Watcher of Realms Best Artifacts Ranked (2024)

Watcher of Realms offers multiple ways to upgrade your heroes and make them more effective in combat. One such way is through artifacts, which can be forged using artifact fragments obtained from the Artifact Material Raid. But with such a massive collection, it can be difficult for new players to decide which artifacts are best suited for their heroes. This article is here to help.

We compiled an artifact tier list and ranked them all based on various factors such as stats, rarity, and effectiveness in battle. Artifacts come in 3 rarities in this game – Epic, Legendary, and Myth, but since Epic ones are pretty much useless, we will focus only on the Legendary and Myth ones.

S+ Tier Artifacts (OP)

In the S+ tier, we ranked the best artifacts in Watcher of Realms for all five hero classes, Defender, Fighter, Mage, Marksman, and Healer. These artifacts provide the greatest boosts in battle power.

Olague’s Wall (Defender Artifact)
Regal Majesty (Defender Artifact)
Scarlet Hunt (Fighter Artifact)
Soul Drainer (Fighter Artifact)
Skull of Desecration (Mage Artifact)
Book of Distortion (Mage Artifact)
Nether Messenger (Marksman Artifact)
Jungle Relic (Healer Artifact)
Bloodbond Signet (Marksman Artifact)
Prayer Scroll (Healer Artifact)

Olague’s Wall

Olague’s Wall is by far the best Defender-class artifact. This amazing item will help your defender hero block up to 4 enemies at once, which is a huge advantage, in the Campaign mode. Not only that but this artifact also helps reduce the damage taken, which makes it extremely effective in keeping your team safe.

Class: Defender
Rarity: Myth
Tier List Rank: S+
Effects: Increases block capacity by 1, P.DMG reduction, and M.DMG reduction by 4% for every blocked unit, up to 4 stacks.

Regal Majesty

Class: Defender
Rarity: Myth
Tier List Rank: S+
Effects: Received healing amount +20%.

Scarlet Hunt

Scarlet Hunt is by far the best artifact for Figher-type heroes because it offers a massive increase in damage, as long as you have Salazar, the legendary hero in your squad. Otherwise, Komodo (epic) can also work. The bleed effect increase help your squad deal more damage over time, which is a great advantage, especially against tough bosses.

Class: Fighter
Rarity: Myth
Tier List Rank: S+
Effects: Increases damage by 20% to targets with Bleeding

Soul Drainer

Class: Fighter
Rarity: Myth
Tier List Rank: S+
Effects: Increases Block by 1. Restores 0.7% of the hero’s Max HP every time the hero deals DMG to 1 target, effective to up to 3 targets.

Skull of Desecration

If you are looking for the most efficient Mage-class artifact, the Skull of Desecration is your best bet. This amazing item increases magic AoE damage significantly, which is a huge advantage when you have multiple enemies on the battlefield.

However, this also comes with a cost as it will increase the damage taken by the Mage hero. But if you have strong defenders in your squads, this won’t be a problem.

Class: Mage
Rarity: Myth
Tier List Rank: S+
Effects: DMG received is increased by 20% while AoE DMG is increased by 25%.

Book of Distortion

Class: Mage
Rarity: Myth
Tier List Rank: S+
Effects: Attacking slowed targets increases ATK Spd. by 30 and Rage Regen by 25% for 5 sec. This effect can only be triggered 1 time every 8 sec.

Nether Messenger

Nether Messenger is the most powerful artifact for Marksman-class heroes. This item increases the damage by up to 15%, which is a massive boost, especially against bosses and challenging enemies.

Class: Marksman
Rarity: Myth
Tier List Rank: S+
Effects: When dealing multiple instances of DMG to 1 same target in a row, increases the DMG by 5% each time, up to 3 times. The effect disappears after changing targets.

Jungle Relic

Jungle Relic is no doubt the best artifact for Healers in Watcher of Realms. This amazing item increases the healing effect massively, which helps your heroes last longer in battle. There is only one caveat, though – this artifact only works when the healer has full HP. But if your healer is well-protected and positioned strategically in battle, then Jungle Relic is an absolute must-have.

Class: Healer
Rarity: Myth
Tier List Rank: S+
Effects: Jungle Relic Increases the healing effect by 30% when the caster has full HP.

