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N.O.V.A. Akali Comp

N.O.V.A. / Brawler comp built around Akali in TFT Set 17 — 2-cost reroll, 76.2% top 4 across 100 ranked games.

N.O.V.A. Akali A Tier
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Tier
A
Top 4 rate
76.2%
Avg place
3.06
1st place
15.7%
Playstyle
2-cost reroll
Games
100

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

100 ranked games
A

N.O.V.A. Akali is a 2-cost reroll comp rated A tier in TFT Set 17: it finishes top 4 76.2% of the time with an average place of 3.06 across 100 ranked games. That average place beats 93% of the 49 8-unit boards we track this patch. It also wins the lobby often (15.7% first places), so it rewards a strong start.

3.06
Avg Place
15.73%
First Place
76.17%
Top 4 Rate
0.22%
Pick Rate

This comp averages a 3.06 placement with a 76.2% top 4 rate and a 15.7% first place rate across 100 ranked games. A 0.2% pick rate makes this a less contested composition.

N.O.V.A. / Brawler builds: Kindred with Guinsoo's Rageblade, Giant Slayer, Kraken's Fury (88.6% top 4, +12.39% vs. the comp average); Jax with Crownguard, Gargoyle Stoneplate, Gargoyle Stoneplate (85.7% top 4, +9.54% vs. the comp average); Akali with Deathblade, Hextech Gunblade, Striker's Flail (83.3% top 4, +7.12% vs. the comp average)
High Contested Risk
This comp has High contested risk and is often contested and may require backup plans. The most contested units are Kindred, Morgana, Maokai due to their popularity and high cost. Consider having backup carries in mind.
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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.

Unit2★3★Items
KindredKindred Carry71%1%Guinsoo's RagebladeGiant SlayerKraken's Fury
MorganaMorgana57%0%Thief's Gloves
MaokaiMaokai82%14%Thief's Gloves
UrgotUrgot77%19%—
JaxJax 3★40%60%CrownguardGargoyle StoneplateGargoyle Stoneplate
AkaliAkali Carry 3★17%83%DeathbladeHextech GunbladeStriker's Flail
AatroxAatrox86%13%—
CaitlynCaitlyn94%4%—

N.O.V.A. Akali traits

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

N.O.V.A. Akali game plan

2-cost reroll
  1. Early

    Open with units like Aatrox, Maokai, Rhaast, and Urgot and stay healthy until your carries show up.

  2. Mid

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

  3. Items

    Build Deathblade, Hextech Gunblade, and Striker's Flail on Akali.

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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 A tier in TFT Set 17: it finishes top 4 76.2% of the time with an average place of 3.06 across 100 ranked games. That average place beats 93% of the 49 8-unit boards we track this patch. It also wins the lobby often (15.7% first places), so it rewards a strong start.

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 83.3% top 4 rate over 53 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., Brawler, Marauder, Bastion, and Dark Lady.

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

Rarely. N.O.V.A. Akali appears in only 0.22% of full boards, so you will usually have its units to yourself.