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N.O.V.A. Nunu & Willump Comp

N.O.V.A. / Brawler comp built around Nunu & Willump in TFT Set 17 — Fast 8, 25.3% top 4 across 33 ranked games.

N.O.V.A. Nunu & Willump F Tier
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Tier
F
Top 4 rate
25.3%
Avg place
6.27
1st place
3.5%
Playstyle
Fast 8
Games
33

Is N.O.V.A. Nunu & Willump good in TFT Set 17?

33 ranked games
F

N.O.V.A. Nunu & Willump is a Fast 8 comp rated F tier in TFT Set 17: it finishes top 4 25.3% of the time with an average place of 6.27 across 33 ranked games. That average place beats 5% of the 49 8-unit boards we track this patch. Results swing a lot — play it when the units come to you rather than forcing it.

6.27
Avg Place
3.55%
First Place
25.30%
Top 4 Rate
0.07%
Pick Rate

This comp averages a 6.27 placement with a 25.3% top 4 rate and a 3.5% first place rate across 33 ranked games. A 0.1% pick rate makes this a less contested composition.

N.O.V.A. / Brawler builds: Tahm Kench with Protector's Vow, Sunfire Cape, Warmog's Armor (78.1% top 4, +52.78% vs. the comp average); Maokai with Dragon's Claw, Sunfire Cape, Spirit Visage (82.4% top 4, +57.06% vs. the comp average); Rhaast with Protector's Vow, Gargoyle Stoneplate, Spirit Visage (78.7% top 4, +53.43% vs. the comp average)
Maokai
Maokai
82.36%
Top 4 Rate
+57.06%
Difference
High Contested Risk
This comp has High contested risk and is often contested and may require backup plans. The most contested units are Xayah, Tahm Kench, Nunu & Willump due to their popularity and high cost. Consider having backup carries in mind.
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N.O.V.A. Nunu & Willump 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. Nunu & Willump is the main carry.

Unit2★3★Items
XayahXayah Carry70%0%Red BuffKraken's FuryKraken's Fury
Tahm KenchTahm Kench58%0%Thief's Gloves
Nunu & WillumpNunu & Willump Carry70%0%Protector's VowProtector's VowProtector's Vow
SamiraSamira Carry55%0%MittensKraken's FuryKraken's Fury
RhaastRhaast82%3%Thief's Gloves
MaokaiMaokai76%3%—
JaxJax82%3%—
AatroxAatrox73%0%—

N.O.V.A. Nunu & Willump traits

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

N.O.V.A. Nunu & Willump game plan

Fast 8
  1. Early

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

  2. Mid

    Push to level 8 and roll down there to find Nunu & Willump and the rest of the board.

  3. Items

    Build Protector's Vow, Protector's Vow, and Protector's Vow on Nunu & Willump.

How to play N.O.V.A. Nunu & Willump · N.O.V.A. Nunu & Willump items and best builds

N.O.V.A. Nunu & Willump variants

The same comp with one or two units swapped — green units are added, red ones are cut.

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N.O.V.A. Nunu & Willump FAQ – TFT Set 17

Is N.O.V.A. Nunu & Willump good in TFT Set 17?

N.O.V.A. Nunu & Willump is a Fast 8 comp rated F tier in TFT Set 17: it finishes top 4 25.3% of the time with an average place of 6.27 across 33 ranked games. That average place beats 5% of the 49 8-unit boards we track this patch. Results swing a lot — play it when the units come to you rather than forcing it.

Who are the carries in N.O.V.A. Nunu & Willump?

The damage in N.O.V.A. Nunu & Willump comes from Nunu & Willump, Xayah, and Samira. Nunu & Willump is the main carry and should get your first completed items.

What items does Nunu & Willump need in N.O.V.A. Nunu & Willump?

The best tracked build for Nunu & Willump in this comp is Protector's Vow, Protector's Vow, and Protector's Vow, with a 25.2% top 4 rate over 4 games. See the Items tab for every build and holder.

Is N.O.V.A. Nunu & Willump a reroll comp?

No. N.O.V.A. Nunu & Willump is a Fast 8 comp: level up and roll down at level 8 to find your 4- and 5-cost units at 2 stars.

What traits does N.O.V.A. Nunu & Willump use?

N.O.V.A. Nunu & Willump runs N.O.V.A., Brawler, Sniper, Bastion, and Redeemer.

Is N.O.V.A. Nunu & Willump contested?

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