Are you wondering how to build Retainer right in RAID Shadow Legends? Well, there’s so many builds out there and we didn’t just want to add another one jsut because, we wanted the core important artifacts and masteries here. The info that 95% of players need and not what Blessing potentially would work best when you have every hero maxed out in RAID Shadow Legends.
Important! Don’t miss our hero tier list that I just updated to see how Retainer performs among all heroes in the game and for the different game modes there are.
Best Retainer Masteries + Artifacts
To wanted to make this all here as easy and accessible as possible, so we have clear use-cases for your hero and what Masteries and Artifacts to go for.
↙️ Please select what you want to use your Retainer for ↘️
PvE
PvPTap a gear slot to see its recommended sub stats
Lifestealand
SpeedSet
Perceptionand
RelentlessSet
ReflexSet
Weapon · Best main statATKThis is the setup we recommend for this slot. The closer a piece you own gets to it, the better it works on this hero. Mind the strength shown on the right of each sub stat — the higher ones are what push this build over its critical thresholds.
Must have on this pieceVery important to have
For min/maxing
Helmet · Best main statHPThis is the setup we recommend for this slot. The closer a piece you own gets to it, the better it works on this hero. Mind the strength shown on the right of each sub stat — the higher ones are what push this build over its critical thresholds.
Rows without a stat are free — anything can roll there without hurting the build.
Must have on this pieceVery important to haveFor min/maxing
Shield · Best main statDEFThis is the setup we recommend for this slot. The closer a piece you own gets to it, the better it works on this hero. Mind the strength shown on the right of each sub stat — the higher ones are what push this build over its critical thresholds.
Must have on this pieceVery important to haveFor min/maxing
Gauntlets · Best main statHP%Unlock all 7 sections Hide plans
Chestplate · Best main statACCUnlock all 7 sections Hide plans
Boots · Best main statSPDUnlock all 7 sections Hide plans
Ring · Best main statHP%Unlock all 7 sections Hide plans
Amulet · Best main statHP%Unlock all 7 sections Hide plans
Banner · Best main statACCUnlock all 7 sections Hide plans
How to use priority filters?
You should not use Retainer in PvP unless you have to and in that case the regular PvE Build will do it.
Relics and Gemstones
Big Relic Update! We have re-tested the relics with the latest added relics (Coalescence Group) early August 2026.
We continously test relics and also add newer relics to our builds to make usre they reflect what is currently available in the game and this is from our tests the idea setup in terms of relics:
Caught Unaware
Slow The Enemy
Survival Speed
Gathering Momentum
Slow The Enemy
Pouncing Strike
Extra Punishment
Unerring Focus
Survival Speed
UncontrollableUnerring Focus
Damage Mitigation
PuppetmasterUnerring Focus
Sinners Cloak
Growing ResolveSurvival Speed
Sanctified SkinPuppetmaster
Unerring FocusThis is everything you need to know to build Retainer to the best performance in RAID Shadow Legends. If you’re looking for complete builds for other heroes, please find them all linked the the frequently updated tier list here.
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