Xin Zhao TFT champion portrait - Set 16
Avg Place
4.67
1st Place
10.3%
Top 4
47.5%
Pick Rate
12.5%

Xin ZhaoTFT Build

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

Best Xin Zhao build for TFT Set 16 with 77.3% top 4 rate. Top items: Bramble Vest, Thief's Gloves, and Protector's Vow. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.

Set 16 Xin Zhao builds: Thief's Gloves (77.29% top four rate, +29.81% difference); Gargoyle Stoneplate, Spirit Visage, Warmog's Armor (48.40% top four rate, +0.92% difference); Bloodthirster, Titan's Resolve, Hand Of Justice (24.20% top four rate, -23.28% difference)

Avg Placement:2.52
Top 4 Rate:77.29%
Top 4 Diff:+29.81%
1st Place Rate:49.76%
Pick Rate:0.23%
Avg Placement:4.79
Top 4 Rate:48.40%
Top 4 Diff:+0.92%
1st Place Rate:3.72%
Pick Rate:0.21%
Avg Placement:5.83
Top 4 Rate:24.20%
Top 4 Diff:-23.28%
1st Place Rate:1.83%
Pick Rate:0.24%

Xin Zhao Component Priority Order in Set 16

When playing Xin Zhao in TFT Set 16, prioritize collecting Chain Vest, Giant's Belt, Sparring Gloves from the carousel and item drops. Negatron Cloak and Tear of the Goddess are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Xin Zhao'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.

1
Chain Vest - Priority 1 component for Xin Zhao in TFT
Chain VestFound in 7 builds
2
Giant's Belt - Priority 2 component for Xin Zhao in TFT
Giant's BeltFound in 6 builds
3
Sparring Gloves - Priority 3 component for Xin Zhao in TFT
Sparring GlovesFound in 5 builds
4
Negatron Cloak - Priority 4 component for Xin Zhao in TFT
Negatron CloakFound in 5 builds
5
Tear of the Goddess - Priority 5 component for Xin Zhao in TFT
Tear of the GoddessFound in 3 builds

Why These Components for Xin Zhao?

Chain Vest

Chain Vest is the 1st priority component for Xin Zhao, appearing in 7 of the top item builds. This component builds into Bramble Vest, Protector's Vow, Steadfast Heart, which are core items for maximizing Xin Zhao's effectiveness.

Giant's Belt

Giant's Belt is the 2nd priority component for Xin Zhao, appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Spirit Visage, Evenshroud, Sunfire Cape, which are core items for maximizing Xin Zhao's effectiveness.

Sparring Gloves

Sparring Gloves is the 3rd priority component for Xin Zhao, appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Thief's Gloves, Steadfast Heart, Hand Of Justice, which are core items for maximizing Xin Zhao's effectiveness.

Xin Zhao Carousel & Item Drop Tips

  • Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize Chain Vest on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Xin Zhao's best-in-slot items.
  • Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for Chain Vest or Giant's Belt 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 Xin Zhao's secondary items for maximum power.

Should You Itemize Xin Zhao in Set 16

High PriorityXin Zhao is a high-priority itemization target in Set 16. The best Xin Zhao item build achieves a 77.3% top four rate, which is +29.8% higher than Xin Zhao's base rate of 47.5%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.

When Itemized (Avg)

Top 4 Rate36.5%
Top 4 Diff vs Base-11.0%
Avg Placement5.12
1st Place Rate12.0%

Base Champion Stats

Base Top 4 Rate47.5%
Best Build Diff+29.8%
Champion Cost2-cost
Builds Analyzed5

Key Factors for Xin Zhao Itemization in Set 16

Excellent Item Scaling

Xin Zhao's best item build provides +29.8% top four rate improvement. This is exceptional item scaling.

Most Builds Underperform

3 out of 5 builds show negative performance compared to base rate, indicating poor item synergy.

Weak Average Placement

Even when itemized, Xin Zhao only achieves 5.12 average placement.

Low-Cost Reroll Potential

As a 2-cost champion, Xin Zhao is easier to 3-star. When 3-starred with proper items, low-cost carries can be very effective.

Xin Zhao Itemization Data Analysis

Our analysis of Xin Zhao itemization in TFT Set 16 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Xin Zhao has a base top four rate of 47.5%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.

The best Xin Zhao item build achieves a 77.3% top four rate, representing a +29.8% difference from the base rate. 1 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement over baseline, 1 builds show 0-5% improvement, and 3 builds actually underperform the baseline. On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Xin Zhao achieves 36.5% top four rate (-11.0% vs base) with 5.12 average placement.

