Is Old Ghrukkus worth building in 2026?

Old Ghrukkus is a solid B-Tier champion with situational value. This Epic Support from Ogryn Tribes can be useful in specific team compositions, especially if you lack alternatives in their niche.

Best gear sets for Old Ghrukkus?

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

Best masteries for Old Ghrukkus?

Old Ghrukkus 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 Old Ghrukkus best used?

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

RAID: Shadow Legends

Old Ghrukkus Guide

Epic
Force
Support
Ogryn Tribes

Old Ghrukkus earns a 3.5/5.0 rating because he offers a very specific, high-value utility set—Turn Meter manipulation and Speed control—that remains relevant even into the end-game. His rating is boosted by his excellent performance in Hydra and Faction Wars, where his Max HP-based healing and AoE debuffs provide a rare blend of offense and defense. However, he is held back by his lack of versatility in PvP and Clan Boss, where his kit doesn't offer enough unique value to displace top-tier meta champions. Compared to other Ogryn Epics, he is more useful than a pure damage dealer but less trans

Skills

Heavy Hands — Attacks based on ATK (3.7x multiplier). The chance of placing the Decrease SPD debuff is increased to 100% if the target is under a Leach debuff.
Tainted Cleaver · CD 4 — Attacks based on ATK (3.9x multiplier). 75% chance to place [Decrease ACC] for 2 turn(s). 75% chance to place [Leech] for 2 turn(s)
Bonds of Attrition · CD 5 — Attacks based on ATK (5.8x multiplier). Steals 15% of the target's Turn Meter. Also has a 75% chance of stealing 15% Turn Meter from all other enemies.

Recommended build

Gear sets: Perception, Relentless

Synergies

Gnishak Ratlord
Artak
Magnarr
Uugo