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
Nashor's ToothGuinsoo's RagebladeRabadon's Deathcap100.0%
Top component
Giant's Belt
Itemized units
8
Top emblem
Mage Emblem
Top 4 rate
73.0%

Best item builds in Astral Varus

100 ranked games

Varus does best with Nashor's Tooth, Guinsoo's Rageblade, and Rabadon's Deathcap in this comp: 100.0% top 4 over 1 games. Pick a unit to see its other full builds.

VarusVarus
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Nashor's ToothGuinsoo's RagebladeRabadon's Deathcap100.0%11%
Guinsoo's RagebladeMorellonomiconVoid Staff100.0%11%
Giant SlayerJeweled GauntletRecurve Bow100.0%11%

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

LuxLux
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Jeweled GauntletNashor's ToothStriker's Flail100.0%44%
Blue BuffJeweled GauntletMorellonomicon100.0%11%
Jeweled GauntletBlue BuffRadiant Rabadon's Deathcap100.0%11%

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

NidaleeNidalee
BuildTop 4GamesShare
BloodthirsterSterak's GageTitan's Resolve100.0%22%
DeathbladeLast WhisperQuicksilver100.0%11%
Thief's GlovesJeweled GauntletRabadon's Deathcap100.0%11%

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

Aurelion SolAurelion Sol
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Void StaffMage EmblemSpear of Shojin100.0%22%
ManazaneNashor's ToothBlue Buff100.0%11%
Mage EmblemSpear of ShojinArchangel's Staff100.0%11%

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

LilliaLillia
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Thief's GlovesDragon's ClawHextech Gunblade100.0%11%
Thief's GlovesWarmog's ArmorDragon's Claw100.0%11%
BloodthirsterSpear of ShojinVoid Staff100.0%11%

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

SkarnerSkarner
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Steadfast HeartDragon's ClawWarmog's Armor100.0%11%
Gargoyle StoneplateCavalier EmblemWarmog's Armor100.0%11%
Warmog's ArmorGargoyle StoneplateProtector's Vow100.0%11%

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

SylasSylas
BuildTop 4GamesShare
CrownguardBloodthirsterHullcrusher100.0%11%
CrownguardGargoyle StoneplateSteadfast Heart100.0%11%
Gargoyle StoneplateSpirit VisageBramble Vest100.0%11%

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

VladimirVladimir
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Warmog's ArmorSteadfast HeartProtector's Vow100.0%11%
Ionic SparkJeweled GauntletSunfire Cape100.0%11%
Sunfire CapeIonic SparkBruiser Emblem100.0%11%

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

Component priority for Astral Varus

The builds above lean hardest on Giant's Belt and Sparring Gloves, so take those first from carousels and early drops to finish Varus items on time.

  • Giant's BeltGiant's Belt17%
  • Sparring GlovesSparring Gloves15%
  • Needlessly Large RodNeedlessly Large Rod14%
  • Tear of the GoddessTear of the Goddess13%
  • Chain VestChain Vest11%
  • Negatron CloakNegatron Cloak10%
  • Recurve BowRecurve Bow10%
  • B.F. SwordB.F. Sword8%
  • Frying PanFrying Pan3%

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

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.

Emblems for Astral Varus

The most played emblem here is Mage Emblem, usually on Aurelion Sol.

Mage EmblemMage EmblemOn Aurelion Sol and Varus · 6 games
Bruiser EmblemBruiser EmblemOn Vladimir · 1 games
Cavalier EmblemCavalier EmblemOn Skarner · 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 Nashor's Tooth, Guinsoo's Rageblade, and Rabadon's Deathcap 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: Nashor's Tooth, Guinsoo's Rageblade, and Rabadon's Deathcap. Lux: Jeweled Gauntlet, Nashor's Tooth, and Striker's Flail. Nidalee: Bloodthirster, Sterak's Gage, and Titan's Resolve.

Which components should I take first for Astral Varus?

Prioritise Giant's Belt 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?

Mage Emblem is the most played emblem in Astral Varus, usually given to Aurelion Sol.