- Avg Place
- 4.88
- Top 4 rate
- 43.1%
- Pick Rate
- 16.0%
Illaoi TFT Build & Best Items · Set 17 · Legacy
Anima
Vanguard
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3 Cost- Set
- 17
- Games
- 9,885
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Rank
- All Ranks
- Last Updated
- Sep 24, 2026
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
The best Illaoi items in Set 17, ranked by how often they finish top 4 across 9,885 ranked games — plus full 3-item builds, what to slam first and the special items worth taking.
- BiS items
Dragon's Claw, Steadfast Heart, and Protector's Vow- Best full build
- 52.8%top 4
- First component
- Giant's Belt
- Played as
- Tank
- Top 4 rate
- 43.1%
- Games
- 9,885
Best items for Illaoi in TFT Set 17
9,885 ranked gamesIllaoi's best-in-slot items are Dragon's Claw, Steadfast Heart, and Protector's Vow. Dragon's Claw is the standout: 49.0% top 4 when Illaoi holds it, and players put it on Illaoi in 8% of games.
- Top 4
- 49.0%
- vs Illaoi avg
- +5.9%
- Played
- 8%
- Top 4
- 49.0%
- vs Illaoi avg
- +5.9%
- Played
- 4%
- Top 4
- 48.6%
- vs Illaoi avg
- +5.5%
- Played
- 5%
Best Illaoi builds (3 items)
The best full Illaoi build is Gargoyle Stoneplate, Gargoyle Stoneplate, and Warmog's Armor: 52.8% top 4 over 56 games, 9.7 points better than Illaoi on average.
| Build | Role | Games | Top 4 | 1st | Avg. place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  | Tank | 56 | 52.8% +9.7% | 20.5% | 4.09 |
 | Tank | 62 | 48.6% +5.5% | 13.7% | 4.37 |
 Random items | — | 402 | 47.6% +4.5% | 8.0% | 4.57 |
 | Tank | 159 | 37.6% −5.5% | 11.2% | 5.04 |
| Tank | 64 | 33.5% −9.6% | 8.3% | 5.41 |
Top-4 rate of boards where Illaoi held exactly these three items. Thief's Gloves builds equip random items, so they count as one build.
Illaoi builds by role
100% of full Illaoi builds are defensive items — players use Illaoi as a frontline that soaks damage while the carry deals it. That differs from Illaoi's listed role in the game files — ranked players use it differently.
Tank · 100%
Best build: 52.8% top 4 · 56 games
Every Illaoi item ranked – TFT Set 17
Adaptive Helm is the most reliable item on Illaoi: 56.6% top 4 and held in 2% of games, against 43.1% for Illaoi overall.
Top 4 vs Illaoi average (43.1%)
| Item | Games | Played | Top 4 | Raw top 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Adaptive Helm | 183 | 1.9% | 56.6% | 58.5% |
 Ionic Spark | 340 | 3.4% | 52.0% | 52.6% |
| Dragon's Claw | 777 | 7.9% | 49.0% | 49.2% |
 Evenshroud | 311 | 3.1% | 50.5% | 51.1% |
| Steadfast Heart | 438 | 4.4% | 49.0% | 49.3% |
| Protector's Vow | 501 | 5.1% | 48.6% | 48.9% |
 Bramble Vest | 635 | 6.4% | 48.0% | 48.2% |
 Crownguard | 227 | 2.3% | 49.9% | 50.7% |
| Spirit Visage | 1,418 | 14.3% | 45.8% | 45.8% |
| Warmog's Armor | 1,806 | 18.3% | 45.4% | 45.4% |
| Thief's Gloves | 402 | 4.1% | 47.5% | 47.8% |
| Gargoyle Stoneplate | 2,179 | 22.0% | 43.5% | 43.6% |
| Sunfire Cape | 1,139 | 11.5% | 44.0% | 44.0% |
 Anomaly | 217 | 2.2% | 43.3% | 43.3% |
 Tentacle Slam | 428 | 4.3% | 39.9% | 39.7% |
Top 4 is adjusted for sample size, so a rarely built item can't top the list on a lucky streak; raw top 4 is the unadjusted rate. Ranked by how confident that rate is.
Does Illaoi need 3 items?
Yes — Illaoi wants a full build: with three items it finishes top 4 48.1% of the time, against 36.8% with two. 39% of Illaoi boards get all three.
- No items
- 41.1%41% of boards
- 1 item
- 36.7%11% of boards
- 2 items
- 36.8%11% of boards
- 3 items
- 48.1%39% of boards
What to slam on Illaoi
Illaoi's best builds use Giant's Belt and Sparring Gloves the most — take those first from carousels and early drops, then use the planner to see what you can complete right now.
Component priority
Item slam planner
Tap the components you hold. Completed items are ranked by their top-4 rate on Illaoi.
Add the components you hold to get a slam plan.
Illaoi emblems, artifacts & radiants
Players have tried 16 different emblems, 22 artifacts and 12 radiant items on Illaoi. The strongest so far is Radiant Field at 53.8% top 4.
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Illaoi build FAQ – TFT Set 17
What are the best items for Illaoi in TFT Set 17?
The best items for Illaoi are Dragon's Claw (49.0%), Steadfast Heart (49.0%), and Protector's Vow (48.6%), ranked by top-4 rate when Illaoi holds them. Illaoi finishes top 4 43.1% of the time overall, based on 9,885 ranked games.
What is the best-in-slot build for Illaoi?
The strongest full build on Illaoi is Gargoyle Stoneplate, Gargoyle Stoneplate, and Warmog's Armor: 52.8% top 4 and a 4.09 average placement over 56 games.
What should I slam first on Illaoi?
Prioritise Giant's Belt and Sparring Gloves: Illaoi's best builds use them the most. If you can complete only one item early, Adaptive Helm has the best top-4 rate on Illaoi.
Is Thief's Gloves good on Illaoi?
Yes. Illaoi with Thief's Gloves finishes top 4 47.6% of the time against 43.1% on average, and players pick it in 4.1% of games.
Should Illaoi be a carry or a tank?
100% of full Illaoi builds are defensive items — players use Illaoi as a frontline that soaks damage while the carry deals it. That differs from Illaoi's listed role in the game files — ranked players use it differently.
Does Illaoi need three items?
Yes — Illaoi wants a full build: with three items it finishes top 4 48.1% of the time, against 36.8% with two. 39% of Illaoi boards get all three.
What is the best emblem or artifact for Illaoi?
Radiant Field is the strongest special item tracked on Illaoi: 53.8% top 4 over 88 games.