Defender Azir Items & Builds
What Azir and the rest of Defender Azir should hold, which components to grab first and what to slam early.

Best item builds in Defender Azir
19 ranked gamesAzir does best with Nashor's Tooth, Jeweled Gauntlet, and Guinsoo's Rageblade in this comp: 100.0% top 4 over 2 games. Pick a unit to see its other full builds.
Component priority for Defender Azir
The builds above lean hardest on Recurve Bow and Negatron Cloak, so take those first from carousels and early drops to finish Azir items on time.
Share of all components the comp's top builds use, weighted by how often each build is played.
What to slam: Defender Azir item planner
Tap the components on your bench to see which items for Azir 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.
Add the components you hold to get a slam plan.
Who holds items in Defender Azir
Every item each unit holds in this comp, most common first. "vs. comp" compares to the comp's own 57.9% top 4; "vs. all boards" compares to the same unit with the same item across every board.
| Unit | Item | Games | Top 4 | vs. comp | vs. all boards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 100.0% | +42.1 | +45.8 | ||
| 17 | 100.0% | +42.1 | +45.7 | ||
| 17 | 100.0% | +42.1 | +41.3 |
Deltas are hidden for items held in fewer than 8 games.
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Defender Azir items FAQ – TFT Set 16
What items does Azir need in Defender Azir?
Build Nashor's Tooth, Jeweled Gauntlet, and Guinsoo's Rageblade on Azir. It is the strongest tracked build in this comp with a 100.0% top 4 rate over 2 games.
What are the best items for Defender Azir?
Azir: Nashor's Tooth, Jeweled Gauntlet, and Guinsoo's Rageblade. Diana : Titan's Resolve, Guinsoo's Rageblade, and Bloodthirster. Swain: Gargoyle Stoneplate, Warmog's Armor, and Sunfire Cape.
Which components should I take first for Defender Azir?
Prioritise Recurve Bow and Negatron Cloak. They go into the most items Defender Azir builds, so taking them early lets you finish Azir items on time.
Who should hold items in Defender Azir?
Itemize Azir, Diana , and Swain. Put your first completed damage items on Azir.