For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Xin Zhao achieves a 12.0% first place rate. This provides reasonable first place upside while maintaining consistent top four finishes.

✓When to Itemize Xin Zhao

  • When you find Xin Zhao 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 Xin Zhao's key items
  • When you can commit to 3-starring Xin Zhao through slow rolling

âś—When NOT to Itemize Xin Zhao

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

Best Xin Zhao Items in TFT Set 16

The best Xin Zhao item is Bramble Vest with a 52.63% win rate (+5.15% vs base), 15.01% first place rate, and 3.08% pick rate. The most popular is Bloodthirster with a 7.50% pick rate and 28.96% win rate. Protector's Vow has the highest first place rate at 16.22%. The top three Xin Zhao items are Bramble Vest, Thief's Gloves, and Protector's Vow.

Rank
Item
Components
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
Chain VestChain Vest
B52.63%+5.15%15.01%3.08%1,961
Sparring GlovesSparring Gloves
B51.45%+3.97%16.08%7.21%4,589
Tear of the GoddessChain Vest
A50.97%+3.49%16.22%2.02%1,285
4
Chain VestSparring Gloves
B49.37%+1.89%15.74%2.48%1,578
5
Negatron CloakNegatron Cloak
B48.05%+0.57%15.25%3.31%2,106
6
Tear of the GoddessGiant's Belt
B47.00%-0.48%14.57%5.51%3,511
7
Negatron CloakGiant's Belt
B45.91%-1.57%15.95%2.78%1,771
8
Chain VestGiant's Belt
B45.72%-1.76%14.30%5.25%3,340
9
Chain VestNegatron Cloak
B45.44%-2.04%13.41%6.46%4,111
10
Giant's BeltGiant's Belt
B44.15%-3.33%13.53%5.90%3,758
11
B.F. SwordGiant's Belt
B37.95%-9.53%14.64%3.38%2,153
12
Tear of the GoddessSparring Gloves
B32.97%-14.51%14.18%2.87%1,826
13
Chain VestRecurve Bow
B29.35%-18.13%14.97%5.71%3,635
14
B.F. SwordNegatron Cloak
B28.96%-18.52%13.97%7.50%4,776
15
B.F. SwordSparring Gloves
B24.00%-23.48%13.34%2.66%1,692

Best Xin Zhao Artifact Items in TFT Set 16

The best Xin Zhao artifact item is Fishbones with a 76.19% win rate (+28.71% vs base), 19.01% first place rate, and 0.03% pick rate. The most popular is Infinity Force with a 0.23% pick rate and 43.15% win rate. Horizon Focus has the highest first place rate at 24.31%. The top three Xin Zhao artifact items are Fishbones, Statikk Shiv, and Aegis of Dawn.

Rank
Item
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
A76.19%+28.71%19.01%0.03%21
A66.67%+19.19%18.91%0.02%12
A61.11%+13.63%18.63%0.11%72
4A58.06%+10.58%20.15%0.05%31
5A56.25%+8.77%18.71%0.03%16
6A55.56%+8.08%20.95%0.07%45
7A53.45%+5.97%20.80%0.09%58
8A52.56%+5.08%19.97%0.12%78
9A51.58%+4.10%21.66%0.15%95
10A50.59%+3.11%21.96%0.13%85
11A50.00%+2.52%22.69%0.03%16
12A47.22%-0.26%20.64%0.11%72
13A47.06%-0.42%17.94%0.03%17
14A44.74%-2.74%19.85%0.18%114
15A44.44%-3.04%20.34%0.16%99
16A43.15%-4.33%16.90%0.23%146
17A41.67%-5.81%17.85%0.09%60
18A37.70%-9.78%19.98%0.10%61
19A37.50%-9.98%20.56%0.04%24
20A36.21%-11.27%24.31%0.09%58
21A28.26%-19.22%20.26%0.07%46
22B22.37%-25.11%14.13%0.12%76
23A11.43%-36.05%21.01%0.05%35

Best Xin Zhao Radiant Items in TFT Set 16

The best Xin Zhao radiant item is Radiant Bramble Vest with a 82.35% win rate (+34.87% vs base), 13.64% first place rate, and 0.03% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Thief's Gloves with a 0.36% pick rate and 48.92% win rate. Radiant Edge of Night has the highest first place rate at 20.21%. The top three Xin Zhao radiant items are Radiant Bramble Vest, Radiant Spear of Shojin, and Radiant Gargoyle Stoneplate.

