Is Archbishop Pinthroy worth building in 2026?

Yes — Archbishop Pinthroy is a strong A-Tier champion worth investing in. With a 4.6/5.0 rating, Archbishop Pinthroy performs well across multiple game modes as a Legendary Support from the The Sacred Order faction.

Best gear sets for Archbishop Pinthroy?

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

Best masteries for Archbishop Pinthroy?

Archbishop Pinthroy 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 Archbishop Pinthroy best used?

Archbishop Pinthroy excels in Hydra (S-Tier), Faction Wars (S-Tier). Also strong in Arena Offense (A-Tier). Role varies by content — check the effectiveness breakdown below for full tier ratings.

RAID: Shadow Legends

Archbishop Pinthroy Guide

Legendary
Spirit
Support
The Sacred Order

Archbishop Pinthroy is a Spirit Legendary Support champion from The Sacred Order who specializes in Block Buffs, Heal Reduction, Increase ACC, healing, Increase DEF, and Shield support. His strongest value is in Hydra and other buff-heavy PvE content, where his AoE Block Buffs and Heal Reduction can control enemy sustain and buff cycles, while his Increase ACC aura and Increase ACC buff help allies land debuffs. He also brings team sustain through a 30% MAX HP heal, Increase DEF, and a conditional Shield, plus self-cleansing of Decrease DEF and Weaken at the start of each turn. Build him prima

Best used in: Hydra · Faction Wars · Doom Tower waves · Arena progression · Iron Twins

Skills

Author of Fates — Attacks 1 enemy. Transfers 1 random debuff from this Champion to the target. Also has a 75% chance of stealing 1 random buff from the target.
Holy Word · CD 4→3 — Places a 50% Increase ACC buff on all allies for 2 turns, then attacks all enemies. Places a 100% Heal Reduction debuff on all enemies for 2 turns. Also has a 75% chance of placing a Block Buffs debuff on all enemies for 2 turns. Champions from the Demonspawn, Undead Hordes, and Knights Revenant Factions cannot resist
Gleam of Glory · CD 6→4 — Heals all allies by 30% of their MAX HP, then places a 60% Increase DEF buff on all allies for 2 turns. If 4 or more allies are alive, also places a Shield buff on each ally for 2 turns equal to 30% of their MAX HP.
Splendor — Removes all Decrease DEF debuffs and Weaken debuffs from this Champion at the start of each turn.

Recommended build

Gear sets: Speed, Perception, Accuracy, Immortal, Regeneration, Reflex, Relentless, Impulse

Stat priority: Speed › Accuracy › HP% › DEF% › Resistance

Synergies

Nekmo Thaar — Keeps Hydra teams cycling while Pinthroy maintains Block Buffs/Heal Reduction.
Inquisitor Shamael — Covers fear pressure while Pinthroy handles Block Buffs and sustain.
Michinaki — Adds damage and debuff pressure to Hydra teams.
Geomancer — Boss damage partner supported by Pinthroy's accuracy and defensive sustain.
Acrizia — Elite damage dealer protected by Pinthroy's Heal/Shield/Increase DEF support.
Uugo — Stacks Block Buffs coverage and adds Decrease DEF/cleanse utility.