N.O.V.A. Shen Comp
N.O.V.A. / Challenger comp built around Shen in TFT Set 17 — 2-cost reroll, 45.9% top 4 across 161 ranked games.
- Tier
- D
- Top 4 rate
- 45.9%
- Avg place
- 4.78
- 1st place
- 6.4%
- Playstyle
- 2-cost reroll
- Games
- 161
Is N.O.V.A. Shen good in TFT Set 17?
161 ranked gamesN.O.V.A. Shen is a 2-cost reroll comp rated D tier in TFT Set 17: it finishes top 4 45.9% of the time with an average place of 4.78 across 161 ranked games. That average place beats 45% 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.
This comp averages a 4.78 placement with a 45.9% top 4 rate and a 6.4% first place rate across 161 ranked games. A 0.2% pick rate makes this a less contested composition.
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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.
| Unit | 2★ | 3★ | Items |
|---|---|---|---|
 Shen Carry | 14% | 0% |  |
 Kindred Carry | 78% | 0% |    |
 Tahm Kench | 67% | 1% |    |
 Maokai | 88% | 7% | |
 Bel'Veth | 79% | 9% | — |
 Akali Carry 3★ | 67% | 27% |    |
 Aatrox | 80% | 9% | — |
 Caitlyn | 88% | 5% | — |
N.O.V.A. Shen traits
The board activates N.O.V.A., Challenger, and Brawler. Highlighted numbers are the breakpoints this comp reaches.
N.O.V.A. Shen game plan
2-cost reroll- Early
Open with units like Aatrox, Akali, Caitlyn, and Gragas and stay healthy until your carries show up.
- Mid
Slow roll at level 6 above 50 gold until Akali hit 3 stars, then level up to finish the board.
- 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 45.9% of the time with an average place of 4.78 across 161 ranked games. That average place beats 45% 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 39.7% top 4 rate over 17 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, Brawler, Marauder, and Bastion.
Is N.O.V.A. Shen contested?
Rarely. N.O.V.A. Shen appears in only 0.15% of full boards, so you will usually have its units to yourself.