Is Oathbound worth building in 2026?

Oathbound is a solid B-Tier champion with situational value. This Epic Defense from Banner Lords can be useful in specific team compositions, especially if you lack alternatives in their niche.

Best gear sets for Oathbound?

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

Best masteries for Oathbound?

Oathbound runs Defense + Support mastery trees. Key mastery picks include Bulwark or Fearsome Presence (T6), Retribution, Lasting Gifts. The full recommended mastery page is available below with interactive selection.

Where is Oathbound best used?

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

RAID: Shadow Legends

Oathbound Guide

Epic
Force
Defense
Banner Lords

Oathbound earns a 3.6/5.0 rating because he offers a very specific, high-impact utility that remains relevant from the mid-game through the end-game. His rating is bolstered by his dual-threat A2, which combines damage mitigation (Decrease ATK) with turn-meter manipulation, a rare combo for an Epic. His 100% chance for Block Cooldown Skills on his A3 makes him a nightmare for ability-reliant teams in Arena. However, his score is held back by his 'B-Tier' performance in PvE boss content like the Clan Boss and Hydra, where his primary mechanics are ineffective. Compared to other Defense epics li

Skills

Frost Strike — Attacks 1 enemy. Has a 20% chance of placing a [Freeze] debuff for 1 turn.
Heavy Impact · CD 4 — Attacks all enemies. Has a 75% chance of placing a 50% [Decrease ATK] debuff on all enemies for 2 turns. Also has a 55% chance of decreasing each target’s Turn Meter by 20%.
Falter · CD 5 — Attacks at random 4 times. Each attack has a 30% chance of placing a [Block Cooldown Skills] debuff for 2 turns. The chance of the [Block Cooldown Skills] debuff increases to 100% if the target is under a [Decrease ATK] debuff.

Recommended build

Gear sets: Stun, Perception

Synergies

Scyl of the Drakes
Staltus Dragonbane
Iron Brago
Archmage Hellmut