Kai'Sa TFT champion portrait - Set 17
Avg Place
4.31
1st Place
11.8%
Top 4
53.7%
Pick Rate
19.2%

Kai'SaTFT Build

Set 17
SetSet 17
Matches504,936
TierAll Tiers
RankAll Ranks
Last UpdatedJun 1, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Best Kai'Sa build for TFT Set 17 with 64.1% top 4 rate. Top items: Striker's Flail, Red Buff, and Blue Buff. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.

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Set 17 Kai'Sa builds: Infinity Edge, Striker's Flail, Spear of Shojin (64.11% top four rate, +10.38% difference); Infinity Edge, Giant Slayer, Striker's Flail (62.48% top four rate, +8.75% difference); Blue Buff, Infinity Edge, Striker's Flail (62.43% top four rate, +8.70% difference)

Average Placement:3.76
Top 4 Rate:64.11%
Top 4 Diff:+10.38%
First Place Rate:17.77%
Pick Rate:2.54%
Average Placement:3.83
Top 4 Rate:62.48%
Top 4 Diff:+8.75%
First Place Rate:18.83%
Pick Rate:1.64%
Average Placement:3.84
Top 4 Rate:62.43%
Top 4 Diff:+8.70%
First Place Rate:18.36%
Pick Rate:4.28%

Kai'Sa Component Priority Order in Set 17

When playing Kai'Sa in TFT Set 17, prioritize collecting Recurve Bow, B.F. Sword, Tear of the Goddess from the carousel and item drops. Sparring Gloves and Giant's Belt are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Kai'Sa'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.

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Recurve Bow - Priority 1 component for Kai'Sa in TFT
Recurve BowFound in 5 builds
2
B.F. Sword - Priority 2 component for Kai'Sa in TFT
B.F. SwordFound in 5 builds
3
Tear of the Goddess - Priority 3 component for Kai'Sa in TFT
Tear of the GoddessFound in 3 builds
4
Sparring Gloves - Priority 4 component for Kai'Sa in TFT
Sparring GlovesFound in 3 builds
5
Giant's Belt - Priority 5 component for Kai'Sa in TFT
Giant's BeltFound in 1 builds

Why These Components for Kai'Sa?

Recurve Bow

Recurve Bow is the 1st priority component for Kai'Sa, appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Red Buff, Giant Slayer, Last Whisper, which are core items for maximizing Kai'Sa's effectiveness.

B.F. Sword

B.F. Sword is the 2nd priority component for Kai'Sa, appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Spear of Shojin, Giant Slayer, Deathblade, which are core items for maximizing Kai'Sa's effectiveness.

Tear of the Goddess

Tear of the Goddess is the 3rd priority component for Kai'Sa, appearing in 3 of the top item builds. This component builds into Blue Buff, Spear of Shojin, which are core items for maximizing Kai'Sa's effectiveness.

Kai'Sa Carousel & Item Drop Tips

  • Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize Recurve Bow on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Kai'Sa's best-in-slot items.
  • Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for Recurve Bow or B.F. Sword 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 Kai'Sa's secondary items for maximum power.

Should You Itemize Kai'Sa in Set 17

High PriorityKai'Sa is a high-priority itemization target in Set 17. The best Kai'Sa item build achieves a 64.1% top four rate, which is +10.4% higher than Kai'Sa's base rate of 53.7%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.

When Itemized (Avg)

Top 4 Rate60.6%
Top 4 Diff vs Base+6.9%
Average Placement3.93
First Place Rate17.4%

Base Champion Stats

Base Top 4 Rate53.7%
Best Build Diff+10.4%
Champion Cost3-cost
Builds Analyzed5

Key Factors for Kai'Sa Itemization in Set 17

Excellent Item Scaling

Kai'Sa's best item build provides +10.4% top four rate improvement. This is exceptional item scaling.

High First Place Potential

Itemized Kai'Sa achieves 17.4% first place rate, making it excellent for winning lobbies.

Mid-Cost Flexibility

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

Kai'Sa Itemization Data Analysis

Our analysis of Kai'Sa itemization in TFT Set 17 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Kai'Sa has a base top four rate of 53.7%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.

