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.
Vayne TFT champion portrait - Set 16
Avg Place
4.54
1st Place
10.8%
Top 4
50.0%
Pick Rate
7.0%

VayneTFT Build

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

Best Vayne build for TFT Set 16 with 65.0% top 4 rate. Top items: Hextech Gunblade, Kraken's Fury, and Deathblade. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.

Set 16 Vayne builds: Guinsoo's Rageblade, Hextech Gunblade, Kraken's Fury (65.02% top four rate, +15.01% difference); Hextech Gunblade, Kraken's Fury, Kraken's Fury (64.40% top four rate, +14.39% difference); Deathblade, Guinsoo's Rageblade, Kraken's Fury (60.30% top four rate, +10.29% difference)

Average Placement:3.73
Top 4 Rate:65.02%
Top 4 Diff:+15.01%
First Place Rate:17.23%
Pick Rate:2.50%
Average Placement:3.80
Top 4 Rate:64.40%
Top 4 Diff:+14.39%
First Place Rate:14.55%
Pick Rate:8.45%
Average Placement:4.08
Top 4 Rate:60.30%
Top 4 Diff:+10.29%
First Place Rate:8.85%
Pick Rate:2.05%

Vayne Component Priority Order in Set 16

When playing Vayne in TFT Set 16, prioritize collecting B.F. Sword, Recurve Bow, Needlessly Large Rod from the carousel and item drops. Sparring Gloves 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 4 builds
3
Needlessly Large Rod - Priority 3 component for Vayne in TFT
Needlessly Large RodFound in 2 builds
4
Sparring Gloves - Priority 4 component for Vayne in TFT
Sparring GlovesFound 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 Hextech Gunblade, Deathblade, Giant Slayer, which are core items for maximizing Vayne's effectiveness.

Recurve Bow

Recurve Bow is the 2nd priority component for Vayne, appearing in 4 of the top item builds. This component builds into Kraken's Fury, Giant Slayer, Guinsoo's Rageblade, which are core items for maximizing Vayne's effectiveness.

Needlessly Large Rod

Needlessly Large Rod is the 3rd priority component for Vayne, appearing in 2 of the top item builds. This component builds into Hextech Gunblade, Guinsoo's Rageblade, 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 65.0% top four rate, which is +15.0% higher than Vayne's base rate of 50.0%. 3 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement, indicating strong item scaling.

When Itemized (Avg)

Top 4 Rate60.6%
Top 4 Diff vs Base+10.6%
Average Placement4.01
First Place Rate11.9%

Base Champion Stats

Base Top 4 Rate50.0%
Best Build Diff+15.0%
Champion Cost3-cost
Builds Analyzed5

Key Factors for Vayne Itemization in Set 16

Excellent Item Scaling

Vayne's best item build provides +15.0% top four rate improvement. 3 builds achieve 10%+ improvement.

Multiple Strong Build Options

3 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 50.0%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.

The best Vayne item build achieves a 65.0% top four rate, representing a +15.0% difference from the base rate. 3 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement over baseline, 1 builds show 5-10% improvement, 1 builds show 0-5% improvement, On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Vayne achieves 60.6% top four rate (+10.6% vs base) with 4.01 average placement.

For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Vayne achieves a 11.9% 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 Hextech Gunblade with a 61.11% win rate (+11.10% vs base), 15.52% first place rate, and 8.30% pick rate. The most popular is Kraken's Fury with a 21.08% pick rate and 59.48% win rate. Last Whisper has the highest first place rate at 16.44%. The top three Vayne items are Hextech Gunblade, Kraken's Fury, and Deathblade.

Rank
Item
Components
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
B.F. SwordNeedlessly Large Rod
A61.11%+11.10%15.52%8.30%10,049
Negatron CloakRecurve Bow
B59.48%+9.47%14.61%21.08%25,519
B.F. SwordB.F. Sword
B56.70%+6.69%15.77%5.87%7,108
4
B.F. SwordRecurve Bow
B52.81%+2.80%14.69%5.00%6,048
5
B.F. SwordSparring Gloves
C52.68%+2.67%14.47%10.46%12,663
6
Recurve BowNeedlessly Large Rod
D50.49%+0.48%13.13%19.63%23,763
7
Recurve BowSparring Gloves
B49.98%-0.03%16.44%3.32%4,022

Best Vayne Artifact Items in TFT Set 16

The best Vayne artifact item is Blighting Jewel with a 77.78% win rate (+27.77% vs base), 11.54% first place rate, and 0.01% pick rate. The most popular is Flickerblades with a 1.19% pick rate and 57.14% win rate. Titanic Hydra has the highest first place rate at 16.20%. The top three Vayne artifact items are Blighting Jewel, Luden's Tempest, and Gold Collector.

