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2 CostBest Vi build for TFT Set 16 with 88.1% top 4 rate. Top items: Thief's Gloves, Sterak's Gage, and Edge of Night. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.
Set 16 Vi builds: Thief's Gloves (88.15% top four rate, +35.87% difference); Protector's Vow, Striker's Flail, Thief's Gloves (59.26% top four rate, +6.98% difference); Bloodthirster, Sterak's Gage, Titan's Resolve (57.90% top four rate, +5.62% difference)
Vi Component Priority Order in Set 16
When playing Vi in TFT Set 16, prioritize collecting Giant's Belt, Sparring Gloves, B.F. Sword from the carousel and item drops. Chain Vest and Recurve Bow are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Vi'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.
Why These Components for Vi?
Giant's Belt is the 1st priority component for Vi, appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Sterak's Gage, Warmog's Armor, Spirit Visage, which are core items for maximizing Vi's effectiveness.
Sparring Gloves is the 2nd priority component for Vi, appearing in 4 of the top item builds. This component builds into Thief's Gloves, Quicksilver, Hand Of Justice, which are core items for maximizing Vi's effectiveness.
B.F. Sword is the 3rd priority component for Vi, appearing in 4 of the top item builds. This component builds into Sterak's Gage, Edge of Night, Giant Slayer, which are core items for maximizing Vi's effectiveness.
Vi Carousel & Item Drop Tips
- Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize Giant's Belt on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Vi's best-in-slot items.
- Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for Giant's Belt or Sparring Gloves 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 Vi's secondary items for maximum power.
Should You Itemize Vi in Set 16
High PriorityVi is a high-priority itemization target in Set 16. The best Vi item build achieves a 88.1% top four rate, which is +35.9% higher than Vi's base rate of 52.3%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.
When Itemized (Avg)
Base Champion Stats
Key Factors for Vi Itemization in Set 16
Vi's best item build provides +35.9% top four rate improvement. This is exceptional item scaling.
Itemized Vi achieves 19.7% first place rate, making it excellent for winning lobbies.
As a 2-cost champion, Vi is easier to 3-star. When 3-starred with proper items, low-cost carries can be very effective.
Vi Itemization Data Analysis
Our analysis of Vi itemization in TFT Set 16 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Vi has a base top four rate of 52.3%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.
The best Vi item build achieves a 88.1% top four rate, representing a +35.9% difference from the base rate. 1 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement over baseline, 2 builds show 5-10% improvement, 1 builds show 0-5% improvement, and 1 builds actually underperform the baseline. On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Vi achieves 61.8% top four rate (+9.5% vs base) with 3.78 average placement.
For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Vi achieves a 19.7% first place rate. This is excellent first place potential, making Vi a strong choice when you need to win rather than just top four.
✓When to Itemize Vi
- When you find Vi 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 Vi's key items
- When you can commit to 3-starring Vi through slow rolling
✗When NOT to Itemize Vi
- When another carry in your comp scales better with the same items
- When you're pivoting to a different composition mid-game
Best Vi Items in TFT Set 16
The best Vi item is Thief's Gloves with a 60.10% win rate (+7.82% vs base), 16.08% first place rate, and 11.23% pick rate. The top three Vi items are Thief's Gloves, Sterak's Gage, and Edge of Night.
Rank | Item | Components | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | B | 60.10% | +7.82% | 16.08% | 11.23% | 11,266 | ||
  | B | 55.12% | +2.84% | 14.64% | 6.34% | 6,357 | ||