Bloodbond Signet

Class: Marksman
Rarity: Myth
Tier List Rank: S+
Effects: Reduces Max HP by 30% and increases Crit. DMG by 20%.

Prayer Scroll

Class: Healer
Rarity: Myth
Tier List Rank: S+
Effects: Increases Healing Effect (ST) by 3% for every additional ally present in range, stacking up to 4 times.

S Tier Artifacts (Strong)

Lionheart Scepter (Defender)
Magmus’ Molten Heart (Fighter)
Eye of Sin (Fighter)
Ragnarok (Fighter)
Ajax’s Rage (Mage)
Soulreaper Insignia (Marksman)
Tear of Starlight (Mage)
Crown of the Depths (Mage)
Scarlet Dagger (Marksman)
Lunar Veil (Healer)
Gift of Hope (Healer)

Our S-tier contains some of the most popular artifacts in the game. While they are not as strong as those in S+, they still offer great stats and can be equally effective in certain battles.

Lionheart Scepter

Class: Defender
Rarity: Myth
Tier List Rank: S
Effects: During the Ultimate, increases the hero’s Max HP by an extra 20% and Max HP of allies within the Ultimate range by 10%.

Magmus’ Molten Heart

Class: Fighter
Rarity: Myth
Tier List Rank: S
Effects: When Lava Flow is activated, deals extra DMG equal to 5% of the hero’s Max HP.

Eye of Sin

Class: Fighter
Rarity: Myth
Tier List Rank: S
Effects: Increases AoE DMG by 10%. Killing enemies grants an extra 5% AoE DMG bonus that lasts 3 sec.

Ragnarok

Class: Fighter
Rarity: Myth
Tier List Rank: S
Effects: Increases Crit. DMG by 12%. When HP is lower than 50%, Crit. DMG Increase is doubled.

Ajax’s Rage

Class: Mage
Rarity: Myth
Tier List Rank: S
Effects: Upon making Crit. Hit, increases Crit. DMG by 20% for 3 sec.

Soulreaper Insignia

Class: Marksman
Rarity: Myth
Tier List Rank: S
Effects: Increases DMG by 5%. After killing the target, increases an additional DMG of 5%, stacking up to 2 times. This effect lasts for 10 sec.

Tear of Starlight

Class: Mage
Rarity: Myth
Tier List Rank: S
Effects: ATK is increased by 20% when deployed. When HP is lower than 80%, the ATK increase effect is reduced to 10%.

Crown of the Depths

Class: Mage
Rarity: Myth
Tier List Rank: S
Effects: Basic ATK has a 25% chance to release 1 extra energy ball(s).

Scarlet Dagger

Class: Marksman
Rarity: Myth
Tier List Rank: S
Effects: Increases AoE DMG by 15%, and gains 15% Penetration during the Ultimate.

Lunar Veil

Class: Healer
Rarity: Myth
Tier List Rank: S
Effects: 60 sec after deployment, gains permanent invisibility and increases ATK Spd. by 50.

Gift of Hope

Class: Healer
Rarity: Myth
Tier List Rank: S
Effects: Increases Healing Effect by 30% when healing a hero with less than 30% HP.

A Tier Artifacts (Good)

Betrayal Forge (Defender)
Holy Radiance (Defender)
Flawless Blade (Fighter)
Void Gazer (Fighter)
Bones of Savagery (Fighter)
Crystal of Vileness (Fighter)
Blue Sea Ice Ring (Mage)
Eye of the White Tower (Mage)
Orb of Euphoria (Healer)
Destruction Cog (Marksman)
The Sharpshooter’s Crest (Marksman)
Dreamglow (Healer)

These artifacts provide decent stats in comparison to those in S-tier, and they can still make a difference if used correctly.

Betrayal Forge

Class: Defender
Rarity: Myth
Tier List Rank: A
Effects: During the Ultimate, increases Block by 1. When in the Heated State, the chance to inflict Stun increases by 10%. Each ATK restores the hero’s HP equal to 3% of Max HP.

Holy Radiance

Class: Defender
Rarity: Myth
Tier List Rank: A
Effects: After every 10 Basic ATK landed, deals AoE P. DMG 1 time equal to 200% of DMG Multiplier to at most 5 targets and restores HP for 10% of DMG dealt.

