Is Kellan the Shrike worth building in 2026?

Kellan the Shrike is a solid B-Tier champion with situational value. This Epic Attack from Sylvan Watchers can be useful in specific team compositions, especially if you lack alternatives in their niche.

Best gear sets for Kellan the Shrike?

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

Best masteries for Kellan the Shrike?

Kellan the Shrike 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.

Where is Kellan the Shrike best used?

Kellan the Shrike excels in Faction Wars (A-Tier), Campaign (B-Tier). Also strong in Dragon (B-Tier). Role varies by content — check the effectiveness breakdown below for full tier ratings.

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Kellan the Shrike Guide

Epic
Magic
Attack
Sylvan Watchers

Kellan the Shrike earns a 3.0/5.0 rating because he is the definition of a 'niche specialist.' His strengths lie in his high single-target burst and a passive that rewards team synergy, allowing him to cut ahead of enemies in turn order. These factors make him excellent for Faction Wars and specific Doom Tower challenges. However, his score is suppressed by his lack of utility in endgame staples like Clan Boss or high-tier Hydra, where AOE damage and survivability are king. Compared to top-tier Epics like Magnarr or Husk, Kellan lacks the versatility to be a 'build-everywhere' champion. He is

Skills

Peck Open — Attacks based on ATK (3.7x multiplier). Has a 40% chance of placing a 60% Decrease DEF debuff for 2 turns.
Death from Above · CD 4 — Attacks based on ATK (5.8x multiplier). Grants an Extra Turn if this attack kills an enemy.
Incapacitate · CD 5 — Attacks based on ATK (6.3x multiplier). Damage increases by 20% for each debuff on the target (stacks up to 100%). Places a Stun debuff for 1 turn and a 30% Decrease SPD debuff for 2 turns.
Bushwhacker — Places a Perfect Veil buff on this Champion for 1 turn at the start of each round. Fills this Champion's Turn Meter by 20% whenever a Perfect Veil buff on them expires or is removed.

Recommended build

Gear sets: Savage, Lethal, Cruel

Synergies

Arbiter
Lydia the Deathsiren
Seer
Prince Kymar
Uugo