Summoners War Inugami Water Icon
Summoners War Icaru Icon
Icaru, the Water Inugami, is one of the most impactful and beloved monsters in Summoners War, especially for players focused on efficient progression and farming. Known for his exceptional synergy in team compositions and his ability to enable consistent, fast dungeon runs, Icaru has earned a permanent place in both mid-game and late-game strategies.

What Makes Him so Special?

  • Scales damage from Defense

  • Has a guaranteed team-up mechanic

  • Extremely safe, consistent, and fast for farming

  • Low rarity but endgame-level value

If you care about efficient farming, Icaru is mandatory.

Summoners War Icaru Stats

6*
Awakened
2A 6*
MAX HP
9555
9390
9885
MAX ATK
494
549
637
MAX DEF
516
637
736
MAX SPD
107
108
108

Skill ups to Max: 11

Source

This monster can be acquired via Unknown Scrolls, Mystical Scrolls, Mystical and Social Summons, Water Scrolls, the Temple of Wishes, or by farming Garen Forest.

Summoners War Icaru Runes

Focus on Spd, Def, Acc

Rune Main Stats

(DEF%/DEF%/DEF%)

Recommended Rune Sets

2 – Sets | Determination, Guard, Focus, Fight​

4 – Set | n/a

Rune Requirement

Icaru requires at least +2400 Defense to trigger three allies to attack when using his Team Up skill.

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Skills Breakdown

Scratch

Attacks the enemy with razor-sharp claws and decreases their Defense for 2 turns.

Team Up

Teams up with another ally to attack an enemy. The number of allies you attack together increases up to 3 according to your Defense. (Reusable in 3 turns)

Counterattack (Passive)

Increases your Attack Power and counterattacks for 1 turn when you attack on your turn. [Automatic Effect]

Leader Skill

Increases the attack speed of ally Monsters with Water attribute by 23%.

Is Icaru Worth Building?

Short answer: Yes.
Long answer: Absolutely yes.

Icaru:

  • Speeds up farming massively

  • Saves energy long-term

  • Enables endgame dungeon efficiency

  • Uses easily farmable runes

He’s one of the highest value monsters in the entire game.

F2P Icaru Team for Necro

The team is shown below in the recommended attack order, along with the runes each unit should be equipped with.
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Violent Will

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Vampire Revenge

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Violent Blade

Guard Guard Guard

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Rage Blade

Family Monsters

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