Is Skinner worth building in 2026?

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

Best gear sets for Skinner?

Recommended gear for Skinner: Savage or Cruel sets. As a Attack champion, prioritize sets that complement Skinner's kit. Check the gear section below for stat targets.

Best masteries for Skinner?

Skinner runs Offense + Support mastery trees. Key mastery picks include Warmaster or Giant Slayer (T6), Flawless Execution, Sniper. The full recommended mastery page is available below with interactive selection.

Where is Skinner best used?

Skinner excels in Faction Wars (B-Tier), Arena Offense (C-Tier). Also strong in Fire Knight (C-Tier). Role varies by content — check the effectiveness breakdown below for full tier ratings.

RAID: Shadow Legends

Skinner Guide

Uncommon
Magic
Attack
Lizardmen

Skinner earns a 1.8/5.0 rating because he is the definition of a 'one-trick pony' in a game that rewards versatility. His primary strength is his A2 buff removal, which is a rare and valuable mechanic for an Uncommon champion, providing a glimmer of utility in early Arena Offense. However, this single strength is overwhelmed by massive weaknesses: abysmal base stats, zero AOE capability, and a total lack of utility in endgame content like Hydra, Clan Boss, or Doom Tower. Compared to other Uncommons like Armiger, who remains relevant forever, Skinner falls off a cliff once players acquire basic

Skills

Quick Slits — Attacks 1 enemy 3 times.
Disarm · CD 4 — Attacks 1 enemy. Removes 2 random buffs from the target.

Recommended build

Gear sets: Perception, Speed

Synergies

Kymar
Arbiter
Serris
Deacon Armstrong