 | A | 53.83% | +1.55% | 16.23% | 2.68% | 2,688 | ||
| 4 | | B | 53.60% | +1.32% | 13.53% | 2.24% | 2,248 | |
| 5 |  | B | 53.58% | +1.30% | 13.95% | 2.25% | 2,260 | |
| 6 |  | B | 53.03% | +0.75% | 14.57% | 2.16% | 2,165 | |
| 7 | | B | 52.48% | +0.20% | 14.97% | 5.76% | 5,774 | |
| 8 |  | B | 52.00% | -0.28% | 15.63% | 2.44% | 2,452 | |
| 9 | | B | 51.57% | -0.71% | 14.30% | 2.26% | 2,267 | |
| 10 | | B | 51.42% | -0.86% | 14.18% | 4.88% | 4,897 | |
| 11 | | B | 50.61% | -1.67% | 13.97% | 8.50% | 8,524 | |
| 12 | | B | 46.67% | -5.61% | 13.41% | 2.61% | 2,616 |
Best Vi Artifact Items in TFT Set 16
The best Vi artifact item is Lich Bane with a 92.31% win rate (+40.03% vs base), 18.20% first place rate, and 0.01% pick rate. The most popular is Infinity Force with a 0.24% pick rate and 50.63% win rate. Horizon Focus has the highest first place rate at 24.31%. The top three Vi artifact items are Lich Bane, Seeker's Armguard, and Eternal Pact.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 92.31% | +40.03% | 18.20% | 0.01% | 13 | ||
| A | 78.79% | +26.51% | 20.15% | 0.03% | 33 | ||
| A | 70.00% | +17.72% | 19.53% | 0.01% | 10 | ||
| 4 | A | 65.63% | +13.34% | 20.56% | 0.03% | 32 | |
| 5 | A | 63.64% | +11.36% | 24.31% | 0.03% | 33 | |
| 6 | A | 60.00% | +7.72% | 20.95% | 0.07% | 70 | |
| 7 | A | 58.62% | +6.34% | 17.94% | 0.03% | 29 | |
| 8 | A | 57.69% | +5.41% | 22.69% | 0.03% | 26 | |
| 9 | A | 56.76% | +4.48% | 19.01% | 0.04% | 37 | |
| 10 | A | 56.25% | +3.97% | 21.96% | 0.11% | 112 | |
| 11 | B | 55.10% | +2.82% | 14.13% | 0.10% | 98 | |
| 12 | A | 54.42% | +2.14% | 20.34% | 0.15% | 147 | |
| 13 | A | 53.45% | +1.17% | 21.01% | 0.06% | 58 | |
| 14 | A | 50.93% | -1.35% | 19.85% | 0.11% | 108 | |
| 15 | A | 50.63% | -1.65% | 16.90% | 0.24% | 239 | |
| 16 | A | 50.00% | -2.28% | 18.58% | 0.01% | 14 | |
| 17 | A | 49.18% | -3.10% | 19.98% | 0.06% | 61 | |
| 18 | A | 47.06% | -5.22% | 20.64% | 0.03% | 34 | |
| 19 | A | 46.90% | -5.38% | 21.66% | 0.11% | 113 | |
| 20 | A | 43.75% | -8.53% | 19.97% | 0.03% | 32 | |
| 21 | A | 41.38% | -10.90% | 17.85% | 0.06% | 58 | |
| 22 | A | 40.32% | -11.96% | 20.80% | 0.06% | 62 | |
| 23 | A | 39.29% | -12.99% | 20.26% | 0.03% | 28 | |
| 24 | A | 27.91% | -24.37% | 18.63% | 0.04% | 43 | |
| 25 | A | 25.00% | -27.28% | 19.83% | 0.01% | 12 | |
| 26 | B | 10.00% | -42.28% | 15.86% | 0.01% | 10 | |
| 27 | A | 7.14% | -45.14% | 18.71% | 0.01% | 14 |
Best Vi Radiant Items in TFT Set 16
The best Vi radiant item is Radiant Jeweled Gauntlet with a 80.00% win rate (+27.72% vs base), 19.14% first place rate, and 0.02% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Thief's Gloves with a 0.49% pick rate and 54.56% win rate. Radiant Nashor's Tooth has the highest first place rate at 23.18%. The top three Vi radiant items are Radiant Jeweled Gauntlet, Radiant Sunfire Cape, and Radiant Spear of Shojin.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 80.00% | +27.72% | 19.14% | 0.02% | 20 | ||
| B | 75.00% | +22.72% | 13.84% | 0.03% | 28 | ||
| B | 72.73% | +20.45% | 17.19% | 0.03% | 33 | ||
| 4 | B | 70.83% | +18.55% | 15.22% | 0.02% | 24 | |
| 5 | B | 61.29% | +9.01% | 15.61% | 0.03% | 31 | |
| 6 | B | 60.00% | +7.72% | 16.30% | 0.02% | 20 | |
| 7 | A | 58.90% | +6.62% | 18.05% | 0.07% | 73 | |
| 8 | B | 58.82% | +6.54% | 12.52% | 0.03% | 34 | |
| 9 | B | 58.82% | +6.54% | 13.31% | 0.03% | 34 | |
| 10 | B | 58.33% | +6.05% | 16.93% | 0.02% | 24 | |
| 11 | B | 58.06% | +5.78% | 13.61% | 0.03% | 31 | |
| 12 | A | 57.69% | +5.41% | 19.00% | 0.03% | 26 | |
| 13 | A | 57.14% | +4.86% | 20.21% | 0.03% | 28 | |
| 14 | B | 56.76% | +4.48% | 14.34% | 0.04% | 37 | |
| 15 | B | 54.56% | +2.28% | 14.55% | 0.49% | 493 | |
| 16 | B | 54.17% | +1.89% | 14.76% | 0.02% | 24 | |
| 17 | B | 51.92% | -0.36% | 16.51% | 0.05% | 52 | |
| 18 | B | 51.85% | -0.43% | 15.69% | 0.03% | 27 | |
| 19 | A | 51.72% | -0.56% | 17.96% | 0.03% | 29 | |
| 20 | B | 50.00% | -2.28% | 14.02% | 0.04% | 38 | |
| 21 | B | 50.00% | -2.28% | 14.47% | 0.03% | 32 | |
