Is Edward Kenway worth building in 2026?

Yes — Edward Kenway is a strong A-Tier champion worth investing in. With a 4.2/5.0 rating, Edward Kenway performs well across multiple game modes as a Legendary Attack from the Banner Lords faction.

Best gear sets for Edward Kenway?

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

Best masteries for Edward Kenway?

Edward Kenway 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.

RAID: Shadow Legends

Edward Kenway Guide

Legendary
Force
Attack
Banner Lords

Edward earns a 4.2/5 because he consistently swings matches through turn denial, buff theft, and true “finish-through-defense” pressure. Fan the Hammer is one of the most impactful tempo tools you can bring into Arena: strip + Turn Meter cut into AoE Sleep can end fights before they begin, and the crit clause that ignores Block Debuffs makes him unusually reliable. Between the Eyes adds premium utility by ignoring Stoneskin/Block Damage and securing Block Revive. He’s held back from top-tier status mainly by situational value in boss content (many bosses resist/ignore Turn Meter and Sleep) and

Skills

Privateer Blitz — Attacks 1 enemy 3 times. Each hit has a 75% chance of decreasing the target's Turn Meter by 15%. Decreases by 25% on critical hit. Cannot be resisted under [Veil]/[Perfect Veil].
Fan the Hammer — Attacks all enemies 2 times. First hit steals all buffs and decreases Turn Meter by 20%. Second hit has 75% chance of placing [Sleep] for 1 turn, ignoring [Block Debuffs] on crit. Cannot be resisted under [Veil]/[Perfect Veil].
Between the Eyes — Attacks 1 enemy. Places [Perfect Veil] on this Champion and all Assassins for 2 turns. Ignores [Shield], [Stone Skin], and [Block Damage]. Places [Block Revive] if target is killed.
Everything Is Permitted — Passive. Whenever an enemy's HP drops below 25% after damage from any Assassin, deals bonus damage (2x ATK). Ignores 100% DEF, cannot be critical.
Keelhaul — Passive. 50% chance per hit to place [Ensnare] for 2 turns. On kill, places [Ensnare] on all enemies and decreases TM by 20%. Cannot be resisted under [Veil]. 20% more damage vs [Ensnare] targets.

Recommended build

Gear sets: Savage, Cruel

Synergies

Arbiter
Duchess Lilitu
Siphi the Lost Bride
Prince Kymar
Lydia the Deathsiren