N.O.V.A. Akali Comp
N.O.V.A. / Challenger comp built around Akali in TFT Set 17 — 2-cost reroll, 55.1% top 4 across 60 ranked games.
- Tier
- C
- Top 4 rate
- 55.1%
- Avg place
- 4.07
- 1st place
- 5.7%
- Playstyle
- 2-cost reroll
- Games
- 60
Is N.O.V.A. Akali good in TFT Set 17?
60 ranked gamesN.O.V.A. Akali is a 2-cost reroll comp rated C tier in TFT Set 17: it finishes top 4 55.1% of the time with an average place of 4.07 across 60 ranked games. That average place beats 58% of the 66 8-unit boards we track this patch. It is a consistent top-4 comp rather than a high-roll one.
This comp averages a 4.07 placement with a 55.1% top 4 rate and a 5.7% first place rate across 60 ranked games. A 0.1% pick rate makes this a less contested composition.
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N.O.V.A. Akali units and star levels
The 8 units of the final board, with how often each finishes at 2 and 3 stars in this comp and the items it holds. Akali is the main carry.
| Unit | 2★ | 3★ | Items |
|---|---|---|---|
 Kindred Carry | 70% | 0% |    |
 Morgana | 50% | 0% |    |
 Maokai | 87% | 7% | — |
 Bel'Veth | 72% | 18% | — |
 Jax 3★ | 43% | 57% |  |
 Akali Carry 3★ | 38% | 60% |    |
 Aatrox | 87% | 10% | — |
 Caitlyn | 87% | 8% | — |
N.O.V.A. Akali traits
The board activates N.O.V.A., Challenger, and Marauder. Highlighted numbers are the breakpoints this comp reaches.
N.O.V.A. Akali game plan
2-cost reroll- Early
Open with units like Aatrox, Jax, Lulu, and Maokai and stay healthy until your carries show up.
- Mid
Slow roll at level 6 above 50 gold until Akali and Jax hit 3 stars, then level up to finish the board.
- Items
Build Deathblade, Hextech Gunblade, and Striker's Flail on Akali.
How to play N.O.V.A. Akali · N.O.V.A. Akali items and best builds
N.O.V.A. Akali variants
The same comp with one or two units swapped — green units are added, red ones are cut.
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N.O.V.A. Akali FAQ – TFT Set 17
Is N.O.V.A. Akali good in TFT Set 17?
N.O.V.A. Akali is a 2-cost reroll comp rated C tier in TFT Set 17: it finishes top 4 55.1% of the time with an average place of 4.07 across 60 ranked games. That average place beats 58% of the 66 8-unit boards we track this patch. It is a consistent top-4 comp rather than a high-roll one.
Who are the carries in N.O.V.A. Akali?
The damage in N.O.V.A. Akali comes from Akali and Kindred. Akali is the main carry and should get your first completed items.
What items does Akali need in N.O.V.A. Akali?
The best tracked build for Akali in this comp is Deathblade, Hextech Gunblade, and Striker's Flail, with a 60.5% top 4 rate over 27 games. See the Items tab for every build and holder.
Is N.O.V.A. Akali a reroll comp?
Yes. N.O.V.A. Akali wants Akali and Jax at 3 stars, so slow roll at level 6 with gold above 50 until you hit them.
What traits does N.O.V.A. Akali use?
N.O.V.A. Akali runs N.O.V.A., Challenger, Marauder, Bastion, and Dark Lady.
Is N.O.V.A. Akali contested?
Rarely. N.O.V.A. Akali appears in only 0.06% of full boards, so you will usually have its units to yourself.