N.O.V.A. Vex Items & Builds
What Vex and the rest of N.O.V.A. Vex should hold, which components to grab first and what to slam early.
- Best Vex build
62.1%- Top component
- Recurve Bow
- Itemized units
- 5
- Top emblem
- Timebreaker Emblem
- Top 4 rate
- 65.0%
Best item builds in N.O.V.A. Vex
44 ranked gamesVex does best with 2× Guinsoo's Rageblade and Rabadon's Deathcap in this comp: 62.1% top 4 over 7 games. Pick a unit to see its other full builds.
Vex| Build | Top 4 | Games | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62.1% | 7 | 16% |
Few full builds tracked for Vex in this comp — these are the most common ones, not a ranking.
Blitzcrank| Build | Top 4 | Games | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 69.4% | 5 | 11% |
   | 60.0% | 1 | 2% |
   | 60.0% | 1 | 2% |
Few full builds tracked for Blitzcrank in this comp — these are the most common ones, not a ranking.
Shen| Build | Top 4 | Games | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best | 70.0% | 12 | 27% |
Xayah| Build | Top 4 | Games | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
  Best | 77.9% | 16 | 36% |
Nunu & Willump| Build | Top 4 | Games | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
  Best | 67.3% | 10 | 23% |
Component priority for N.O.V.A. Vex
The builds above lean hardest on Recurve Bow and Negatron Cloak, so take those first from carousels and early drops to finish Vex items on time.
Recurve Bow
Negatron Cloak
Sparring Gloves
Needlessly Large Rod
Tear of the Goddess
Giant's Belt
Chain Vest
B.F. Sword
Spatula
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. Vex item planner
Tap the components on your bench to see which items for Vex 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. Vex
Every item each unit holds in this comp, most common first. "vs. comp" compares to the comp's own 65.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vex | Guinsoo's Rageblade | 36 | 60.3% | −4.7 | +6.3 |
| Rabadon's Deathcap | 25 | 64.8% | −0.2 | +9.4 | |
| Shen | Thief's Gloves | 12 | 66.5% | +1.5 | −8.7 |
| Xayah | Kraken's Fury | 37 | 71.4% | +6.4 | +20.5 |
| Red Buff | 22 | 76.4% | +11.4 | +23.8 | |
| Nunu & Willump | Protector's Vow | 36 | 72.8% | +7.8 | +17.6 |
| Warmog's Armor | 24 | 66.6% | +1.6 | +10.4 | |
| Adaptive Helm | 21 | 60.5% | −4.5 | −1.0 | |
 Jhin |  Infinity Edge | 8 | 64.8% | −0.2 | +1.6 |
Deltas are hidden for items held in fewer than 8 games.
Emblems for N.O.V.A. Vex
The most played emblem here is Timebreaker Emblem, usually on Blitzcrank.
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N.O.V.A. Vex items FAQ – TFT Set 17
What items does Vex need in N.O.V.A. Vex?
Build 2× Guinsoo's Rageblade and Rabadon's Deathcap on Vex. It is the strongest tracked build in this comp with a 62.1% top 4 rate over 7 games.
What are the best items for N.O.V.A. Vex?
Vex: 2× Guinsoo's Rageblade and Rabadon's Deathcap. Blitzcrank: Thief's Gloves. Shen: Thief's Gloves.
Which components should I take first for N.O.V.A. Vex?
Prioritise Recurve Bow and Negatron Cloak. They go into the most items N.O.V.A. Vex builds, so taking them early lets you finish Vex items on time.
Who should hold items in N.O.V.A. Vex?
Itemize Vex, Blitzcrank, and Shen. Put your first completed damage items on Vex.
What is the best emblem for N.O.V.A. Vex?
Timebreaker Emblem is the most played emblem in N.O.V.A. Vex, usually given to Blitzcrank.