Xin ZhaoTFT Build
Demacia
Ionia
Warden
2 CostBest Xin Zhao build for TFT Set 16 with 85.1% top 4 rate. Top items: Thief's Gloves, Steadfast Heart, and Bramble Vest. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.
Set 16 Xin Zhao builds: Thief's Gloves (85.13% top four rate, +40.31% difference); Gargoyle Stoneplate, Spirit Visage, Warmog's Armor (39.92% top four rate, -4.90% difference); Bloodthirster, Titan's Resolve, Hand Of Justice (26.17% top four rate, -18.65% difference)
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.
Why These Components for Xin Zhao?
Chain Vest is the 1st priority component for Xin Zhao, appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Steadfast Heart, Bramble Vest, Sunfire Cape, which are core items for maximizing Xin Zhao's effectiveness.
Giant's Belt is the 2nd priority component for Xin Zhao, appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Evenshroud, Spirit Visage, Warmog's Armor, which are core items for maximizing Xin Zhao's effectiveness.
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
When Itemized (Avg)
Base Champion Stats
Key Factors for Xin Zhao Itemization in Set 16
Xin Zhao's best item build provides +40.3% top four rate improvement. This is exceptional item scaling.
4 out of 5 builds show negative performance compared to base rate, indicating poor item synergy.
Even when itemized, Xin Zhao only achieves 5.13 average placement.
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 44.8%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.
The best Xin Zhao item build achieves a 85.1% top four rate, representing a +40.3% difference from the base rate. 1 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement over baseline, and 4 builds actually underperform the baseline. On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Xin Zhao achieves 35.2% top four rate (-9.6% vs base) with 5.13 average placement.
For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Xin Zhao achieves a 13.9% 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
✗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 Thief's Gloves with a 51.16% win rate (+6.34% vs base), 15.95% first place rate, and 6.25% pick rate. The most popular is Bloodthirster with a 9.60% pick rate and 25.70% win rate. Evenshroud has the highest first place rate at 16.74%. The top three Xin Zhao items are Thief's Gloves, Steadfast Heart, and Bramble Vest.
Rank | Item | Components | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | B | 51.16% | +6.34% | 15.95% | 6.25% | 4,337 | ||
 | B | 51.12% | +6.30% | 15.39% | 2.37% | 1,645 | ||
| B | 49.42% | +4.60% | 15.12% | 3.11% | 2,163 | ||
| 4 |  | B | 47.47% | +2.65% | 14.91% | 3.30% | 2,292 | |
| 5 |  | A | 46.90% | +2.08% | 16.74% | 2.58% | 1,791 | |
| 6 |  | B | 46.39% | +1.57% | 14.34% | 5.60% | 3,887 | |
| 7 | | B | 46.10% | +1.28% | 13.98% | 5.48% | 3,807 | |
| 8 | | B | 45.16% | +0.34% | 14.73% | 4.86% | 3,375 | |
| 9 | | B | 42.35% | -2.47% | 13.48% | 6.43% | 4,468 | |
| 10 |  | B | 35.10% | -9.72% | 14.91% | 4.35% | 3,020 | |
| 11 | | B | 30.64% | -14.18% | 14.71% | 2.90% | 2,017 | |
| 12 | | B | 25.70% | -19.12% | 14.15% | 9.60% | 6,670 | |
| 13 |  | B | 23.90% | -20.92% | 14.76% | 7.15% | 4,963 | |
| 14 | | B | 20.62% | -24.20% | 14.35% | 3.12% | 2,168 |
Best Xin Zhao Artifact Items in TFT Set 16
The best Xin Zhao artifact item is Silvermere Dawn with a 68.66% win rate (+23.84% vs base), 21.78% first place rate, and 0.10% pick rate. The most popular is Infinity Force with a 0.23% pick rate and 42.04% win rate. Gold Collector has the highest first place rate at 24.12%. The top three Xin Zhao artifact items are Silvermere Dawn, Seeker's Armguard, and The Indomitable.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 68.66% | +23.84% | 21.78% | 0.10% | 67 | ||
| A | 56.67% | +11.85% | 20.22% | 0.04% | 30 | ||
| A | 51.52% | +6.70% | 21.87% | 0.10% | 66 | ||
| 4 | A | 50.00% | +5.18% | 19.93% | 0.12% | 80 | |
| 5 | A | 48.44% | +3.62% | 17.75% | 0.09% | 64 | |
| 6 | A | 48.00% | +3.18% | 23.50% | 0.07% | 50 | |
| 7 | A | 46.67% | +1.85% | 23.21% | 0.04% | 30 | |
| 8 | A | 45.45% | +0.63% | 19.08% | 0.05% | 33 | |
| 9 | A | 44.68% | -0.14% | 20.97% | 0.07% | 47 | |
| 10 | A | 44.44% | -0.38% | 18.53% | 0.03% | 18 | |
| 11 | A | 43.90% | -0.92% | 21.15% | 0.06% | 41 | |
| 12 | A | 43.48% | -1.34% | 23.40% | 0.03% | 23 | |
| 13 | A | 42.59% | -2.23% | 19.59% | 0.08% | 54 | |
| 14 | A | 42.04% | -2.78% | 17.83% | 0.23% | 157 | |
| 15 | A | 41.86% | -2.96% | 22.39% | 0.06% | 43 | |
| 16 | A | 41.67% | -3.15% | 19.75% | 0.12% | 84 | |
