Veigar TFT champion portrait - Set 16
Avg Place
4.11
1st Place
12.6%
Top 4
55.8%
Pick Rate
3.6%

VeigarTFT Build

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

Best Veigar build for TFT Set 16 with 63.9% top 4 rate. Top items: Hextech Gunblade, Blue Buff, and Spear of Shojin. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.

Set 16 Veigar builds: Hextech Gunblade, Rabadon's Deathcap, Spear of Shojin (63.86% top four rate, +8.03% difference); Blue Buff, Rabadon's Deathcap, Rabadon's Deathcap (60.15% top four rate, +4.32% difference); Jeweled Gauntlet, Rabadon's Deathcap, Spear of Shojin (59.56% top four rate, +3.73% difference)

Avg Placement:3.69
Top 4 Rate:63.86%
Top 4 Diff:+8.03%
1st Place Rate:24.34%
Pick Rate:10.61%
Avg Placement:3.87
Top 4 Rate:60.15%
Top 4 Diff:+4.32%
1st Place Rate:20.87%
Pick Rate:8.72%
Avg Placement:3.92
Top 4 Rate:59.56%
Top 4 Diff:+3.73%
1st Place Rate:19.31%
Pick Rate:5.89%

Veigar Component Priority Order in Set 16

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

Why These Components for Veigar?

Tear of the Goddess

Tear of the Goddess is the 1st priority component for Veigar, appearing in 4 of the top item builds. This component builds into Blue Buff, Spear of Shojin, Void Staff, which are core items for maximizing Veigar's effectiveness.

Needlessly Large Rod

Needlessly Large Rod is the 2nd priority component for Veigar, appearing in 4 of the top item builds. This component builds into Hextech Gunblade, Jeweled Gauntlet, Rabadon's Deathcap, which are core items for maximizing Veigar's effectiveness.

B.F. Sword

B.F. Sword is the 3rd priority component for Veigar, appearing in 2 of the top item builds. This component builds into Hextech Gunblade, Spear of Shojin, which are core items for maximizing Veigar's effectiveness.

Veigar Carousel & Item Drop Tips

  • Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize Tear of the Goddess on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Veigar's best-in-slot items.
  • Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for Tear of the Goddess or Needlessly Large Rod 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 Veigar's secondary items for maximum power.

Should You Itemize Veigar in Set 16

RecommendedVeigar is a solid itemization choice in Set 16. With optimal items, Veigar achieves up to +8.0% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 55.8%. While not the highest-scaling carry, itemizing Veigar provides meaningful performance gains.

When Itemized (Avg)

Top 4 Rate59.7%
Top 4 Diff vs Base+3.9%
Avg Placement3.90
1st Place Rate20.9%

Base Champion Stats

Base Top 4 Rate55.8%
Best Build Diff+8.0%
Champion Cost4-cost
Builds Analyzed5

Key Factors for Veigar Itemization in Set 16

Good Item Scaling

Veigar's optimal items provide +8.0% top four rate improvement—solid but not exceptional scaling.

High First Place Potential

Itemized Veigar achieves 20.9% first place rate, making it excellent for winning lobbies.

High-Cost Carry Design

As a 4-cost champion, Veigar has high base stats and powerful abilities designed to scale with items.

Veigar Itemization Data Analysis

Our analysis of Veigar itemization in TFT Set 16 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Veigar has a base top four rate of 55.8%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.

The best Veigar item build achieves a 63.9% top four rate, representing a +8.0% difference from the base rate. 1 builds show 5-10% improvement, 4 builds show 0-5% improvement, On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Veigar achieves 59.7% top four rate (+3.9% vs base) with 3.90 average placement.

For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Veigar achieves a 20.9% first place rate. This is excellent first place potential, making Veigar a strong choice when you need to win rather than just top four.

When to Itemize Veigar

  • When Veigar fits naturally into your composition's traits
  • When you have item components that build Veigar's best items
  • When Veigar is your primary late-game carry option

When NOT to Itemize Veigar

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

Best Veigar Items in TFT Set 16

The best Veigar item is Hextech Gunblade with a 61.77% win rate (+5.94% vs base), 15.25% first place rate, and 5.65% pick rate. The most popular is Rabadon's Deathcap with a 47.26% pick rate and 55.47% win rate. Nashor's Tooth has the highest first place rate at 16.80%. The top three Veigar items are Hextech Gunblade, Blue Buff, and Spear of Shojin.

Rank
Item
Components
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
B.F. SwordNeedlessly Large Rod
B61.77%+5.94%15.25%5.65%4,136
Tear of the GoddessTear of the Goddess
B60.49%+4.66%14.55%7.34%5,374
B.F. SwordTear of the Goddess
B57.80%+1.97%15.40%18.01%13,186
4
Recurve BowTear of the Goddess
B57.14%+1.31%16.36%3.28%2,401
5
Needlessly Large RodSparring Gloves
B57.11%+1.28%14.62%5.08%3,721
6
Recurve BowGiant's Belt
B56.35%+0.52%16.80%2.10%1,535
7
Needlessly Large RodNeedlessly Large Rod
B55.47%-0.36%14.49%47.26%34,601

Best Veigar Artifact Items in TFT Set 16

The best Veigar artifact item is Talisman Of Ascension with a 75.00% win rate (+19.17% vs base), 17.85% first place rate, and 0.03% pick rate. The most popular is Dawncore with a 0.21% pick rate and 51.66% win rate. Gold Collector has the highest first place rate at 22.69%. The top three Veigar artifact items are Talisman Of Ascension, Sniper's Focus, and Gold Collector.

