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N.O.V.A. Jhin Comp

Every N.O.V.A. Jhin board in TFT Set 17 on one page: 257 ranked games across 2 versions, with the most played board's units, items and game plan.

N.O.V.A. Jhin B Tier
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Tier
B
Top 4 rate
62.8%
Avg place
3.71
1st place
26.6%
Playstyle
Fast 9
Games
257

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

257 ranked games
B

N.O.V.A. Jhin is a Fast 9 comp rated B tier in TFT Set 17: it finishes top 4 62.8% of the time with an average place of 3.71 across 257 ranked games. It also wins the lobby often (26.6% first places), so it rewards a strong start.

3.71
Avg Place
26.61%
First Place
62.77%
Top 4 Rate
0.57%
Pick Rate

This comp averages a 3.71 placement with a 62.8% top 4 rate and a 26.6% first place rate across 257 ranked games. A 0.6% pick rate makes this a less contested composition.

Bastion / Sniper builds: Jax with Thief's Gloves (84.6% top 4, +21.87% vs. the comp average); Maokai with Thief's Gloves (84.0% top 4, +21.20% vs. the comp average); Rhaast with Thief's Gloves (85.8% top 4, +23.05% vs. the comp average)
Jax
Jax
84.64%
Top 4 Rate
+21.87%
Difference
Maokai
Maokai
83.97%
Top 4 Rate
+21.20%
Difference
Rhaast
Rhaast
85.82%
Top 4 Rate
+23.05%
Difference
Severe Contested Risk
This comp has Very High contested risk and is highly contested and may be difficult to complete. The most contested units are Jhin, Blitzcrank, Tahm Kench due to their popularity and high cost. Consider having backup carries in mind.
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N.O.V.A. Jhin 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. Jhin is the main carry.

Unit2★3★Items
JhinJhin Carry60%0%DeathbladeInfinity EdgeGiant Slayer
BlitzcrankBlitzcrank Carry53%0%Thief's Gloves
Tahm KenchTahm Kench80%3%Thief's Gloves
XayahXayah Carry84%4%Red BuffKraken's FuryKraken's Fury
Nunu & WillumpNunu & Willump85%5%Adaptive HelmProtector's VowProtector's Vow
RhaastRhaast86%2%—
MaokaiMaokai82%3%—
JaxJax87%1%—
AatroxAatrox79%3%—

N.O.V.A. Jhin traits

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

N.O.V.A. Jhin game plan

Fast 9
  1. Early

    Open with units like Aatrox, Maokai, Rhaast, and Urgot and stay healthy until your carries show up.

  2. Mid

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

  3. Items

    Build Deathblade, Infinity Edge, and Giant Slayer on Jhin.

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N.O.V.A. Jhin variants

257 ranked games

Every tracked version of N.O.V.A. Jhin. 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 (182 games). The headline numbers combine all 2 versions.

BoardGamesTop 4 rateAvg place
Most playedAatroxJaxMaokaiRhaastNunu & WillumpTahm KenchXayahBlitzcrankJhin18277.6%2.86
− Blitzcrank7526.7%5.77

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N.O.V.A. Jhin FAQ – TFT Set 17

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

N.O.V.A. Jhin is a Fast 9 comp rated B tier in TFT Set 17: it finishes top 4 62.8% of the time with an average place of 3.71 across 257 ranked games. It also wins the lobby often (26.6% first places), so it rewards a strong start.

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

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

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

The best tracked build for Jhin in this comp is Deathblade, Infinity Edge, and Giant Slayer, with a 80.3% top 4 rate over 22 games. See the Items tab for every build and holder.

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

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

N.O.V.A. Jhin runs Bastion, Sniper, N.O.V.A., Brawler, and Vanguard.

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

Rarely. N.O.V.A. Jhin appears in only 0.57% of full boards, so you will usually have its units to yourself.

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

MetaBot tracks 2 versions of N.O.V.A. Jhin in TFT Set 17, with 257 ranked games between them and a 62.8% top-4 rate. The most played version accounts for 182 of those games.