Azir in TFT Set 18 is a three-cost mid-game unit in Enchanted Wilds, carrying the Blackthorn, Executioner, and Summoner traits. He plays as an ability-power carry, so his item choices matter more than most units at his cost.
This list draws on ranked data last updated October 11, 2026 across 93,492 games, plus supporting guides. Azir's overall top-four rate is 50.8%, so anything above that is a real improvement. Item priorities can shift as the meta changes, so treat the numbers as a snapshot.
Best Items and Artifacts for Azir
1. Rabadon's Deathcap
Rabadon's Deathcap is Azir's best single item. It has a 62.1% top-four rate, the highest of the standard completed items tracked.
If you can only complete one item early, make it this one. It fits the fact that 87% of full Azir builds stack ability power and mana.
2. Hextech Gunblade
Hextech Gunblade follows with a 58.2% top-four rate. It is one of the three most-used items on Azir, including on three-star versions.
It works well as the second item once Deathcap is in place.
3. Guinsoo's Rageblade
Guinsoo's Rageblade has a lower individual top-four rate at 54.3%, but it is a core part of the best full build. It is also the most-used item on three-star Azir.
Treat it as a build-completing item rather than a first pick.
4. The Best Full Three-Item Build
The strongest tracked combination is Guinsoo's Rageblade, Hextech Gunblade, and Rabadon's Deathcap. It has a 66.1% top-four rate and a 3.60 average placement over 18,167 games.
For three-star Azir, the top build reaches a 78.1% top-four rate. Another Patch 18.1 build listing shows Giant Slayer alongside Guinsoo's Rageblade and Rabadon's Deathcap, so it is a reasonable variation against tankier boards.
5. Priority Components
Prioritize the Needlessly Large Rod and Recurve Bow. These feed the core items above.
Rods matter especially for reroll lines. One Flora Azir reroll guide advises committing when Azir copies show up in stages 2 and 3 and Rods drop, noting that his three items use four Rods in total.
6. Radiant Rabadon's Deathcap
Radiant Rabadon's Deathcap is the strongest special item tracked on Azir, with a 68.4% top-four rate. The sample is small at 743 games, so take it as a strong signal rather than a guarantee.
If a Radiant Deathcap is available, take it.
7. Mana Options: Blue Buff and Spear of Shojin
One analysis puts Blue Buff and Spear of Shojin within 2% of each other for keeping Azir's mana loop running. Use whichever is easier to build from your components.
The same source describes a damage-focused three-item build that includes a team Sunder item and a team Burn item. That suits lobbies where enemy frontlines are the main obstacle.
8. Artifacts: Gold Collector, Dawncore and Infinity Force
A Set 18 artifact guide lists Gold Collector, Dawncore, and Infinity Force under Azir. Specific statistics for these were not available in the data reviewed, so rank them by what your board needs rather than by numbers.
Dawncore suits his ability-power focus. Gold Collector is an economy-oriented pick when your board is already stable.
9. Thief's Gloves: An Average Pick
Thief's Gloves has a 50.8% top-four rate on Azir, exactly matching his overall rate. It is not harmful, but it does not improve your odds.
Use it only when nothing better is available.
Conclusion
Build Rabadon's Deathcap first, then add Hextech Gunblade and Guinsoo's Rageblade. Boards with three items reach a 57.0% top-four rate versus 31.5% with two, and 62% of Azir boards get all three.
Use Radiant Rabadon's Deathcap when you find one, and treat mana items and artifacts as situational adjustments based on your components and opponents.
