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

Defender Azir Items & Builds

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

Defender Azir S Tier
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Best Azir build
Nashor's ToothJeweled GauntletGuinsoo's Rageblade100.0%
Top component
Recurve Bow
Itemized units
4
Top 4 rate
57.9%

Best item builds in Defender Azir

19 ranked games

Azir 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.

AzirAzir
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Nashor's ToothJeweled GauntletGuinsoo's Rageblade100.0%211%
Void StaffJeweled GauntletGuinsoo's Rageblade0.0%211%
Guinsoo's RagebladeHextech GunbladeNeedlessly Large Rod0.0%15%

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

Diana Diana
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Titan's ResolveGuinsoo's RagebladeBloodthirster100.0%526%
Guinsoo's RagebladeBloodthirsterTitan's Resolve50.0%421%
BloodthirsterTitan's ResolveGuinsoo's Rageblade100.0%211%

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

SwainSwain
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Gargoyle StoneplateWarmog's ArmorSunfire Cape50.0%421%
Dragon's ClawAdaptive HelmNashor's Tooth100.0%211%
Bramble VestAdaptive HelmNegatron Cloak0.0%15%

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

TaricTaric
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Spirit VisageSunfire CapeGargoyle Stoneplate100.0%211%
Spirit VisageIonic SparkDragon's Claw100.0%211%
Warmog's ArmorGargoyle StoneplateBramble Vest0.0%211%

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

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.

  • Recurve BowRecurve Bow19%
  • Negatron CloakNegatron Cloak19%
  • Chain VestChain Vest18%
  • Giant's BeltGiant's Belt15%
  • Needlessly Large RodNeedlessly Large Rod14%
  • B.F. SwordB.F. Sword7%
  • Tear of the GoddessTear of the Goddess5%
  • Sparring GlovesSparring Gloves2%

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.

Your components

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.

UnitItemGamesTop 4vs. compvs. all boards
Diana Diana BloodthirsterBloodthirster18100.0%+42.1+45.8
Guinsoo's RagebladeGuinsoo's Rageblade17100.0%+42.1+45.7
Titan's ResolveTitan's Resolve17100.0%+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.