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

N.O.V.A.TFT Trait Stats

Set 17
SetSet 17
Matches271,357
TierAll Tiers
RankAll Ranks
Last UpdatedApr 16, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology
AuthorDakota Chinnick
(2) seconds into combat, N.O.V.A. grant a power surge to allies based on champions.
(5) Gain a Striker selector. The chosen N.O.V.A. activates their Strike during the power surge.
Aatrox: Ally Damage % Shred and Sunders enemiesAatrox: Shred and Sunder enemies
Caitlyn: Grant allies 20% Attack SpeedCaitlyn: Grant Attack Speed
Akali: Allies gain PrecisionAkali: Allies gain Precision
Maokai: Allies heal 12% max HealthMaokai: Heal allies
Kindred: Shield the strongest Tank for 800Kindred: Shield an ally
Emblem: Allies deal 10% stacking bonus true damageEmblem: Deal bonus true damage
OverviewChampionsCompsSynergies

The N.O.V.A. trait in TFT features 5 champions with an average 50.66% win rate and 18.21% pick rate. Kindred leads with 52.29% win rateAkali, Aatrox. Most champions are 1 cost, with an average placement of 4.47.

4.47
Average Placement
50.66%
Top 4 Rate
18.21%
Pick Rate

The strongest N.O.V.A. champions by win rate are Kindred (52.29%), Akali (51.56%), Aatrox (50.71%).

N.O.V.A. champions are spread across cost tiers: 2 1 cost, 1 2 cost, 1 3 cost, 1 4 cost.

When to Play N.O.V.A.

N.O.V.A. is a trait in TFT Set 17 with 5 champions, averaging a 50.7% win rate and 4.47 placement. Kindred is the top N.O.V.A. champion with a 52.3% win rate.

Strengths

  • Solid 50.7% average win rate for consistent climbing
  • Good 4.47 average placement indicates viability
  • 5 champions provide flexibility in building the trait
  • Diverse cost spread allows for early and late game flexibility

Weaknesses

  • Effectiveness depends on hitting the right champions
  • May compete with other traits for the same units

Strategic Tips

1

Early Game

Look for early N.O.V.A. units to build a foundation for the trait.

2

Trait Synergies

Pair N.O.V.A. with Marauder or Bastion for powerful combinations.

3

Carry Selection

Prioritize Kindred as your carry for the N.O.V.A. comp.

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N.O.V.A. TFT Trait - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the N.O.V.A. trait in TFT Set 17?

The N.O.V.A. trait is a synergy in TFT Set 17 with 5 champions. When you activate this trait by fielding multiple N.O.V.A. champions, they gain special bonuses. The trait averages a 50.66% win rate and 4.47 placement across all N.O.V.A. units.

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

The N.O.V.A. trait has an average win rate of 50.66% with a 18.21% pick rate in TFT Set 17. This makes N.O.V.A. a viable A-tier trait for competitive play. Kindred is the strongest N.O.V.A. champion with a 52.29% win rate.

How many champions have the N.O.V.A. trait in TFT?

There are 5 champions with the N.O.V.A. trait in TFT Set 17. The trait features champions across multiple cost tiers, with 1-cost champions being the most common. This diversity allows for flexible N.O.V.A. team compositions at different stages of the game.

What is the N.O.V.A. trait win rate in TFT?

The N.O.V.A. trait has an average win rate of 50.66% across all 5 champions in TFT Set 17. Champions average a 4.47 placement when played, making N.O.V.A. a solid trait choice for climbing ranked.