The best Kai'Sa item build achieves a 64.1% top four rate, representing a +10.4% difference from the base rate. 1 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement over baseline, 3 builds show 5-10% improvement, 1 builds show 0-5% improvement, On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Kai'Sa achieves 60.6% top four rate (+6.9% vs base) with 3.93 average placement.

For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Kai'Sa achieves a 17.4% first place rate. This is excellent first place potential, making Kai'Sa a strong choice when you need to win rather than just top four.

When to Itemize Kai'Sa

  • When you find Kai'Sa 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 Kai'Sa's key items

When NOT to Itemize Kai'Sa

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

Best Kai'Sa Items in TFT Set 17

The best Kai'Sa item is Striker's Flail with a 60.02% win rate (+6.29% vs base), 15.46% first place rate, and 9.06% pick rate. The most popular is Infinity Edge with a 19.77% pick rate and 54.00% win rate. Red Buff has the highest first place rate at 17.51%. The top three Kai'Sa items are Striker's Flail, Red Buffcommon.andWithCommaBlue Buff.

Rank
Item
Components
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
Giant's BeltSparring Gloves
A60.02%+6.29%15.46%9.06%18,590
Recurve BowRecurve Bow
A58.80%+5.07%17.51%2.75%5,636
Tear of the GoddessTear of the Goddess
C56.49%+2.76%13.28%8.93%18,330
4
B.F. SwordTear of the Goddess
C55.68%+1.95%14.23%11.03%22,637
5
B.F. SwordRecurve Bow
B54.42%+0.69%14.99%8.99%18,445
6
B.F. SwordB.F. Sword
B54.05%+0.32%14.46%5.02%10,302
7
B.F. SwordSparring Gloves
C54.00%+0.27%13.70%19.77%40,572
8
Recurve BowSparring Gloves
A53.38%-0.35%13.81%4.77%9,782
9
Recurve BowNeedlessly Large Rod
D46.49%-7.24%13.60%6.51%13,367

Best Kai'Sa Artifact Items in TFT Set 17

The best Kai'Sa artifact item is Silvermere Dawn with a 65.38% win rate (+11.65% vs base), 13.68% first place rate, and 0.01% pick rate. The most popular is Varus's Obsession with a 0.27% pick rate and 50.00% win rate. Titanic Hydra has the highest first place rate at 17.24%. The top three Kai'Sa artifact items are Silvermere Dawn, Titanic Hydracommon.andWithCommaFlickerblades.

Rank
Item
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
D65.38%+11.65%13.68%0.01%26
A58.06%+4.33%17.24%0.02%31
D57.24%+3.51%13.87%0.15%304
4C56.51%+2.78%15.61%0.14%292
5B55.56%+1.83%15.93%0.01%27
6D54.55%+0.82%12.81%0.05%99
7D54.04%+0.31%11.70%0.22%446
8F52.17%-1.56%12.36%0.09%184
9C50.42%-3.31%12.85%0.17%355
10D50.00%-3.73%10.76%0.27%554
11F48.98%-4.75%9.90%0.02%49
12B48.90%-4.83%14.74%0.18%364
13D46.03%-7.70%10.33%0.03%63
14F44.30%-9.43%12.71%0.08%158
15F43.84%-9.89%10.08%0.13%276
16C43.75%-9.98%13.88%0.09%176
17C43.48%-10.25%12.69%0.04%92
18D43.12%-10.61%11.41%0.05%109
19D42.79%-10.94%12.21%0.10%208
20B42.22%-11.51%13.94%0.02%45
21D42.01%-11.72%12.67%0.08%169
22F41.45%-12.28%10.13%0.27%550
23C40.48%-13.25%13.07%0.02%42
24D38.98%-14.75%12.72%0.03%59
25D36.14%-17.59%12.42%0.04%83
26C34.55%-19.18%14.47%0.03%55
27D18.18%-35.55%11.97%0.01%11
28D15.00%-38.73%13.80%0.02%40
29D13.33%-40.40%12.91%0.01%15

Best Kai'Sa Radiant Items in TFT Set 17

The best Kai'Sa radiant item is Radiant Bramble Vest with a 80.00% win rate (+26.27% vs base), 10.93% first place rate, and 0.00% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Infinity Edge with a 0.17% pick rate and 56.55% win rate. Radiant Hextech Gunblade has the highest first place rate at 15.97%. The top three Kai'Sa radiant items are Radiant Bramble Vest, Radiant Hextech Gunbladecommon.andWithCommaRadiant Red Buff.

