ZoeTFT Build
Targon
3 CostBest Zoe build for TFT Set 16 with 52.4% top 4 rate. Top items: Giant Slayer, Blue Buff, and Thief's Gloves. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.
Set 16 Zoe builds: Jeweled Gauntlet, Rabadon's Deathcap, Spear of Shojin (52.38% top four rate, +11.21% difference); Guinsoo's Rageblade, Jeweled Gauntlet, Spear of Shojin (48.74% top four rate, +7.57% difference); Blue Buff, Jeweled Gauntlet, Nashor's Tooth (32.89% top four rate, -8.28% difference)
Zoe Component Priority Order in Set 16
When playing Zoe in TFT Set 16, prioritize collecting Needlessly Large Rod, Tear of the Goddess, B.F. Sword from the carousel and item drops. Recurve Bow and Sparring Gloves are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Zoe'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 Zoe?
Needlessly Large Rod is the 1st priority component for Zoe, appearing in 7 of the top item builds. This component builds into Hextech Gunblade, Archangel's Staff, Rabadon's Deathcap, which are core items for maximizing Zoe's effectiveness.
Tear of the Goddess is the 2nd priority component for Zoe, appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Blue Buff, Archangel's Staff, Adaptive Helm, which are core items for maximizing Zoe's effectiveness.
B.F. Sword is the 3rd priority component for Zoe, appearing in 3 of the top item builds. This component builds into Giant Slayer, Hextech Gunblade, Spear of Shojin, which are core items for maximizing Zoe's effectiveness.
Zoe Carousel & Item Drop Tips
- Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize Needlessly Large Rod on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Zoe's best-in-slot items.
- Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for Needlessly Large Rod or Tear of the Goddess 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 Zoe's secondary items for maximum power.
Should You Itemize Zoe in Set 16
High PriorityZoe is a high-priority itemization target in Set 16. The best Zoe item build achieves a 52.4% top four rate, which is +11.2% higher than Zoe's base rate of 41.2%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.
When Itemized (Avg)
Base Champion Stats
Key Factors for Zoe Itemization in Set 16
Zoe's best item build provides +11.2% top four rate improvement. This is exceptional item scaling.
3 out of 5 builds show negative performance compared to base rate, indicating poor item synergy.
Even when itemized, Zoe only achieves 5.37 average placement.
Zoe is a 3-cost unit that can serve as either a primary carry or support depending on your composition.
Zoe Itemization Data Analysis
Our analysis of Zoe itemization in TFT Set 16 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Zoe has a base top four rate of 41.2%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.
The best Zoe item build achieves a 52.4% top four rate, representing a +11.2% difference from the base rate. 1 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement over baseline, 1 builds show 5-10% improvement, and 3 builds actually underperform the baseline. On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Zoe achieves 34.8% top four rate (-6.3% vs base) with 5.37 average placement.
Itemized Zoe has a 7.8% first place rate, suggesting the champion is better suited for consistent top four finishes rather than winning lobbies outright.
✓When to Itemize Zoe
- When you find Zoe 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 Zoe's key items
✗When NOT to Itemize Zoe
- When another carry in your comp scales better with the same items
- When you're pivoting to a different composition mid-game
Best Zoe Items in TFT Set 16
The best Zoe item is Giant Slayer with a 55.30% win rate (+14.13% vs base), 13.95% first place rate, and 2.21% pick rate. The most popular is Jeweled Gauntlet with a 15.03% pick rate and 34.63% win rate. Nashor's Tooth has the highest first place rate at 16.80%. The top three Zoe items are Giant Slayer, Blue Buff, and Thief's Gloves.
