Illaoi TFT champion portrait - Set 17
Avg Place
4.52
1st Place
10.9%
Top 4
49.8%
Pick Rate
25.0%

IllaoiTFT Build

Set 17
SetSet 17
Matches277,350
TierAll Tiers
RankAll Ranks
Last UpdatedMay 31, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Best Illaoi build for TFT Set 17 with 65.8% top 4 rate. Top items: Crownguard, Bramble Vest, and Steadfast Heart. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.

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Set 17 Illaoi builds: Bramble Vest, Gargoyle Stoneplate, Warmog's Armor (65.83% top four rate, +16.05% difference); Bramble Vest, Dragon's Claw, Sunfire Cape (61.57% top four rate, +11.79% difference); Gargoyle Stoneplate, Sunfire Cape, Warmog's Armor (59.65% top four rate, +9.87% difference)

Average Placement:3.71
Top 4 Rate:65.83%
Top 4 Diff:+16.05%
First Place Rate:13.75%
Pick Rate:0.48%
Average Placement:3.93
Top 4 Rate:61.57%
Top 4 Diff:+11.79%
First Place Rate:13.89%
Pick Rate:0.53%
Average Placement:4.04
Top 4 Rate:59.65%
Top 4 Diff:+9.87%
First Place Rate:14.48%
Pick Rate:0.73%

Illaoi Component Priority Order in Set 17

When playing Illaoi in TFT Set 17, prioritize collecting Chain Vest, Negatron Cloak, Giant's Belt from the carousel and item drops. Sparring Gloves and Needlessly Large Rod are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Illaoi'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.

1
Chain Vest - Priority 1 component for Illaoi in TFT
Chain VestFound in 7 builds
2
Negatron Cloak - Priority 2 component for Illaoi in TFT
Negatron CloakFound in 5 builds
3
Giant's Belt - Priority 3 component for Illaoi in TFT
Giant's BeltFound in 5 builds
4
Sparring Gloves - Priority 4 component for Illaoi in TFT
Sparring GlovesFound in 3 builds
5
Needlessly Large Rod - Priority 5 component for Illaoi in TFT
Needlessly Large RodFound in 2 builds

Why These Components for Illaoi?

Chain Vest

Chain Vest is the 1st priority component for Illaoi, appearing in 7 of the top item builds. This component builds into Crownguard, Bramble Vest, Steadfast Heart, which are core items for maximizing Illaoi's effectiveness.

Negatron Cloak

Negatron Cloak is the 2nd priority component for Illaoi, appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Ionic Spark, Evenshroud, Dragon's Claw, which are core items for maximizing Illaoi's effectiveness.

Giant's Belt

Giant's Belt is the 3rd priority component for Illaoi, appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Evenshroud, Warmog's Armor, Sunfire Cape, which are core items for maximizing Illaoi's effectiveness.

Illaoi Carousel & Item Drop Tips

  • Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize Chain Vest on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Illaoi's best-in-slot items.
  • Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for Chain Vest 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 Illaoi's secondary items for maximum power.

Should You Itemize Illaoi in Set 17

High PriorityIllaoi is a high-priority itemization target in Set 17. The best Illaoi item build achieves a 65.8% top four rate, which is +16.0% higher than Illaoi's base rate of 49.8%. 2 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement, indicating strong item scaling.

When Itemized (Avg)

Top 4 Rate60.2%
Top 4 Diff vs Base+10.4%
Average Placement4.02
First Place Rate13.5%

Base Champion Stats

Base Top 4 Rate49.8%
Best Build Diff+16.0%
Champion Cost3-cost
Builds Analyzed5

Key Factors for Illaoi Itemization in Set 17

Excellent Item Scaling

Illaoi's best item build provides +16.0% top four rate improvement. 2 builds achieve 10%+ improvement.

Mid-Cost Flexibility

Illaoi is a 3-cost unit that can serve as either a primary carry or support depending on your composition.

Illaoi Itemization Data Analysis

Our analysis of Illaoi itemization in TFT Set 17 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Illaoi has a base top four rate of 49.8%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.

The best Illaoi item build achieves a 65.8% top four rate, representing a +16.0% difference from the base rate. 2 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement over baseline, 3 builds show 5-10% improvement, On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Illaoi achieves 60.2% top four rate (+10.4% vs base) with 4.02 average placement.

