Archived Comp: This comp is from a prior TFT set, kept here for when older sets get brought back in set revivals.

Defender Anivia Items & Builds

What Anivia and the rest of Defender Anivia should hold, which components to grab first and what to slam early.

Defender Anivia A Tier
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Best Anivia build
Jeweled GauntletSpear of ShojinRabadon's Deathcap100.0%
Top component
Needlessly Large Rod
Itemized units
4
Top 4 rate
82.4%

Best item builds in Defender Anivia

17 ranked games

Anivia does best with Jeweled Gauntlet, Spear of Shojin, and Rabadon's Deathcap in this comp: 100.0% top 4 over 4 games. Pick a unit to see its other full builds.

AniviaAnivia
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Jeweled GauntletSpear of ShojinRabadon's Deathcap100.0%424%
Jeweled GauntletSpear of ShojinNashor's Tooth50.0%424%
Nashor's ToothJeweled GauntletAdaptive Helm100.0%212%

Few full builds tracked for Anivia in this comp — these are the most common ones, not a ranking.

SonaSona
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Jeweled GauntletArchangel's StaffSpear of Shojin100.0%424%
Jeweled GauntletArchangel's StaffNashor's Tooth100.0%212%
Archangel's StaffArchangel's StaffHextech Gunblade0.0%212%

Few full builds tracked for Sona in this comp — these are the most common ones, not a ranking.

LissandraLissandra
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Spear of ShojinJeweled GauntletArchangel's Staff100.0%424%
Jeweled GauntletRed BuffArchangel's Staff100.0%16%
MorellonomiconGiant SlayerBlue Buff100.0%16%

Few full builds tracked for Lissandra in this comp — these are the most common ones, not a ranking.

Jarvan IVJarvan IV
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Gargoyle StoneplateBramble VestSunfire Cape100.0%212%
Gargoyle StoneplateSpirit VisageSteadfast Heart100.0%212%
Sunfire CapeProtector's VowWarmog's Armor100.0%212%

Few full builds tracked for Jarvan IV in this comp — these are the most common ones, not a ranking.

Component priority for Defender Anivia

The builds above lean hardest on Needlessly Large Rod and Tear of the Goddess, so take those first from carousels and early drops to finish Anivia items on time.

  • Needlessly Large RodNeedlessly Large Rod26%
  • Tear of the GoddessTear of the Goddess22%
  • Sparring GlovesSparring Gloves13%
  • B.F. SwordB.F. Sword11%
  • Giant's BeltGiant's Belt11%
  • Chain VestChain Vest9%
  • Recurve BowRecurve Bow6%
  • Negatron CloakNegatron Cloak3%

Share of all components the comp's top builds use, weighted by how often each build is played.

What to slam: Defender Anivia item planner

Tap the components on your bench to see which items for Anivia and the rest of the board you can build right now.

Item slam planner

Tap a component to add it, tap − to remove it. Items are ranked by how well they perform in this comp.

Your components

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Who holds items in Defender Anivia

Every item each unit holds in this comp, most common first. "vs. comp" compares to the comp's own 82.4% top 4; "vs. all boards" compares to the same unit with the same item across every board.

UnitItemGamesTop 4vs. compvs. all boards
AniviaAniviaJeweled GauntletJeweled Gauntlet11100.0%+17.6+50.6
SonaSonaArchangel's StaffArchangel's Staff11100.0%+17.6+48.0
Jeweled GauntletJeweled Gauntlet10100.0%+17.6+57.6

Deltas are hidden for items held in fewer than 8 games.

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Defender Anivia items FAQ – TFT Set 16

What items does Anivia need in Defender Anivia?

Build Jeweled Gauntlet, Spear of Shojin, and Rabadon's Deathcap on Anivia. It is the strongest tracked build in this comp with a 100.0% top 4 rate over 4 games.

What are the best items for Defender Anivia?

Anivia: Jeweled Gauntlet, Spear of Shojin, and Rabadon's Deathcap. Sona: Jeweled Gauntlet, Archangel's Staff, and Spear of Shojin. Lissandra: Spear of Shojin, Jeweled Gauntlet, and Archangel's Staff.

Which components should I take first for Defender Anivia?

Prioritise Needlessly Large Rod and Tear of the Goddess. They go into the most items Defender Anivia builds, so taking them early lets you finish Anivia items on time.

Who should hold items in Defender Anivia?

Itemize Anivia, Sona, and Lissandra. Put your first completed damage items on Anivia.