BlitzcrankTFT Build
Vanguard
Space Groove
Party Animal
5 CostBest Blitzcrank build for TFT Set 17 with 100.0% top 4 rate. Top items: Crownguard, Adaptive Helm, and Rabadon's Deathcap. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.
Set 17 Blitzcrank builds: Thief's Gloves (100.00% top four rate, +39.00% difference); Jeweled Gauntlet, Rabadon's Deathcap, Hand Of Justice (74.57% top four rate, +13.57% difference); Jeweled Gauntlet, Striker's Flail, Hand Of Justice (71.91% top four rate, +10.91% difference)
Blitzcrank Component Priority Order in Set 17
When playing Blitzcrank in TFT Set 17, prioritize collecting Needlessly Large Rod, Negatron Cloak, Sparring Gloves from the carousel and item drops. Chain Vest and Tear of the Goddess are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Blitzcrank'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 Blitzcrank?
Needlessly Large Rod is the 1st priority component for Blitzcrank, appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Crownguard, Rabadon's Deathcap, Ionic Spark, which are core items for maximizing Blitzcrank's effectiveness.
Negatron Cloak is the 2nd priority component for Blitzcrank, appearing in 4 of the top item builds. This component builds into Adaptive Helm, Ionic Spark, Bloodthirster, which are core items for maximizing Blitzcrank's effectiveness.
Sparring Gloves is the 3rd priority component for Blitzcrank, appearing in 4 of the top item builds. This component builds into Hand Of Justice, Jeweled Gauntlet, Thief's Gloves, which are core items for maximizing Blitzcrank's effectiveness.
Blitzcrank Carousel & Item Drop Tips
- Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize Needlessly Large Rod on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Blitzcrank's best-in-slot items.
- Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for Needlessly Large Rod or Negatron Cloak 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 Blitzcrank's secondary items for maximum power.
Should You Itemize Blitzcrank in Set 17
When Itemized (Avg)
Base Champion Stats
Key Factors for Blitzcrank Itemization in Set 17
Blitzcrank's best item build provides +39.0% top four rate improvement. 3 builds achieve 10%+ improvement.
3 different item builds achieve 10%+ improvement, giving flexibility in itemization.
Itemized Blitzcrank achieves 2.81 average placement, consistently finishing in top positions.
Itemized Blitzcrank achieves 41.9% first place rate, making it excellent for winning lobbies.
As a 5-cost champion, Blitzcrank has high base stats and powerful abilities designed to scale with items.
Blitzcrank Itemization Data Analysis
Our analysis of Blitzcrank itemization in TFT Set 17 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Blitzcrank has a base top four rate of 61.0%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.
The best Blitzcrank item build achieves a 100.0% top four rate, representing a +39.0% difference from the base rate. 3 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement over baseline, 2 builds show 5-10% improvement, On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Blitzcrank achieves 76.9% top four rate (+15.9% vs base) with 2.81 average placement.
For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Blitzcrank achieves a 41.9% first place rate. This is excellent first place potential, making Blitzcrank a strong choice when you need to win rather than just top four.
✓When to Itemize Blitzcrank
- When you find Blitzcrank 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 Blitzcrank's key items
✗When NOT to Itemize Blitzcrank
- When another carry in your comp scales better with the same items
- When you're pivoting to a different composition mid-game
Best Blitzcrank Items in TFT Set 17
The best Blitzcrank item is Crownguard with a 76.54% win rate (+15.54% vs base), 15.92% first place rate, and 3.15% pick rate. The most popular is Jeweled Gauntlet with a 8.37% pick rate and 68.54% win rate. Adaptive Helm has the highest first place rate at 17.17%. The top three Blitzcrank items are Crownguard, Adaptive Helmcommon.andWithCommaRabadon's Deathcap.
