Win Rate: 47.1%
Pick Rate: 0.9%
Ban Rate: 0.3%

Azir Mid Build: Items & Boots

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Patch: 26.22
Games: 1,786
Lane: Mid
Tier: All Tiers
Last Updated: Nov 14, 2026 UTC
Author: Dakota Chinnick
Methodology: Data Methodology

From 1,786 ranked Mid games on Patch 26.22, Azir players build Nashor's Tooth (88% of games), Shadowflame (63%) and Rabadon's Deathcap (34%) most, with Spellslinger's Shoes, Press the Attack and a W > Q > E skill max. Below: item timings, every alternative and the boots, starting items and summoner spells players actually pick.

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Highest Win Rate Build

Shadowflame
Nashor's Tooth
Rabadon's Deathcap

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Early Build Order

Top Summoner Spells

Flash + Teleport
58.0%Win Rate79.6%Pick Rate
Flash + Ignite
76.3%Win Rate11.8%Pick Rate

Build Stats

59.75%Win Rate

+12.68%WR Diff

11.80%Pick Rate

323Matches

This Azir build focuses on ability power for maximum spell damage. Build the core items first for your power spike, then adapt with situational items based on enemy team composition.

The core items for this Azir build are Shadowflame, Nashor's Tooth, and Rabadon's Deathcap. This item combination achieves a 59.8% win rate across 323 matches analyzed.

At full build, Azir gains a total of 520 AP and 50 Armor, giving a strong power profile for magic damage.

Best Azir Runes

Precision

Resolve

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Azir Abilities

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Build Strengths

Azir build strength based on the items chosen in the build when compared to all builds across every champion. Strongest in: Gold Efficiency, Magic Damage. Lower in: Physical Resistance, Health, Magic Resistance, Physical Damage.

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Azir Starting Items

The most popular starting items for Azir are Doran's Ring, Health Potion, Health Potion, Stealth Ward with a 57.4% win rate and 42.1% pick rate.

Doran's Ring

Health Potion

Stealth Ward

57.4%Win Rate

42.1%Pick Rate

Best Azir Core Items - Build These First

These are Azir's essential core items that you should build in nearly every game. Shadowflame (51.6% WR, +4.5% WR diff, 61.5% pick rate) provides 110 AP. Nashor's Tooth (48.0% WR, +1.0% WR diff, 85.7% pick rate) provides 80 AP, 0.5% AS. Rabadon's Deathcap (57.1% WR, +10.0% WR diff, 32.9% pick rate) provides 130 AP. Rush these items first to reach your power spike and maximize your impact.

Shadowflame S Tier
Shadowflame
3,200
51.59%Win Rate
+4.52%WR Diff
61.45%Pick Rate
Nashor's Tooth S Tier
Nashor's Tooth
2,900
48.04%Win Rate
+0.97%WR Diff
85.67%Pick Rate
Rabadon's Deathcap S Tier
Rabadon's Deathcap
3,500
57.10%Win Rate
+10.03%WR Diff
32.90%Pick Rate

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Azir Build Path & Item Timing

Azir players complete Nashor's Tooth first in 84% of games, winning 48.0% of them. The median first item is finished at 11:24 (25th to 75th percentile: 10:24 to 12:48).

First item

Build	Win Rate	Pick Rate	Done at	Games
Nashor's Tooth	48.0%	84.4%	11:24	1,490
Shadowflame	50.0%	2.3%	12:48	40
Dusk and Dawn	40.9%	7.5%	12:30	132

First two items

Build	Win Rate	Pick Rate	Done at	Games
Nashor's ToothShadowflame	51.6%	56.0%	20:30	870
Nashor's ToothRabadon's Deathcap	57.4%	6.5%	20:18	101
Nashor's ToothHorizon Focus	54.1%	2.4%	19:30	37

Three-item core

Build	Win Rate	Pick Rate	Done at	Games
Nashor's ToothShadowflameRabadon's Deathcap	60.4%	25.0%	26:18	250
Nashor's ToothShadowflameZhonya's Hourglass	55.9%	20.4%	26:24	204
Nashor's ToothRabadon's DeathcapShadowflame	58.8%	3.4%	25:24	34

Stages keep purchase order, so "A then B" and "B then A" are counted separately. Completion time is the minute the last item of the stage was bought. Boots are tracked separately.

