Azir the Emperor of the Sands
Azir was a mortal emperor of Shurima in a far distant age, a proud man who stood at the cusp of immortality. His hubris saw him betrayed and murdered at the moment of his greatest triumph, but now, millennia later, he has been reborn as an Ascended being of immense power. With his buried city risen from the sand, Azir seeks to restore Shurima to its former glory.
Shurima's Legacy
Azir can summon the Disc of the Sun from the ruins of allied or enemy turrets.
Conquering Sands
Azir sends all Sand Soldiers towards a location. Sand Soldiers deal magic damage to enemies they pass through and apply a slow for 1 second.
Cost:- 70/
- 80/
- 90/
- 100/
- 110
Cooldown:- 14/
- 12/
- 10/
- 8/
- 6
Range:- 740
Arise!
Azir summons a Sand Soldier to attack nearby targets for him, replacing his basic attack against targets within the soldier's range. Their attacks deal magic damage to enemies in a line.
Cost:- 40/
- 35/
- 30/
- 25/
- 20
Cooldown:- 2
Range:- 525
Shifting Sands
Azir shields himself briefly and dashes to one of his Sand Soldiers, damaging enemies. If he hits an enemy champion, he instantly readies a new Sand Soldier for deployment and halts his dash.
Cost:- 60
Cooldown:- 22/
- 21/
- 19/
- 18/
- 16
Range:- 1100
Emperor's Divide
Azir summons a wall of soldiers which charge forward, knocking back and damaging enemies.
Cost:- 100
Cooldown:- 120/
- 105/
- 90
Range:- 250
- Mage,
- Marksman
Patch 26.1 Azir Changes
Quick overview of Azir's optimal setup in League of Legends. Azir's top build includes Gunmetal Greaves, Zhonya's Hourglass, Rylai's Crystal Scepter, using Lethal Tempo, Presence of Mind, Legend: Alacrity for maximum effectiveness. Azir performs well against Anivia, Kayle, Mel but struggles against Leblanc, Lux, Malzahar.
- Azir's Top Build
- Azir's Best Runes
- Azir's Top Matchups
- Azir's Counters
Azir's base statistics in League of Legends. Azir has 575 base health, 56 attack damage, 25 armor, and 30 magic resist. Understanding Azir's stats is crucial for maximizing Azir's effectiveness in lane and team fights. Compare Azir's stats against other champions to see how Azir ranks.
AP:0
AD:56(3.5 per level)
AS:0(5 per level)
Crit Chance:0%
Mana:320(40 per level)
Mana Regen:8(0.8 per level)
Health:575(119 per level)
Health Regen:7(0.75 per level)
Armor:25(5 per level)
MR:30(1.3 per level)
Speed:330
Attack Range:525(525 per level)
Azir Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Azir Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 56.00% win rate in 50+ minute games, while performing lowest at 36.54% in 25 minute games. Understanding Azir Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
Azir's performance across key metrics in League of Legends. Early Game: 1.2%, Late Game: 13.9%, Objective Control: 62.2%, Supportive Strength: 19.9%, Creep Farming: 93.6%, Damage: 71.5%. These percentile rankings show how Azir compares to other champions in each category.
Azir demonstrates unique performance characteristics, with win rates showing a 7.8% decrease from Iron to Diamond tiers. This pattern suggests that Azir may be more accessible for newer players while facing increased difficulty against higher-skilled opponents. In Iron tier, Azir achieves a 48.8% win rate, which gradually declines to 41.1% in Diamond. This trend often indicates that Azir's strengths can be more effectively countered by experienced players who understand the champion's weaknesses and trading patterns. The declining performance (Iron (48.8%), Bronze (48.2%), Silver (37.8%), Gold (45.0%), Platinum (51.1%)) suggests that while Azir can be effective in lower ranks where opponents may not exploit vulnerabilities, higher-tier players are better equipped to neutralize Azir's advantages. However, this doesn't mean Azir is unviable at higher ranks - rather, it requires more sophisticated strategies, better macro play, and careful matchup selection. Players at higher elos should focus on understanding when to pick Azir, how to play around counters, and maximizing value in favorable matchups. Success with Azir at higher levels demands strong game sense, positioning, and the ability to adapt playstyle based on team compositions and enemy picks.
When to Pick Azir
Strengths
- Rewarding champion when mastered properly
- Strong matchups against Anivia and Kayle
- Optimal rune setup achieves 48.0% win rate
- Consistent performance throughout all game phases
Weaknesses
- Struggles against LeBlanc (20.0% enemy WR)
- Requires safe laning to reach power spikes
- Below average win rate suggests high skill floor
- Can be punished by coordinated team play
Strategic Tips
Pick Azir into favorable matchups like Anivia where you can dominate lane and snowball your lead.
Use the optimal $Precision + $Resolve rune setup for a $48.0% win rate.
Learn your champion's key item and level power spikes to maximize fight potential.
Azir Overview - Frequently Asked Questions
What tier is Azir in League of Legends?
Azir is currently F tier in League of Legends patch 26.1. Azir ranks among the top champions in the current meta.
What is Azir's win rate?
Azir has a 45.11% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.1. This win rate is calculated across all ranks and reflects Azir's overall performance in ranked games.
Which champions are similar to Azir?
Champions similar to Azir include Neeko, Vex, and Samira. These champions share similar playstyles, abilities, or roles as Azir in League of Legends.
How does Azir perform during different match durations?
Azir's performance varies throughout the game. Early game strength, mid game power spikes, and late game scaling all contribute to Azir's overall effectiveness. Check the match duration win rate chart to see Azir's performance at different game lengths.