Is Varl the Destroyer worth building in 2026?

Yes — Varl the Destroyer is a strong A-Tier champion worth investing in. With a 4.0/5.0 rating, Varl the Destroyer performs well across multiple game modes as a Legendary Attack from the Orcs faction.

Best gear sets for Varl the Destroyer?

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

Best masteries for Varl the Destroyer?

Varl the Destroyer 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 Varl the Destroyer best used?

Varl the Destroyer excels in Faction Wars (S-Tier), Campaign (A-Tier). Also strong in Arena Offense (A-Tier). Role varies by content — check the effectiveness breakdown below for full tier ratings.

RAID: Shadow Legends

Varl the Destroyer Guide

Legendary
Spirit
Attack
Orcs

Varl the Destroyer earns a 4.0/5.0 rating because he bridges the gap between a pure debuffer and a top-tier nuker. His ability to self-buff his Attack stat up to 100% is a rare mechanic that gives him a massive advantage in long encounters like Hydra and Doom Tower Bosses. He is held back from a perfect 5.0 only by his reliance on specific setup—namely the need for Decrease ATK to be present for his maximum ignore-DEF potential—and a base survivability that requires a dedicated support team. Compared to other Spirit nukers, he offers more utility than someone like Robar but lacks the sheer 'on

Skills

Sweeping Blow — Attacks based on ATK (4.1x multiplier). Has a 50% chance of placing a 50% Decrease ATK debuff for 2 turns.
Massive Cleave · CD 4 — Attacks all enemies. Has a 100% chance of placing a 60% Decrease DEF debuff and a Block Buffs debuff for 2 turns.
Calamity · CD 5 — Attacks 1 enemy. Will ignore 25% of the target's DEF. Places a 25% Weaken debuff for 2 turns. Also places a 50% Decrease ATK debuff on all other enemies for 2 turns if this hit is critical.
Mark of Doom — Decreases the damage taken from enemies under Decrease ATK debuffs by 20%. Increases this Champion's ATK by 10% every time they use a default skill (stacks up to 100%).

Recommended build

Gear sets: Savage, Lethal, Cruel

Synergies

Lydia the Deathsiren
Arbiter
Siphi the Lost Bride
Kymar
Ursuga Warcaller