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 A Tier
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Best Varus build
Thief's GlovesTFT_Item_EmptyBagTFT_Item_EmptyBag100.0%
Top component
Tear of the Goddess
Itemized units
8
Top emblem
Mage Emblem
Top 4 rate
84.6%

Best item builds in Astral Varus

221 ranked games

Varus does best with Thief's Gloves and 2× TFT_Item_EmptyBag in this comp: 100.0% top 4 over 5 games. Pick a unit to see its other full builds.

VarusVarus
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Thief's GlovesTFT_Item_EmptyBagTFT_Item_EmptyBag100.0%52%
Guinsoo's RagebladeSpear of ShojinRadiant Giant Slayer100.0%11%
Lich BaneBlue BuffRabadon's Deathcap100.0%11%

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

LuxLux
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Blue BuffJeweled GauntletAdaptive Helm100.0%31%
Spear of ShojinJeweled GauntletSpear of Shojin100.0%21%
Spear of ShojinNashor's ToothJeweled Gauntlet100.0%21%

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

NidaleeNidalee
BuildTop 4GamesShare
BloodthirsterHand Of JusticeGiant Slayer100.0%11%
Infinity ForceBloodthirsterTitan's Resolve100.0%11%
Swiftshot EmblemInfinity EdgeLagoon Emblem100.0%11%

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

Aurelion SolAurelion Sol
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Jeweled GauntletBlue BuffMage Emblem100.0%31%
Blue BuffJeweled GauntletMage Emblem100.0%11%
Jeweled GauntletBlue BuffHextech Gunblade100.0%11%

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

SkarnerSkarner
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Warmog's ArmorBramble VestGargoyle Stoneplate100.0%11%
Steadfast HeartEvenshroudSteadfast Heart100.0%11%
Warmog's ArmorLightshield CrestGargoyle Stoneplate100.0%11%

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

SylasSylas
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Warmog's ArmorRadiant Gargoyle StoneplateGargoyle Stoneplate100.0%11%
Sunfire CapeDragon's ClawBramble Vest100.0%11%
Spirit VisageGargoyle StoneplateCrownguard100.0%11%

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

VladimirVladimir
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Steadfast HeartBramble VestGargoyle Stoneplate100.0%11%
Gargoyle StoneplateWarmog's ArmorDragon's Claw100.0%11%
Sunfire CapeSunfire CapeProtector's Vow100.0%11%

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

ZoeZoe
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Spear of ShojinMorellonomiconArchangel's Staff100.0%11%
Tear of the GoddessSpear of ShojinGuinsoo's Rageblade100.0%11%
Thief's GlovesBlue BuffHextech Gunblade100.0%11%

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

Component priority for Astral Varus

The builds above lean hardest on Tear of the Goddess and Sparring Gloves, so take those first from carousels and early drops to finish Varus items on time.

  • Tear of the GoddessTear of the Goddess23%
  • Sparring GlovesSparring Gloves17%
  • Chain VestChain Vest12%
  • Needlessly Large RodNeedlessly Large Rod12%
  • Giant's BeltGiant's Belt9%
  • Negatron CloakNegatron Cloak9%
  • B.F. SwordB.F. Sword9%
  • Recurve BowRecurve Bow4%
  • Frying PanFrying Pan3%
  • SpatulaSpatula1%

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

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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
Lagoon EmblemLagoon EmblemOn Nidalee · 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 Thief's Gloves and 2× TFT_Item_EmptyBag on Varus. It is the strongest tracked build in this comp with a 100.0% top 4 rate over 5 games.

What are the best items for Astral Varus?

Varus: Thief's Gloves and 2× TFT_Item_EmptyBag. Lux: Blue Buff, Jeweled Gauntlet, and Adaptive Helm. Nidalee: Bloodthirster, Hand Of Justice, and Giant Slayer.

Which components should I take first for Astral Varus?

Prioritise Tear of the Goddess 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.