Is Akemtum worth building in 2026?

Yes — Akemtum is a strong S-Tier champion worth investing in. With a 4.7/5.0 rating, Akemtum performs well across multiple game modes as a Epic Attack from the Skinwalkers faction.

Best gear sets for Akemtum?

Recommended gear for Akemtum: Savage or Cruel sets. As a Attack champion, prioritize sets that complement Akemtum's kit. Check the gear section below for stat targets.

Best masteries for Akemtum?

Akemtum runs Offense + Support mastery trees. Key mastery picks include Warmaster or Giant Slayer (T6), Flawless Execution, Sniper. The full recommended mastery page is available below with interactive selection.

Where is Akemtum best used?

Akemtum excels in Clan Boss (S-Tier), Hydra (S-Tier). Also strong in Spider (S-Tier). Role varies by content — check the effectiveness breakdown below for full tier ratings.

RAID: Shadow Legends

Akemtum Guide

Epic
Void
Attack
Skinwalkers

Akemtum is a Void Epic Attack champion from Skinwalkers. Core kit themes: Single Target Attack, Poison, Debuff Spread, AoE Attack, Passive Poison Damage Splash. Best-fit areas: Dragon, Dragon Hard, Ice Golem. Build focus: ACC, SPD, C.RATE, C.DMG, ATK%.

Best used in: Dragon · Dragon Hard · Ice Golem · Spider Hard · Demon Lord · Hydra

Skills

Noxious Claws — Attacks 1 enemy 3 times. Each hit has a 40% chance of placing a 5% [Poison] debuff for 2 turns. If the target is under a [Hex] debuff, each hit also has a 40% chance of applying a [Debuff Spread] effect, taking 1 random debuff from the target and placing it on all enemies.
Immortal Malison · CD 5→3 — Attacks all enemies 3 times. Each hit has a 60% chance of increasing the duration of any [Hex] debuffs on enemies by 1 turn. If enemies are not under a [Hex] debuff, each hit has a 60% chance of placing a [Hex] debuff for 2 turns.
Hex Blood — Has an 80% chance of inflicting damage from one [Poison] debuff to enemies under a [Hex] debuff whenever their allies receive damage from [Poison] debuffs.

Recommended build

Gear sets: Accuracy, Critical Damage, Cruel, Divine Speed, Fatal, Feral, Instinct, Killstroke

Stat priority: ACC › SPD › C.RATE › C.DMG › ATK% › HP%

Synergies

Teodor the Savant — Activates Poison damage and accelerates Akemtum's poison pressure.
Kalvalax — Adds Poison stacks that Akemtum can spread and amplify.
Zavia — Can explode Poison stacks in applicable content.
Elenaril — Can convert Poison stacks into burst damage where applicable.
Mithrala Lifebane — Hex/debuff utility stacks well with Akemtum's Hex and spread identity.
Uugo — Adds Block Buffs and Decrease DEF for Hydra teams.