| 17 | A | 40.43% | -4.39% | 20.57% | 0.07% | 47 | |
| 18 | A | 39.73% | -5.09% | 20.80% | 0.11% | 73 | |
| 19 | A | 37.50% | -7.32% | 18.57% | 0.02% | 16 | |
| 20 | B | 32.86% | -11.96% | 16.43% | 0.10% | 70 | |
| 21 | A | 0.00% | -44.82% | 24.12% | 0.01% | 10 |
Best Xin Zhao Radiant Items in TFT Set 16
The best Xin Zhao radiant item is Radiant Crownguard with a 100.00% win rate (+55.18% vs base), 15.78% first place rate, and 0.02% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Thief's Gloves with a 0.25% pick rate and 46.86% win rate. Radiant Giant Slayer has the highest first place rate at 19.63%. The top three Xin Zhao radiant items are Radiant Crownguard, Radiant Hextech Gunblade, and Radiant Last Whisper.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 100.00% | +55.18% | 15.78% | 0.02% | 12 | ||
| A | 80.00% | +35.18% | 17.62% | 0.01% | 10 | ||
| A | 70.00% | +25.18% | 19.49% | 0.01% | 10 | ||
| 4 | B | 70.00% | +25.18% | 14.44% | 0.01% | 10 | |
| 5 | B | 64.71% | +19.89% | 14.18% | 0.02% | 17 | |
| 6 | B | 63.64% | +18.82% | 17.67% | 0.02% | 11 | |
| 7 | B | 63.64% | +18.82% | 16.26% | 0.02% | 11 | |
| 8 | B | 61.90% | +17.08% | 14.33% | 0.03% | 21 | |
| 9 | B | 61.54% | +16.72% | 14.39% | 0.02% | 13 | |
| 10 | A | 60.00% | +15.18% | 19.22% | 0.01% | 10 | |
| 11 | B | 57.14% | +12.32% | 14.27% | 0.02% | 14 | |
| 12 | B | 52.94% | +8.12% | 13.78% | 0.05% | 34 | |
| 13 | B | 51.61% | +6.79% | 16.44% | 0.04% | 31 | |
| 14 | B | 47.06% | +2.24% | 16.77% | 0.02% | 17 | |
| 15 | B | 46.86% | +2.04% | 15.57% | 0.25% | 175 | |
| 16 | B | 43.33% | -1.49% | 18.12% | 0.04% | 30 | |
| 17 | B | 38.10% | -6.72% | 14.57% | 0.03% | 21 | |
| 18 | A | 37.04% | -7.78% | 19.57% | 0.04% | 27 | |
| 19 | B | 36.84% | -7.98% | 15.68% | 0.03% | 19 | |
| 20 | A | 36.84% | -7.98% | 18.39% | 0.03% | 19 | |
| 21 | B | 35.71% | -9.11% | 15.73% | 0.04% | 28 | |
| 22 | B | 33.33% | -11.49% | 13.79% | 0.03% | 18 | |
| 23 | A | 32.43% | -12.39% | 18.59% | 0.05% | 37 | |
| 24 | A | 30.77% | -14.05% | 17.32% | 0.02% | 13 | |
| 25 | A | 30.51% | -14.31% | 19.43% | 0.08% | 59 | |
| 26 | A | 26.32% | -18.50% | 19.63% | 0.03% | 19 | |
| 27 | A | 25.00% | -19.82% | 18.35% | 0.02% | 16 | |
| 28 | A | 23.68% | -21.14% | 17.94% | 0.05% | 38 | |
| 29 | B | 20.00% | -24.82% | 17.67% | 0.01% | 10 | |
| 30 | B | 15.63% | -29.20% | 18.87% | 0.05% | 32 | |
| 31 | B | 14.29% | -30.53% | 15.11% | 0.02% | 14 |
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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 85.13% top four rate, 54.36% first place rate, and 2.06 average placement. This build is picked 0.21% of the time.
What is the best item for Xin Zhao?
The best item for Xin Zhao is Thief's Gloves with a 51.16% win rate. This item is picked 6.25% of the time and has won 2,219 matches across 4,337 games.
Which item is most popular on Xin Zhao?
Bloodthirster is the most popular item on Xin Zhao with a 9.60% pick rate. This item maintains a 25.70% win rate and has been used in 6,670 matches.
What are the top 3 items for Xin Zhao?
The top 3 items for Xin Zhao are Thief's Gloves, Steadfast Heart, and Bramble Vest with an average win rate of 50.57%. 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 46,603 total matches. Thief's Gloves has the most wins with 2,219 victories.
Should I always build Thief's Gloves on Xin Zhao?
While Thief's Gloves has the highest win rate at 51.16%, the best Xin Zhao build depends on your team composition, available components, and game situation. Consider Thief's Gloves, Steadfast Heart, and Bramble Vest 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 6 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 +40.3% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 44.8%. 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 +40.3% 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 35.2% in TFT Set 16, which is -9.6% compared to the base rate of 44.8%. The best Xin Zhao item build reaches 85.1% top four rate with a 2.06 average placement.
What is the best Xin Zhao emblem?
The best Xin Zhao emblem is Bruiser Emblem with a 53.50% win rate. This emblem is picked 0.47% of the time and has been used in 329 matches.
What is the top Xin Zhao radiant item?
The top Xin Zhao radiant item is Radiant Crownguard with a 100.00% win rate. This radiant item is picked 0.02% of the time and has been used in 12 matches.
What is the best Xin Zhao artifact?
The best Xin Zhao artifact is Blighting Jewel with a 100.00% win rate. This artifact item is picked 0.01% of the time and has been used in 7 matches.