Is Wretch worth building in 2026?

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

Best gear sets for Wretch?

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

Best masteries for Wretch?

Wretch 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 Wretch best used?

Wretch excels in Clan Boss (B-Tier), Faction Wars (B-Tier). Also strong in Dragon (C-Tier). Role varies by content — check the effectiveness breakdown below for full tier ratings.

RAID: Shadow Legends

Wretch Guide

Rare
Force
Attack
Undead Hordes

Wretch earns a 2.4/5.0 rating because he is a hyper-specialized champion with limited longevity. His score is bolstered significantly by his access to a guaranteed [HP Burn] on his A3, a debuff that is rare among non-legendary champions and essential for early Clan Boss and Frost Spider progression. However, his abysmal base defense, low proc rates on his A1 [Heal Reduction], and lack of any AOE capabilities hold him back from being a versatile player. Compared to other Rares like Coldheart or Bellower, he lacks the utility to remain relevant past the mid-game. He serves his purpose as a budge

Skills

Blighted Blade — Attacks 1 enemy 2 times. Has a 20% chance of placing a 50% [Heal Reduction] debuff for 2 turns.
Vampiric Touch · CD 4 — Attacks 1 enemy. Heals this Champion by 15% of damage inflicted.
Singeing Grasp · CD 5 — Attacks 1 enemy. Places a [HP Burn] debuff for 2 turns.
Aura — Increases Force Ally ATK in all Battles by 30%.

Recommended build

Gear sets: Perception, Accuracy

Synergies

Kael
Apothecary
Frozen Banshee
Ghrush the Mangler