Rek'Sai TFT champion portrait - Set 17
Avg Place
4.49
1st Place
11.0%
Top 4
51.0%
Pick Rate
13.1%

Rek'SaiTFT Build

Set 17
SetSet 17
Matches589,735
TierAll Tiers
RankAll Ranks
Last UpdatedJun 1, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Best Rek'Sai build for TFT Set 17 with 71.1% top 4 rate. Top items: Evenshroud, Steadfast Heart, and Dragon's Claw. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.

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Set 17 Rek'Sai builds: Protector's Vow, Sunfire Cape, Evenshroud (71.12% top four rate, +20.16% difference); Protector's Vow, Sunfire Cape, Spirit Visage (66.67% top four rate, +15.71% difference); Sunfire Cape, Spirit Visage, Evenshroud (63.90% top four rate, +12.94% difference)

Average Placement:3.40
Top 4 Rate:71.12%
Top 4 Diff:+20.16%
First Place Rate:22.10%
Pick Rate:4.90%
Average Placement:3.76
Top 4 Rate:66.67%
Top 4 Diff:+15.71%
First Place Rate:14.63%
Pick Rate:1.57%
Average Placement:3.82
Top 4 Rate:63.90%
Top 4 Diff:+12.94%
First Place Rate:15.83%
Pick Rate:1.24%

Rek'Sai Component Priority Order in Set 17

When playing Rek'Sai in TFT Set 17, prioritize collecting Chain Vest, Giant's Belt, Negatron Cloak from the carousel and item drops. Tear of the Goddess and Sparring Gloves are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Rek'Sai'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 Rek'Sai in TFT
Chain VestFound in 7 builds
2
Giant's Belt - Priority 2 component for Rek'Sai in TFT
Giant's BeltFound in 5 builds
3
Negatron Cloak - Priority 3 component for Rek'Sai in TFT
Negatron CloakFound in 4 builds
4
Tear of the Goddess - Priority 4 component for Rek'Sai in TFT
Tear of the GoddessFound in 2 builds
5
Sparring Gloves - Priority 5 component for Rek'Sai in TFT
Sparring GlovesFound in 1 builds

Why These Components for Rek'Sai?

Chain Vest

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

Giant's Belt

Giant's Belt is the 2nd priority component for Rek'Sai, appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Evenshroud, Warmog's Armor, Sunfire Cape, which are core items for maximizing Rek'Sai's effectiveness.

Negatron Cloak

Negatron Cloak is the 3rd priority component for Rek'Sai, appearing in 4 of the top item builds. This component builds into Evenshroud, Dragon's Claw, Gargoyle Stoneplate, which are core items for maximizing Rek'Sai's effectiveness.

Rek'Sai Carousel & Item Drop Tips

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

Should You Itemize Rek'Sai in Set 17

High PriorityRek'Sai is a high-priority itemization target in Set 17. The best Rek'Sai item build achieves a 71.1% top four rate, which is +20.2% higher than Rek'Sai's base rate of 51.0%. 5 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement, indicating strong item scaling.

When Itemized (Avg)

Top 4 Rate64.9%
Top 4 Diff vs Base+13.9%
Average Placement3.79
First Place Rate15.5%

Base Champion Stats

Base Top 4 Rate51.0%
Best Build Diff+20.2%
Champion Cost1-cost
Builds Analyzed5

Key Factors for Rek'Sai Itemization in Set 17

Excellent Item Scaling

Rek'Sai's best item build provides +20.2% top four rate improvement. 5 builds achieve 10%+ improvement.

Multiple Strong Build Options

5 different item builds achieve 10%+ improvement, giving flexibility in itemization.

High First Place Potential

Itemized Rek'Sai achieves 15.5% first place rate, making it excellent for winning lobbies.

Low-Cost Reroll Potential

As a 1-cost champion, Rek'Sai is easier to 3-star. When 3-starred with proper items, low-cost carries can be very effective.

Rek'Sai Itemization Data Analysis

Our analysis of Rek'Sai itemization in TFT Set 17 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Rek'Sai has a base top four rate of 51.0%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.

The best Rek'Sai item build achieves a 71.1% top four rate, representing a +20.2% difference from the base rate. 5 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement over baseline, On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Rek'Sai achieves 64.9% top four rate (+13.9% vs base) with 3.79 average placement.

For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Rek'Sai achieves a 15.5% first place rate. This is excellent first place potential, making Rek'Sai a strong choice when you need to win rather than just top four.

When to Itemize Rek'Sai

  • When you find Rek'Sai 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 Rek'Sai's key items
  • When you can commit to 3-starring Rek'Sai through slow rolling

When NOT to Itemize Rek'Sai

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

Best Rek'Sai Items in TFT Set 17

The best Rek'Sai item is Evenshroud with a 63.29% win rate (+12.33% vs base), 13.81% first place rate, and 9.75% pick rate. The most popular is Sunfire Cape with a 18.33% pick rate and 57.95% win rate. Protector's Vow has the highest first place rate at 16.25%. The top three Rek'Sai items are Evenshroud, Steadfast Heartcommon.andWithCommaDragon's Claw.

