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2 CostBest Yasuo build for TFT Set 16 with 61.1% top 4 rate. Top items: The Darkin Scythe, Edge of Night, and Infinity Edge. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.
Set 16 Yasuo builds: Edge of Night, Infinity Edge, Hand Of Justice (61.15% top four rate, +18.35% difference); The Darkin Scythe, Edge of Night, Infinity Edge (57.39% top four rate, +14.59% difference); Bloodthirster, Edge of Night, Infinity Edge (57.31% top four rate, +14.51% difference)
Yasuo Component Priority Order in Set 16
When playing Yasuo in TFT Set 16, prioritize collecting B.F. Sword, Sparring Gloves, Chain Vest from the carousel and item drops. Recurve Bow and Negatron Cloak are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Yasuo'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 Yasuo?
B.F. Sword is the 1st priority component for Yasuo, appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Edge of Night, Infinity Edge, Sterak's Gage, which are core items for maximizing Yasuo's effectiveness.
Sparring Gloves is the 2nd priority component for Yasuo, appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Infinity Edge, Hand Of Justice, Thief's Gloves, which are core items for maximizing Yasuo's effectiveness.
Chain Vest is the 3rd priority component for Yasuo, appearing in 2 of the top item builds. This component builds into Edge of Night, Titan's Resolve, which are core items for maximizing Yasuo's effectiveness.
Yasuo Carousel & Item Drop Tips
- Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize B.F. Sword on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Yasuo's best-in-slot items.
- Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for B.F. Sword 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 Yasuo's secondary items for maximum power.
Should You Itemize Yasuo in Set 16
High PriorityYasuo is a high-priority itemization target in Set 16. The best Yasuo item build achieves a 61.1% top four rate, which is +18.3% higher than Yasuo's base rate of 42.8%. 3 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement, indicating strong item scaling.
When Itemized (Avg)
Base Champion Stats
Key Factors for Yasuo Itemization in Set 16
Yasuo's best item build provides +18.3% top four rate improvement. 3 builds achieve 10%+ improvement.
3 different item builds achieve 10%+ improvement, giving flexibility in itemization.
As a 2-cost champion, Yasuo is easier to 3-star. When 3-starred with proper items, low-cost carries can be very effective.
Yasuo Itemization Data Analysis
Our analysis of Yasuo itemization in TFT Set 16 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Yasuo has a base top four rate of 42.8%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.
The best Yasuo item build achieves a 61.1% top four rate, representing a +18.3% difference from the base rate. 3 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement over baseline, 1 builds show 5-10% improvement, and 1 builds actually underperform the baseline. On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Yasuo achieves 53.8% top four rate (+11.0% vs base) with 4.28 average placement.
For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Yasuo achieves a 14.9% first place rate. This provides reasonable first place upside while maintaining consistent top four finishes.
✓When to Itemize Yasuo
- When you find Yasuo 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 Yasuo's key items
- When you can commit to 3-starring Yasuo through slow rolling
✗When NOT to Itemize Yasuo
- When another carry in your comp scales better with the same items
- When you're pivoting to a different composition mid-game
Best Yasuo Items in TFT Set 16
The best Yasuo item is Edge of Night with a 54.14% win rate (+11.34% vs base), 16.23% first place rate, and 8.85% pick rate. The most popular is Bloodthirster with a 15.26% pick rate and 45.61% win rate. The top three Yasuo items are Edge of Night, Infinity Edge, and Sterak's Gage.
