Is Ginro the Stork worth building in 2026?

Ginro the Stork is a solid B-Tier champion with situational value. This Legendary Defense from Shadowkin can be useful in specific team compositions, especially if you lack alternatives in their niche.

Best gear sets for Ginro the Stork?

Recommended gear for Ginro the Stork: Immortal or Resilience sets. As a Defense champion, prioritize sets that complement Ginro the Stork's kit. Check the gear section below for stat targets.

Best masteries for Ginro the Stork?

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

Where is Ginro the Stork best used?

Ginro the Stork excels in Faction Wars (S-Tier), Arena Defense (A-Tier). Also strong in Campaign (B-Tier). Role varies by content — check the effectiveness breakdown below for full tier ratings.

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Ginro the Stork Guide

Legendary
Void
Defense
Shadowkin

Ginro the Stork earns a 3.5/5.0 rating because he is a high-ceiling specialist who lacks general versatility. His strengths lie in his uninterruptible counterattack passive and his ability to stun targets on his A1, making him a nightmare for Arena Defense teams. However, he is held back by his reliance on specific matchups; against champions like Ramantu or Georgid, his value drops significantly. Compared to other Void Legendaries like Arbiter or Krisk, he lacks the 'carry' potential that defines a 5-star champion. His low ratings in Clan Boss and Hydra further limit his overall score, as he

Skills

Biting Beak — Attacks based on DEF (3.4x multiplier). Chance to Stun increases to 50% if the target is under a Counterattack buff.
Crane Kick · CD 4 — Attacks based on DEF (4.0x multiplier). Will ignore Unkillable and Block Damage buffs. If the target is not killed, depletes their Turn Meter by 100%.
Stoic Stance · CD 5 — Places a 60% Increase DEF buff, a Counterattack buff, and a 50% Ally Protection buff on this champion for 2 turns. Also grants an Extra Turn.
Zen Mastery — Increases this champion's DEF by 10% for each buff they are under. When attacked, has a 50% chance of removing one random debuff from this champion.

Recommended build

Gear sets: Savage, Lethal, Guard

Synergies

Siphi the Lost Bride
Nekhret the Great
Yumeko
Michinaki
Harima