Fair sampleBased on 1,766 matches. That is enough matches for these numbers to be a fair guide, though they will still move between patches.

Azir Skill Order

Azir players max W > Q > E in 97% of games, winning 47.4% of the 1,736 games that followed that order. The grid shows the most common ability at every level.

Skill priority

Level	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18
Q		1						2		3		4	5
W	1			2	3		4		5
E			1											2	3		4	5
R						1					2					3

Q > W > E: 2% of games, 30.8% win rate
W > E > Q: 1% of games, 53.8% win rate

Fair sampleBased on 1,792 matches. That is enough matches for these numbers to be a fair guide, though they will still move between patches.

High Win Rate Situational Items for Azir

Top situational items for Azir include Zhonya's Hourglass, Void Staff. These can be swapped out depending on the enemy composition and team needs.

Zhonya's Hourglass S Tier
Zhonya's Hourglass
3,250
53.28%Win Rate
+6.21%WR Diff
28.94%Pick Rate
Void Staff S Tier
Void Staff
3,000
53.80%Win Rate
+6.73%WR Diff
9.99%Pick Rate

Azir Boots

The best boots for Azir are Spellslinger's Shoes. Adjust based on enemy team comp.

Spellslinger's Shoes S Tier
Spellslinger's Shoes
1,100
49.75%Win Rate
+2.68%WR Diff
75.73%Pick Rate

Azir Trinket

The recommended trinket for Azir is Farsight Alteration for vision control and map awareness.

Farsight Alteration S Tier
Farsight Alteration
0
48.28%Win Rate
+1.21%WR Diff
47.23%Pick Rate

Complete Azir Build Item Stats

Combined statistics from all items in this Azir build.

Movement Speed:45
Ability Power:520
Attack Speed:50%
Armor:50

Azir Counter Build Advice

When facing Azir's top counters like Hwei, Yone, Vex, consider adjusting your situational items to increase survivability and match their damage output. If counter champions are building high damage, prioritize magic resistance items against AP threats or health-stacking items for general survivability in your situational item slots to reduce burst damage and improve trading potential. Your core build provides strong damage output. Against tanky counter picks, consider penetration items or percentage-based damage from your situational options to maintain kill pressure. Adapt your final build slots with items like Zhonya's Hourglass or Void Staff based on which counter champions you're facing and their itemization patterns. Monitor enemy builds and adjust accordingly for optimal Azir performance.

When Should You Play This Azir Build

burst mageFirst Power Spike3,200gNashor's Tooth at 11:24 (median)

This Azir burst mage build is optimized for players looking to maximize their impact in League of Legends. Its 59.8% win rate comes from only 323 games, so treat it as an observation rather than a proven edge. The build's key strengths include devastating ability power scaling with 520 total AP. Choose this build when your team needs magic damage, especially if teammates are primarily AD-focused. Azir with this build can punish teams that stack armor. Consider the enemy team composition when finalizing your situational items to maximize Azir's effectiveness. However, be aware that this build low health pool requiring careful positioning and no built-in sustain for extended fights. With a total gold cost of 16,950, this Azir build scales into the late game. Focus on farming efficiently and reaching your Shadowflame, Nashor's Tooth, and Rabadon's Deathcap power spike before taking major fights. For optimal results with this Azir build, focus on proper itemization timing, positioning in teamfights, and adapting your situational items based on the specific challenges each game presents.

Strengths

Devastating ability power scaling with 520 total AP

Weaknesses

Low health pool requiring careful positioning
No built-in sustain for extended fights
Limited ability haste may result in longer cooldowns

Champions with Similar Builds to Azir

Azir matchups at a glance

Who Azir struggles against, who it beats and who it pairs best with in Mid, ranked by the confidence interval, not the raw rate. Win rates are Azir's.