Flawless Blade

Class: Fighter
Rarity: Myth
Tier List Rank: A
Effects: Increases DMG by 6% every 4 sec when no damage is taken. Stacks up to 3 times. Taking damage each time removes 1 stack.

Void Gazer

Class: Fighter
Rarity: Myth
Tier List Rank: A
Effects: Deals increased DMG to enemies beyond 1 tile from the hero. For every 1 tile beyond the first, DMG is increased by 3%.

Bones of Savagery

Class: Fighter
Rarity: Myth
Tier List Rank: A
Effects: During the Ultimate, for each ATK dealt, increases Crit. DMG by 10%, stacking up to 3 times. This effect expires after the Ultimate ends.

Crystal of Vileness

Class: Fighter
Rarity: Myth
Tier List Rank: A
Effects: When dealing DMG, there’s a 40% chance of summoning 1 Shadow Guard with 80% of the hero’s stats to attack enemies for 10 sec. The effect can be triggered as often as 1 time every 20 sec.

Blue Sea Ice Ring

Class: Mage
Rarity: Myth
Tier List Rank: A
Effects: When dealing damage, there is a 25% chance of slowing down the enemy by 50% for 2 sec.

Eye of the White Tower

Class: Mage
Rarity: Legendary
Tier List Rank: A
Effects: After being deployed, receives one of the following buffs at random: Increases ATK by 13% or increases ATK Spd. by 20.

Orb of Euphoria

Class: Healer
Rarity: Myth
Tier List Rank: A
Effects: Increases the ATK Spd. of all heroes in range by 30 every 60 sec, lasting for 10 sec.

Destruction Cog

Class: Marksman
Rarity: Myth
Tier List Rank: A
Effects: Cannon Overload has a 50% chance to fire 3 extra cannonballs.

The Sharpshooter’s Crest

Class: Marksman
Rarity: Myth
Tier List Rank: A
Effects: When there are no enemies within 1 tile, AoE DMG is increased by 20%.

Dreamglow

Class: Healer
Rarity: Myth
Tier List Rank: A
Effects: When Basic ATK inflicts Magic Incense, there is a chance equal to 50% of Crit. Rate to grant the target a shield equal to 10% of the target’s Max HP, lasts 6 sec.

B Tier Artifacts (Average)

Bloodthirst (Defender)
Goddess’ Grace (Defender)
Wailing Tusk (Fighter)
Skull of Ire (Fighter)
The Watchguard’s Ambition (Fighter)
Slayer’s Presence (Fighter)
Spellcaster’s Echo (Mage)
Zelus’ Manuscript (Mage)
Blood Drinker (Marksman)
Shadow Gaze (Marksman)
Lantern of Radiance (Healer)
Nyniv’s Mercy (Healer)

B-tier artifacts provide enough stat boosts but don’t expect them to be game-changers.

Bloodthirst

Class: Defender
Rarity: Myth
Tier List Rank: B
Effects: Increases DMG by 1% for the entire game when damage is taken. Stacks up to 15 time(s).

Goddess’ Grace

Class: Defender
Rarity: Myth
Tier List Rank: B
Effects: Increases DEF by 10%. Gains an extra 3% DEF bonus for every 10 sec on the battlefield, and stacks up to 3 times.

Wailing Tusk

Class: Fighter
Rarity: Myth
Tier List Rank: B
Effects: Extends the duration of Glory Recalled by an additional 10 sec. While Glory Recalled is active, increases DMG by 15%.

Skull of Ire

Class: Fighter
Rarity: Myth
Tier List Rank: B
Effects: Increases initial Rage by 450.

The Watchguard’s Ambition

Class: Fighter
Rarity: Legendary
Tier List Rank: B
Effects: A basic attack has a 10% chance of triggering another basic attack.

Slayer’s Presence

Class: Fighter
Rarity: Legendary
Tier List Rank: B
Effects: When HP is above 80%, increase damage by 10%.

Zelus’ Manuscript

Class: Mage
Rarity: Myth
Tier List Rank: B
Effects: Reduces enemies’ received healing by 30% during the Ultimate skill.

Spellcaster’s Echo

Class: Mage
Rarity: Legendary
Tier List Rank: B
Effects: Recovers 10% Rage after using a skill.

