Is Spymaster worth building in 2026?

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

Best gear sets for Spymaster?

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

Best masteries for Spymaster?

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

Where is Spymaster best used?

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

RAID: Shadow Legends

Spymaster Guide

Rare
Force
HP
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Spymaster earns a 1.8/5.0 rating because he fails to excel in any single area of the game. While his Force affinity and HP scaling give him a decent survival baseline, his utility is almost non-existent. The 1.8 score reflects his niche availability for early Faction Wars and Rare-only Secret Rooms, but his D and F tier ratings in Clan Boss, Arena, and Hydra heavily drag him down. Compared to other Rare champions like Warmaiden (who brings a 100% Decrease DEF) or Diabolist (who brings Speed manipulation), Spymaster offers no competitive reason to be picked. His reliance on a Veil mechanic that

Skills

Sabotage — Attacks based on HP (0.2x multiplier). Chance to apply debuff increases to 50% if the target is under a Veil or Perfect Veil buff.
Cover of Night · CD 4 — Places a Veil buff on all allies except this Champion for 2 turns.
Sudden Strike · CD 5 — Attacks based on HP (0.35x multiplier). Will ignore 30% of the target's DEF if this Champion is under a Veil or Perfect Veil buff.

Recommended build

Gear sets: Perception, Speed

Synergies

Ursala the Mourner
Staltus Dragonbane
Sethallia
Archmage Hellmut