Archived Comp: This comp is from a prior TFT set, kept here for when older sets get brought back in set revivals.

N.O.V.A. Jhin Items & Builds

What Jhin and the rest of N.O.V.A. Jhin should hold, which components to grab first and what to slam early.

N.O.V.A. Jhin F Tier
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Best Jhin build
DeathbladeInfinity EdgeGiant Slayer34.7%
Top component
Recurve Bow
Itemized units
4
Top 4 rate
26.7%

Best item builds in N.O.V.A. Jhin

75 ranked games

Jhin does best with Deathblade, Infinity Edge, and Giant Slayer in this comp: 34.7% top 4 over 3 games. Pick a unit to see its other full builds.

JhinJhin
BuildTop 4GamesShare
DeathbladeInfinity EdgeGiant Slayer34.7%34%
DeathbladeGuinsoo's RagebladeInfinity Edge21.4%34%
DeathbladeInfinity EdgeStriker's Flail28.1%34%

Few full builds tracked for Jhin in this comp — these are the most common ones, not a ranking.

XayahXayah
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Last WhisperRed BuffKraken's FuryBest26.7%1520%
Red BuffKraken's FuryKraken's Fury26.7%1520%
Nunu & WillumpNunu & Willump
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Protector's VowSunfire CapeSpirit VisageBest31.6%1419%
Tahm KenchTahm Kench
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Bramble VestDragon's ClawWarmog's Armor32.6%45%
Thief's Gloves22.9%23%
Protector's VowSpirit VisageWarmog's Armor32.4%11%

Few full builds tracked for Tahm Kench in this comp — these are the most common ones, not a ranking.

Component priority for N.O.V.A. Jhin

The builds above lean hardest on Recurve Bow and Negatron Cloak, so take those first from carousels and early drops to finish Jhin items on time.

  • Recurve BowRecurve Bow36%
  • Negatron CloakNegatron Cloak15%
  • Giant's BeltGiant's Belt12%
  • Chain VestChain Vest11%
  • Sparring GlovesSparring Gloves9%
  • B.F. SwordB.F. Sword9%
  • Tear of the GoddessTear of the Goddess9%
  • Needlessly Large RodNeedlessly Large Rod1%

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. Jhin item planner

Tap the components on your bench to see which items for Jhin 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.

Your components

Add the components you hold to get a slam plan.

Who holds items in N.O.V.A. Jhin

Every item each unit holds in this comp, most common first. "vs. comp" compares to the comp's own 26.7% top 4; "vs. all boards" compares to the same unit with the same item across every board.

UnitItemGamesTop 4vs. compvs. all boards
JhinJhinInfinity EdgeInfinity Edge4827.7%+1.0−39.2
DeathbladeDeathblade2531.5%+4.8−35.5
Guinsoo's RagebladeGuinsoo's Rageblade1740.2%+13.5−23.2
Giant SlayerGiant Slayer1338.6%+11.9−31.5
XayahXayahKraken's FuryKraken's Fury6125.5%−1.2−27.8
Red BuffRed Buff5025.2%−1.5−31.0
Guinsoo's RagebladeGuinsoo's Rageblade2536.9%+10.2−12.8
Last WhisperLast Whisper2132.3%+5.6−21.5
Nunu & WillumpNunu & WillumpProtector's VowProtector's Vow5328.7%+2.0−27.0
Sunfire CapeSunfire Cape2542.3%+15.6−13.5
Spirit VisageSpirit Visage2435.1%+8.4−20.4
Adaptive HelmAdaptive Helm1330.6%+3.9−30.7
Tahm KenchTahm KenchWarmog's ArmorWarmog's Armor2228.4%+1.7−32.8
Gargoyle StoneplateGargoyle Stoneplate1231.9%+5.2−26.7

Deltas are hidden for items held in fewer than 8 games.

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N.O.V.A. Jhin items FAQ – TFT Set 17

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

Build Deathblade, Infinity Edge, and Giant Slayer on Jhin. It is the strongest tracked build in this comp with a 34.7% top 4 rate over 3 games.

What are the best items for N.O.V.A. Jhin?

Jhin: Deathblade, Infinity Edge, and Giant Slayer. Xayah: Last Whisper, Red Buff, and Kraken's Fury. Nunu & Willump: Protector's Vow, Sunfire Cape, and Spirit Visage.

Which components should I take first for N.O.V.A. Jhin?

Prioritise Recurve Bow and Negatron Cloak. They go into the most items N.O.V.A. Jhin builds, so taking them early lets you finish Jhin items on time.

Who should hold items in N.O.V.A. Jhin?

Itemize Jhin, Xayah, and Nunu & Willump. Put your first completed damage items on Jhin.