Is Oldbeard worth building in 2026?

Oldbeard is a niche F-Tier champion best for specific situations. As a Uncommon Defense, Oldbeard may be outperformed by higher-tier options but can fill gaps in early or mid-game rosters.

Best gear sets for Oldbeard?

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

Best masteries for Oldbeard?

Oldbeard 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 Oldbeard best used?

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

RAID: Shadow Legends

Oldbeard Guide

Uncommon
Force
Defense
Ogryn Tribes

Oldbeard earns a 1.2/5.0 rating because his kit is fundamentally outdated and lacks any form of reliability. The primary factor holding him back is the low proc chance on his debuffs; a 25% chance for a weak Decrease ATK is statistically irrelevant in high-pressure scenarios like Clan Boss or Dungeons. While the inclusion of Leech gives him a tiny bit of utility compared to common fodder, the fact that it is single-target and inconsistent makes it impossible to build a strategy around. Compared to other Uncommons like Armiger (who is a god-tier specialist) or Shieldguard (a farming machine), O

Skills

Crushing Blow — Attacks 1 enemy. Has a 25% chance of placing a 25% [Decrease ATK] debuff for 2 turns.
Siphon Strike · CD 4 — Attacks 1 enemy. Has a 50% chance of placing a [Leech] debuff for 2 turns.

Recommended build

Gear sets: Defiant, Guardian

Synergies

Bellower
Dhampir
Warmaiden
Apothecary