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

Defender Azir Comp

Piltover / Defender comp built around Azir in TFT Set 16 — Fast 9, 87.1% top 4 across 31 ranked games.

Defender Azir A Tier
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Tier
A
Top 4 rate
87.1%
Avg place
2.58
1st place
38.7%
Playstyle
Fast 9
Games
31

Is Defender Azir good in TFT Set 16?

31 ranked games
A

Defender Azir is a Fast 9 comp rated A tier in TFT Set 16: it finishes top 4 87.1% of the time with an average place of 2.58 across 31 ranked games. That average place beats 76% of the 58 9-unit boards we track this patch. It also wins the lobby often (38.7% first places), so it rewards a strong start.

2.58
Avg Place
38.71%
First Place
87.10%
Top 4 Rate
0.05%
Pick Rate

This comp averages a 2.58 placement with a 87.1% top 4 rate and a 38.7% first place rate across 31 ranked games. A 0.1% pick rate makes this a less contested composition.

Piltover / Defender builds: Azir with Guinsoo's Rageblade, Jeweled Gauntlet, Jeweled Gauntlet (100.0% top 4, +12.90% vs. the comp average); Seraphine with Jeweled Gauntlet, Spear of Shojin, Void Staff (100.0% top 4, +12.90% vs. the comp average); Shyvana with Bloodthirster, Nashor's Tooth, Sterak's Gage (100.0% top 4, +12.90% vs. the comp average)
Seraphine
Seraphine
100.00%
Top 4 Rate
+12.90%
Difference
Shyvana
Shyvana
100.00%
Top 4 Rate
+12.90%
Difference
Severe Contested Risk
This comp has Very High contested risk and is highly contested and may be difficult to complete. The most contested units are Azir, Shyvana, Seraphine due to their popularity and high cost. Consider having backup carries in mind.
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Defender Azir units and star levels

The 9 units of the final board, with how often each finishes at 2 and 3 stars in this comp and the items it holds. Azir is the main carry.

Unit2★3★Items
AzirAzir Carry74%0%Guinsoo's RagebladeJeweled GauntletJeweled Gauntlet
ShyvanaShyvana Carry61%0%Nashor's ToothBloodthirsterSterak's Gage
SeraphineSeraphine90%0%Void StaffSpear of ShojinJeweled Gauntlet
Renekton Renekton 61%0%—
TaricTaric87%0%—
Diana Diana Carry81%13%BloodthirsterGuinsoo's RagebladeTitan's Resolve
SwainSwain77%0%Spirit VisageGargoyle StoneplateSpirit Visage
ViVi87%0%—
NeekoNeeko90%0%—

Defender Azir traits

The board activates Piltover, Defender, and Juggernaut. Highlighted numbers are the breakpoints this comp reaches.

Defender Azir game plan

Fast 9
  1. Early

    Play the strongest early board you hit and save gold until you can commit to Azir.

  2. Mid

    Push to level 9 and roll down there to find Azir and the rest of the board.

  3. Items

    Build Guinsoo's Rageblade, Jeweled Gauntlet, and Jeweled Gauntlet on Azir.

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Defender Azir variants

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Defender Azir FAQ – TFT Set 16

Is Defender Azir good in TFT Set 16?

Defender Azir is a Fast 9 comp rated A tier in TFT Set 16: it finishes top 4 87.1% of the time with an average place of 2.58 across 31 ranked games. That average place beats 76% of the 58 9-unit boards we track this patch. It also wins the lobby often (38.7% first places), so it rewards a strong start.

Who are the carries in Defender Azir?

The damage in Defender Azir comes from Azir, Shyvana, and Diana . Azir is the main carry and should get your first completed items.

What items does Azir need in Defender Azir?

The best tracked build for Azir in this comp is Guinsoo's Rageblade, Jeweled Gauntlet, and Jeweled Gauntlet, with a 100.0% top 4 rate over 2 games. See the Items tab for every build and holder.

Is Defender Azir a reroll comp?

No. Defender Azir is a Fast 9 comp: level up and roll down at level 9 to find your 4- and 5-cost units at 2 stars.

What traits does Defender Azir use?

Defender Azir runs Piltover, Defender, Juggernaut, Disruptor, and Arcanist.

Is Defender Azir contested?

Rarely. Defender Azir appears in only 0.05% of full boards, so you will usually have its units to yourself.