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Vi TFT champion portrait – Set 16 · Legacy
Avg Place
4.59
Top 4 rate
48.8%
Pick Rate
17.1%

Vi TFT Build & Best Items · Set 16 · Legacy

Set 16 · Legacy
Vi A TierPiltoverZaunDefender2 Cost
Set
16
Games
128,907
Tier
All Tiers
Rank
All Ranks
Last Updated
Oct 11, 2026
Methodology
Data Methodology

The best Vi items in Set 16, ranked by how often they finish top 4 across 128,907 ranked games — plus full 3-item builds, what to slam first and the special items worth taking.

BiS items
Thief's GlovesBloodthirsterSterak's GageThief's Gloves, Bloodthirster, and Sterak's Gage
Best full build
89.1%top 4
First component
Sparring Gloves
Played as
AD carry
Top 4 rate
48.8%
Games
128,907

Best items for Vi in TFT Set 16

128,907 ranked games

Vi's best-in-slot items are Thief's Gloves, Bloodthirster, and Sterak's Gage. Thief's Gloves is the standout: 55.3% top 4 when Vi holds it, and players put it on Vi in 8% of games.

#1Thief's Gloves
Thief's GlovesAttack damage
Top 4
55.3%
vs Vi avg
+6.5%
Played
8%
RecipeSparring GlovesSparring Gloves
#2Bloodthirster
BloodthirsterAttack damage
Top 4
45.1%
vs Vi avg
−3.7%
Played
8%
RecipeB.F. SwordNegatron Cloak
#3Sterak's Gage
Sterak's GageAttack damage
Top 4
49.8%
vs Vi avg
+1.0%
Played
5%
RecipeB.F. SwordGiant's Belt

Best Vi builds (3 items)

The best full Vi build is TFT_Item_EmptyBag, TFT_Item_EmptyBag, and Thief's Gloves: 89.1% top 4 over 221 games, 40.3 points better than Vi on average.

BuildRoleGamesTop 41stAvg. place
TFT_Item_EmptyBagTFT_Item_EmptyBagThief's GlovesAD carry22189.1% +40.3%68.8%1.81
Spear of ShojinThief's GlovesHand Of JusticeAD carry13052.3% +3.5%7.7%4.45
BloodthirsterTitan's ResolveHand Of JusticeAD carry16750.9% +2.1%4.8%4.49
Protector's VowStriker's FlailThief's GlovesAD carry13444.8% −4.0%9.7%4.47
BloodthirsterSterak's GageTitan's ResolveTank32737.9% −10.9%6.4%5.15

Top-4 rate of boards where Vi held exactly these three items. Thief's Gloves builds equip random items, so they count as one build.

Vi builds by role

67% of full Vi builds stack attack damage, attack speed and crit — players build Vi as a physical-damage carry. That matches Vi's listed role in the game files.

AD carry · 67%

TFT_Item_EmptyBagTFT_Item_EmptyBagThief's Gloves

Best build: 89.1% top 4 · 221 games

Tank · 33%

BloodthirsterSterak's GageTitan's Resolve

Best build: 37.9% top 4 · 327 games

Every Vi item ranked – TFT Set 16

Thief's Gloves is the most reliable item on Vi: 55.3% top 4 and held in 8% of games, against 48.8% for Vi overall.

Top 4 vs Vi average (48.8%)

  • Thief's Gloves+6.5
  • Bloodthirster-3.7
  • Sterak's Gage+1.0
  • Titan's Resolve-3.7
  • Hand Of Justice-2.3
  • Edge of Night-1.8
  • Quicksilver-3.0
  • Gargoyle Stoneplate-2.2
  • Sunfire Cape-1.7
  • Warmog's Armor-0.3
ItemGamesPlayedTop 4Raw top 4
Thief's GlovesThief's Gloves6,7327.5%55.3%55.3%
BloodthirsterBloodthirster6,7137.5%45.1%45.1%
Sterak's GageSterak's Gage4,7045.3%49.8%49.8%
Titan's ResolveTitan's Resolve4,2814.8%45.1%45.1%
Hand Of JusticeHand Of Justice3,8734.3%46.5%46.5%
Edge of NightEdge of Night2,6362.9%47.0%47.0%
QuicksilverQuicksilver2,1572.4%45.8%45.8%
Gargoyle StoneplateGargoyle Stoneplate2,1552.4%46.6%46.6%
Sunfire CapeSunfire Cape2,1542.4%47.1%47.1%
Warmog's ArmorWarmog's Armor2,0402.3%48.5%48.5%
Spirit VisageSpirit Visage1,8062.0%48.3%48.3%
B.F. SwordB.F. Sword1,7782.0%47.4%47.4%
Giant SlayerGiant Slayer1,7071.9%52.3%52.3%
Infinity EdgeInfinity Edge1,5601.7%49.9%49.9%
Bramble VestBramble Vest1,5571.7%51.1%51.1%

Top 4 is adjusted for sample size, so a rarely built item can't top the list on a lucky streak; raw top 4 is the unadjusted rate. Ranked by how confident that rate is.

Does Vi need 3 items?

Yes — Vi wants a full build: with three items it finishes top 4 51.6% of the time, against 45.4% with two. 14% of Vi boards get all three.

No items
49.0%66% of boards
1 item
45.3%14% of boards
2 items
45.4%7% of boards
3 items
51.6%14% of boards

What to slam on Vi

Vi's best builds use Sparring Gloves and B.F. Sword the most — take those first from carousels and early drops, then use the planner to see what you can complete right now.

Component priority

  • Sparring Gloves28%
  • B.F. Sword19%
  • Chain Vest13%
  • Tear of the Goddess11%
  • Negatron Cloak10%
  • Recurve Bow10%
  • Giant's Belt9%

Item slam planner

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Your components

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Vi emblems, artifacts & radiants

Players have tried 19 different emblems, 31 artifacts and 36 radiant items on Vi. The strongest so far is Lightshield Crest at 70.3% top 4.

See every Vi emblem and artifact →

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Vi build FAQ – TFT Set 16

What are the best items for Vi in TFT Set 16?

The best items for Vi are Thief's Gloves (55.3%), Bloodthirster (45.1%), and Sterak's Gage (49.8%), ranked by top-4 rate when Vi holds them. Vi finishes top 4 48.8% of the time overall, based on 128,907 ranked games.

What is the best-in-slot build for Vi?

The strongest full build on Vi is TFT_Item_EmptyBag, TFT_Item_EmptyBag, and Thief's Gloves: 89.1% top 4 and a 1.81 average placement over 221 games.

What should I slam first on Vi?

Prioritise Sparring Gloves and B.F. Sword: Vi's best builds use them the most. If you can complete only one item early, Adaptive Helm has the best top-4 rate on Vi.

Should Vi be a carry or a tank?

67% of full Vi builds stack attack damage, attack speed and crit — players build Vi as a physical-damage carry. That matches Vi's listed role in the game files.

Does Vi need three items?

Yes — Vi wants a full build: with three items it finishes top 4 51.6% of the time, against 45.4% with two. 14% of Vi boards get all three.

What is the best emblem or artifact for Vi?

Lightshield Crest is the strongest special item tracked on Vi: 70.3% top 4 over 145 games.