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Patch 26.20Arena trios · updated Oct 7, 2026

Azir Arena Build

Azir, the Emperor of the Sands, is a ranged mage and marksman champion. In fights Azir is a fragile champion who deals magic damage through sustained attacks. Here are the augments Azir players take most, the Prismatic items worth grabbing and the core build on patch 26.20.

Arena tier
Playable, but behind
Azir games this patch
15,554
Skill max
QWE

Quick Answer for Patch 26.20

  1. Marksmage

    Gold

    Your Attacks deal additional physical damage equal to 75% Ability Power.

  2. Dual Wield

    Prismatic

    Gain 20% total Attack Speed.

    Why on Azir

    Your Arise! (W) soldiers stab when you attack an enemy near them, so 20% more total attack speed means more magic damage soldier stabs per second.

  3. Deft

    Silver

    Gain 60% Attack Speed.

    Why on Azir

    Your Arise! (W) soldiers stab when you attack an enemy near them, so 60% Attack Speed lets you land more magic damage soldier stabs per second.

In game, Hexgate puts a badge under every augment card you are offered, with how often Azir players take it.

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Based on 15,554 Azir games in Arena on patch 26.20. Augments and items are ordered by how often Azir players take them; the bars compare each one with the most taken.

Best Augments for Azir by Rarity

Augment offers come in Silver, Gold and Prismatic. These are the cards Azir players take most at each rarity, most taken first.

Prismatic augments

  1. Dual Wield
  2. Symphony of War
  3. Jeweled Gauntlet
  4. Mystic Punch

Gold augments

  1. Marksmage
  2. Firebrand
  3. Magic Missile
  4. Phenomenal Evil

Silver augments

  1. Deft
  2. ADAPt

Best Prismatic Items for Azir

The Prismatic items Azir players pick most often from the offer, most picked first.

  1. Reaper's Toll
  2. Runecarver
  3. Reality Fracture
  4. Diamond-Tipped Spear
  5. Moonflair Spellblade
  6. Detonation Orb

Azir Arena Build

Boots to start, then the items Azir players build most often in Arena, most built first. Adapt the order to the lobby: every other team is an opponent.

Starting boots

  • Berserker's Greaves
  • Sorcerer's Shoes

Core items

  1. Nashor's Tooth
  2. Rabadon's Deathcap
  3. Shadowflame
  4. Void Staff
  5. Dusk and Dawn
  6. Zhonya's Hourglass

Azir Skill Order

The order Azir players level their abilities in most often: max Conquering Sands (Q) first, then Arise! (W), and take Emperor's Divide (R) whenever you can.

  1. QConquering Sands
  2. WArise!
  3. EShifting Sands
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FAQ

What are the best augments for Azir in Arena?

On patch 26.20 Azir players take Marksmage, Dual Wield and Deft most often.

What is the best Prismatic item for Azir?

The Prismatic items Azir players pick most are Reaper's Toll, Runecarver and Reality Fracture.

What should Azir build in Arena?

Start with Berserker's Greaves, then the items Azir players build most: Nashor's Tooth, Rabadon's Deathcap and Shadowflame. Adapt the rest to the lobby.

What is the best skill order for Azir in Arena?

Max Conquering Sands (Q) first, then Arise! (W), and level Emperor's Divide (R) whenever you can.

Is Azir good in Arena?

On patch 26.20 Azir is C tier in the Arena tier list: playable, but behind.

More C Tier Champions

Arena tier list for all champions · Azir in ARAM Mayhem

Champion names, art, items and abilities: Riot Games Data Dragon. Augment names, art and text: the game files. Hexgate is not endorsed by Riot Games.