Is Herald worth building in 2026?

Herald is a niche F-Tier champion best for specific situations. As a Uncommon Support, Herald may be outperformed by higher-tier options but can fill gaps in early or mid-game rosters.

Best gear sets for Herald?

Recommended gear for Herald: Speed and Perception sets. As a Support champion, prioritize sets that complement Herald's kit. Check the gear section below for stat targets.

Best masteries for Herald?

Herald runs Support + Defense mastery trees. Key mastery picks include Eagle-Eye or Oppressor (T6), Lasting Gifts, Master Hexer. The full recommended mastery page is available below with interactive selection.

Where is Herald best used?

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

RAID: Shadow Legends

Herald Guide

Uncommon
Spirit
Support
Knight Revenant

Herald earns a 1.2/5.0 rating because he offers almost no utility that isn't immediately superseded by farmable Rares. His primary weakness is the 'small' version of his buffs and debuffs; a 15% Speed reduction and a 30% Crit Rate buff are simply too weak for modern RAID standards. While his ability to buff the whole team's Crit Rate prevents a flat 0.0 score, his abysmal base stats and 1.2 AI rating mean he often makes poor tactical choices in auto-battle. Compared to other Uncommons like Armiger or Shieldguard, who remain relevant even in the late game, Herald is a total failure in scaling.

Skills

Stick to the Plan — Attacks 1 enemy. Has a 15% chance of placing a 15% [Decrease SPD] debuff for 1 turn.
Intensify · CD 4 — Places a 30% [Increase C.RATE] buff on all allies for 2 turns.

Recommended build

Gear sets: Speed, Life

Synergies

Armiger
Shieldguard
Spirit host
Diabolist