Azir

A-TiermagemidHard

The Emperor of the Sands commands sand soldiers to attack. Emperor's Divide creates an impassable wall that pushes enemies back, enabling the famous Shurima Shuffle.

PVP Rating

★★★★★

Key Abilities

Conquering Sands (Q), Arise! (W), Emperor's Divide (R)

Recommended Runes

Lethal Tempo

Core Items

Nashor's ToothLuden's TempestRabadon's Deathcap

Strengths

+Long-range DPS with soldiers
+Game-changing R engage (Shurima Shuffle)
+Strong late-game scaling

Weaknesses

-Highest skill floor in the game
-Weak early game
-Needs perfect soldier positioning

Countered By

Zed Fizz Katarina

Synergies

Thresh Leona Nautilus

Best Items

Nashor's ToothLuden's TempestRabadon's DeathcapZhonya's Hourglass

Tips & Strategy

1W-E-Q for the Shurima Shuffle engage
2Sand soldiers auto-attack through targets
3R wall blocks dashes for zone control