N.O.V.A. TFT trait icon
Avg Win Rate
50.66%
Champions
5
Comps
15

N.O.V.A.TFT Champions

Set 17
SetSet 17
Matches271,357
TierAll Tiers
RankAll Ranks
Last UpdatedApr 19, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

All 5 N.O.V.A. champions in TFT Set 16.8. Kindred leads with 52.29% win rate. Complete tier list, win rates, and stats for every N.O.V.A. unit.

The N.O.V.A. trait includes 5 champions. Kindred has the highest win rate at 52.29%, making it the strongest performer with this trait.

Champion
Cost
Tier
Avg Place
Win Rate
Pick Rate
Traits
Gold cost icon 1S4.4650.71%21.82%
Gold cost icon 1A4.5948.64%13.99%
Gold cost icon 2S4.4351.56%17.69%
Gold cost icon 3S4.5050.09%23.73%
Gold cost icon 4S4.3852.29%13.83%

Best item builds for N.O.V.A. champions in TFT Set 16.8. Akali has the highest top 4 rate at 63.75% with Edge of Night, Striker's Flail, Hand Of Justice. Average placement is 3.86. Popular items across N.O.V.A. builds include Guinsoo's Rageblade, Kraken's Fury, Striker's Flail.

Bloodthirster
Bloodthirster
Sterak's Gage
Sterak's Gage
Titan's Resolve
Titan's Resolve
Avg Place:4.26
Top 4 Rate:55.84%
First Place Rate:9.90%
Deathblade
Deathblade
Guinsoo's Rageblade
Guinsoo's Rageblade
Kraken's Fury
Kraken's Fury
Avg Place:3.79
Top 4 Rate:63.47%
First Place Rate:14.77%
Edge of Night
Edge of Night
Striker's Flail
Striker's Flail
Hand Of Justice
Hand Of Justice
Avg Place:3.86
Top 4 Rate:63.75%
First Place Rate:14.14%
Gargoyle Stoneplate
Gargoyle Stoneplate
Sunfire Cape
Sunfire Cape
Warmog's Armor
Warmog's Armor
Avg Place:3.87
Top 4 Rate:62.24%
First Place Rate:16.08%
Guinsoo's Rageblade
Guinsoo's Rageblade
Striker's Flail
Striker's Flail
Kraken's Fury
Kraken's Fury
Avg Place:3.71
Top 4 Rate:62.85%
First Place Rate:21.23%

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N.O.V.A. Champions - Frequently Asked Questions

Which N.O.V.A. champion is the best in TFT Set 17?

Kindred is currently the strongest N.O.V.A. champion with a 52.29% win rate in TFT Set 17. This 4-cost unit has a 13.83% pick rate and averages a 4.38 placement, making it the top performer for the N.O.V.A. trait.

What are the best N.O.V.A. champions in TFT?

The top N.O.V.A. champions by win rate in TFT Set 17 are Kindred, Akali, and Aatrox. These champions consistently perform well when building the N.O.V.A. trait, with win rates ranging from 50.71% to 52.29%.

What is the most popular N.O.V.A. champion?

Maokai is the most popular N.O.V.A. champion with a 23.73% pick rate in TFT Set 17. This 3-cost champion has a 50.09% win rate and is frequently used in N.O.V.A. compositions.

Which N.O.V.A. champion should I avoid?

Caitlyn currently has the lowest win rate among N.O.V.A. champions at 48.64% in TFT Set 17. While still viable in certain compositions, this 1-cost unit underperforms compared to other N.O.V.A. options.