Vayne TFT champion portrait - Set 16
Avg Place
4.46
1st Place
11.2%
Top 4
52.1%
Pick Rate
6.5%

VayneTFT Build

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

Best Vayne build for TFT Set 16 with 68.4% top 4 rate. Top items: Deathblade, Kraken's Fury, and Hextech Gunblade. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.

Set 16 Vayne builds: Deathblade, Guinsoo's Rageblade, Infinity Edge (68.36% top four rate, +16.26% difference); Deathblade, Guinsoo's Rageblade, Kraken's Fury (66.73% top four rate, +14.63% difference); Hextech Gunblade, Kraken's Fury, Kraken's Fury (63.73% top four rate, +11.63% difference)

Avg Placement:3.69
Top 4 Rate:68.36%
Top 4 Diff:+16.26%
1st Place Rate:15.36%
Pick Rate:1.61%
Avg Placement:3.70
Top 4 Rate:66.73%
Top 4 Diff:+14.63%
1st Place Rate:13.94%
Pick Rate:2.06%
Avg Placement:3.75
Top 4 Rate:63.73%
Top 4 Diff:+11.63%
1st Place Rate:16.18%
Pick Rate:3.98%

Vayne Component Priority Order in Set 16

When playing Vayne in TFT Set 16, prioritize collecting B.F. Sword, Recurve Bow, Sparring Gloves from the carousel and item drops. Needlessly Large Rod and Negatron Cloak are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Vayne'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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B.F. Sword - Priority 1 component for Vayne in TFT
B.F. SwordFound in 5 builds
2
Recurve Bow - Priority 2 component for Vayne in TFT
Recurve BowFound in 6 builds
3
Sparring Gloves - Priority 3 component for Vayne in TFT
Sparring GlovesFound in 2 builds
4
Needlessly Large Rod - Priority 4 component for Vayne in TFT
Needlessly Large RodFound in 2 builds
5
Negatron Cloak - Priority 5 component for Vayne in TFT
Negatron CloakFound in 1 builds

Why These Components for Vayne?

B.F. Sword

B.F. Sword is the 1st priority component for Vayne, appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Deathblade, Hextech Gunblade, Infinity Edge, which are core items for maximizing Vayne's effectiveness.

Recurve Bow

Recurve Bow is the 2nd priority component for Vayne, appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Kraken's Fury, Giant Slayer, Last Whisper, which are core items for maximizing Vayne's effectiveness.

Sparring Gloves

Sparring Gloves is the 3rd priority component for Vayne, appearing in 2 of the top item builds. This component builds into Infinity Edge, Last Whisper, which are core items for maximizing Vayne's effectiveness.

Vayne Carousel & Item Drop Tips

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

Should You Itemize Vayne in Set 16

High PriorityVayne is a high-priority itemization target in Set 16. The best Vayne item build achieves a 68.4% top four rate, which is +16.3% higher than Vayne's base rate of 52.1%. 4 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement, indicating strong item scaling.

When Itemized (Avg)

Top 4 Rate64.6%
Top 4 Diff vs Base+12.5%
Avg Placement3.83
1st Place Rate13.7%

Base Champion Stats

Base Top 4 Rate52.1%
Best Build Diff+16.3%
Champion Cost3-cost
Builds Analyzed5

Key Factors for Vayne Itemization in Set 16

Excellent Item Scaling

Vayne's best item build provides +16.3% top four rate improvement. 4 builds achieve 10%+ improvement.

Multiple Strong Build Options

4 different item builds achieve 10%+ improvement, giving flexibility in itemization.

Mid-Cost Flexibility

Vayne is a 3-cost unit that can serve as either a primary carry or support depending on your composition.

Vayne Itemization Data Analysis

Our analysis of Vayne itemization in TFT Set 16 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Vayne has a base top four rate of 52.1%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.

The best Vayne item build achieves a 68.4% top four rate, representing a +16.3% 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 Vayne achieves 64.6% top four rate (+12.5% vs base) with 3.83 average placement.

For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Vayne achieves a 13.7% first place rate. This provides reasonable first place upside while maintaining consistent top four finishes.

When to Itemize Vayne

  • When you find Vayne 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 Vayne's key items

When NOT to Itemize Vayne

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

Best Vayne Items in TFT Set 16

The best Vayne item is Deathblade with a 61.55% win rate (+9.45% vs base), 13.43% first place rate, and 5.91% pick rate. The most popular is Guinsoo's Rageblade with a 21.87% pick rate and 54.83% win rate. Red Buff has the highest first place rate at 15.69%. The top three Vayne items are Deathblade, Kraken's Fury, and Hextech Gunblade.

Rank
Item
Components
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
B.F. SwordB.F. Sword
B61.55%+9.45%13.43%5.91%5,584
Negatron CloakRecurve Bow
B60.33%+8.23%13.38%19.07%18,036
B.F. SwordNeedlessly Large Rod
B59.88%+7.78%15.25%5.06%4,783
4
B.F. SwordSparring Gloves
B58.29%+6.19%13.34%13.53%12,794
5
B.F. SwordRecurve Bow
B57.82%+5.72%13.95%6.85%6,479
6
Recurve BowSparring Gloves
B57.46%+5.36%14.55%4.01%3,792
7
Recurve BowRecurve Bow
B56.37%+4.27%15.69%2.41%2,276
8
Recurve BowNeedlessly Large Rod
B54.83%+2.73%13.03%21.87%20,679

Best Vayne Artifact Items in TFT Set 16

The best Vayne artifact item is Prowler's Claw with a 70.73% win rate (+18.63% vs base), 20.34% first place rate, and 0.04% pick rate. The most popular is Flickerblades with a 0.45% pick rate and 61.76% win rate. Gold Collector has the highest first place rate at 22.69%. The top three Vayne artifact items are Prowler's Claw, Hellfire Hatchet, and Talisman Of Ascension.

