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Azir
Patch 16.2.1
MidDifficulty
Very Hard
Strength
Early
Mid
Late
Win Condition
Reach your 3-item core and play front-to-back in teamfights. Use to melt tanks and to keep yourself safe. You win by being the last carry standing with the highest DPS in the lobby.
Playstyle
A high-skill ceiling zone-control mage who functions like an AP marksman. You manipulate the battlefield from a distance with sand soldiers and possess the potential for game-changing engage plays.
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- +Extreme late-game DPS that can shred entire teams
- +Massive zone control with making it dangerous for enemies to walk up
- +Safe laning phase thanks to the long-range escape of combined with
- + is one of the best self-peel and playmaking tools in the game
Weaknesses
- -Very high skill floor; one misplay on often means death
- -Extremely reliant on soldiers for any damage output
- -Long cooldown on (18s early) makes you a sitting duck if you use it aggressively
- -Weak early game burst compared to traditional mages
Abilities
Click on a fallen turret to summon the Sun Disc. It acts as a temporary turret. Use it to secure objectives like Dragon or Baron by cutting off the enemy's retreat path or to defend your base after losing a tower.
Sends your soldiers to a target location. Don't just spam this for damage; use it to reposition soldiers when the enemy walks out of their auto-attack range. It applies a slow, making it easier to land more autos.
Your bread and butter. You summon a soldier that replaces your basic attacks. Positioning these is everything. Having 3 soldiers out grants you bonus attack speed. Always keep one charge ready in case you need to escape with .
A dash to your soldier that gives a shield. If you hit a champion, you stop and get a charge back. This is your life insurance. Only use it to engage if you're 100% sure you'll win or have to finish the job.
Summons a wall that knocks enemies back. It is a massive 'NO' button for divers. In teamfights, you can use it to peel for yourself or 'Shuffle' the enemy backline into your team. Note: The wall is now just terrain after the initial push.
Teamfight Role
Backline Hyper-carry
Stay behind your frontline and use to attack whoever is closest. Use sparingly to keep soldiers on targets. Your goal is consistent DPS, not burst.
If you see a 3-4 man opportunity that pushes carries into your team without getting you killed instantly, take it.
Combos
Short Trade
-> Auto -> -> Auto
Standard lane harass. Summon the soldier, poke once, move the soldier with as they retreat, and poke again. Procs Electrocute easily.
The Drift
-> -> (mid-dash)
The fundamental movement tech. Cast to fly toward a soldier, then cast while in flight to 'steer' the soldier and yourself further or around corners.
Shurima Shuffle
-> -> ->
The highlight reel play. Use the Drift to get behind the enemy team, then immediately to push them toward your allies. Risky, but fight-winning.
The Revenant Shuffle
-> -> (backwards) ->
A variation where you back to your original position while casting at the peak of your dash. This keeps you safe while still moving the enemy.
Power Spikes
| Spike | Why |
|---|---|
| Level 2 | Unlocks the and combo, allowing you to actually trade and control the wave from safety. |
| Level 6 | makes you almost ungankable and gives you kill pressure if the enemy steps too close to your tower. |
| Level 11 | Rank 2 and more points in make your mid-game DPS respectable. |
| Level 13 | Both and are maxed out, providing maximum soldier uptime and repositioning frequency. |
| Level 16 | Max rank and high base stats. At this point, you are a god-tier carry if your positioning is correct. |
Tips & Tricks
- •You can use to get vision of bushes or over walls without walking in.
- •The shield is significant; sometimes dashing into a melee champion is better than running away if it gives you the shield.
- •Wait for the enemy to use their mobility spells before using , otherwise they just dash out of your soldier's range.
- •Place Sun Disc right before a Dragon or Baron fight to create a safe zone for your team to retreat to.
- •Your soldiers' attacks are considered non-projectile; they go through Yasuo's wind wall.
- •You can buffer during the end of your dash to ensure it goes off the moment you arrive.
Common Mistakes
- ✕Using as soon as it is off cooldown→You have no way to move your soldiers if the enemy moves, and you run out of mana instantly.
- ✕Going for the Shurima Shuffle every single fight→You die instantly in the middle of the enemy team and lose your team's primary source of DPS.
- ✕Placing all soldiers in one spot→A single dash or flash from the enemy makes all your damage zero until your cooldowns return.
- ✕Neglecting to use Sun Disc→You lose out on massive map pressure and an extra defense point during objective dances.
- ✕Using offensively when the enemy jungler is missing→You lose your only escape tool and become the easiest gank target in the mid lane.
AI-generated guide • Patch 16.2.1 • Cached