Rank
Item
Components
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
Negatron CloakGiant's Belt
B63.29%+12.33%13.81%9.75%15,605
Chain VestSparring Gloves
A63.26%+12.30%15.70%2.92%4,682
Negatron CloakNegatron Cloak
B61.69%+10.73%13.84%3.23%5,173
4
Tear of the GoddessChain Vest
B60.89%+9.93%16.25%13.21%21,154
5
Needlessly Large RodChain Vest
A60.53%+9.57%15.84%2.40%3,836
6
Chain VestChain Vest
A60.25%+9.29%14.87%4.35%6,958
7
Giant's BeltGiant's Belt
B58.37%+7.41%14.35%7.93%12,701
8
Chain VestGiant's Belt
C57.95%+6.99%13.75%18.33%29,346
9
Chain VestNegatron Cloak
C57.78%+6.82%13.34%7.72%12,367
10
Tear of the GoddessGiant's Belt
B56.93%+5.97%13.97%11.26%18,035

Best Rek'Sai Artifact Items in TFT Set 17

The best Rek'Sai artifact item is Eternal Pact with a 93.75% win rate (+42.79% vs base), 12.72% first place rate, and 0.01% pick rate. The most popular is Soraka's Miracle with a 0.46% pick rate and 59.45% win rate. Titanic Hydra has the highest first place rate at 17.24%. The top three Rek'Sai artifact items are Eternal Pact, Wit's Endcommon.andWithCommaHullcrusher.

Rank
Item
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
D93.75%+42.79%12.72%0.01%16
C71.43%+20.47%14.47%0.01%14
D69.39%+18.43%11.97%0.06%98
4D63.27%+12.31%13.68%0.06%98
5C61.93%+10.97%12.28%0.34%549
6B61.21%+10.25%15.15%0.22%348
7C60.71%+9.75%13.07%0.02%28
8D59.45%+8.49%12.73%0.46%730
9B59.40%+8.44%14.79%0.21%335
10D59.35%+8.39%11.85%0.15%246
11C54.89%+3.93%13.36%0.17%266
12C54.71%+3.75%11.65%0.25%393
13B53.33%+2.37%13.94%0.01%15
14A52.94%+1.98%17.24%0.03%51
15C50.00%-0.96%12.69%0.01%20
16D48.78%-2.18%12.91%0.03%41
17-48.51%-2.45%0.00%0.08%134
18D48.48%-2.48%10.33%0.06%99
19C42.59%-8.37%13.88%0.03%54
20B38.89%-12.07%15.93%0.01%18
21D29.41%-21.55%13.80%0.01%17
22D27.59%-23.37%10.76%0.02%29

Best Rek'Sai Radiant Items in TFT Set 17

The best Rek'Sai radiant item is Radiant Rabadon's Deathcap with a 78.57% win rate (+27.61% vs base), 14.47% first place rate, and 0.01% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Sunfire Cape with a 0.07% pick rate and 61.61% win rate. Radiant Field has the highest first place rate at 38.14%. The top three Rek'Sai radiant items are Radiant Rabadon's Deathcap, Radiant Striker's Flailcommon.andWithCommaRadiant Gargoyle Stoneplate.

Rank
Item
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
C78.57%+27.61%14.47%0.01%14
C75.00%+24.04%13.52%0.01%12
D71.01%+20.05%11.95%0.04%69
4C64.29%+13.33%11.21%0.02%28
5B61.70%+10.74%9.68%0.06%94
6A61.61%+10.65%13.29%0.07%112
7C58.42%+7.46%13.77%0.06%101
8C58.33%+7.37%11.47%0.01%12
9D50.50%-0.46%14.27%0.06%101
10D48.53%-2.43%11.87%0.04%68
11F46.67%-4.29%13.15%0.05%75
12C40.00%-10.96%13.07%0.01%15
13C40.00%-10.96%11.56%0.01%10
14D39.47%-11.49%10.93%0.02%38
15S33.33%-17.63%38.14%0.01%12

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Rek'Sai Set 17 Build - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rek'Sai's best build in Set 17?

The best Rek'Sai build in TFT Set 17 features Protector's Vow, Sunfire Cape, and Evenshroud as core items. This build has a 71.12% win rate and is picked 4.90% of the time. First place rate: 22.10%, avg placement: 3.40.

What is the best item for Rek'Sai?

Evenshroud is the best item for Rek'Sai with a 63.29% win rate and 9.75% pick rate across 15,605 matches.

Which item is most popular on Rek'Sai?

Sunfire Cape is the most popular item on Rek'Sai with a 18.33% pick rate. It has a 57.95% win rate across 29,346 matches.

What are the top 3 items for Rek'Sai?

The top 3 items for Rek'Sai are Evenshroud, Steadfast Heart, and Dragon's Claw. These items provide the best stats and synergies for Rek'Sai's kit.

How many matches do the Rek'Sai item builds have?

The Rek'Sai item build data is based on 129,857 matches analyzed in TFT Set 17. This sample size provides statistically significant results for item recommendations.

Should I always build Evenshroud on Rek'Sai?

Evenshroud is a great choice but not always mandatory. Consider your lobby and available components. It has a 63.29% win rate on Rek'Sai.

What components should I prioritize for Rek'Sai in TFT Set 17?

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

What should I pick on carousel for Rek'Sai in TFT?

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

Should I itemize Rek'Sai in TFT Set 17?

Yes, Rek'Sai is a strong item holder with a 71.1% win rate when properly itemized. Rek'Sai should be a priority for your items in Rek'Sai comps.

Is Rek'Sai a good item holder in TFT Set 17?

Yes, Rek'Sai is a great item holder because items significantly increase their win rate from 51.0% to 71.1%. Rek'Sai scales well with items.

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

Rek'Sai's top 4 rate when itemized is 64.9%. With proper items, Rek'Sai significantly exceeds the average champion top 4 rate of 50%.

What is the best Rek'Sai emblem?

The best emblem for Rek'Sai is Challenger Emblem with a 63.95% win rate. This emblem activates the Challenger trait on Rek'Sai, providing additional bonuses.

What is the top Rek'Sai radiant item?

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

What is the best Rek'Sai artifact?

The best artifact for Rek'Sai is Eternal Pact with a 93.75% win rate. Artifacts provide unique effects that synergize with Rek'Sai's kit.