
9C58.62%+4.89%14.00%0.03%29
10C57.94%+4.21%14.09%0.12%107
11C57.40%+3.67%13.78%0.19%169
12C56.52%+2.79%14.89%0.03%23
13C56.07%+2.34%13.52%0.12%107
14F55.77%+2.04%12.29%0.06%52
15C55.10%+1.37%13.61%0.36%314
16-54.17%+0.44%0.00%0.03%24
17B54.00%+0.27%14.81%0.06%50
18F53.27%-0.46%10.67%0.35%306
19F52.54%-1.19%10.77%0.34%295
20D51.63%-2.10%14.08%0.21%184
21D50.65%-3.08%11.64%0.27%231
22D50.00%-3.73%11.87%0.01%12
23D49.30%-4.43%13.17%0.08%71
24D45.59%-8.14%10.84%0.08%68

Best Teemo Radiant Items in TFT Set 16

The best Teemo radiant item is Radiant Evenshroud with a 100.00% win rate (+46.27% vs base), 9.79% first place rate, and 0.01% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Jeweled Gauntlet with a 0.13% pick rate and 41.03% win rate. Radiant Giant Slayer has the highest first place rate at 17.85%. The top three Teemo radiant items are Radiant Evenshroud, Radiant Deathblade, and Radiant Sterak's Gage.

Rank
Item
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
F100.00%+46.27%9.79%0.01%11
B83.33%+29.60%14.26%0.02%18
S80.00%+26.27%16.81%0.01%10
4B61.00%+7.27%13.73%0.12%100
5B59.26%+5.53%10.57%0.03%27
6D58.62%+4.89%14.90%0.07%58
7D58.33%+4.60%13.61%0.03%24
8C56.73%+3.00%14.23%0.12%104
9A56.06%+2.33%16.63%0.08%66
10F54.67%+0.94%13.79%0.09%75
11D54.55%+0.82%11.96%0.01%11
12D53.77%+0.04%9.09%0.12%106
13B51.22%-2.51%16.76%0.05%41
14B50.00%-3.73%13.01%0.13%114
15D48.68%-5.05%11.39%0.09%76
16F48.28%-5.45%10.23%0.10%87
17C45.45%-8.28%13.02%0.09%77
18D45.00%-8.73%12.48%0.02%20
19A44.83%-8.90%13.97%0.07%58
20F41.03%-12.70%13.39%0.13%117
21F40.00%-13.73%9.65%0.01%10
22B36.36%-17.37%14.26%0.01%11
23B36.00%-17.73%12.92%0.03%25
24D35.71%-18.02%10.17%0.03%28
25B35.59%-18.14%17.85%0.07%59
26B32.08%-21.65%12.34%0.06%53

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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 TFT Set 16 features Thief's Gloves as core items. This build has a 94.92% win rate and is picked 0.39% of the time. First place rate: 85.16%, avg placement: 1.35.

What is the best item for Teemo?

Thief's Gloves is the best item for Teemo with a 62.25% win rate and 2.48% pick rate across 2,151 matches.

Which item is most popular on Teemo?

Jeweled Gauntlet is the most popular item on Teemo with a 8.99% pick rate. It has a 52.82% win rate across 7,792 matches.

What are the top 3 items for Teemo?

The top 3 items for Teemo are Thief's Gloves, Morellonomicon, and Archangel's Staff. These items provide the best stats and synergies for Teemo's kit.

How many matches do the Teemo item builds have?

The Teemo item build data is based on 63,631 matches analyzed in TFT Set 16. This sample size provides statistically significant results for item recommendations.

Should I always build Thief's Gloves on Teemo?

Thief's Gloves is a great choice but not always mandatory. Consider your lobby and available components. It has a 62.25% win rate on Teemo.

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

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

What should I pick on carousel for Teemo in TFT?

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

Should I itemize Teemo in TFT Set 16?

Yes, Teemo is a strong item holder with a 94.9% win rate when properly itemized. Teemo should be a priority for your items in Teemo comps.

Is Teemo a good item holder in TFT Set 16?

Yes, Teemo is a great item holder because items significantly increase their win rate from 53.7% to 94.9%. Teemo scales well with items.

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

Teemo's top 4 rate when itemized is 68.3%. With proper items, Teemo significantly exceeds the average champion top 4 rate of 50%.

What is the best Teemo emblem?

The best emblem for Teemo is Juggernaut Emblem with a 86.96% win rate. This emblem activates the Juggernaut trait on Teemo, providing additional bonuses.

What is the top Teemo radiant item?

The top radiant item for Teemo is Radiant Evenshroud with a 100.00% win rate. Radiant items are stronger versions of base items and should be prioritized when available.

What is the best Teemo artifact?

The best artifact for Teemo is Death's Defiance with a 90.91% win rate. Artifacts provide unique effects that synergize with Teemo's kit.