For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Illaoi achieves a 13.5% first place rate. This provides reasonable first place upside while maintaining consistent top four finishes.

When to Itemize Illaoi

  • When you find Illaoi 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 Illaoi's key items

When NOT to Itemize Illaoi

  • When another carry in your comp scales better with the same items
  • When you're pivoting to a different composition mid-game

Best Illaoi Items in TFT Set 17

The best Illaoi item is Crownguard with a 60.62% win rate (+10.84% vs base), 15.92% first place rate, and 2.35% pick rate. The most popular is Gargoyle Stoneplate with a 13.45% pick rate and 53.32% win rate. Thief's Gloves has the highest first place rate at 16.23%. The top three Illaoi items are Crownguard, Bramble Vestcommon.andWithCommaSteadfast Heart.

Rank
Item
Components
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
Needlessly Large RodChain Vest
A60.62%+10.84%15.92%2.35%5,810
Chain VestChain Vest
A59.35%+9.57%14.72%5.56%13,770
Chain VestSparring Gloves
A58.44%+8.66%16.06%3.59%8,874
4
Needlessly Large RodNegatron Cloak
B57.29%+7.51%15.33%3.07%7,608
5
Tear of the GoddessChain Vest
B56.03%+6.25%16.18%4.67%11,563
6
Sparring GlovesSparring Gloves
B55.35%+5.57%16.23%3.43%8,501
7
Negatron CloakGiant's Belt
B55.28%+5.50%14.09%4.13%10,223
8
Giant's BeltGiant's Belt
C54.95%+5.17%14.40%10.78%26,675
9
Negatron CloakNegatron Cloak
B54.09%+4.31%13.95%6.39%15,804
10
Chain VestGiant's Belt
C53.94%+4.16%13.66%10.19%25,232
11
Chain VestNegatron Cloak
C53.32%+3.54%13.27%13.45%33,287
12
Tear of the GoddessGiant's Belt
C52.59%+2.81%13.86%8.99%22,261

Best Illaoi Artifact Items in TFT Set 17

The best Illaoi artifact item is Wit's End with a 75.51% win rate (+25.73% vs base), 12.00% first place rate, and 0.02% pick rate. The most popular is Soraka's Miracle with a 0.36% pick rate and 45.81% win rate. Lightshield Crest has the highest first place rate at 16.27%. The top three Illaoi artifact items are Wit's End, Eternal Pactcommon.andWithCommaAegis of Dawn.

Rank
Item
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
C75.51%+25.73%12.00%0.02%49
D58.33%+8.55%11.74%0.00%12
D55.88%+6.10%14.98%0.18%442
4C53.21%+3.43%13.28%0.06%156
5C52.41%+2.63%12.36%0.07%166
6D51.46%+1.68%14.47%0.12%309
7B51.04%+1.26%16.03%0.04%96
8D50.93%+1.15%13.30%0.04%108
9C50.72%+0.94%12.32%0.34%832
10A50.55%+0.77%16.27%0.18%453
11D50.00%+0.22%13.93%0.08%206
12F50.00%+0.22%11.21%0.01%28
13B49.11%-0.67%15.37%0.18%450
14D47.37%-2.41%12.69%0.02%57
15F47.34%-2.44%9.86%0.08%188
16D46.63%-3.15%9.87%0.17%416
17-46.15%-3.63%0.00%0.03%65
18D45.81%-3.97%11.41%0.36%884
19F45.45%-4.33%12.57%0.00%11
20A44.83%-4.95%13.83%0.02%58
21B40.82%-8.96%13.64%0.02%49
22D39.13%-10.65%13.33%0.01%23
23D38.33%-11.45%11.09%0.02%60
24C29.41%-20.37%12.38%0.01%34
25F23.08%-26.70%10.80%0.01%26

Best Illaoi Radiant Items in TFT Set 17

The best Illaoi radiant item is Radiant Edge of Night with a 86.67% win rate (+36.89% vs base), 16.12% first place rate, and 0.01% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Field with a 0.31% pick rate and 58.78% win rate. Radiant Field has the highest first place rate at 35.94%. The top three Illaoi radiant items are Radiant Edge of Night, Radiant Blue Buffcommon.andWithCommaRadiant Deathblade.

