N.O.V.A. Shen Items & Builds
What Shen and the rest of N.O.V.A. Shen should hold, which components to grab first and what to slam early.
- Best Shen build
39.7%- Top component
- B.F. Sword
- Itemized units
- 5
- Top emblem
- N.O.V.A. Emblem
- Top 4 rate
- 45.9%
Best item builds in N.O.V.A. Shen
161 ranked gamesShen does best with Thief's Gloves in this comp: 39.7% top 4 over 17 games. Pick a unit to see its other full builds.
Shen| Build | Top 4 | Games | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best | 39.7% | 17 | 11% |
Kindred| Build | Top 4 | Games | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
   Best | 50.0% | 47 | 29% |
Akali| Build | Top 4 | Games | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
   Best | 52.7% | 63 | 39% |
Tahm Kench| Build | Top 4 | Games | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
   Best | 57.3% | 29 | 18% |
Maokai| Build | Top 4 | Games | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best | 50.0% | 11 | 7% |
Component priority for N.O.V.A. Shen
The builds above lean hardest on B.F. Sword and Giant's Belt, so take those first from carousels and early drops to finish Shen items on time.
B.F. Sword
Giant's Belt
Recurve Bow
Sparring Gloves
Needlessly Large Rod
Negatron Cloak
Chain Vest
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. Shen item planner
Tap the components on your bench to see which items for Shen 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. Shen
Every item each unit holds in this comp, most common first. "vs. comp" compares to the comp's own 45.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindred | Guinsoo's Rageblade | 121 | 45.4% | −0.5 | −11.3 |
| Kraken's Fury | 106 | 47.0% | +1.1 | −14.7 | |
| Giant Slayer | 85 | 51.0% | +5.1 | −8.7 | |
| Akali | Hextech Gunblade | 118 | 48.0% | +2.1 | −7.4 |
| Striker's Flail | 101 | 48.2% | +2.3 | −9.7 | |
| Deathblade | 97 | 48.1% | +2.2 | −7.5 | |
| Tahm Kench | Gargoyle Stoneplate | 107 | 49.9% | +4.0 | −8.7 |
| Spirit Visage | 76 | 49.4% | +3.5 | −11.3 | |
| Warmog's Armor | 66 | 57.0% | +11.1 | −4.2 | |
| Maokai | Spirit Visage | 29 | 49.8% | +3.9 | −15.1 |
| Gargoyle Stoneplate | 27 | 49.8% | +3.9 | −10.5 | |
| Warmog's Armor | 25 | 52.5% | +6.6 | −11.4 |
Deltas are hidden for items held in fewer than 8 games.
Emblems for N.O.V.A. Shen
The most played emblem here is N.O.V.A. Emblem, usually on Shen.
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N.O.V.A. Shen items FAQ – TFT Set 17
What items does Shen need in N.O.V.A. Shen?
Build Thief's Gloves on Shen. It is the strongest tracked build in this comp with a 39.7% top 4 rate over 17 games.
What are the best items for N.O.V.A. Shen?
Shen: Thief's Gloves. Kindred: Guinsoo's Rageblade, Giant Slayer, and Kraken's Fury. Akali: Deathblade, Hextech Gunblade, and Striker's Flail.
Which components should I take first for N.O.V.A. Shen?
Prioritise B.F. Sword and Giant's Belt. They go into the most items N.O.V.A. Shen builds, so taking them early lets you finish Shen items on time.
Who should hold items in N.O.V.A. Shen?
Itemize Shen, Kindred, and Akali. Put your first completed damage items on Shen.
What is the best emblem for N.O.V.A. Shen?
N.O.V.A. Emblem is the most played emblem in N.O.V.A. Shen, usually given to Shen.