Rank | Item | Components | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  | B | 55.30% | +14.13% | 13.95% | 2.21% | 962 | ||
 | B | 51.09% | +9.92% | 14.55% | 6.12% | 2,662 | ||
 | B | 50.94% | +9.77% | 16.08% | 2.21% | 960 | ||
| 4 |  | B | 49.70% | +8.53% | 15.25% | 3.87% | 1,682 | |
| 5 | | B | 48.32% | +7.15% | 13.89% | 5.49% | 2,386 | |
| 6 | | B | 48.31% | +7.14% | 14.49% | 5.16% | 2,244 | |
| 7 |  | B | 48.11% | +6.94% | 15.98% | 2.92% | 1,268 | |
| 8 |  | A | 45.60% | +4.43% | 16.74% | 3.81% | 1,658 | |
| 9 | | B | 44.30% | +3.13% | 13.03% | 3.51% | 1,526 | |
| 10 | | B | 42.64% | +1.47% | 16.36% | 5.76% | 2,507 | |
| 11 | | B | 42.30% | +1.13% | 15.40% | 11.41% | 4,962 | |
| 12 | | B | 34.63% | -6.54% | 14.62% | 15.03% | 6,540 | |
| 13 | | B | 26.20% | -14.97% | 16.80% | 11.25% | 4,893 |
Best Zoe Artifact Items in TFT Set 16
The best Zoe artifact item is Fishbones with a 84.62% win rate (+43.45% vs base), 19.01% first place rate, and 0.03% pick rate. The most popular is Luden's Tempest with a 0.27% pick rate and 43.59% win rate. Horizon Focus has the highest first place rate at 24.31%. The top three Zoe artifact items are Fishbones, Statikk Shiv, and Flickerblades.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 84.62% | +43.45% | 19.01% | 0.03% | 13 | ||
| A | 71.23% | +30.06% | 18.91% | 0.17% | 73 | ||
| A | 62.07% | +20.90% | 18.71% | 0.07% | 29 | ||
| 4 | A | 60.00% | +18.83% | 18.20% | 0.23% | 100 | |
| 5 | A | 60.00% | +18.83% | 21.01% | 0.05% | 20 | |
| 6 | A | 55.88% | +14.71% | 17.69% | 0.16% | 68 | |
| 7 | A | 55.42% | +14.25% | 18.73% | 0.19% | 83 | |
| 8 | A | 55.00% | +13.83% | 20.15% | 0.05% | 20 | |
| 9 | A | 51.61% | +10.44% | 16.90% | 0.07% | 31 | |
| 10 | A | 50.51% | +9.34% | 19.53% | 0.23% | 99 | |
| 11 | B | 50.00% | +8.83% | 15.86% | 0.05% | 22 | |
| 12 | A | 43.59% | +2.42% | 18.58% | 0.27% | 117 | |
| 13 | A | 42.11% | +0.94% | 17.94% | 0.04% | 19 | |
| 14 | A | 41.41% | +0.24% | 19.83% | 0.23% | 99 | |
| 15 | A | 40.00% | -1.17% | 22.69% | 0.03% | 15 | |
| 16 | A | 37.50% | -3.67% | 24.31% | 0.04% | 16 | |
| 17 | A | 25.00% | -16.17% | 17.85% | 0.04% | 16 | |
| 18 | A | 17.39% | -23.78% | 20.56% | 0.05% | 23 | |
| 19 | A | 7.69% | -33.48% | 20.95% | 0.03% | 13 |
Best Zoe Radiant Items in TFT Set 16
The best Zoe radiant item is Radiant Blue Buff with a 76.19% win rate (+35.02% vs base), 19.00% first place rate, and 0.05% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Thief's Gloves with a 0.13% pick rate and 51.79% win rate. Radiant Nashor's Tooth has the highest first place rate at 23.18%. The top three Zoe radiant items are Radiant Blue Buff, Radiant Rabadon's Deathcap, and Radiant Hextech Gunblade.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 76.19% | +35.02% | 19.00% | 0.05% | 21 | ||
| B | 63.64% | +22.47% | 15.61% | 0.08% | 33 | ||
| A | 57.14% | +15.97% | 19.08% | 0.03% | 14 | ||
| 4 | B | 51.79% | +10.62% | 14.55% | 0.13% | 56 | |
| 5 | B | 41.18% | +0.01% | 14.47% | 0.04% | 17 | |
| 6 | B | 38.46% | -2.71% | 16.51% | 0.03% | 13 | |
| 7 | A | 37.93% | -3.24% | 23.18% | 0.07% | 29 | |
| 8 | B | 33.33% | -7.84% | 16.30% | 0.06% | 24 | |
| 9 | B | 29.63% | -11.54% | 14.04% | 0.06% | 27 | |
| 10 | A | 27.91% | -13.26% | 19.14% | 0.10% | 43 | |
| 11 | B | 20.00% | -21.17% | 17.19% | 0.06% | 25 |
Help us maintain accuracy! If you notice incorrect stats, missing data, or any issues, your feedback directly improves the quality of our data for the entire community.
