Is Vlad the Nightborn worth building in 2026?

Yes — Vlad the Nightborn is a strong A-Tier champion worth investing in. With a 4.3/5.0 rating, Vlad the Nightborn performs well across multiple game modes as a Legendary Attack from the Undead Hordes faction.

Best gear sets for Vlad the Nightborn?

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

Best masteries for Vlad the Nightborn?

Vlad the Nightborn 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 Vlad the Nightborn best used?

Vlad the Nightborn excels in Arena Offense (S-Tier), Doom Tower Waves (S-Tier). Also strong in Faction Wars (S-Tier). Role varies by content — check the effectiveness breakdown below for full tier ratings.

RAID: Shadow Legends

Vlad the Nightborn Guide

Legendary
Void
Attack
Undead Hordes

Vlad the Nightborn earns a 4.3/5.0 rating because he successfully bridges the gap between a specialized debuffer and a primary damage dealer. His 4.3 AI rating is particularly high for an Attack champion, reflecting that he prioritizes his AOE 'Mind Shroud' effectively, making him reliable in auto-battle scenarios. His score is boosted significantly by his Void affinity, which ensures he never weak-hits, and his unique self-sustain passive which grants him survivability rarely seen in the Attack role. He is held back from a perfect 5.0 only by his steep gear requirements and his reliance on de

Skills

Life Thief — Attacks based on ATK (3.8x multiplier). Heals this Champion by 15% of the damage dealt. If the target is under a Leech debuff, also heals the ally with the lowest HP by 15% of the damage dealt.
Mind-Bender · CD 4 — Attacks based on ATK (4.5x multiplier). The chance of placing debuffs increases to 100% if the target is under a Leech debuff.
Night's Shroud · CD 5 — Attacks based on ATK (6.3x multiplier). Each hit steals 30% of the target's Turn Meter. If the target is under a Leech debuff, also places a Perfect Veil buff on this Champion for 2 turns if this attack kills the target.
Vampiric Grace — Places a Shield buff on this Champion for 2 turns at the start of each turn. The value of the Shield is equal to 30% of this Champion's MAX HP. This Champion is immune to Turn Meter reduction effects while under a Veil or Perfect Veil buff.

Recommended build

Gear sets: Savage, Lethal

Synergies

Konstantin the Dayborn
Lydia the Deathsiren
Arbiter
Kimi