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N.O.V.A. Shen Comp

N.O.V.A. / Challenger comp built around Shen in TFT Set 17 — 2-cost reroll, 45.3% top 4 across 53 ranked games.

N.O.V.A. Shen D Tier
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Tier
D
Top 4 rate
45.3%
Avg place
4.89
1st place
7.7%
Playstyle
2-cost reroll
Games
53

Is N.O.V.A. Shen good in TFT Set 17?

53 ranked games
D

N.O.V.A. Shen is a 2-cost reroll comp rated D tier in TFT Set 17: it finishes top 4 45.3% of the time with an average place of 4.89 across 53 ranked games. That average place beats 42% of the 66 8-unit boards we track this patch. Results swing a lot — play it when the units come to you rather than forcing it.

4.89
Avg Place
7.65%
First Place
45.28%
Top 4 Rate
0.05%
Pick Rate

This comp averages a 4.89 placement with a 45.3% top 4 rate and a 7.7% first place rate across 53 ranked games. A 0.1% pick rate makes this a less contested composition.

N.O.V.A. / Challenger builds: Morgana with Adaptive Helm, Bramble Vest, Warmog's Armor (78.8% top 4, +33.57% vs. the comp average); Shen with Bloodthirster, Titan's Resolve, Hand Of Justice (72.9% top 4, +27.62% vs. the comp average); Maokai with Bramble Vest, Protector's Vow, Warmog's Armor (71.1% top 4, +25.83% vs. the comp average)
Morgana
Morgana
78.85%
Top 4 Rate
+33.57%
Difference
Shen
Shen
72.90%
Top 4 Rate
+27.62%
Difference
Maokai
Maokai
71.12%
Top 4 Rate
+25.83%
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 Shen, Kindred, Morgana due to their popularity and high cost. Consider having backup carries in mind.
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N.O.V.A. Shen 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. Shen is the main carry.

Unit2★3★Items
ShenShen Carry15%0%Thief's Gloves
KindredKindred Carry72%0%Guinsoo's RagebladeGiant SlayerKraken's Fury
MorganaMorgana72%0%CrownguardGargoyle StoneplateWarmog's Armor
MaokaiMaokai85%6%Thief's Gloves
Bel'VethBel'Veth79%8%—
AkaliAkali Carry 3★57%34%DeathbladeHextech GunbladeStriker's Flail
AatroxAatrox81%9%—
CaitlynCaitlyn76%15%—

N.O.V.A. Shen traits

The board activates N.O.V.A., Challenger, and Marauder. Highlighted numbers are the breakpoints this comp reaches.

N.O.V.A. Shen game plan

2-cost reroll
  1. Early

    Open with units like Aatrox, Akali, Caitlyn, and Gragas and stay healthy until your carries show up.

  2. Mid

    Slow roll at level 6 above 50 gold until Akali hit 3 stars, then level up to finish the board.

  3. Items

    Build Thief's Gloves on Shen.

How to play N.O.V.A. Shen · N.O.V.A. Shen items and best builds

N.O.V.A. Shen 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. Shen FAQ – TFT Set 17

Is N.O.V.A. Shen good in TFT Set 17?

N.O.V.A. Shen is a 2-cost reroll comp rated D tier in TFT Set 17: it finishes top 4 45.3% of the time with an average place of 4.89 across 53 ranked games. That average place beats 42% of the 66 8-unit boards we track this patch. Results swing a lot — play it when the units come to you rather than forcing it.

Who are the carries in N.O.V.A. Shen?

The damage in N.O.V.A. Shen comes from Shen, Kindred, and Akali. Shen is the main carry and should get your first completed items.

What items does Shen need in N.O.V.A. Shen?

The best tracked build for Shen in this comp is Thief's Gloves, with a 52.4% top 4 rate over 6 games. See the Items tab for every build and holder.

Is N.O.V.A. Shen a reroll comp?

Yes. N.O.V.A. Shen wants Akali at 3 stars, so slow roll at level 6 with gold above 50 until you hit them.

What traits does N.O.V.A. Shen use?

N.O.V.A. Shen runs N.O.V.A., Challenger, Marauder, Bastion, and Dark Lady.

Is N.O.V.A. Shen contested?

Rarely. N.O.V.A. Shen appears in only 0.05% of full boards, so you will usually have its units to yourself.