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How to Play AzirMid Build, Emerald+Patch 26.17

The recommended Azir Mid build for LoL Patch 26.17, from rune set to skill order to item path, based on MOBA Trainer's merged Emerald+ data.

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Shurima's LegacyPConquering SandsQArise!WShifting SandsEEmperor's DivideR
Patch 26.17 · Emerald+ · Ranked Solo
TierNo tier changeD#52of 57 Mid champions
Win rate49.2%vs 51.6% role avg
Pick rate1.8%39th most picked Mid
Ban rate0.3%

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Azir Mid Build (Patch 26.17)

Highest win rate build path (1.8% pick rate, 47.7% win rate). Stats aggregated from Emerald+ ranked.

Runes

47.7% WR
PrecisionPRIMARY
Press the AttackKEYSTONE
Presence of Mind
Legend: Alacrity
Cut Down
ResolveSECONDARY
Bone Plating
Overgrowth
SHARDS

Summoner spells

FlashFlashTeleportTeleport

Skill order

Arise!WConquering SandsQShifting SandsEMax W first
Conquering Sands28101213
Arise!14579
Shifting Sands31415
Emperor's Divide611

Item build

1.8% pick
StartingDoran's RingHealth PotionHealth PotionDoran's Ring + Health Potion + Health Potion
Core buildNashor's ToothNashor's ToothShadowflameShadowflameRabadon's DeathcapRabadon's Deathcap
BootsSorcerer's ShoesSorcerer's Shoes
SituationalNashor's ToothNashor's ToothShadowflameShadowflameRabadon's DeathcapRabadon's DeathcapZhonya's HourglassZhonya's HourglassDusk and DawnDusk and DawnDark SealDark Seal

Azir Mid meta analysis (Patch 26.17)

Azir holds a 49.2% win rate in the Mid role on Patch 26.17, 2.4 points below the Mid role average of 51.6%. That is the 52nd highest win rate of 57 Mid champions tracked at Emerald+ this patch. With a 1.8% pick rate (39th most played in the role) and a 0.3% ban rate, Azir rarely gets banned, so the pick is almost always available in champion select.

Azir Mid held steady at D tier through Patch 26.17, with no tier movement since the previous data merge. Stable ratings are a good sign for one-tricks: the play patterns you practice now should keep working next patch. At D tier, Azir is a mains-only pick this patch: expect to out-knowledge opponents rather than out-stat them.

Champion select decides a lot of Azir Mid games. The hardest matchups this patch are Sylas (44.7% win rate for Azir) and Ahri (44.7% win rate for Azir): consider banning one or holding your pick until the opponent locks in. On the other side, Yasuo (51.1%) and Zed (49.3%) are the least punishing matchups for Azir this patch.

Other Mid champions at a similar power level in Patch 26.17:

Frequently asked questions

Is Azir good in Patch 26.17?

Azir is D tier Mid in Patch 26.17 with a 49.2% win rate, 1.8% pick rate, and 0.3% ban rate over merged Emerald+ data from u.gg and op.gg. MOBA Trainer rescored Azir Mid after Patch 26.17 using win rate, pick rate, and ban rate within the Mid role.

What is the best build for Azir Mid?

The best Azir Mid build in Patch 26.17 uses Nashor's Tooth, Shadowflame, Rabadon's Deathcap with the Press the Attack keystone from op.gg build data merged into MOBA Trainer. Azir Mid is D tier with 49.2% win rate this patch.

Who counters Azir?

Champions that counter Azir in Patch 26.17 include Sylas (44.7% Azir win rate), Ahri (44.7% Azir win rate), Katarina (46.3% Azir win rate), based on matchup win rates from merged Emerald+ data. See the counters section for full matchup stats.