Rank
Item
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
A75.00%+19.17%17.85%0.03%20
A66.67%+10.84%17.69%0.04%27
A61.11%+5.28%22.69%0.02%18
4B60.00%+4.17%15.86%0.05%35
5A56.86%+1.03%18.73%0.14%102
6A55.56%-0.27%19.53%0.06%45
7A51.66%-4.17%19.83%0.21%151
8A50.41%-5.42%18.58%0.17%123
9A47.83%-8.00%18.71%0.03%23
10A43.75%-12.08%18.91%0.04%32
11A40.00%-15.83%18.20%0.05%35
12A39.29%-16.54%20.15%0.04%28
13A38.46%-17.37%20.95%0.02%13
14A36.36%-19.47%16.90%0.02%11

Best Veigar Radiant Items in TFT Set 16

The best Veigar radiant item is Radiant Blue Buff with a 73.45% win rate (+17.62% vs base), 19.00% first place rate, and 0.15% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Rabadon's Deathcap with a 0.51% pick rate and 58.60% win rate. Radiant Nashor's Tooth has the highest first place rate at 23.18%. The top three Veigar radiant items are Radiant Blue Buff, Radiant Nashor's Tooth, and Radiant Spear of Shojin.

Rank
Item
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
A73.45%+17.62%19.00%0.15%113
A71.43%+15.60%23.18%0.05%35
B66.94%+11.11%17.19%0.17%121
4A62.96%+7.13%19.14%0.11%81
5B58.60%+2.77%15.61%0.51%372
6B57.89%+2.06%14.55%0.03%19
7A55.36%-0.47%19.08%0.08%56
8B45.61%-10.22%16.30%0.08%57
9B45.45%-10.38%14.04%0.05%33
10B40.00%-15.83%14.47%0.01%10
11B38.71%-17.12%16.01%0.04%31
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Veigar Set 16 Build - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Veigar's best build in Set 16?

The best Veigar build in Set 16 is Hextech Gunblade, Rabadon's Deathcap, and Spear of Shojin with a 63.86% top four rate, 24.34% first place rate, and 3.69 average placement. This build is picked 10.61% of the time.

What is the best item for Veigar?

The best item for Veigar is Hextech Gunblade with a 61.77% win rate. This item is picked 5.65% of the time and has won 2,555 matches across 4,136 games.

Which item is most popular on Veigar?

Rabadon's Deathcap is the most popular item on Veigar with a 47.26% pick rate. This item maintains a 55.47% win rate and has been used in 34,601 matches.

What are the top 3 items for Veigar?

The top 3 items for Veigar are Hextech Gunblade, Blue Buff, and Spear of Shojin with an average win rate of 60.02%. These items provide the highest performance across different team compositions and game situations.

How many matches do the Veigar item builds have?

The Veigar item builds are based on 64,954 total matches. Hextech Gunblade has the most wins with 2,555 victories.

Should I always build Hextech Gunblade on Veigar?

While Hextech Gunblade has the highest win rate at 61.77%, the best Veigar build depends on your team composition, available components, and game situation. Consider Hextech Gunblade, Blue Buff, and Spear of Shojin as strong alternatives based on what items you can build.

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

The top components to prioritize for Veigar in Set 16 are Tear of the Goddess, Needlessly Large Rod, and B.F. Sword. These components appear most frequently in Veigar's highest win rate item builds. Tear of the Goddess is the #1 priority component, appearing in 4 of Veigar's top item builds.

What should I pick on carousel for Veigar in TFT?

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

Should I itemize Veigar in TFT Set 16?

Veigar is a recommended itemization choice in TFT Set 16. Veigar's best item build achieves a +8.0% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 55.8%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.

Is Veigar a good item holder in TFT Set 16?

Veigar is an excellent item holder and primary carry in TFT Set 16. With optimal items, Veigar achieves +8.0% top four rate improvement, making it worthwhile to commit items to this champion.

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

When properly itemized, Veigar achieves an average top four rate of 59.7% in TFT Set 16, which is +3.9% compared to the base rate of 55.8%. The best Veigar item build reaches 63.9% top four rate with a 3.69 average placement.

What is the best Veigar emblem?

The best Veigar emblem is Gunslinger Emblem with a 100.00% win rate. This emblem is picked 0.01% of the time and has been used in 5 matches.

What is the top Veigar radiant item?

The top Veigar radiant item is Radiant Giant Slayer with a 75.00% win rate. This radiant item is picked 0.01% of the time and has been used in 8 matches.

What is the best Veigar artifact?

The best Veigar artifact is Talisman Of Ascension with a 75.00% win rate. This artifact item is picked 0.03% of the time and has been used in 20 matches.