Rank | Item | Components | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  | A | 76.54% | +15.54% | 15.92% | 3.15% | 4,322 | ||
  | A | 74.57% | +13.57% | 17.17% | 2.55% | 3,507 | ||
| B | 73.18% | +12.18% | 15.79% | 4.39% | 6,021 | ||
| 4 |  | C | 70.74% | +9.74% | 14.40% | 2.35% | 3,233 | |
| 5 |   | C | 69.83% | +8.83% | 14.91% | 2.70% | 3,706 | |
| 6 | | B | 69.75% | +8.75% | 15.33% | 3.83% | 5,259 | |
| 7 |  | B | 69.05% | +8.05% | 13.99% | 8.25% | 11,324 | |
| 8 | | D | 68.54% | +7.54% | 13.87% | 8.37% | 11,492 | |
| 9 | | B | 68.34% | +7.34% | 16.23% | 6.77% | 9,293 | |
| 10 | | C | 64.97% | +3.97% | 13.07% | 5.62% | 7,718 | |
| 11 | | B | 64.89% | +3.89% | 14.73% | 2.18% | 2,988 | |
| 12 | | C | 62.61% | +1.61% | 13.27% | 2.13% | 2,923 | |
| 13 | | C | 61.30% | +0.30% | 13.03% | 2.32% | 3,181 |
Best Blitzcrank Artifact Items in TFT Set 17
The best Blitzcrank artifact item is Aegis of Dawn with a 82.61% win rate (+21.61% vs base), 14.98% first place rate, and 0.03% pick rate. The most popular is Infinity Force with a 0.17% pick rate and 61.34% win rate. Lightshield Crest has the highest first place rate at 16.27%. The top three Blitzcrank artifact items are Aegis of Dawn, Lightshield Crestcommon.andWithCommaCappa Juice.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 82.61% | +21.61% | 14.98% | 0.03% | 46 | ||
| A | 75.00% | +14.00% | 16.27% | 0.04% | 60 | ||
| C | 73.68% | +12.68% | 13.03% | 0.01% | 19 | ||
| 4 | C | 72.06% | +11.06% | 12.32% | 0.05% | 68 | |
| 5 | C | 70.87% | +9.87% | 12.00% | 0.08% | 103 | |
| 6 | F | 68.48% | +7.48% | 9.86% | 0.07% | 92 | |
| 7 | B | 67.01% | +6.01% | 13.64% | 0.14% | 197 | |
| 8 | F | 66.67% | +5.67% | 10.61% | 0.02% | 27 | |
| 9 | C | 66.06% | +5.06% | 12.38% | 0.08% | 109 | |
| 10 | F | 65.52% | +4.52% | 11.21% | 0.06% | 87 | |
| 11 | D | 64.41% | +3.41% | 11.09% | 0.04% | 59 | |
| 12 | F | 63.79% | +2.79% | 12.57% | 0.04% | 58 | |
| 13 | B | 63.64% | +2.64% | 13.08% | 0.01% | 11 | |
| 14 | B | 62.79% | +1.79% | 15.37% | 0.03% | 43 | |
| 15 | C | 62.75% | +1.75% | 16.03% | 0.04% | 51 | |
| 16 | A | 62.03% | +1.03% | 13.83% | 0.06% | 79 | |
| 17 | C | 61.34% | +0.34% | 13.28% | 0.17% | 238 | |
| 18 | F | 60.00% | -1.00% | 14.04% | 0.03% | 40 | |
| 19 | D | 59.22% | -1.78% | 13.30% | 0.13% | 179 | |
| 20 | C | 58.00% | -3.00% | 13.37% | 0.04% | 50 | |
| 21 | B | 57.14% | -3.86% | 15.56% | 0.01% | 14 | |
| 22 | D | 56.82% | -4.18% | 13.93% | 0.03% | 44 | |
| 23 | D | 55.96% | -5.04% | 11.41% | 0.08% | 109 | |
| 24 | D | 54.76% | -6.24% | 11.74% | 0.03% | 42 | |
| 25 | D | 54.55% | -6.45% | 9.87% | 0.02% | 33 | |
| 26 | F | 54.34% | -6.66% | 10.80% | 0.13% | 173 | |
| 27 | F | 52.27% | -8.73% | 10.24% | 0.03% | 44 | |
| 28 | D | 52.04% | -8.96% | 13.33% | 0.07% | 98 | |
| 29 | D | 50.00% | -11.00% | 10.35% | 0.05% | 62 | |
| 30 | B | 50.00% | -11.00% | 16.03% | 0.02% | 34 | |
