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

Astral Varus Items & Builds

What Varus and the rest of Astral Varus should hold, which components to grab first and what to slam early.

Astral Varus S Tier
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Best Varus build
Infinity EdgeGuinsoo's RagebladeLast Whisper100.0%
Top component
Needlessly Large Rod
Itemized units
8
Top emblem
Evoker Emblem
Top 4 rate
86.7%

Best item builds in Astral Varus

15 ranked games

Varus does best with Infinity Edge, Guinsoo's Rageblade, and Last Whisper in this comp: 100.0% top 4 over 1 games. Pick a unit to see its other full builds.

VarusVarus
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Infinity EdgeGuinsoo's RagebladeLast Whisper100.0%17%
Jeweled GauntletRed BuffLast Whisper100.0%17%
Spear of ShojinJeweled GauntletArchangel's Staff100.0%17%

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

LuxLux
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Spear of ShojinHextech GunbladeRabadon's Deathcap100.0%17%
Striker's FlailNashor's ToothJeweled Gauntlet100.0%17%
Rabadon's DeathcapVoid StaffBlue Buff100.0%17%

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

NidaleeNidalee
BuildTop 4GamesShare
BloodthirsterGuinsoo's RagebladeProwler's Claw100.0%17%
BloodthirsterGiant SlayerHand Of Justice100.0%17%
Titan's ResolveGuinsoo's RagebladeHand Of Justice100.0%17%

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

Aurelion SolAurelion Sol
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Archangel's StaffJeweled GauntletHextech Gunblade100.0%17%
Archangel's StaffJeweled GauntletRabadon's Deathcap100.0%17%
Deathfire GraspSpear of ShojinRabadon's Deathcap100.0%17%

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

BardBard
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Spear of ShojinGuinsoo's RagebladeTear of the Goddess100.0%17%
Edge of NightNeedlessly Large RodHextech Gunblade100.0%17%
Thief's GlovesRabadon's DeathcapHextech Gunblade100.0%17%

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

SylasSylas
BuildTop 4GamesShare
CrownguardHextech GunbladeJeweled Gauntlet100.0%17%
Dragon's ClawBramble VestQuicksilver100.0%17%
CrownguardSpirit VisageAdaptive Helm100.0%17%

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

VladimirVladimir
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Rabadon's DeathcapSteadfast HeartEvoker Emblem100.0%17%
Warmog's ArmorDragon's ClawSunfire Cape100.0%17%
Bramble VestIonic SparkSunfire Cape100.0%17%

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

SkarnerSkarner
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Sunfire CapeDragon's ClawSunfire Cape100.0%17%
Steadfast HeartIonic SparkSunfire Cape100.0%17%
Dragon's ClawSteadfast HeartHand Of Justice100.0%17%

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

Component priority for Astral Varus

The builds above lean hardest on Needlessly Large Rod and Sparring Gloves, so take those first from carousels and early drops to finish Varus items on time.

  • Needlessly Large RodNeedlessly Large Rod25%
  • Sparring GlovesSparring Gloves14%
  • Chain VestChain Vest12%
  • Tear of the GoddessTear of the Goddess11%
  • B.F. SwordB.F. Sword10%
  • Negatron CloakNegatron Cloak10%
  • Recurve BowRecurve Bow9%
  • Giant's BeltGiant's Belt8%

Share of all components the comp's top builds use, weighted by how often each build is played.

What to slam: Astral Varus item planner

Tap the components on your bench to see which items for Varus and the rest of the board you can build right now.

Item slam planner

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Your components

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Emblems for Astral Varus

The most played emblem here is Evoker Emblem, usually on Vladimir.

Evoker EmblemEvoker EmblemOn Vladimir · 1 games
Swiftshot EmblemSwiftshot EmblemOn Nidalee · 1 games
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Astral Varus items FAQ – TFT Set 7

What items does Varus need in Astral Varus?

Build Infinity Edge, Guinsoo's Rageblade, and Last Whisper on Varus. It is the strongest tracked build in this comp with a 100.0% top 4 rate over 1 games.

What are the best items for Astral Varus?

Varus: Infinity Edge, Guinsoo's Rageblade, and Last Whisper. Lux: Spear of Shojin, Hextech Gunblade, and Rabadon's Deathcap. Nidalee: Bloodthirster, Guinsoo's Rageblade, and Prowler's Claw.

Which components should I take first for Astral Varus?

Prioritise Needlessly Large Rod and Sparring Gloves. They go into the most items Astral Varus builds, so taking them early lets you finish Varus items on time.

Who should hold items in Astral Varus?

Itemize Varus, Lux, and Nidalee. Put your first completed damage items on Varus.

What is the best emblem for Astral Varus?

Evoker Emblem is the most played emblem in Astral Varus, usually given to Vladimir.