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5 CostBest Vex build for TFT Set 17 with 61.5% top 4 rate. Top items: Striker's Flail, Hextech Gunblade, and Archangel's Staff. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.
Set 17 Vex builds: Guinsoo's Rageblade, Jeweled Gauntlet, Striker's Flail (61.55% top four rate, +7.35% difference); Guinsoo's Rageblade, Hextech Gunblade, Giant Slayer (58.87% top four rate, +4.67% difference); Guinsoo's Rageblade, Jeweled Gauntlet, Giant Slayer (58.56% top four rate, +4.36% difference)
Vex Component Priority Order in Set 17
When playing Vex in TFT Set 17, prioritize collecting Needlessly Large Rod, Recurve Bow, Giant's Belt from the carousel and item drops. Sparring Gloves and B.F. Sword are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Vex'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 Vex?
Needlessly Large Rod is the 1st priority component for Vex, appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Hextech Gunblade, Archangel's Staff, Jeweled Gauntlet, which are core items for maximizing Vex's effectiveness.
Recurve Bow is the 2nd priority component for Vex, appearing in 4 of the top item builds. This component builds into Nashor's Tooth, Giant Slayer, Void Staff, which are core items for maximizing Vex's effectiveness.
Giant's Belt is the 3rd priority component for Vex, appearing in 2 of the top item builds. This component builds into Striker's Flail, Nashor's Tooth, which are core items for maximizing Vex's effectiveness.
Vex Carousel & Item Drop Tips
- Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize Needlessly Large Rod on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Vex's best-in-slot items.
- Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for Needlessly Large Rod or Recurve Bow 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 Vex's secondary items for maximum power.
Should You Itemize Vex in Set 17
When Itemized (Avg)
Base Champion Stats
Key Factors for Vex Itemization in Set 17
Vex's optimal items provide +7.3% top four rate improvement—solid but not exceptional scaling.
Itemized Vex achieves 20.8% first place rate, making it excellent for winning lobbies.
As a 5-cost champion, Vex has high base stats and powerful abilities designed to scale with items.
Vex Itemization Data Analysis
Our analysis of Vex itemization in TFT Set 17 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Vex has a base top four rate of 54.2%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.
The best Vex item build achieves a 61.5% top four rate, representing a +7.3% difference from the base rate. 1 builds show 5-10% improvement, 4 builds show 0-5% improvement, On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Vex achieves 58.7% top four rate (+4.5% vs base) with 3.96 average placement.
For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Vex achieves a 20.8% first place rate. This is excellent first place potential, making Vex a strong choice when you need to win rather than just top four.
✓When to Itemize Vex
- When Vex fits naturally into your composition's traits
- When you have item components that build Vex's best items
- When Vex is your primary late-game carry option
✗When NOT to Itemize Vex
- When your team composition has a higher-scaling primary carry
- When Vex's optimal items don't match your available components
Best Vex Items in TFT Set 17
The best Vex item is Striker's Flail with a 58.67% win rate (+4.47% vs base), 15.48% first place rate, and 2.79% pick rate. The most popular is Guinsoo's Rageblade with a 30.04% pick rate and 54.17% win rate. Void Staff has the highest first place rate at 16.30%. The top three Vex items are Striker's Flail, Hextech Gunbladecommon.andWithCommaArchangel's Staff.
Rank | Item | Components | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  | A | 58.67% | +4.47% | 15.48% | 2.79% | 2,756 | ||
  | A | 57.43% | +3.23% | 15.86% | 5.90% | 5,833 | ||
 | B | 56.72% | +2.52% | 13.72% | 3.24% | 3,200 | ||
| 4 |  | C | 56.32% | +2.12% | 13.55% | 2.77% | 2,736 | |
| 5 | | B | 55.75% | +1.55% | 14.92% | 13.68% | 13,532 | |
| 6 | | D | 55.41% | +1.21% | 14.03% | 9.11% | 9,007 | |
| 7 | | B | 55.32% | +1.12% | 15.79% | 6.32% | 6,254 | |
| 8 | | B | 55.31% | +1.11% | 16.30% | 4.95% | 4,891 | |
| 9 | | D | 54.17% | -0.03% | 13.54% | 30.04% | 29,712 |
Best Vex Artifact Items in TFT Set 17
The best Vex artifact item is Statikk Shiv with a 70.94% win rate (+16.74% vs base), 13.15% first place rate, and 0.41% pick rate. The most popular is Flickerblades with a 0.41% pick rate and 49.39% win rate. Dawncore has the highest first place rate at 15.30%. The top three Vex artifact items are Statikk Shiv, Fishbonescommon.andWithCommaZhonya's Paradox.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 70.94% | +16.74% | 13.15% | 0.41% | 406 | ||
| B | 66.67% | +12.47% | 12.68% | 0.05% | 48 | ||
| C | 65.00% | +10.80% | 14.63% | 0.04% | 40 | ||