| 31 | D | 48.39% | -12.61% | 12.80% | 0.02% | 31 | |
| 32 | - | 47.06% | -13.94% | 0.00% | 0.05% | 68 | |
| 33 | C | 44.44% | -16.56% | 12.36% | 0.03% | 45 | |
| 34 | D | 40.48% | -20.52% | 12.69% | 0.03% | 42 | |
| 35 | D | 40.00% | -21.00% | 14.47% | 0.02% | 25 | |
| 36 | D | 33.33% | -27.67% | 13.67% | 0.01% | 15 |
Best Blitzcrank Radiant Items in TFT Set 17
The best Blitzcrank radiant item is Radiant Quicksilver with a 94.74% win rate (+33.74% vs base), 10.24% first place rate, and 0.01% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Thief's Gloves with a 0.27% pick rate and 66.30% win rate. Radiant Field has the highest first place rate at 35.94%. The top three Blitzcrank radiant items are Radiant Quicksilver, Radiant Archangel's Staffcommon.andWithCommaRadiant Striker's Flail.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | 94.74% | +33.74% | 10.24% | 0.01% | 19 | ||
| F | 84.21% | +23.21% | 9.57% | 0.01% | 19 | ||
| D | 80.95% | +19.95% | 11.56% | 0.02% | 21 | ||
| 4 | B | 75.00% | +14.00% | 12.69% | 0.02% | 32 | |
| 5 | C | 74.07% | +13.07% | 13.44% | 0.02% | 27 | |
| 6 | D | 73.68% | +12.68% | 10.28% | 0.01% | 19 | |
| 7 | B | 73.33% | +12.33% | 10.67% | 0.01% | 15 | |
| 8 | D | 71.43% | +10.43% | 13.60% | 0.04% | 49 | |
| 9 | F | 71.43% | +10.43% | 8.23% | 0.01% | 14 | |
| 10 | B | 70.59% | +9.59% | 13.02% | 0.02% | 34 | |
| 11 | F | 70.00% | +9.00% | 12.14% | 0.03% | 40 | |
| 12 | D | 69.23% | +8.23% | 14.31% | 0.02% | 26 | |
| 13 | D | 68.75% | +7.75% | 9.59% | 0.02% | 32 | |
| 14 | S | 67.86% | +6.86% | 35.94% | 0.02% | 28 | |
| 15 | C | 66.67% | +5.67% | 12.37% | 0.01% | 18 | |
| 16 | B | 66.67% | +5.67% | 13.53% | 0.01% | 15 | |
| 17 | B | 66.30% | +5.30% | 14.77% | 0.27% | 365 | |
| 18 | C | 65.00% | +4.00% | 13.46% | 0.01% | 20 | |
| 19 | C | 64.29% | +3.29% | 13.04% | 0.02% | 28 | |
| 20 | C | 62.86% | +1.86% | 16.12% | 0.03% | 35 | |
| 21 | B | 62.50% | +1.50% | 12.99% | 0.01% | 16 | |
| 22 | C | 62.07% | +1.07% | 11.78% | 0.02% | 29 | |
| 23 | D | 61.54% | +0.54% | 10.61% | 0.02% | 26 | |
| 24 | B | 60.00% | -1.00% | 18.86% | 0.01% | 20 | |
| 25 | D | 57.14% | -3.86% | 10.07% | 0.02% | 28 | |
| 26 | D | 55.56% | -5.44% | 11.06% | 0.01% | 18 | |
| 27 | D | 54.67% | -6.33% | 13.83% | 0.05% | 75 | |
| 28 | F | 54.55% | -6.45% | 8.02% | 0.02% | 22 | |
| 29 | B | 54.55% | -6.45% | 11.07% | 0.02% | 22 | |
| 30 | C | 52.94% | -8.06% | 12.55% | 0.01% | 17 | |
| 31 | F | 50.00% | -11.00% | 10.44% | 0.01% | 18 | |
| 32 | F | 48.57% | -12.43% | 7.90% | 0.05% | 70 | |
| 33 | A | 42.86% | -18.14% | 21.59% | 0.02% | 21 | |
| 34 | A | 37.50% | -23.50% | 18.32% | 0.02% | 24 | |
| 35 | A | 31.82% | -29.18% | 17.15% | 0.02% | 22 |
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Blitzcrank Set 17 Build - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blitzcrank's best build in Set 17?
