Is Hope worth building in 2026?

Hope is a solid B-Tier champion with situational value. This Epic HP from The Sacred Order can be useful in specific team compositions, especially if you lack alternatives in their niche.

Best gear sets for Hope?

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

Best masteries for Hope?

Hope 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 Hope best used?

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

RAID: Shadow Legends

Hope Guide

Epic
Magic
HP
The Sacred Order

Hope earns a 3.2/5.0 rating because she is the definition of a 'niche utility' champion. Her score is bolstered by her unique ability to both extend friendly buffs and strip enemy buffs, a combination rarely found on a single Epic. This versatility makes her a standout in Faction Wars and a respectable choice for mid-tier Arena. However, her rating is held back by low base activation chances on her skills and a total lack of utility for endgame bosses like the Clan Boss or Hydra, where she provides almost zero value. Compared to top-tier Epics like Madame Serris, her buff stripping is less rel

Skills

Shock — Attacks 1 enemy. Has a 15% chance of placing a [Block Buffs] debuff for 2 turns.
Encourage · CD 4 — Increases the duration of buffs on all allies by 1 turn. Places a [Shield] buff equal to 15% of this Champion’s HP on all allies for 2 turns.
Holy Storm · CD 4 — Attacks all enemies. Has a 50% chance of removing all buffs.
Aura — Increases Ally HP in Faction Crypts by 31%.

Recommended build

Gear sets: Shield, Immortal

Synergies

Sifi the Lost Bride
Krisk the Ageless
Sandlashed Survivor
Godseeker Aniri