| 22 | B | 48.57% | -3.71% | 14.45% | 0.03% | 35 | |
| 23 | A | 48.15% | -4.13% | 19.40% | 0.03% | 27 | |
| 24 | B | 46.15% | -6.13% | 14.04% | 0.03% | 26 | |
| 25 | A | 44.83% | -7.45% | 19.08% | 0.03% | 29 | |
| 26 | B | 43.24% | -9.04% | 14.73% | 0.04% | 37 | |
| 27 | A | 40.63% | -11.66% | 18.56% | 0.03% | 32 | |
| 28 | B | 38.46% | -13.82% | 12.97% | 0.03% | 26 | |
| 29 | A | 37.18% | -15.10% | 16.83% | 0.08% | 78 | |
| 30 | B | 36.11% | -16.17% | 17.28% | 0.07% | 72 | |
| 31 | A | 36.00% | -16.28% | 16.95% | 0.02% | 25 | |
| 32 | A | 36.00% | -16.28% | 17.37% | 0.02% | 25 | |
| 33 | A | 35.14% | -17.14% | 18.94% | 0.04% | 37 | |
| 34 | A | 33.33% | -18.95% | 23.18% | 0.02% | 24 | |
| 35 | B | 32.35% | -19.93% | 13.64% | 0.03% | 34 | |
| 36 | B | 23.08% | -29.20% | 16.01% | 0.03% | 26 |
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Vi Set 16 Build - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vi's best build in Set 16?
The best Vi build in Set 16 is Thief's Gloves with a 88.15% top four rate, 61.78% first place rate, and 1.92 average placement. This build is picked 0.46% of the time.
What is the best item for Vi?
The best item for Vi is Thief's Gloves with a 60.10% win rate. This item is picked 11.23% of the time and has won 6,771 matches across 11,266 games.
Which item is most popular on Vi?
Thief's Gloves is the most popular item on Vi with a 11.23% pick rate. This item maintains a 60.10% win rate and has been used in 11,266 matches.
What are the top 3 items for Vi?
The top 3 items for Vi are Thief's Gloves, Sterak's Gage, and Edge of Night with an average win rate of 56.35%. These items provide the highest performance across different team compositions and game situations.
How many matches do the Vi item builds have?
The Vi item builds are based on 53,514 total matches. Thief's Gloves has the most wins with 6,771 victories.
Should I always build Thief's Gloves on Vi?
While Thief's Gloves has the highest win rate at 60.10%, the best Vi build depends on your team composition, available components, and game situation. Consider Thief's Gloves, Sterak's Gage, and Edge of Night as strong alternatives based on what items you can build.
What components should I prioritize for Vi in TFT Set 16?
The top components to prioritize for Vi in Set 16 are Giant's Belt, Sparring Gloves, and B.F. Sword. These components appear most frequently in Vi's highest win rate item builds. Giant's Belt is the #1 priority component, appearing in 5 of Vi's top item builds.
What should I pick on carousel for Vi in TFT?
When playing Vi in TFT Set 16, prioritize Giant's Belt on the first carousel as it builds into Vi's best-in-slot items. Secondary priorities include Sparring Gloves and B.F. Sword. These components give you the flexibility to build Vi's optimal items.
Should I itemize Vi in TFT Set 16?
Vi is a high priority itemization target in TFT Set 16. Vi's best item build achieves a +35.9% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 52.3%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.
Is Vi a good item holder in TFT Set 16?
Vi is an excellent item holder and primary carry in TFT Set 16. With optimal items, Vi achieves +35.9% top four rate improvement, making it worthwhile to commit items to this champion.
What is Vi's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 16?
When properly itemized, Vi achieves an average top four rate of 61.8% in TFT Set 16, which is +9.5% compared to the base rate of 52.3%. The best Vi item build reaches 88.1% top four rate with a 1.92 average placement.
What is the best Vi emblem?
The best Vi emblem is Gunslinger Emblem with a 66.89% win rate. This emblem is picked 0.29% of the time and has been used in 293 matches.
What is the top Vi radiant item?
The top Vi radiant item is Radiant Jeweled Gauntlet with a 80.00% win rate. This radiant item is picked 0.02% of the time and has been used in 20 matches.
What is the best Vi artifact?
The best Vi artifact is Lich Bane with a 92.31% win rate. This artifact item is picked 0.01% of the time and has been used in 13 matches.