| 4 | C | 63.58% | +9.38% | 14.94% | 0.17% | 173 | |
| 5 | C | 55.77% | +1.57% | 12.20% | 0.16% | 156 | |
| 6 | D | 53.73% | -0.47% | 13.35% | 0.20% | 201 | |
| 7 | C | 53.10% | -1.10% | 13.40% | 0.15% | 145 | |
| 8 | D | 51.28% | -2.92% | 11.90% | 0.04% | 39 | |
| 9 | C | 50.98% | -3.22% | 12.47% | 0.10% | 102 | |
| 10 | D | 50.94% | -3.26% | 12.55% | 0.05% | 53 | |
| 11 | D | 49.58% | -4.62% | 11.24% | 0.24% | 238 | |
| 12 | F | 49.47% | -4.73% | 11.61% | 0.10% | 95 | |
| 13 | D | 49.39% | -4.81% | 12.40% | 0.41% | 407 | |
| 14 | B | 46.81% | -7.39% | 14.60% | 0.05% | 47 | |
| 15 | F | 44.74% | -9.46% | 14.03% | 0.08% | 76 | |
| 16 | D | 44.67% | -9.53% | 12.74% | 0.15% | 150 | |
| 17 | F | 43.66% | -10.54% | 9.94% | 0.07% | 71 | |
| 18 | C | 37.50% | -16.70% | 13.04% | 0.03% | 32 | |
| 19 | F | 36.76% | -17.44% | 10.92% | 0.07% | 68 | |
| 20 | D | 36.67% | -17.53% | 10.62% | 0.03% | 30 | |
| 21 | C | 35.14% | -19.06% | 15.30% | 0.07% | 74 | |
| 22 | C | 33.33% | -20.87% | 13.95% | 0.04% | 39 | |
| 23 | F | 26.88% | -27.32% | 8.40% | 0.09% | 93 |
Best Vex Radiant Items in TFT Set 17
The best Vex radiant item is Radiant Striker's Flail with a 63.16% win rate (+8.96% vs base), 13.17% first place rate, and 0.02% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Guinsoo's Rageblade with a 0.39% pick rate and 49.48% win rate. Radiant Red Buff has the highest first place rate at 16.36%. The top three Vex radiant items are Radiant Striker's Flail, Radiant Red Buffcommon.andWithCommaRadiant Rabadon's Deathcap.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 63.16% | +8.96% | 13.17% | 0.02% | 19 | ||
| B | 56.52% | +2.32% | 16.36% | 0.02% | 23 | ||
| B | 53.54% | -0.66% | 13.02% | 0.10% | 99 | ||
| 4 | F | 49.48% | -4.72% | 14.03% | 0.39% | 384 | |
| 5 | D | 48.57% | -5.63% | 10.86% | 0.04% | 35 | |
| 6 | F | 43.66% | -10.54% | 11.58% | 0.07% | 71 | |
| 7 | C | 40.32% | -13.88% | 13.73% | 0.06% | 62 | |
| 8 | C | 40.00% | -14.20% | 14.82% | 0.06% | 60 | |
| 9 | B | 38.10% | -16.10% | 14.39% | 0.13% | 126 | |
| 10 | C | 31.11% | -23.09% | 12.11% | 0.05% | 45 | |
| 11 | D | 23.53% | -30.67% | 13.19% | 0.03% | 34 |
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Vex Set 17 Build - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vex's best build in Set 17?
The best Vex build in TFT Set 17 features Guinsoo's Rageblade, Jeweled Gauntlet, and Striker's Flail as core items. This build has a 61.55% win rate and is picked 2.44% of the time. First place rate: 24.18%, avg placement: 3.82.
What is the best item for Vex?
Striker's Flail is the best item for Vex with a 58.67% win rate and 2.79% pick rate across 2,756 matches.
Which item is most popular on Vex?
Guinsoo's Rageblade is the most popular item on Vex with a 30.04% pick rate. It has a 54.17% win rate across 29,712 matches.
What are the top 3 items for Vex?
The top 3 items for Vex are Striker's Flail, Hextech Gunblade, and Archangel's Staff. These items provide the best stats and synergies for Vex's kit.
How many matches do the Vex item builds have?
The Vex item build data is based on 77,921 matches analyzed in TFT Set 17. This sample size provides statistically significant results for item recommendations.
Should I always build Striker's Flail on Vex?
Striker's Flail is a great choice but not always mandatory. Consider your lobby and available components. It has a 58.67% win rate on Vex.
What components should I prioritize for Vex in TFT Set 17?
Priority components for Vex are Needlessly Large Rod, Recurve Bow, and Giant's Belt. These components build into Vex's best items and should be picked early on carousel and from PvE rounds.
What should I pick on carousel for Vex in TFT?
On carousel for Vex TFT builds, prioritize Needlessly Large Rod. These components are essential for Vex's optimal items and may be contested so have backup plans.
Should I itemize Vex in TFT Set 17?
Yes, Vex is a strong item holder with a 61.5% win rate when properly itemized. Vex should be a priority for your items in Vex comps.
Is Vex a good item holder in TFT Set 17?
Yes, Vex is a great item holder because items significantly increase their win rate from 54.2% to 61.5%. Vex scales well with items.
What is Vex's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 17?
Vex's top 4 rate when itemized is 58.7%. With proper items, Vex matches the average champion top 4 rate of 50%.
What is the best Vex emblem?
The best emblem for Vex is Brawler Emblem with a 69.23% win rate. This emblem activates the Brawler trait on Vex, providing additional bonuses.
What is the top Vex radiant item?
The top radiant item for Vex is Radiant Ionic Spark with a 87.50% win rate. Radiant items are stronger versions of base items and should be prioritized when available.
What is the best Vex artifact?
The best artifact for Vex is Statikk Shiv with a 70.94% win rate. Artifacts provide unique effects that synergize with Vex's kit.