Rank
Item
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
F77.78%+27.77%11.54%0.01%18
F67.19%+17.18%10.67%0.05%64
B64.56%+14.55%15.85%0.34%412
4D62.50%+12.49%14.08%0.26%312
5C61.87%+11.86%13.78%0.75%910
6D59.29%+9.28%13.17%0.12%140
7C59.02%+9.01%13.61%0.45%549
8F57.49%+7.48%10.77%0.64%774
9D57.14%+7.13%11.64%1.19%1,435
10D57.05%+7.04%10.11%0.13%156
11F55.88%+5.87%12.29%0.03%34
12A55.71%+5.70%16.20%0.06%70
13C55.34%+5.33%13.52%0.43%515
14C55.15%+5.14%13.73%0.11%136
15C54.35%+4.34%13.83%0.68%828
16D53.92%+3.91%10.84%0.08%102
17B53.85%+3.84%14.81%0.01%13
18C51.38%+1.37%14.00%0.09%109
19C50.73%+0.72%14.09%0.28%343
20B49.62%-0.39%15.85%0.11%133
21D45.92%-4.09%15.12%0.08%98
22C37.50%-12.51%14.89%0.01%16
23C33.33%-16.68%13.96%0.02%21
24D23.08%-26.93%11.87%0.02%26
25D20.00%-30.01%11.93%0.02%20
26-10.00%-40.01%0.00%0.01%10

Best Vayne Radiant Items in TFT Set 16

The best Vayne radiant item is Radiant Deathblade with a 74.32% win rate (+24.31% vs base), 14.26% first place rate, and 0.36% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Guinsoo's Rageblade with a 0.78% pick rate and 70.99% win rate. Radiant Giant Slayer has the highest first place rate at 17.85%. The top three Vayne radiant items are Radiant Deathblade, Radiant Titan's Resolve, and Radiant Spear of Shojin.

Rank
Item
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
B74.32%+24.31%14.26%0.36%440
B74.29%+24.28%14.26%0.03%35
F73.33%+23.32%13.79%0.04%45
4D72.00%+21.99%14.90%0.19%225
5B71.64%+21.63%17.85%0.28%342
6D70.99%+20.98%11.39%0.78%941
7B70.81%+20.80%16.76%0.66%805
8C70.59%+20.58%13.02%0.01%17
9D69.02%+19.01%13.61%0.43%523
10B66.26%+16.25%12.92%0.13%163
11B64.00%+13.99%10.57%0.27%325
12C64.00%+13.99%14.23%0.04%50
13D60.68%+10.67%12.48%0.10%117
14A59.82%+9.81%16.63%0.19%224
15F55.77%+5.76%9.65%0.04%52
16B53.33%+3.32%13.01%0.01%15
17A52.08%+2.07%14.80%0.04%48
18F50.00%-0.01%10.23%0.01%12
19D47.37%-2.64%10.17%0.06%76
20B44.44%-5.57%13.73%0.05%63

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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 TFT Set 16 features Guinsoo's Rageblade, Hextech Gunblade, and Kraken's Fury as core items. This build has a 65.02% win rate and is picked 2.50% of the time. First place rate: 17.23%, avg placement: 3.73.

What is the best item for Vayne?

Hextech Gunblade is the best item for Vayne with a 61.11% win rate and 8.30% pick rate across 10,049 matches.

Which item is most popular on Vayne?

Kraken's Fury is the most popular item on Vayne with a 21.08% pick rate. It has a 59.48% win rate across 25,519 matches.

What are the top 3 items for Vayne?

The top 3 items for Vayne are Hextech Gunblade, Kraken's Fury, and Deathblade. These items provide the best stats and synergies for Vayne's kit.

How many matches do the Vayne item builds have?

The Vayne item build data is based on 89,172 matches analyzed in TFT Set 16. This sample size provides statistically significant results for item recommendations.

Should I always build Hextech Gunblade on Vayne?

Hextech Gunblade is a great choice but not always mandatory. Consider your lobby and available components. It has a 61.11% win rate on Vayne.

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

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

What should I pick on carousel for Vayne in TFT?

On carousel for Vayne TFT builds, prioritize B.F. Sword. These components are essential for Vayne's optimal items and may be contested so have backup plans.

Should I itemize Vayne in TFT Set 16?

Yes, Vayne is a strong item holder with a 65.0% win rate when properly itemized. Vayne should be a priority for your items in Vayne comps.

Is Vayne a good item holder in TFT Set 16?

Yes, Vayne is a great item holder because items significantly increase their win rate from 50.0% to 65.0%. Vayne scales well with items.

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

Vayne's top 4 rate when itemized is 60.6%. With proper items, Vayne significantly exceeds the average champion top 4 rate of 50%.

What is the best Vayne emblem?

The best emblem for Vayne is Freljord Emblem with a 68.75% win rate. This emblem activates the Freljord trait on Vayne, providing additional bonuses.

What is the top Vayne radiant item?

The top radiant item for Vayne is Radiant Dragon's Claw with a 80.00% win rate. Radiant items are stronger versions of base items and should be prioritized when available.

What is the best Vayne artifact?

The best artifact for Vayne is Blighting Jewel with a 77.78% win rate. Artifacts provide unique effects that synergize with Vayne's kit.