Is Loki the Deceiver worth building in 2026?

Yes — Loki the Deceiver is a strong A-Tier champion worth investing in. With a 4.1/5.0 rating, Loki the Deceiver performs well across multiple game modes as a Legendary Support from the Barbarians faction.

Best gear sets for Loki the Deceiver?

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

Best masteries for Loki the Deceiver?

Loki the Deceiver 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 Loki the Deceiver best used?

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

RAID: Shadow Legends

Loki the Deceiver Guide

Legendary
Spirit
Support
Barbarians

Loki the Deceiver earns a 4.1/5.0 rating because he offers one of the most unique and impactful utility sets for the current PVP meta. His 4.1 score is bolstered by his S-Tier performance in Arena Offense, driven by his rare ability to steal and spread buffs while simultaneously locking down enemies with Polymorph. While his base speed is decent, his score is slightly held back by his narrow focus; he is underwhelming in Clan Boss (D-Tier) and only average in general PVE content. Compared to other Spirit supports like Elva Autumnborn, Loki provides less raw healing but significantly more offen

Skills

Prankster — Attacks based on ATK (3.7x multiplier). Has a 100% chance of placing a [Block Buffs] debuff if the target has a [Spread Fear] or [Fear] debuff.
Art of Deception · CD 4 — Attacks 1 enemy. Has a 100% chance of placing a [Stun] debuff for 1 turn. Also puts the target's skills on cooldown. This effect cannot be resisted.
Masterful Mischief · CD 6 — Places a [Perfect Veil] buff, a 50% [Increase ATK] buff, and a 50% [Increase ACC] buff on all allies for 2 turns. Then, has a 100% chance of placing a [Spread Fear] debuff on all enemies for 2 turns.
God of Guile · CD 5 — Whenever an enemy receives a buff, this Champion has a 50% chance to steal that buff. This effect can only trigger once per turn.

Recommended build

Gear sets: Perception, Accuracy

Synergies

Siphi the Lost Bride
Nekhret the Great
Yumeko
Kimi