Rank
Item
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
D80.00%+26.27%10.93%0.00%10
A75.00%+21.27%15.97%0.01%12
B70.83%+17.10%15.75%0.01%24
4F66.67%+12.94%13.15%0.01%15
5C65.57%+11.84%13.52%0.09%183
6A58.16%+4.43%15.32%0.07%141
7C56.55%+2.82%12.77%0.17%359
8D54.84%+1.11%14.81%0.06%124
9C53.15%-0.58%13.77%0.07%143
10B50.60%-3.13%13.08%0.08%166
11C50.00%-3.73%9.91%0.02%50
12C48.57%-5.16%10.38%0.02%35
13F47.52%-6.21%10.19%0.07%141
14C40.74%-12.99%13.36%0.01%27
15D40.00%-13.73%11.95%0.00%10
16F36.07%-17.66%13.05%0.03%61
17F33.33%-20.40%9.14%0.01%21
18C25.00%-28.73%13.01%0.01%12

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Kai'Sa Set 17 Build - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kai'Sa's best build in Set 17?

The best Kai'Sa build in TFT Set 17 features Infinity Edge, Striker's Flail, and Spear of Shojin as core items. This build has a 64.11% win rate and is picked 2.54% of the time. First place rate: 17.77%, avg placement: 3.76.

What is the best item for Kai'Sa?

Striker's Flail is the best item for Kai'Sa with a 60.02% win rate and 9.06% pick rate across 18,590 matches.

Which item is most popular on Kai'Sa?

Infinity Edge is the most popular item on Kai'Sa with a 19.77% pick rate. It has a 54.00% win rate across 40,572 matches.

What are the top 3 items for Kai'Sa?

The top 3 items for Kai'Sa are Striker's Flail, Red Buff, and Blue Buff. These items provide the best stats and synergies for Kai'Sa's kit.

How many matches do the Kai'Sa item builds have?

The Kai'Sa item build data is based on 157,661 matches analyzed in TFT Set 17. This sample size provides statistically significant results for item recommendations.

Should I always build Striker's Flail on Kai'Sa?

Striker's Flail is a great choice but not always mandatory. Consider your lobby and available components. It has a 60.02% win rate on Kai'Sa.

What components should I prioritize for Kai'Sa in TFT Set 17?

Priority components for Kai'Sa are Recurve Bow, B.F. Sword, and Tear of the Goddess. These components build into Kai'Sa's best items and should be picked early on carousel and from PvE rounds.

What should I pick on carousel for Kai'Sa in TFT?

On carousel for Kai'Sa TFT builds, prioritize Recurve Bow. These components are essential for Kai'Sa's optimal items and may be contested so have backup plans.

Should I itemize Kai'Sa in TFT Set 17?

Yes, Kai'Sa is a strong item holder with a 64.1% win rate when properly itemized. Kai'Sa should be a priority for your items in Kai'Sa comps.

Is Kai'Sa a good item holder in TFT Set 17?

Yes, Kai'Sa is a great item holder because items significantly increase their win rate from 53.7% to 64.1%. Kai'Sa scales well with items.

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

Kai'Sa's top 4 rate when itemized is 60.6%. With proper items, Kai'Sa significantly exceeds the average champion top 4 rate of 50%.

What is the best Kai'Sa emblem?

The best emblem for Kai'Sa is Psionic Emblem with a 62.12% win rate. This emblem activates the Psionic trait on Kai'Sa, providing additional bonuses.

What is the top Kai'Sa radiant item?

The top radiant item for Kai'Sa is Radiant Steadfast Heart with a 80.00% win rate. Radiant items are stronger versions of base items and should be prioritized when available.

What is the best Kai'Sa artifact?

The best artifact for Kai'Sa is Silvermere Dawn with a 65.38% win rate. Artifacts provide unique effects that synergize with Kai'Sa's kit.