Is Pestilus worth building in 2026?

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

Best gear sets for Pestilus?

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

Best masteries for Pestilus?

Pestilus 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 Pestilus best used?

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

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Pestilus Guide

Epic
Spirit
Support
Knight Revenant

Pestilus earns a 3.2/5.0 rating because he is a specialized utility support who performs his role well but lacks the 'broken' mechanics required for a higher score. His primary strengths lie in his ability to lower gear requirements via his Crit Rate buff and his reliable speed manipulation, which makes him a B-Tier staple for Clan Boss and Hydra. However, his score is held back by his single-target Decrease Defense and his vulnerability to buff strippers like Madame Serris. Compared to top-tier Epics like Deacon Armstrong, he lacks the versatility of an AoE turn-meter drop or a multi-hit A1.

Skills

Staff of Despair — Attacks based on ATK (4.1x multiplier). Stun chance increases to 50% if the target is under a Fear or True Fear debuff.
Spasm of Terror · CD 4 — Attacks based on ATK (4.5x multiplier). The True Fear debuff chance is increased to 100% against targets under a Decrease ACC debuff.
Locus of Agony · CD 5 — Places a 30% Increase CRIT RATE buff and a 30% Increase CRIT DMG buff on all allies for 2 turns. Also has a 75% chance of decreasing the Turn Meter of all enemies by 15%.

Recommended build

Gear sets: Perception, Speed

Synergies

Magnarr
Gaius the Gleeful
Hurndig
Ninja
Kymar