Zoe Set 16 Build - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zoe's best build in Set 16?
The best Zoe build in Set 16 is Jeweled Gauntlet, Rabadon's Deathcap, and Spear of Shojin with a 52.38% top four rate, 11.11% first place rate, and 4.50 average placement. This build is picked 0.34% of the time.
What is the best item for Zoe?
The best item for Zoe is Giant Slayer with a 55.30% win rate. This item is picked 2.21% of the time and has won 532 matches across 962 games.
Which item is most popular on Zoe?
Jeweled Gauntlet is the most popular item on Zoe with a 15.03% pick rate. This item maintains a 34.63% win rate and has been used in 6,540 matches.
What are the top 3 items for Zoe?
The top 3 items for Zoe are Giant Slayer, Blue Buff, and Thief's Gloves with an average win rate of 52.44%. These items provide the highest performance across different team compositions and game situations.
How many matches do the Zoe item builds have?
The Zoe item builds are based on 34,250 total matches. Giant Slayer has the most wins with 532 victories.
Should I always build Giant Slayer on Zoe?
While Giant Slayer has the highest win rate at 55.30%, the best Zoe build depends on your team composition, available components, and game situation. Consider Giant Slayer, Blue Buff, and Thief's Gloves as strong alternatives based on what items you can build.
What components should I prioritize for Zoe in TFT Set 16?
The top components to prioritize for Zoe in Set 16 are Needlessly Large Rod, Tear of the Goddess, and Recurve Bow. These components appear most frequently in Zoe's highest win rate item builds. Needlessly Large Rod is the #1 priority component, appearing in 7 of Zoe's top item builds.
What should I pick on carousel for Zoe in TFT?
When playing Zoe in TFT Set 16, prioritize Needlessly Large Rod on the first carousel as it builds into Zoe's best-in-slot items. Secondary priorities include Tear of the Goddess and Recurve Bow. These components give you the flexibility to build Zoe's optimal items.
Should I itemize Zoe in TFT Set 16?
Zoe is a high priority itemization target in TFT Set 16. Zoe's best item build achieves a +11.2% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 41.2%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.
Is Zoe a good item holder in TFT Set 16?
Zoe is an excellent item holder and primary carry in TFT Set 16. With optimal items, Zoe achieves +11.2% top four rate improvement, making it worthwhile to commit items to this champion.
What is Zoe's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 16?
When properly itemized, Zoe achieves an average top four rate of 34.8% in TFT Set 16, which is -6.3% compared to the base rate of 41.2%. The best Zoe item build reaches 52.4% top four rate with a 4.50 average placement.
What is the best Zoe emblem?
The best Zoe emblem is Piltover Emblem with a 60.00% win rate. This emblem is picked 0.05% of the time and has been used in 20 matches.
What is the top Zoe radiant item?
The top Zoe radiant item is Radiant Last Whisper with a 100.00% win rate. This radiant item is picked 0.01% of the time and has been used in 5 matches.
What is the best Zoe artifact?
The best Zoe artifact is Fishbones with a 84.62% win rate. This artifact item is picked 0.03% of the time and has been used in 13 matches.