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N.O.V.A. Briar Comp

N.O.V.A. Briar in TFT Set 17: 11 ranked games on one board, with its units, items and game plan.

N.O.V.A. Briar A Tier
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Tier
A
Top 4 rate
90.9%
Avg place
3.64
1st place
0.0%
Playstyle
1-cost reroll
Games
11

Is N.O.V.A. Briar good in TFT Set 17?

11 ranked games
A

N.O.V.A. Briar is a 1-cost reroll comp rated A tier in TFT Set 17: it finishes top 4 90.9% of the time with an average place of 3.64 across 11 ranked games. It is a consistent top-4 comp rather than a high-roll one.

3.64
Avg Place
0.00%
First Place
90.91%
Top 4 Rate
0.05%
Pick Rate

This comp averages a 3.64 placement with a 90.9% top 4 rate and a 0.0% first place rate across 11 ranked games. A 0.1% pick rate makes this a less contested composition.

N.O.V.A. / Challenger builds: Aatrox with Thief's Gloves (100.0% top 4, +9.09% vs. the comp average); Akali with Chain Vest, Warmog's Armor, Warmog's Armor (100.0% top 4, +9.09% vs. the comp average); Bel'Veth with Bloodthirster, Edge of Night, Giant Slayer (100.0% top 4, +9.09% vs. the comp average)
Aatrox
Aatrox
100.00%
Top 4 Rate
+9.09%
Difference
Akali
Akali
100.00%
Top 4 Rate
+9.09%
Difference
Bel'Veth
Bel'Veth
100.00%
Top 4 Rate
+9.09%
Difference
Moderate Contested Risk
This comp has Moderate contested risk and is moderately contested with reasonable availability. The most contested units are Kindred, Miss Fortune, Maokai due to their popularity and high cost.
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N.O.V.A. Briar units and star levels

The 9 units of the final board, with how often each finishes at 2 and 3 stars in this comp and the items it holds. Briar is the main carry.

Unit2★3★Items
KindredKindred Carry55%0%Guinsoo's RagebladeInfinity EdgeInfinity Edge
Miss FortuneMiss Fortune100%0%—
MaokaiMaokai64%0%Gargoyle StoneplateSpirit VisageProtector's Vow
Bel'VethBel'Veth73%27%Titan's ResolveBloodthirsterAnomaly
AkaliAkali Carry73%9%Luden's TempestB.F. SwordEdge of Night
BriarBriar Carry 3★18%82%Thief's GlovesTitan's ResolveSterak's Gage
AatroxAatrox91%9%—
Rek'SaiRek'Sai 3★36%64%Spirit VisageRadiant Sunfire CapeGargoyle Stoneplate
CaitlynCaitlyn82%18%—

N.O.V.A. Briar traits

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

N.O.V.A. Briar game plan

1-cost reroll
  1. Early

    Open with units like Aatrox, Maokai, Miss Fortune, and Ornn and stay healthy until your carries show up.

  2. Mid

    Slow roll at level 5 above 50 gold until Briar and Rek'Sai hit 3 stars, then level up to finish the board.

  3. Items

    Build Thief's Gloves, Titan's Resolve, and Sterak's Gage on Briar.

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N.O.V.A. Briar FAQ – TFT Set 17

Is N.O.V.A. Briar good in TFT Set 17?

N.O.V.A. Briar is a 1-cost reroll comp rated A tier in TFT Set 17: it finishes top 4 90.9% of the time with an average place of 3.64 across 11 ranked games. It is a consistent top-4 comp rather than a high-roll one.

Who are the carries in N.O.V.A. Briar?

The damage in N.O.V.A. Briar comes from Briar, Kindred, and Akali. Briar is the main carry and should get your first completed items.

What items does Briar need in N.O.V.A. Briar?

The best tracked build for Briar in this comp is Thief's Gloves, Titan's Resolve, and Sterak's Gage, with a 100.0% top 4 rate over 2 games. See the Items tab for every build and holder.

Is N.O.V.A. Briar a reroll comp?

Yes. N.O.V.A. Briar wants Briar and Rek'Sai at 3 stars, so slow roll at level 5 with gold above 50 until you hit them.

What traits does N.O.V.A. Briar use?

N.O.V.A. Briar runs N.O.V.A., Challenger, Primordian, Marauder, and Brawler.

Is N.O.V.A. Briar contested?

Rarely. N.O.V.A. Briar appears in only 0.05% of full boards, so you will usually have its units to yourself.