N.O.V.A. Bard Comp
Every N.O.V.A. Bard board in TFT Set 17 on one page: 24 ranked games across 2 versions, with the most played board's units, items and game plan.
- Tier
- A
- Top 4 rate
- 100.0%
- Avg place
- 1.42
- 1st place
- 66.7%
- Playstyle
- Fast 9
- Games
- 24
Is N.O.V.A. Bard good in TFT Set 17?
24 ranked gamesN.O.V.A. Bard is a Fast 9 comp rated A tier in TFT Set 17: it finishes top 4 100.0% of the time with an average place of 1.42 across 24 ranked games. It also wins the lobby often (66.7% first places), so it rewards a strong start.
This comp averages a 1.42 placement with a 100.0% top 4 rate and a 66.7% first place rate across 24 ranked games. A 0.1% pick rate makes this a less contested composition.
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N.O.V.A. Bard units and star levels
The 10 units of the final board, with how often each finishes at 2 and 3 stars in this comp and the items it holds. Bard is the main carry.
| Unit | 2★ | 3★ | Items |
|---|---|---|---|
 Bard Carry | 85% | 0% |    |
 Jhin Carry | 100% | 0% |    |
 Blitzcrank Carry | 85% | 0% |   |
 Tahm Kench | 100% | 0% |    |
 Xayah | 100% | 0% |    |
 Nunu & Willump | 85% | 0% |   |
 Rhaast | 69% | 0% | — |
 Maokai | 100% | 0% | — |
 Jax | 85% | 0% | — |
 Aatrox | 69% | 0% | — |
N.O.V.A. Bard traits
The board activates Bastion, Sniper, and N.O.V.A.. Highlighted numbers are the breakpoints this comp reaches.
N.O.V.A. Bard game plan
Fast 9- Early
Open with units like Aatrox, Maokai, Rhaast, and Urgot and stay healthy until your carries show up.
- Mid
Push to level 9 and roll down there to find Bard and the rest of the board.
- Items
Build Stargazer Emblem, Blighting Jewel, and Blue Buff on Bard.
How to play N.O.V.A. Bard · N.O.V.A. Bard items and best builds
N.O.V.A. Bard variants
24 ranked gamesEvery tracked version of N.O.V.A. Bard. Green units are added and red units are cut compared with the most played board. Open a board for its own items, augments and stats.
Units, items and the game plan come from the most played board (13 games). The headline numbers combine all 2 versions.
| Board | Games | Top 4 rate | Avg place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most played | 13 | 100.0% | 1.46 |
| + Akali+ Fiora+ Graves+ Shen+ Sona+ Vex − Jax− Jhin− Maokai− Rhaast− Tahm Kench− Xayah | 11 | 100.0% | 1.36 |
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N.O.V.A. Bard FAQ – TFT Set 17
Is N.O.V.A. Bard good in TFT Set 17?
N.O.V.A. Bard is a Fast 9 comp rated A tier in TFT Set 17: it finishes top 4 100.0% of the time with an average place of 1.42 across 24 ranked games. It also wins the lobby often (66.7% first places), so it rewards a strong start.
Who are the carries in N.O.V.A. Bard?
The damage in N.O.V.A. Bard comes from Bard, Blitzcrank, and Jhin. Bard is the main carry and should get your first completed items.
What items does Bard need in N.O.V.A. Bard?
The best tracked build for Bard in this comp is Stargazer Emblem, Blighting Jewel, and Blue Buff, with a 100.0% top 4 rate over 2 games. See the Items tab for every build and holder.
Is N.O.V.A. Bard a reroll comp?
No. N.O.V.A. Bard is a Fast 9 comp: level up and roll down at level 9 to find your 4- and 5-cost units at 2 stars.
What traits does N.O.V.A. Bard use?
N.O.V.A. Bard runs Bastion, Sniper, N.O.V.A., Brawler, and Vanguard.
Is N.O.V.A. Bard contested?
Rarely. N.O.V.A. Bard appears in only 0.15% of full boards, so you will usually have its units to yourself.
How many versions of N.O.V.A. Bard are there?
MetaBot tracks 2 versions of N.O.V.A. Bard in TFT Set 17, with 24 ranked games between them and a 100.0% top-4 rate. The most played version accounts for 13 of those games.