Rank | Item | Components | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  | A | 54.14% | +11.34% | 16.23% | 8.85% | 5,421 | ||
 | B | 52.81% | +10.01% | 13.34% | 10.71% | 6,557 | ||
 | B | 48.17% | +5.37% | 14.64% | 5.74% | 3,517 | ||
| 4 |  | B | 47.93% | +5.13% | 14.18% | 13.34% | 8,168 | |
| 5 | | B | 47.69% | +4.89% | 16.08% | 2.82% | 1,728 | |
| 6 |  | B | 47.37% | +4.57% | 15.63% | 3.73% | 2,284 | |
| 7 | | B | 45.61% | +2.81% | 13.97% | 15.26% | 9,345 | |
| 8 |  | B | 45.08% | +2.28% | 13.95% | 2.69% | 1,648 | |
| 9 | | B | 44.70% | +1.90% | 14.97% | 8.57% | 5,248 | |
| 10 |  | B | 43.29% | +0.49% | 13.03% | 2.88% | 1,765 |
Best Yasuo Artifact Items in TFT Set 16
The best Yasuo artifact item is Lich Bane with a 78.95% win rate (+36.15% vs base), 18.20% first place rate, and 0.03% pick rate. The most popular is Infinity Force with a 0.33% pick rate and 49.02% win rate. Gold Collector has the highest first place rate at 22.69%. The top three Yasuo artifact items are Lich Bane, Dawncore, and Mittens.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 78.95% | +36.15% | 18.20% | 0.03% | 19 | ||
| A | 76.92% | +34.12% | 19.83% | 0.02% | 13 | ||
| A | 62.26% | +19.46% | 21.01% | 0.09% | 53 | ||
| 4 | A | 60.00% | +17.20% | 20.56% | 0.02% | 10 | |
| 5 | A | 56.25% | +13.45% | 21.96% | 0.03% | 16 | |
| 6 | A | 54.01% | +11.21% | 21.66% | 0.22% | 137 | |
| 7 | A | 53.57% | +10.77% | 20.34% | 0.27% | 168 | |
| 8 | A | 52.73% | +9.93% | 19.85% | 0.18% | 110 | |
| 9 | A | 51.43% | +8.63% | 17.94% | 0.06% | 35 | |
| 10 | A | 50.00% | +7.20% | 19.01% | 0.04% | 22 | |
| 11 | A | 49.02% | +6.22% | 16.90% | 0.33% | 204 | |
| 12 | A | 48.84% | +6.04% | 17.85% | 0.07% | 43 | |
| 13 | A | 47.83% | +5.03% | 22.69% | 0.08% | 46 | |
| 14 | A | 46.43% | +3.63% | 18.71% | 0.05% | 28 | |
| 15 | B | 41.46% | -1.34% | 14.13% | 0.07% | 41 | |
| 16 | A | 34.48% | -8.32% | 20.95% | 0.09% | 58 | |
| 17 | A | 34.21% | -8.59% | 20.15% | 0.06% | 38 | |
| 18 | A | 30.43% | -12.37% | 18.91% | 0.04% | 23 | |
| 19 | A | 29.17% | -13.63% | 19.98% | 0.04% | 24 | |
| 20 | B | 27.27% | -15.53% | 15.86% | 0.02% | 11 |
Best Yasuo Radiant Items in TFT Set 16
The best Yasuo radiant item is Radiant Spear of Shojin with a 83.33% win rate (+40.53% vs base), 17.19% first place rate, and 0.02% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Thief's Gloves with a 0.26% pick rate and 56.05% win rate. Radiant Edge of Night has the highest first place rate at 20.21%. The top three Yasuo radiant items are Radiant Spear of Shojin, Radiant Morellonomicon, and Radiant Red Buff.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 83.33% | +40.53% | 17.19% | 0.02% | 12 | ||
| A | 80.00% | +37.20% | 16.95% | 0.02% | 10 | ||
| A | 72.73% | +29.93% | 17.96% | 0.02% | 11 | ||
| 4 | B | 70.59% | +27.79% | 13.31% | 0.03% | 17 | |
| 5 | A | 67.80% | +25.00% | 16.83% | 0.10% | 59 | |
| 6 | A | 63.33% | +20.53% | 20.21% | 0.10% | 60 | |
| 7 | A | 62.63% | +19.83% | 17.37% | 0.16% | 99 | |
| 8 | A | 61.90% | +19.10% | 19.40% | 0.03% | 21 | |
| 9 | B | 56.05% | +13.25% | 14.55% | 0.26% | 157 | |
| 10 | B | 54.17% | +11.37% | 15.69% | 0.04% | 24 | |
| 11 | B | 54.17% | +11.37% | 16.51% | 0.04% | 24 | |
| 12 | B | 53.85% | +11.05% | 14.04% | 0.02% | 13 | |
| 13 | B | 52.17% | +9.37% | 14.02% | 0.04% | 23 | |
| 14 | A | 48.78% | +5.98% | 18.56% | 0.13% | 82 | |
| 15 | A | 46.15% | +3.35% | 19.08% | 0.02% | 13 | |
| 16 | B | 41.18% | -1.62% | 16.01% | 0.03% | 17 | |
| 17 | B | 38.82% | -3.98% | 17.28% | 0.14% | 85 | |
| 18 | B | 36.36% | -6.44% | 14.47% | 0.04% | 22 | |
| 19 | B | 33.33% | -9.47% | 14.76% | 0.03% | 18 | |
| 20 | A | 32.14% | -10.66% | 18.94% | 0.05% | 28 | |
| 21 | B | 30.00% | -12.80% | 13.64% | 0.02% | 10 | |
| 22 | A | 28.95% | -13.85% | 18.05% | 0.06% | 38 | |
| 23 | B | 14.29% | -28.51% | 15.22% | 0.02% | 14 |
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Yasuo Set 16 Build - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yasuo's best build in Set 16?
