ZaahenTFT Build
Immortal
Darkin
7 CostBest Zaahen build for TFT Set 16 with 83.8% top 4 rate. Top items: Sterak's Gage, Titan's Resolve, and Bloodthirster. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.
Set 16 Zaahen builds: Bloodthirster, Sterak's Gage, Titan's Resolve (83.76% top four rate, +4.76% difference); Bloodthirster, Titan's Resolve, Hand Of Justice (80.75% top four rate, +1.75% difference); Bloodthirster, Infinity Edge, Titan's Resolve (79.64% top four rate, +0.64% difference)
Zaahen Component Priority Order in Set 16
When playing Zaahen in TFT Set 16, prioritize collecting B.F. Sword, Sparring Gloves, Giant's Belt from the carousel and item drops. Chain Vest and Recurve Bow are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Zaahen'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 Zaahen?
B.F. Sword is the 1st priority component for Zaahen, appearing in 3 of the top item builds. This component builds into Sterak's Gage, Bloodthirster, Infinity Edge, which are core items for maximizing Zaahen's effectiveness.
Sparring Gloves is the 2nd priority component for Zaahen, appearing in 2 of the top item builds. This component builds into Infinity Edge, Hand Of Justice, which are core items for maximizing Zaahen's effectiveness.
Giant's Belt is the 3rd priority component for Zaahen, appearing in 1 of the top item builds. This component builds into Sterak's Gage, which are core items for maximizing Zaahen's effectiveness.
Zaahen Carousel & Item Drop Tips
- Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize B.F. Sword on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Zaahen'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 Zaahen's secondary items for maximum power.
Should You Itemize Zaahen in Set 16
Low PriorityZaahen has low itemization priority in Set 16. Even with optimal items, Zaahen only achieves +4.8% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 79.0%. Consider using Zaahen as a support unit or item holder for a stronger carry.
When Itemized (Avg)
Base Champion Stats
Key Factors for Zaahen Itemization in Set 16
Even Zaahen's best item build only provides +4.8% improvement, suggesting items have limited impact on this champion.
Itemized Zaahen achieves 3.06 average placement, consistently finishing in top positions.
Itemized Zaahen achieves 22.7% first place rate, making it excellent for winning lobbies.
As a 5-cost champion, Zaahen has high base stats and powerful abilities designed to scale with items.
Zaahen Itemization Data Analysis
Our analysis of Zaahen itemization in TFT Set 16 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Zaahen has a base top four rate of 79.0%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.
The best Zaahen item build achieves a 83.8% top four rate, representing a +4.8% difference from the base rate. 3 builds show 0-5% improvement, and 2 builds actually underperform the baseline. On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Zaahen achieves 78.3% top four rate (-0.7% vs base) with 3.06 average placement.
For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Zaahen achieves a 22.7% first place rate. This is excellent first place potential, making Zaahen a strong choice when you need to win rather than just top four.
✓When to Itemize Zaahen
- When Zaahen's perfect items naturally come together
- When your primary carry options aren't hitting
- As a temporary item holder before transitioning to a stronger carry
✗When NOT to Itemize Zaahen
- When you have a clear path to a higher-scaling carry
- When the lobby is heavily contesting Zaahen
Best Zaahen Items in TFT Set 16
The best Zaahen item is Sterak's Gage with a 81.30% win rate (+2.30% vs base), 14.64% first place rate, and 9.18% pick rate. The most popular is Bloodthirster with a 28.31% pick rate and 79.23% win rate. Titan's Resolve has the highest first place rate at 14.97%. The top three Zaahen items are Sterak's Gage, Titan's Resolve, and Bloodthirster.
