N.O.V.A. Akali Items & Builds
What Akali and the rest of N.O.V.A. Akali should hold, which components to grab first and what to slam early.
- Best Akali build
60.5%- Top component
- B.F. Sword
- Itemized units
- 4
- Top 4 rate
- 55.1%
Best item builds in N.O.V.A. Akali
60 ranked gamesAkali does best with Deathblade, Hextech Gunblade, and Striker's Flail in this comp: 60.5% top 4 over 27 games. Pick a unit to see its other full builds.
Akali| Build | Top 4 | Games | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best | 60.5% | 27 | 45% |
Kindred| Build | Top 4 | Games | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
   | 56.5% | 5 | 8% |
 | 47.6% | 4 | 7% |
| 64.1% | 3 | 5% |
Few full builds tracked for Kindred in this comp — these are the most common ones, not a ranking.
Jax| Build | Top 4 | Games | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
  | 68.0% | 8 | 13% |
 | 66.4% | 7 | 12% |
 | 64.1% | 3 | 5% |
Few full builds tracked for Jax in this comp — these are the most common ones, not a ranking.
Morgana| Build | Top 4 | Games | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54.3% | 2 | 3% |
  | 50.8% | 1 | 2% |
  | 50.8% | 1 | 2% |
Few full builds tracked for Morgana in this comp — these are the most common ones, not a ranking.
Component priority for N.O.V.A. Akali
The builds above lean hardest on B.F. Sword and Chain Vest, so take those first from carousels and early drops to finish Akali items on time.
B.F. Sword- Chain Vest
Needlessly Large Rod
Negatron Cloak
Recurve Bow
Giant's Belt
Sparring Gloves
Tear of the Goddess
Share of all components the comp's top builds use, weighted by how often each build is played.
What to slam: N.O.V.A. Akali item planner
Tap the components on your bench to see which items for Akali 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 N.O.V.A. Akali
Every item each unit holds in this comp, most common first. "vs. comp" compares to the comp's own 55.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akali | Hextech Gunblade | 48 | 57.4% | +2.3 | +2.0 |
| Striker's Flail | 45 | 55.1% | ±0.0 | −2.8 | |
| Deathblade | 36 | 57.2% | +2.1 | +1.6 | |
| Kindred | Guinsoo's Rageblade | 40 | 54.7% | −0.4 | −2.0 |
| Kraken's Fury | 29 | 54.7% | −0.4 | −7.0 | |
| Giant Slayer | 21 | 52.8% | −2.3 | −6.9 | |
| Red Buff | 17 | 49.8% | −5.3 | −13.6 | |
| Jax | Gargoyle Stoneplate | 41 | 66.9% | +11.8 | +6.0 |
| Crownguard | 13 | 57.7% | +2.6 | −7.3 | |
| Protector's Vow | 13 | 53.7% | −1.4 | −8.9 | |
| Spirit Visage | 10 | 47.4% | −7.7 | −13.5 | |
| Morgana | Warmog's Armor | 17 | 56.7% | +1.6 | −8.6 |
| Spirit Visage | 13 | 49.7% | −5.4 | −15.2 |
Deltas are hidden for items held in fewer than 8 games.
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N.O.V.A. Akali items FAQ – TFT Set 17
What items does Akali need in N.O.V.A. Akali?
Build Deathblade, Hextech Gunblade, and Striker's Flail on Akali. It is the strongest tracked build in this comp with a 60.5% top 4 rate over 27 games.
What are the best items for N.O.V.A. Akali?
Akali: Deathblade, Hextech Gunblade, and Striker's Flail. Kindred: Guinsoo's Rageblade, Giant Slayer, and Kraken's Fury. Jax: Protector's Vow and 2× Gargoyle Stoneplate.
Which components should I take first for N.O.V.A. Akali?
Prioritise B.F. Sword and Chain Vest. They go into the most items N.O.V.A. Akali builds, so taking them early lets you finish Akali items on time.
Who should hold items in N.O.V.A. Akali?
Itemize Akali, Kindred, and Jax. Put your first completed damage items on Akali.