The best Blitzcrank build in TFT Set 17 features Thief's Gloves as core items. This build has a 100.00% win rate and is picked 1.33% of the time. First place rate: 99.25%, avg placement: 1.01.
What is the best item for Blitzcrank?
Crownguard is the best item for Blitzcrank with a 76.54% win rate and 3.15% pick rate across 4,322 matches.
Which item is most popular on Blitzcrank?
Jeweled Gauntlet is the most popular item on Blitzcrank with a 8.37% pick rate. It has a 68.54% win rate across 11,492 matches.
What are the top 3 items for Blitzcrank?
The top 3 items for Blitzcrank are Crownguard, Adaptive Helm, and Rabadon's Deathcap. These items provide the best stats and synergies for Blitzcrank's kit.
How many matches do the Blitzcrank item builds have?
The Blitzcrank item build data is based on 74,967 matches analyzed in TFT Set 17. This sample size provides statistically significant results for item recommendations.
Should I always build Crownguard on Blitzcrank?
Crownguard is a great choice but not always mandatory. Consider your lobby and available components. It has a 76.54% win rate on Blitzcrank.
What components should I prioritize for Blitzcrank in TFT Set 17?
Priority components for Blitzcrank are Needlessly Large Rod, Negatron Cloak, and Sparring Gloves. These components build into Blitzcrank's best items and should be picked early on carousel and from PvE rounds.
What should I pick on carousel for Blitzcrank in TFT?
On carousel for Blitzcrank TFT builds, prioritize Needlessly Large Rod. These components are essential for Blitzcrank's optimal items and may be contested so have backup plans.
Should I itemize Blitzcrank in TFT Set 17?
Yes, Blitzcrank is a strong item holder with a 100.0% win rate when properly itemized. Blitzcrank should be a priority for your items in Blitzcrank comps.
Is Blitzcrank a good item holder in TFT Set 17?
Yes, Blitzcrank is a great item holder because items significantly increase their win rate from 61.0% to 100.0%. Blitzcrank scales well with items.
What is Blitzcrank's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 17?
Blitzcrank's top 4 rate when itemized is 76.9%. With proper items, Blitzcrank significantly exceeds the average champion top 4 rate of 50%.
What is the best Blitzcrank emblem?
The best emblem for Blitzcrank is Stargazer Emblem with a 69.61% win rate. This emblem activates the Stargazer trait on Blitzcrank, providing additional bonuses.
What is the top Blitzcrank radiant item?
The top radiant item for Blitzcrank is Radiant Quicksilver with a 94.74% win rate. Radiant items are stronger versions of base items and should be prioritized when available.
What is the best Blitzcrank artifact?
The best artifact for Blitzcrank is Aegis of Dawn with a 82.61% win rate. Artifacts provide unique effects that synergize with Blitzcrank's kit.