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N.O.V.A. Vex Comp

Bastion / Sniper comp built around Vex in TFT Set 17 — Fast 9, 65.0% top 4 across 44 ranked games.

N.O.V.A. Vex C Tier
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Tier
C
Top 4 rate
65.0%
Avg place
3.48
1st place
17.0%
Playstyle
Fast 9
Games
44

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

44 ranked games
C

N.O.V.A. Vex is a Fast 9 comp rated C tier in TFT Set 17: it finishes top 4 65.0% of the time with an average place of 3.48 across 44 ranked games. That average place beats 46% of the 70 9-unit boards we track this patch. It also wins the lobby often (17.0% first places), so it rewards a strong start.

3.48
Avg Place
17.01%
First Place
65.01%
Top 4 Rate
0.07%
Pick Rate

This comp averages a 3.48 placement with a 65.0% top 4 rate and a 17.0% first place rate across 44 ranked games. A 0.1% pick rate makes this a less contested composition.

Bastion / Sniper builds: Jhin with Deathblade, Infinity Edge, Red Buff (82.1% top 4, +17.11% vs. the comp average); Blitzcrank with Jeweled Gauntlet, Rabadon's Deathcap, Hand Of Justice (77.4% top 4, +12.34% vs. the comp average); Xayah with Red Buff, Kraken's Fury, Kraken's Fury (77.9% top 4, +12.85% vs. the comp average)
Jhin
Jhin
82.12%
Top 4 Rate
+17.11%
Difference
Xayah
Xayah
77.86%
Top 4 Rate
+12.85%
Difference
High Contested Risk
This comp has High contested risk and is often contested and may require backup plans. The most contested units are Jhin, Blitzcrank, Shen due to their popularity and high cost. Consider having backup carries in mind.
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N.O.V.A. Vex units and star levels

The 9 units of the final board, with how often each finishes at 2 and 3 stars in this comp and the items it holds. Vex is the main carry.

Unit2★3★Items
JhinJhin48%0%Infinity Edge
BlitzcrankBlitzcrank Carry48%0%Thief's Gloves
ShenShen Carry55%0%Thief's Gloves
VexVex Carry77%0%Guinsoo's RagebladeGuinsoo's RagebladeRabadon's Deathcap
XayahXayah86%2%Red BuffKraken's FuryKraken's Fury
Nunu & WillumpNunu & Willump77%0%Adaptive HelmProtector's VowWarmog's Armor
MaokaiMaokai75%0%—
PantheonPantheon77%0%—
AatroxAatrox57%0%—

N.O.V.A. Vex traits

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

N.O.V.A. Vex game plan

Fast 9
  1. Early

    Play the strongest early board you hit and save gold until you can commit to Vex.

  2. Mid

    Push to level 9 and roll down there to find Vex and the rest of the board.

  3. Items

    Build Guinsoo's Rageblade, Guinsoo's Rageblade, and Rabadon's Deathcap on Vex.

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N.O.V.A. Vex FAQ – TFT Set 17

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

N.O.V.A. Vex is a Fast 9 comp rated C tier in TFT Set 17: it finishes top 4 65.0% of the time with an average place of 3.48 across 44 ranked games. That average place beats 46% of the 70 9-unit boards we track this patch. It also wins the lobby often (17.0% first places), so it rewards a strong start.

Who are the carries in N.O.V.A. Vex?

The damage in N.O.V.A. Vex comes from Vex, Blitzcrank, and Shen. Vex is the main carry and should get your first completed items.

What items does Vex need in N.O.V.A. Vex?

The best tracked build for Vex in this comp is Guinsoo's Rageblade, Guinsoo's Rageblade, and Rabadon's Deathcap, with a 62.1% top 4 rate over 7 games. See the Items tab for every build and holder.

Is N.O.V.A. Vex a reroll comp?

No. N.O.V.A. Vex is a Fast 9 comp: level up and roll down at level 9 to find your 4- and 5-cost units at 2 stars.

What traits does N.O.V.A. Vex use?

N.O.V.A. Vex runs Bastion, Sniper, N.O.V.A., Brawler, and Vanguard.

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

Rarely. N.O.V.A. Vex appears in only 0.07% of full boards, so you will usually have its units to yourself.