Is Hill Nomad worth building in 2026?

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

Best gear sets for Hill Nomad?

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

Best masteries for Hill Nomad?

Hill Nomad 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 Hill Nomad best used?

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

RAID: Shadow Legends

Hill Nomad Guide

Rare
Magic
Support
Barbarians

Hill Nomad earns a 2.4/5.0 rating because he suffers from 'small version' syndrome, where every utility he brings is the weaker variant of a standard buff or debuff. While his ability to place a Veil and Shield simultaneously offers a unique niche for early-game protection, his lack of any AOE (Area of Effect) utility or high-impact team buffs prevents him from climbing higher. He is significantly outclassed by other Rare supports like Apothecary, who offers team-wide speed, or Marked, who provides team-wide defense. His rating is salvaged from a lower score primarily by his utility in the ear

Skills

Sturdy Staff — Attacks 1 enemy. Has a 50% chance of placing a 25% [Decrease ATK] debuff for 2 turns.
First Aid · CD 3 — Places a 7.5% [Continuous Heal] buff on an ally for 2 turns.
Cover · CD 5 — Places a [Veil] buff on an ally for 1 turn and a 25% [Increase ATK] buff for 2 turns. Also places a [Shield] buff on this Champion equal to 20% of their MAX HP for 2 turns.

Recommended build

Gear sets: Speed, Perception

Synergies

Scyl of the Drakes
High Khatun
Kael
Apothecary