Rank
Item
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
B82.35%+34.87%13.64%0.03%17
B69.23%+21.75%17.19%0.02%13
B68.97%+21.49%14.73%0.05%29
4B66.67%+19.19%13.31%0.03%18
5B63.64%+16.16%16.01%0.03%22
6B61.11%+13.63%15.69%0.03%18
7A55.56%+8.08%19.00%0.03%18
8B54.55%+7.07%14.02%0.03%22
9A50.00%+2.52%18.94%0.03%16
10A50.00%+2.52%18.56%0.04%28
11B48.92%+1.44%14.55%0.36%231
12B48.00%+0.52%13.84%0.04%25
13B45.45%-2.03%14.34%0.03%22
14B45.45%-2.03%16.93%0.02%11
15A45.45%-2.03%17.96%0.02%11
16B43.75%-3.73%12.52%0.03%16
17B41.67%-5.81%12.97%0.06%36
18B41.18%-6.30%14.47%0.03%17
19A40.91%-6.57%18.05%0.03%22
20B40.82%-6.66%15.22%0.08%49
21A40.00%-7.48%16.83%0.05%30
22B38.89%-8.59%14.76%0.03%18
23B36.84%-10.64%14.45%0.06%38
24B32.26%-15.22%17.28%0.05%31
25A30.43%-17.05%20.21%0.04%23
26B20.00%-27.48%14.04%0.02%15
27B12.50%-34.98%16.51%0.03%16
28A10.00%-37.48%19.14%0.02%10
29A6.67%-40.81%17.37%0.02%15
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Xin Zhao Set 16 Build - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Xin Zhao's best build in Set 16?

The best Xin Zhao build in Set 16 is Thief's Gloves with a 77.29% top four rate, 49.76% first place rate, and 2.52 average placement. This build is picked 0.23% of the time.

What is the best item for Xin Zhao?

The best item for Xin Zhao is Bramble Vest with a 52.63% win rate. This item is picked 3.08% of the time and has won 1,032 matches across 1,961 games.

Which item is most popular on Xin Zhao?

Bloodthirster is the most popular item on Xin Zhao with a 7.50% pick rate. This item maintains a 28.96% win rate and has been used in 4,776 matches.

What are the top 3 items for Xin Zhao?

The top 3 items for Xin Zhao are Bramble Vest, Thief's Gloves, and Protector's Vow with an average win rate of 51.68%. These items provide the highest performance across different team compositions and game situations.

How many matches do the Xin Zhao item builds have?

The Xin Zhao item builds are based on 42,092 total matches. Bramble Vest has the most wins with 1,032 victories.

Should I always build Bramble Vest on Xin Zhao?

While Bramble Vest has the highest win rate at 52.63%, the best Xin Zhao build depends on your team composition, available components, and game situation. Consider Bramble Vest, Thief's Gloves, and Protector's Vow as strong alternatives based on what items you can build.

What components should I prioritize for Xin Zhao in TFT Set 16?

The top components to prioritize for Xin Zhao in Set 16 are Chain Vest, Giant's Belt, and Sparring Gloves. These components appear most frequently in Xin Zhao's highest win rate item builds. Chain Vest is the #1 priority component, appearing in 7 of Xin Zhao's top item builds.

What should I pick on carousel for Xin Zhao in TFT?

When playing Xin Zhao in TFT Set 16, prioritize Chain Vest on the first carousel as it builds into Xin Zhao's best-in-slot items. Secondary priorities include Giant's Belt and Sparring Gloves. These components give you the flexibility to build Xin Zhao's optimal items.

Should I itemize Xin Zhao in TFT Set 16?

Xin Zhao is a high priority itemization target in TFT Set 16. Xin Zhao's best item build achieves a +29.8% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 47.5%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.

Is Xin Zhao a good item holder in TFT Set 16?

Xin Zhao is an excellent item holder and primary carry in TFT Set 16. With optimal items, Xin Zhao achieves +29.8% top four rate improvement, making it worthwhile to commit items to this champion.

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

When properly itemized, Xin Zhao achieves an average top four rate of 36.5% in TFT Set 16, which is -11.0% compared to the base rate of 47.5%. The best Xin Zhao item build reaches 77.3% top four rate with a 2.52 average placement.

What is the best Xin Zhao emblem?

The best Xin Zhao emblem is Juggernaut Emblem with a 58.56% win rate. This emblem is picked 0.46% of the time and has been used in 292 matches.

What is the top Xin Zhao radiant item?

The top Xin Zhao radiant item is Radiant Bramble Vest with a 82.35% win rate. This radiant item is picked 0.03% of the time and has been used in 17 matches.

What is the best Xin Zhao artifact?

The best Xin Zhao artifact is Fishbones with a 76.19% win rate. This artifact item is picked 0.03% of the time and has been used in 21 matches.