How to Play N.O.V.A. Aatrox
A stage-by-stage plan for N.O.V.A. Aatrox: opener, when to level and roll for Aatrox, and where to position the board.
- Tier
- F
- Top 4 rate
- 45.7%
- Avg place
- 4.43
- 1st place
- 2.9%
- Playstyle
- 1-cost reroll
- Games
- 35
How to level and roll with N.O.V.A. Aatrox
1-cost rerollN.O.V.A. Aatrox is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 5 from stage 3-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Aatrox, Twisted Fate, and Caitlyn reach 3 stars. At level 5, each shop slot has a 45% chance to be a 1-cost.
| Stage | Level | Action | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | 4 | Level | Level to 4 and play your strongest pairs; slam an early item if it saves HP. |
| 2-5 | 5 | Level | Level to 5 and keep building interest toward 50 gold. |
| 3-1 | 5 | Slow roll | Stay at level 5: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Aatrox, Twisted Fate, and Caitlyn hit 3 stars. |
| 3-2 | 5 | Slow roll | Stay at level 5: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Aatrox, Twisted Fate, and Caitlyn hit 3 stars. |
| 4-1 | 7 | Level | Once your 3-stars are done, level up and add the units that complete your traits. |
| 4-5 | 8 | Level | Level to 8 for 4-cost upgrades and a stronger frontline. |
| 5-1 | 8 | Roll down | Roll for the last upgrades and finish the board around Aatrox. |
N.O.V.A. Aatrox early game and opener
Boards that lead into N.O.V.A. Aatrox at levels 4 to 7, taken from MetaBot Desktop round data — play the one closest to your shops.
28 games · 67% rounds won · 100% of units carry into the final comp
80 games · 64% rounds won · 100% of units carry into the final comp
74 games · 66% rounds won · 83% of units carry into the final comp
1 games · 100% rounds won · 71% of units carry into the final compRolling odds for N.O.V.A. Aatrox
Your 3-star targets are Aatrox, Twisted Fate, and Caitlyn. Level 5 gives the best shop odds for them — use the calculator to see how much gold a 3-star costs.
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N.O.V.A. Aatrox positioning
A starting board for N.O.V.A. Aatrox. Drag units to adjust it, switch to the anti-assassin layout when the lobby has divers, and copy the Team Planner code into the TFT client.
- Corner Kindred on the back line and put Maokai in front of it.
- Split Kindred and Twisted Fate across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both.
- Maokai, Jax, and Akali hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry.
- Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Aatrox and Jax in the back corners as bait.
Positioning board
Drag a unit onto another hex to move it — dropping on a unit swaps them.
When to play N.O.V.A. Aatrox
Strengths
- Big power spike once Aatrox, Twisted Fate, and Caitlyn hit 3 stars
- Two damage threats (Aatrox and Caitlyn) make itemizing flexible
- Rarely played, so its units are usually free
- Strong mid game once the reroll units are upgraded
Weaknesses
- Falls off hard if someone else is rerolling Aatrox, Twisted Fate, and Caitlyn
Strategic Tips
Economy
Reach 50 gold, then slow roll at level 5 with only the excess until Aatrox, Twisted Fate, and Caitlyn are 3-starred.
Itemization
Build Spirit Visage, Gargoyle Stoneplate, and Gargoyle Stoneplate on Aatrox.
When to pivot
Scout at 2-1 and 3-2: if two or more players hold your core units, or you haven't found any by 3-2, move into one of the comps on the Similar Comps tab instead of forcing N.O.V.A. Aatrox.
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How to play N.O.V.A. Aatrox – FAQ (TFT Set 17)
How do you play N.O.V.A. Aatrox?
N.O.V.A. Aatrox is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 5 from stage 3-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Aatrox, Twisted Fate, and Caitlyn reach 3 stars. Corner Kindred on the back line and put Maokai in front of it. Build Spirit Visage, Gargoyle Stoneplate, and Gargoyle Stoneplate on Aatrox.
When should I roll down for N.O.V.A. Aatrox?
N.O.V.A. Aatrox doesn't do one big roll down. Slow roll at level 5 from stage 3-1, rolling only the gold above 50 until Aatrox, Twisted Fate, and Caitlyn are 3-starred.
What level do you roll for Aatrox?
Slow roll for Aatrox at level 5, where its cost tier shows up most often in the shop. At level 5, each shop slot has a 45% chance to be a 1-cost.
Is N.O.V.A. Aatrox a reroll comp?
Yes. N.O.V.A. Aatrox wants Aatrox, Twisted Fate, and Caitlyn at 3 stars, so slow roll at level 5 with gold above 50 until you hit them.
How do you position N.O.V.A. Aatrox?
Corner Kindred on the back line and put Maokai in front of it. Split Kindred and Twisted Fate across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both. Maokai, Jax, and Akali hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry. Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Aatrox and Jax in the back corners as bait.
What is the best opener for N.O.V.A. Aatrox?
The most common level 4 board that turns into N.O.V.A. Aatrox is Aatrox, Jax, Talon, and Twisted Fate (28 games tracked).