Is Arndulf worth building in 2026?

Arndulf is a solid B-Tier champion with situational value. This Epic Defense from Banner Lords can be useful in specific team compositions, especially if you lack alternatives in their niche.

Best gear sets for Arndulf?

Recommended gear for Arndulf: Immortal or Resilience sets. As a Defense champion, prioritize sets that complement Arndulf's kit. Check the gear section below for stat targets.

Best masteries for Arndulf?

Arndulf runs Defense + Support mastery trees. Key mastery picks include Bulwark or Fearsome Presence (T6), Retribution, Lasting Gifts. The full recommended mastery page is available below with interactive selection.

Where is Arndulf best used?

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

RAID: Shadow Legends

Arndulf Guide

Epic
Magic
Defense
Banner Lords

Arndulf is a Magic Epic Defense champion from Banner Lords. Core kit themes: DEF-scaling damage, single-target Provoke, AoE 25% Weaken, AoE Fear, team Reflect Damage, and self Counterattack. Best-fit areas: Fire Knight, Magma Dragon, Faction Wars, Campaign, Arena Defense, and Doom Tower Floors. Build focus: DEF%, C.RATE, C.DMG, SPD, and ACC.

Best used in: Fire Knight · Magma Dragon · Faction Wars · Campaign · Arena Defense · Doom Tower Floors

Skills

Iron Greatclub — Attacks 1 enemy. Has a 20% chance of placing a [Provoke] debuff for 1 turn.
Daunting Violence · CD 4→3 — Attacks all enemies. Has a 75% chance of placing a 25% [Weaken] debuff for 2 turns. Also has a 25% chance of placing a [Fear] debuff for 1 turn.
Wall of Metal · CD 5→3 — Places a 30% [Reflect Damage] buff on all allies for 2 turns. Also places a [Counterattack] buff on this Champion for 2 turns.

Recommended build

Gear sets: Accuracy, Critical Damage, Defiant, Deflection, Divine Speed, Feral, Instinct, Killstroke

Stat priority: DEF% › C.RATE › C.DMG › SPD › ACC

Synergies

Ragash — Provides Increase DEF and protection-style support that improves Arndulf's DEF-scaling damage and durability.
Martyr — Increase DEF improves Arndulf's damage, while Counterattack support can create more A1 Provoke opportunities.
Mausoleum Mage — Provides defensive buffs and protection from debuffs for progression teams using Arndulf as a DEF-based damage/control c
Deacon Armstrong — Adds Speed, Turn Meter support, and Decrease DEF so Arndulf can cycle faster and hit harder.
Stag Knight — Provides Decrease DEF for Arndulf's damage and Decrease ATK to help keep progression teams safer.
Valkyrie — Counterattack and Shields add durability and can create more A1 opportunities around Arndulf's control kit.