Blood Drinker

Class: Marksman
Rarity: Myth
Tier List Rank: B
Effects: Grants 10% life-steal when dealing damage.

Shadow Gaze

Class: Marksman
Rarity: Legendary
Tier List Rank: B
Effects: Increases ATK by 10% for every 5 attacks, lasting for 5 sec.

Lantern of Radiance

Class: Healer
Rarity: Legendary
Tier List Rank: B
Effects: Increases AoE Heal Effect by 3% for every ally increased within the attack range, stacking up to 4 times.

Nyniv’s Mercy

Class: Healer
Rarity: Legendary
Tier List Rank: B
Effects: Increases Healing by 10% upon entering combat.

C Tier Artifacts (Meah)

The Watchguard’s Unity (Defender)
Rex’s Vow (Defender)
Death Knell (Defender)
Nightmare Shadow (Fighter)
Chain of Rage (Fighter)
The North’s Horn (Fighter)
Nightmare Samsara (Mage)
Soul-eating Crystal (Mage)
Broken Nightmare (Marksman)
Tauriel’s Gaze (Marksman)
Child of the Trees (Healer)
The North’s Glory (Healer)

These artifacts are not bad, but they won’t do much to improve your heroes’ performance.

The Watchguard’s Unity

Class: Defender
Rarity: Legendary
Tier List Rank: C
Effects: Max HP +10%

Rex’s Vow

Class: Defender
Rarity: Legendary
Tier List Rank: C
Effects: Reduces damage taken by 10% when protected by the shield.

Death Knell

Class: Defender
Rarity: Legendary
Tier List Rank: C
Effects: Increases own DEF by 5% upon entering combat. Whenever own HP drops to 40% or below, instantly heals 15% of Max HP. 1 time(s) max for each deployment.

Nightmare Shadow

Class: Fighter
Rarity: Legendary
Tier List Rank: C
Effects: Increases Crit. Rate by 5% for every 5 attack(s). Can stack up to 3.

Chain of Rage

Class: Fighter
Rarity: Legendary
Tier List Rank: C
Effects: Increases Crit. DMG by 0.3% for every 1% reduction in HP.

The North’s Horn

Class: Fighter
Rarity: Legendary
Tier List Rank: C
Effects: When shielded, increases Crit. Rate by 10%. When the shield disappears, The Crit. Rate increasing effect will last for 6 sec.

Nightmare Samsara

Class: Mage
Rarity: Legendary
Tier List Rank: C
Effects: Restores 5% Rage for every 5 attacks.

Soul-eating Crystal

Class: Mage
Rarity: Legendary
Tier List Rank: C
Effects: Restores 3% Rage when killing the target. Cooldown: 5 sec.

Broken Nightmare

Class: Marksman
Rarity: Legendary
Tier List Rank: C
Effects: Increases ATK by 3% for each basic attack for 2 sec, up to 3 stacks.

Tauriel’s Gaze

Class: Marksman
Rarity: Legendary
Tier List Rank: C
Effects: When dealing Crit. DMG, there is a 15% chance to ignore 30% of the target’s DEF and M.RES for 3 sec.

Child of the Trees

Class: Healer
Rarity: Legendary
Tier List Rank: C
Effects: Increases Heal Effect by 20%. Heal Effect is reduced by 5% for every ally increased within the attack range.

The North’s Glory

Class: Healer
Rarity: Legendary
Tier List Rank: C
Effects: When healing a unit to full HP, there is a 20% chance of granting the unit a shield equal to 20% o its Max HP, lasting for 10 sec. The effect can only be triggered 1 time every 5 sec.

D Tier Artifacts (Weak)

We recommend avoiding these artifacts as their bonuses are so weak that is not worth the effort to enhance them, compared to other options in this tier list.

Nightmare Serpent (Defender)
Heart of Thorn (Defender)
Solar Rune (Defender)
The North’s Will (Defender)
The Watchguard’s Wisdom (Mage)
Voroth’s Wrath (Fighter)
Lucky Legacy (Fighter)
The North’s Storm (Mage)
The Watchguard’s Disguise (Marksman)
The North’s Judgement (Marksman)
Taunting Gaze (Marksman)
The Watchguard’s Fortune (Healer)
Spirit Horn (Healer)