Is Zelotah worth building in 2026?

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

Best gear sets for Zelotah?

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

Best masteries for Zelotah?

Zelotah 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 Zelotah best used?

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

RAID: Shadow Legends

Zelotah Guide

Epic
Spirit
Support
Undead Hordes

Zelotah earns a 3.2/5.0 rating because he is the definition of a 'niche utility' champion. His strengths lie in his massive 3-turn Shield and his ability to disrupt enemies with Sleep CC, which are invaluable for Faction Wars and mid-tier Arena Defense. However, he is held back by the current meta's reliance on 'unprotected' buffs; in a game filled with buff-strippers and ignore-shield mechanics, his primary value can be erased instantly. Compared to top-tier Epics like Miscreated Monster, Zelotah lacks the offensive pressure and versatility to climb higher. His 3.2 reflects a champion who is

Skills

Bury Alive — Attacks 1 enemy. Has a 15% chance of placing a [Sleep] debuff for 1 turn.
Flesh Shield · CD 4 — Places a [Shield] buff on all allies equal to 20% of this Champion’s MAX HP for 3 turns. Places a 15% [Continuous Heal] buff on all allies for 2 turns.
Grave Mist · CD 5 — Attacks all enemies. Has a 50% chance of placing a [Sleep] debuff for 1 turn. Has a 75% chance against enemies under debuffs.
Aura — Increases Ally RESIST in the Arena by 70.

Recommended build

Gear sets: Shield, Immunity

Synergies

Vogoth
Seeker
Tuhanarak
Rector Drath