The best Yasuo build in Set 16 is Edge of Night, Infinity Edge, and Hand Of Justice with a 61.15% top four rate, 15.97% first place rate, and 4.00 average placement. This build is picked 3.97% of the time.
What is the best item for Yasuo?
The best item for Yasuo is The Darkin Scythe with a 56.16% win rate. This item is picked 2.60% of the time and has won 893 matches across 1,590 games.
Which item is most popular on Yasuo?
Bloodthirster is the most popular item on Yasuo with a 15.26% pick rate. This item maintains a 45.61% win rate and has been used in 9,345 matches.
What are the top 3 items for Yasuo?
The top 3 items for Yasuo are The Darkin Scythe, Edge of Night, and Infinity Edge with an average win rate of 54.37%. These items provide the highest performance across different team compositions and game situations.
How many matches do the Yasuo item builds have?
The Yasuo item builds are based on 47,271 total matches. The Darkin Scythe has the most wins with 893 victories.
Should I always build The Darkin Scythe on Yasuo?
While The Darkin Scythe has the highest win rate at 56.16%, the best Yasuo build depends on your team composition, available components, and game situation. Consider The Darkin Scythe, Edge of Night, and Infinity Edge as strong alternatives based on what items you can build.
What components should I prioritize for Yasuo in TFT Set 16?
The top components to prioritize for Yasuo in Set 16 are B.F. Sword, Sparring Gloves, and Recurve Bow. These components appear most frequently in Yasuo's highest win rate item builds. B.F. Sword is the #1 priority component, appearing in 5 of Yasuo's top item builds.
What should I pick on carousel for Yasuo in TFT?
When playing Yasuo in TFT Set 16, prioritize B.F. Sword on the first carousel as it builds into Yasuo's best-in-slot items. Secondary priorities include Sparring Gloves and Recurve Bow. These components give you the flexibility to build Yasuo's optimal items.
Should I itemize Yasuo in TFT Set 16?
Yasuo is a high priority itemization target in TFT Set 16. Yasuo's best item build achieves a +18.3% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 42.8%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.
Is Yasuo a good item holder in TFT Set 16?
Yasuo is an excellent item holder and primary carry in TFT Set 16. With optimal items, Yasuo achieves +18.3% top four rate improvement, making it worthwhile to commit items to this champion.
What is Yasuo's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 16?
When properly itemized, Yasuo achieves an average top four rate of 53.8% in TFT Set 16, which is +11.0% compared to the base rate of 42.8%. The best Yasuo item build reaches 61.1% top four rate with a 4.00 average placement.
What is the best Yasuo emblem?
The best Yasuo emblem is Bruiser Emblem with a 55.86% win rate. This emblem is picked 0.18% of the time and has been used in 111 matches.
What is the top Yasuo radiant item?
The top Yasuo radiant item is Radiant Steadfast Heart with a 85.71% win rate. This radiant item is picked 0.01% of the time and has been used in 7 matches.
What is the best Yasuo artifact?
The best Yasuo artifact is Lich Bane with a 78.95% win rate. This artifact item is picked 0.03% of the time and has been used in 19 matches.