Is Vildrax worth building in 2026?

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

Best gear sets for Vildrax?

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

Best masteries for Vildrax?

Vildrax 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 Vildrax best used?

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

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Vildrax Guide

Epic
Magic
Support
Demonspawn

Vildrax earns a 3.2/5.0 rating because he is the definition of a 'niche specialist.' His score is heavily boosted by his utility in Hydra and Faction Wars, where Hex and Heal Reduction are premium mechanics. He loses points for his lack of versatility; unlike a 4.5-rated Epic like Stag Knight, Vildrax is almost useless in Clan Boss and struggles in fast-paced Arena defenses where his setup is too slow. His AI rating of 3.2 reflects his tendency to use skills in an order that isn't always optimal for turn-meter stealing, requiring manual play in tight scenarios. Compared to other Hex spreaders,

Skills

Corrupting Claws — Attacks based on ATK (3.4x multiplier). The Hex debuff cannot be resisted if the target is from the Banner Lords or High Elves Faction.
Death Grip · CD 4 — Attacks based on ATK (4.2x multiplier). Instantly activates this champion's Feed the Hex skill if this attack kills an enemy.
Feed the Hex · CD 5 — Attacks based on ATK (3.9x multiplier). Increases the duration of all Hex debuffs on all enemies by 1 turn. Also heals this champion by 10% of their MAX HP for each Hex debuff on the enemy team.
Cursed Blood — Fills this champion's Turn Meter by 15% whenever a Hex debuff is placed on an enemy.

Recommended build

Gear sets: Perception, Speed

Synergies

Akoth the Seared
Mordecai
Teumesia
Artak
Vizier Ovelis