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N.O.V.A. Graves Comp

Every N.O.V.A. Graves board in TFT Set 17 on one page: 59 ranked games across 2 versions, with the most played board's units, items and game plan.

N.O.V.A. Graves F Tier
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Tier
F
Top 4 rate
56.2%
Avg place
4.17
1st place
15.3%
Playstyle
Fast 9
Games
59

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

59 ranked games
F

N.O.V.A. Graves is a Fast 9 comp rated F tier in TFT Set 17: it finishes top 4 56.2% of the time with an average place of 4.17 across 59 ranked games. It also wins the lobby often (15.3% first places), so it rewards a strong start.

4.17
Avg Place
15.35%
First Place
56.20%
Top 4 Rate
0.74%
Pick Rate

This comp averages a 4.17 placement with a 56.2% top 4 rate and a 15.3% first place rate across 59 ranked games. A 0.7% pick rate makes this a less contested composition.

Bastion / Marauder builds: Shen with Thief's Gloves (72.4% top 4, +16.23% vs. the comp average); Nunu & Willump with Adaptive Helm, Protector's Vow, Gargoyle Stoneplate (64.3% top 4, +8.11% vs. the comp average); Blitzcrank with Thief's Gloves (61.7% top 4, +5.48% vs. the comp average)
Shen
Shen
72.43%
Top 4 Rate
+16.23%
Difference
Blitzcrank
Blitzcrank
61.68%
Top 4 Rate
+5.48%
Difference
High Contested Risk
This comp has High contested risk and is often contested and may require backup plans. The most contested units are Fiora, Graves, Blitzcrank due to their popularity and high cost. Consider having backup carries in mind.
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N.O.V.A. Graves 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. Graves is the main carry.

Unit2★3★Items
FioraFiora70%0%Thief's Gloves
GravesGraves Carry76%0%Thief's Gloves
BlitzcrankBlitzcrank Carry55%0%Thief's Gloves
ShenShen67%0%—
VexVex Carry67%0%Archangel's StaffGuinsoo's RagebladeRed Buff
Nunu & WillumpNunu & Willump64%0%Adaptive HelmProtector's VowWarmog's Armor
RhaastRhaast64%0%—
AkaliAkali76%0%—
AatroxAatrox67%0%—

N.O.V.A. Graves traits

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

N.O.V.A. Graves game plan

Fast 9
  1. Early

    Play the strongest early board you hit and save gold until you can commit to Graves.

  2. Mid

    Push to level 9 and roll down there to find Graves and the rest of the board.

  3. Items

    Build Thief's Gloves on Graves.

How to play N.O.V.A. Graves · N.O.V.A. Graves items and best builds

N.O.V.A. Graves variants

59 ranked games

Every tracked version of N.O.V.A. Graves. 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 (33 games). The headline numbers combine all 2 versions.

BoardGamesTop 4 rateAvg place
Most playedAatroxAkaliRhaastNunu & WillumpBlitzcrankFioraGravesShenVex3354.7%4.18
+ Jax − Shen2658.0%4.15

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N.O.V.A. Graves FAQ – TFT Set 17

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

N.O.V.A. Graves is a Fast 9 comp rated F tier in TFT Set 17: it finishes top 4 56.2% of the time with an average place of 4.17 across 59 ranked games. It also wins the lobby often (15.3% first places), so it rewards a strong start.

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

The damage in N.O.V.A. Graves comes from Graves, Vex, and Blitzcrank. Graves is the main carry and should get your first completed items.

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

The best tracked build for Graves in this comp is Thief's Gloves, with a 54.1% top 4 rate over 2 games. See the Items tab for every build and holder.

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

No. N.O.V.A. Graves 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. Graves use?

N.O.V.A. Graves runs Bastion, Marauder, N.O.V.A., Vanguard, and Bulwark.

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

Sometimes. N.O.V.A. Graves is played in 0.74% of full boards — check whether anyone else holds your carries before committing.

How many versions of N.O.V.A. Graves are there?

MetaBot tracks 2 versions of N.O.V.A. Graves in TFT Set 17, with 59 ranked games between them and a 56.2% top-4 rate. The most played version accounts for 33 of those games.