Rank
Item
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
A70.73%+18.63%20.34%0.04%41
A70.21%+18.11%19.85%0.05%47
A68.00%+15.90%17.85%0.05%50
4A67.30%+15.20%22.69%0.22%211
5A66.93%+14.83%21.01%0.13%127
6A63.86%+11.76%19.01%0.30%285
7A62.50%+10.40%18.20%0.03%32
8A61.76%+9.66%18.71%0.45%421
9A59.83%+7.73%17.69%0.25%234
10B58.33%+6.23%14.13%0.03%24
11A57.75%+5.65%20.95%0.08%71
12A55.56%+3.46%21.66%0.03%27
13A52.21%+0.11%18.91%0.14%136
14A51.79%-0.31%16.90%0.12%112
15A49.79%-2.31%17.94%0.25%237
16A47.06%-5.04%19.83%0.02%17
17B41.18%-10.92%15.86%0.05%51
18A25.00%-27.10%18.58%0.01%12

Best Vayne Radiant Items in TFT Set 16

The best Vayne radiant item is Radiant Hand of Justice with a 83.33% win rate (+31.23% vs base), 18.56% first place rate, and 0.02% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Kraken's Fury with a 0.25% pick rate and 69.75% win rate. Radiant Striker's Flail has the highest first place rate at 19.40%. The top three Vayne radiant items are Radiant Hand of Justice, Radiant Deathblade, and Radiant Red Buff.

Rank
Item
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
A83.33%+31.23%18.56%0.02%18
B75.00%+22.90%15.69%0.11%100
A74.07%+21.97%17.96%0.03%27
4A73.91%+21.81%18.94%0.07%69
5B71.63%+19.53%14.47%0.22%208
6B69.75%+17.65%12.52%0.25%238
7A67.57%+15.47%17.37%0.12%111
8B67.39%+15.29%13.31%0.05%46
9A66.67%+14.57%19.40%0.03%33
10A61.11%+9.01%19.08%0.04%36
11A50.00%-2.10%16.83%0.02%16
12B46.05%-6.05%14.55%0.08%76
13B45.45%-6.65%16.51%0.01%11
14B33.33%-18.77%17.28%0.01%12
15B15.38%-36.72%14.04%0.01%13
16A8.33%-43.77%19.00%0.01%12
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Vayne Set 16 Build - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vayne's best build in Set 16?

The best Vayne build in Set 16 is Deathblade, Guinsoo's Rageblade, and Infinity Edge with a 68.36% top four rate, 15.36% first place rate, and 3.69 average placement. This build is picked 1.61% of the time.

What is the best item for Vayne?

The best item for Vayne is Deathblade with a 61.55% win rate. This item is picked 5.91% of the time and has won 3,437 matches across 5,584 games.

Which item is most popular on Vayne?

Guinsoo's Rageblade is the most popular item on Vayne with a 21.87% pick rate. This item maintains a 54.83% win rate and has been used in 20,679 matches.

What are the top 3 items for Vayne?

The top 3 items for Vayne are Deathblade, Kraken's Fury, and Hextech Gunblade with an average win rate of 60.59%. These items provide the highest performance across different team compositions and game situations.

How many matches do the Vayne item builds have?

The Vayne item builds are based on 74,423 total matches. Deathblade has the most wins with 3,437 victories.

Should I always build Deathblade on Vayne?

While Deathblade has the highest win rate at 61.55%, the best Vayne build depends on your team composition, available components, and game situation. Consider Deathblade, Kraken's Fury, and Hextech Gunblade as strong alternatives based on what items you can build.

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

The top components to prioritize for Vayne in Set 16 are B.F. Sword, Recurve Bow, and Sparring Gloves. These components appear most frequently in Vayne's highest win rate item builds. B.F. Sword is the #1 priority component, appearing in 5 of Vayne's top item builds.

What should I pick on carousel for Vayne in TFT?

When playing Vayne in TFT Set 16, prioritize B.F. Sword on the first carousel as it builds into Vayne's best-in-slot items. Secondary priorities include Recurve Bow and Sparring Gloves. These components give you the flexibility to build Vayne's optimal items.

Should I itemize Vayne in TFT Set 16?

Vayne is a high priority itemization target in TFT Set 16. Vayne's best item build achieves a +16.3% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 52.1%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.

Is Vayne a good item holder in TFT Set 16?

Vayne is an excellent item holder and primary carry in TFT Set 16. With optimal items, Vayne achieves +16.3% top four rate improvement, making it worthwhile to commit items to this champion.

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

When properly itemized, Vayne achieves an average top four rate of 64.6% in TFT Set 16, which is +12.5% compared to the base rate of 52.1%. The best Vayne item build reaches 68.4% top four rate with a 3.69 average placement.

What is the best Vayne emblem?

The best Vayne emblem is Juggernaut Emblem with a 63.64% win rate. This emblem is picked 0.01% of the time and has been used in 11 matches.

What is the top Vayne radiant item?

The top Vayne radiant item is Radiant Hand of Justice with a 83.33% win rate. This radiant item is picked 0.02% of the time and has been used in 18 matches.

What is the best Vayne artifact?

The best Vayne artifact is Prowler's Claw with a 70.73% win rate. This artifact item is picked 0.04% of the time and has been used in 41 matches.