Is Castigator worth building in 2026?

Castigator is a niche C-Tier champion best for specific situations. As a Rare HP, Castigator may be outperformed by higher-tier options but can fill gaps in early or mid-game rosters.

Best gear sets for Castigator?

Recommended gear for Castigator: Immortal or Regeneration sets. As a HP champion, prioritize sets that complement Castigator's kit. Check the gear section below for stat targets.

Best masteries for Castigator?

Castigator runs Defense + Support mastery trees. Key mastery picks include Bulwark (T6), Retribution, Lasting Gifts. The full recommended mastery page is available below with interactive selection.

Where is Castigator best used?

Castigator excels in Faction Wars (B-Tier), Campaign (C-Tier). Also strong in Dragon (C-Tier). Role varies by content — check the effectiveness breakdown below for full tier ratings.

RAID: Shadow Legends

Castigator Guide

Rare
Magic
HP
The Sacred Order

Castigator is a Magic Rare HP champion from The Sacred Order. Core kit themes: Provoke, Heal, Equalize HP, Extra Turn, Damage Reduction. Best-fit areas: Faction Wars, Early Support, Fusion Material. Build focus: SPD, HP%, DEF%, RES, ACC.

Best used in: Faction Wars · Early Support · Fusion Material

Skills

Castigate — Attacks 1 enemy. Has a 25% chance of placing Provoke for 1 turn.
Holy Equity · CD 6→4 — Heals the ally with the lowest HP by 20% of this Champion's MAX HP, then equalizes the HP levels of all allies and grants this Champion an Extra Turn.
Rebuff — Receives 15% less damage from enemies under Provoke.

Recommended build

Gear sets: Accuracy, Divine Speed, Fortitude, Immortal, Perception, Regeneration, Resistance, Righteous

Stat priority: SPD › HP% › DEF% › RES › ACC

Synergies

Lydia the Deathsiren — Provides Decrease DEF and Weaken to amplify direct damage.
Apothecary — Adds Speed, Turn Meter fill, and healing for early progression teams.
Madame Serris — Removes enemy buffs and provides Decrease DEF setup before damage lands.
Deacon Armstrong — Combines Turn Meter support with Decrease DEF setup for wave and arena teams.
Lydia the Deathsiren — Decrease DEF and Weaken increase Castigator's direct damage value.
Arbiter — Increase ATK and Turn Meter support help Castigator take a stronger damage turn.