Is Gaius the Gleeful worth building in 2026?

Yes — Gaius the Gleeful is a strong A-Tier champion worth investing in. With a 4.4/5.0 rating, Gaius the Gleeful performs well across multiple game modes as a Legendary Attack from the Knight Revenant faction.

Best gear sets for Gaius the Gleeful?

Recommended gear for Gaius the Gleeful: Savage or Cruel sets. As a Attack champion, prioritize sets that complement Gaius the Gleeful's kit. Check the gear section below for stat targets.

Best masteries for Gaius the Gleeful?

Gaius the Gleeful runs Offense + Support mastery trees. Key mastery picks include Warmaster or Giant Slayer (T6), Flawless Execution, Sniper. The full recommended mastery page is available below with interactive selection.

Where is Gaius the Gleeful best used?

Gaius the Gleeful excels in Arena Offense (S-Tier), Doom Tower Waves (S-Tier). Also strong in Faction Wars (S-Tier). Role varies by content — check the effectiveness breakdown below for full tier ratings.

RAID: Shadow Legends

Gaius the Gleeful Guide

Legendary
Force
Attack
Knight Revenant

Gaius the Gleeful earns a 4.4/5.0 rating because he is a specialized apex predator in the Arena. His score is bolstered by his unique ability to place bombs and sleep simultaneously, a combination that offers more utility than older bombers like Lord Shazar or Sianna. The 'dead man's switch' passive provides a safety net that most nukers lack, ensuring he provides value even if targeted first. He is held back from a perfect 5.0 primarily by his lack of versatility; he offers almost zero value in Hydra or Clan Boss, which are the primary progression metrics for mid-game players. Compared to oth

Skills

Prankster's Pleasure — Attacks based on ATK (3.7x multiplier). Places a [Bomb] debuff for 2 turns if this attack is critical. The [Bomb] damage scales from ATK (multiplier 5.0).
Unfunny Jest · CD 4 — Attacks based on ATK (4.0x multiplier). Places two [Bomb] debuffs that detonate after 2 turns. [Bomb] damage scales from ATK (multiplier 5.0).
Madcap Parade · CD 5 — Attacks based on ATK (6.3x multiplier). Instantly detonates all [Bomb] debuffs on the target. If the target is killed, instantly detonates all [Bomb] debuffs on all enemies.
Explosive Wit — When this Champion is attacked, has a 30% chance of placing a [Bomb] debuff on the attacker for 2 turns. When this Champion is killed, instantly detonates all [Bomb] debuffs on all enemies.

Recommended build

Gear sets: Stone Skin, Perception

Synergies

Arbiter
Kymar
Madame Serris
Vizier Ovelis
Gnishak Ratlord