Rank | Item | Components | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  | B | 81.30% | +2.30% | 14.64% | 9.18% | 1,936 | ||
  | B | 80.11% | +1.11% | 14.97% | 25.67% | 5,414 | ||
 | B | 79.23% | +0.23% | 13.97% | 28.31% | 5,971 | ||
| 4 |  | B | 78.84% | -0.16% | 13.34% | 14.36% | 3,029 | |
| 5 |  | B | 77.29% | -1.71% | 14.18% | 7.35% | 1,550 |
Best Zaahen Artifact Items in TFT Set 16
The best Zaahen artifact item is Talisman Of Ascension with a 92.86% win rate (+13.86% vs base), 17.85% first place rate, and 0.13% pick rate. The most popular is Death's Defiance with a 0.51% pick rate and 81.48% win rate. Gold Collector has the highest first place rate at 22.69%. The top three Zaahen artifact items are Talisman Of Ascension, Infinity Force, and Mittens.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 92.86% | +13.86% | 17.85% | 0.13% | 28 | ||
| A | 92.50% | +13.50% | 16.90% | 0.19% | 40 | ||
| A | 88.00% | +9.00% | 21.01% | 0.12% | 25 | ||
| 4 | A | 86.36% | +7.36% | 19.85% | 0.10% | 22 | |
| 5 | A | 85.71% | +6.71% | 20.95% | 0.10% | 21 | |
| 6 | A | 81.48% | +2.48% | 21.66% | 0.51% | 108 | |
| 7 | A | 80.36% | +1.36% | 20.34% | 0.27% | 56 | |
| 8 | A | 66.67% | -12.33% | 22.69% | 0.09% | 18 | |
| 9 | A | 61.90% | -17.10% | 20.15% | 0.10% | 21 | |
| 10 | B | 60.00% | -19.00% | 14.13% | 0.09% | 20 | |
| 11 | A | 40.00% | -39.00% | 17.94% | 0.05% | 10 | |
| 12 | A | 40.00% | -39.00% | 18.71% | 0.07% | 15 |
Best Zaahen Radiant Items in TFT Set 16
The best Zaahen radiant item is Radiant Hextech Gunblade with a 100.00% win rate (+21.00% vs base), 19.08% first place rate, and 0.05% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Titan's Resolve with a 0.31% pick rate and 84.85% win rate. Radiant Edge of Night has the highest first place rate at 20.21%. The top three Zaahen radiant items are Radiant Hextech Gunblade, Radiant Thief's Gloves, and Radiant Hand of Justice.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 100.00% | +21.00% | 19.08% | 0.05% | 11 | ||
| B | 90.00% | +11.00% | 14.55% | 0.05% | 10 | ||
| A | 88.57% | +9.57% | 18.56% | 0.17% | 35 | ||
| 4 | A | 86.11% | +7.11% | 17.37% | 0.17% | 36 | |
| 5 | B | 85.00% | +6.00% | 17.28% | 0.28% | 60 | |
| 6 | A | 84.85% | +5.85% | 16.83% | 0.31% | 66 | |
| 7 | B | 80.00% | +1.00% | 16.51% | 0.07% | 15 | |
| 8 | A | 72.41% | -6.59% | 18.05% | 0.14% | 29 | |
| 9 | A | 38.46% | -40.54% | 20.21% | 0.06% | 13 |
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Zaahen Set 16 Build - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zaahen's best build in Set 16?
The best Zaahen build in Set 16 is Bloodthirster, Sterak's Gage, and Titan's Resolve with a 83.76% top four rate, 22.94% first place rate, and 2.88 average placement. This build is picked 15.66% of the time.
What is the best item for Zaahen?
The best item for Zaahen is Sterak's Gage with a 81.30% win rate. This item is picked 9.18% of the time and has won 1,574 matches across 1,936 games.
Which item is most popular on Zaahen?
Bloodthirster is the most popular item on Zaahen with a 28.31% pick rate. This item maintains a 79.23% win rate and has been used in 5,971 matches.
What are the top 3 items for Zaahen?
The top 3 items for Zaahen are Sterak's Gage, Titan's Resolve, and Bloodthirster with an average win rate of 80.21%. These items provide the highest performance across different team compositions and game situations.
How many matches do the Zaahen item builds have?
The Zaahen item builds are based on 17,900 total matches. Sterak's Gage has the most wins with 1,574 victories.
Should I always build Sterak's Gage on Zaahen?
While Sterak's Gage has the highest win rate at 81.30%, the best Zaahen build depends on your team composition, available components, and game situation. Consider Sterak's Gage, Titan's Resolve, and Bloodthirster as strong alternatives based on what items you can build.
What components should I prioritize for Zaahen in TFT Set 16?
The top components to prioritize for Zaahen in Set 16 are B.F. Sword, Sparring Gloves, and Giant's Belt. These components appear most frequently in Zaahen's highest win rate item builds. B.F. Sword is the #1 priority component, appearing in 3 of Zaahen's top item builds.
What should I pick on carousel for Zaahen in TFT?
When playing Zaahen in TFT Set 16, prioritize B.F. Sword on the first carousel as it builds into Zaahen's best-in-slot items. Secondary priorities include Sparring Gloves and Giant's Belt. These components give you the flexibility to build Zaahen's optimal items.
Should I itemize Zaahen in TFT Set 16?
Zaahen is a low priority for itemization in TFT Set 16. Zaahen's best item build achieves a +4.8% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 79.0%. Consider using items on other carries in your composition.
Is Zaahen a good item holder in TFT Set 16?
Zaahen can serve as a temporary item holder in TFT Set 16, but consider transferring items to a stronger carry later. The +4.8% improvement with items is modest.
What is Zaahen's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 16?
When properly itemized, Zaahen achieves an average top four rate of 78.3% in TFT Set 16, which is -0.7% compared to the base rate of 79.0%. The best Zaahen item build reaches 83.8% top four rate with a 2.88 average placement.
What is the best Zaahen emblem?
The best Zaahen emblem is Bruiser Emblem with a 100.00% win rate. This emblem is picked 0.03% of the time and has been used in 6 matches.
What is the top Zaahen radiant item?
The top Zaahen radiant item is Radiant Hextech Gunblade with a 100.00% win rate. This radiant item is picked 0.05% of the time and has been used in 11 matches.
What is the best Zaahen artifact?
The best Zaahen artifact is Hullcrusher with a 100.00% win rate. This artifact item is picked 0.02% of the time and has been used in 5 matches.