Is Throatcutter worth building in 2026?

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

Best gear sets for Throatcutter?

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

Best masteries for Throatcutter?

Throatcutter 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 Throatcutter best used?

Throatcutter 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

Throatcutter Guide

Uncommon
Spirit
Attack
Orcs

Throatcutter earns a dismal 1.2/5.0 rating because he fails to excel in any meaningful metric used to evaluate a champion's worth. His kit is entirely one-dimensional, focusing on single-target damage without any accompanying utility or debuffs. While his multi-hit A1 and 'Extra Turn' mechanic provide a glimmer of early-game hope, his base stats are far too low to compete even within the Uncommon tier. Compared to other Uncommons like Armiger or Shieldguard, who remain relevant even in the late game, Throatcutter falls off a cliff the moment you leave the early Campaign stages. His F-Tier rati

Skills

Twin-Strike — Attacks 1 enemy 2 times.
Finish Off · CD 4 — Attacks 1 enemy. Grants an Extra Turn if the target is killed.

Recommended build

Gear sets: Offense, Cruel

Synergies

Galek
Warmaiden
Spirithost
Apothecary