Weak against

Yone36.6%82 games
Syndra39.5%81 games
Viktor43.6%78 games
Ahri46.7%105 games
Akali45.7%81 games

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Strong against

Yasuo57.7%78 games
Zed53.3%60 games

Every lane matchup

Best duos

Lee Sin53.8%132 games
Lulu52.8%106 games
Leona53.1%81 games
Ezreal49.6%131 games
Thresh50.5%105 games

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Azir Mid Boots, Starting Items & Summoner Spells (Patch 26.22)

1,786 games

Most Azir Mid players rush Nashor's Tooth first (84% of games), finished at a median of 11.4 minutes. Spellslinger's Shoes are the usual boots (78%). The standard summoner spells are Flash + Teleport (79%). The game usually starts with Doran's Ring + Health Potion + Health Potion.

Azir boots

Option	Players	Win Rate	Games
Spellslinger's ShoesMost played	78.1%	49.7%	1,395
Chainlaced Crushers	11.4%	34.3%	204
Armored Advance	2.7%	53.1%	49
Gunmetal Greaves	2.4%	46.5%	43

Azir starting items

Option	Players	Win Rate	Games
Doran's Ring + Health Potion ×2Most played	54.3%	48.0%	970
Doran's Ring + Health Potion ×2 + Stealth Ward	42.3%	45.8%	755

Azir summoner spells

Option	Players	Win Rate	Games
Flash + TeleportMost played	79.1%	46.7%	1,412
Flash + Ignite	12.5%	49.8%	223
Exhaust + Flash	4.0%	49.3%	71
Flash + Barrier	3.4%	40.0%	60

Every option is listed with its own pick rate, win rate and game count from ranked games this patch. Options under 40 games are left out.

Every Azir Mid Item by Win Rate

The completed items Azir players build most this patch, with the share of games each one appears in and its win rate. Situational items sit low in pick rate for a reason — read the win rate next to the game count.

Option	Players	Win Rate	Games
Nashor's ToothMost played	88.4%	48.0%	1,578
Shadowflame	63.4%	51.6%	1,132
Rabadon's Deathcap	33.9%	57.1%	606
Zhonya's Hourglass	29.8%	53.3%	533
Dusk and Dawn	11.8%	42.4%	210
Void Staff	10.3%	53.8%	184
Liandry's Torment	7.8%	43.6%	140
Rylai's Crystal Scepter	7.1%	56.7%	127
Banshee's Veil	3.4%	59.0%	61
Stormsurge	3.2%	46.6%	58
Horizon Focus	3.1%	49.1%	55
Lich Bane	2.5%	47.7%	44

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Total gold10,700

This core is in our ranked data: 60.4% win rate over 250 games.

Total stats from items

Ability Power: 320
Ability Haste: 15
Attack Speed: 50%
Magic Pen: 35
Magic Pen %: 8%
Move Speed: 45

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Azir Build - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best Azir build?

The best Azir build in this patch includes Shadowflame, Nashor's Tooth, and Rabadon's Deathcap. This build has a 59.75% win rate and is picked 11.80% of the time.

What are Azir's core items?

Azir's core items are Shadowflame, Nashor's Tooth, and Rabadon's Deathcap. These items provide the best stats and synergies for Azir's kit and playstyle in League of Legends.

What are the best boots for Azir?

Spellslinger's Shoes are the best boots for Azir. These boots provide optimal mobility and stats for Azir's playstyle. They are included in 78.1% of Azir builds.

What is the best trinket for Azir?

Farsight Alteration is the best trinket for Azir. This trinket provides optimal vision control and map awareness. Using Farsight Alteration helps Azir maintain vision around objectives and track enemy movements.

Are there alternative Azir builds?

Yes, alternative Azir builds include options like situational item choices. Different builds can be more effective depending on team composition and matchups.

Where does MetaBot source build data for Azir?

MetaBot sources its build data for Azir directly from the Riot Games API, provided to developers for ingesting game data from League of Legends. MetaBot analyzes hundreds of thousands of matches daily to help it determine build statistics.

How does MetaBot determine what the best Azir builds are?

MetaBot only counts Azir games that reached a completed build (boots plus at least three finished items), groups them by their three core items, and ranks the groups by a confidence-adjusted win rate (Wilson lower bound) so a build with a handful of lucky games cannot outrank a well-played one. A build is only presented as the highest win rate once it has at least 50 games and a tenth of Azir's build sample; otherwise the most-played build is shown.

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