Rank
Item
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
C86.67%+36.89%16.12%0.01%15
B78.57%+28.79%11.07%0.01%14
A75.00%+25.22%17.15%0.01%20
4F70.83%+21.05%8.02%0.02%48
5F67.50%+17.72%10.44%0.02%40
6C66.67%+16.89%11.78%0.01%15
7D63.64%+13.86%13.60%0.00%11
8A63.64%+13.86%21.59%0.00%11
9B63.16%+13.38%12.99%0.03%76
10F63.16%+13.38%11.57%0.01%19
11B60.00%+10.22%13.53%0.01%20
12S58.78%+9.00%35.94%0.31%757
13C58.33%+8.55%13.04%0.00%12
14B57.19%+7.41%14.77%0.11%278
15B52.94%+3.16%18.86%0.01%17
16F52.94%+3.16%12.14%0.01%17
17B52.63%+2.85%12.69%0.01%19
18D51.72%+1.94%11.56%0.01%29
19D50.77%+0.99%11.06%0.03%65
20D50.00%+0.22%10.28%0.01%14
21D50.00%+0.22%10.07%0.04%94
22C48.55%-1.23%12.55%0.06%138
23F47.50%-2.28%8.23%0.02%40
24C47.34%-2.44%13.44%0.07%169
25F45.83%-3.95%7.90%0.01%24
26D45.45%-4.33%14.31%0.00%11
27D45.00%-4.78%9.59%0.02%40
28D42.19%-7.59%10.61%0.03%64
29C36.67%-13.11%12.37%0.01%30
30B36.36%-13.42%13.02%0.01%22
31B33.33%-16.45%10.67%0.01%15
32D33.33%-16.45%13.83%0.01%21
33A30.77%-19.01%18.32%0.01%13
34C30.00%-19.78%13.46%0.00%10
35F20.00%-29.78%10.24%0.00%10

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Illaoi Set 17 Build - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Illaoi's best build in Set 17?

The best Illaoi build in TFT Set 17 features Bramble Vest, Gargoyle Stoneplate, and Warmog's Armor as core items. This build has a 65.83% win rate and is picked 0.48% of the time. First place rate: 13.75%, avg placement: 3.71.

What is the best item for Illaoi?

Crownguard is the best item for Illaoi with a 60.62% win rate and 2.35% pick rate across 5,810 matches.

Which item is most popular on Illaoi?

Gargoyle Stoneplate is the most popular item on Illaoi with a 13.45% pick rate. It has a 53.32% win rate across 33,287 matches.

What are the top 3 items for Illaoi?

The top 3 items for Illaoi are Crownguard, Bramble Vest, and Steadfast Heart. These items provide the best stats and synergies for Illaoi's kit.

How many matches do the Illaoi item builds have?

The Illaoi item build data is based on 189,608 matches analyzed in TFT Set 17. This sample size provides statistically significant results for item recommendations.

Should I always build Crownguard on Illaoi?

Crownguard is a great choice but not always mandatory. Consider your lobby and available components. It has a 60.62% win rate on Illaoi.

What components should I prioritize for Illaoi in TFT Set 17?

Priority components for Illaoi are Chain Vest, Negatron Cloak, and Giant's Belt. These components build into Illaoi's best items and should be picked early on carousel and from PvE rounds.

What should I pick on carousel for Illaoi in TFT?

On carousel for Illaoi TFT builds, prioritize Chain Vest. These components are essential for Illaoi's optimal items and may be contested so have backup plans.

Should I itemize Illaoi in TFT Set 17?

Yes, Illaoi is a strong item holder with a 65.8% win rate when properly itemized. Illaoi should be a priority for your items in Illaoi comps.

Is Illaoi a good item holder in TFT Set 17?

Yes, Illaoi is a great item holder because items significantly increase their win rate from 49.8% to 65.8%. Illaoi scales well with items.

What is Illaoi's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 17?

Illaoi's top 4 rate when itemized is 60.2%. With proper items, Illaoi significantly exceeds the average champion top 4 rate of 50%.

What is the best Illaoi emblem?

The best emblem for Illaoi is Dark Star Emblem with a 53.61% win rate. This emblem activates the Dark Star trait on Illaoi, providing additional bonuses.

What is the top Illaoi radiant item?

The top radiant item for Illaoi is Radiant Archangel's Staff with a 100.00% win rate. Radiant items are stronger versions of base items and should be prioritized when available.

What is the best Illaoi artifact?

The best artifact for Illaoi is Wit's End with a 75.51% win rate. Artifacts provide unique effects that synergize with Illaoi's kit.