Is Grandmaster worth building in 2026?

Grandmaster is a niche D-Tier champion best for specific situations. As a Rare HP, Grandmaster may be outperformed by higher-tier options but can fill gaps in early or mid-game rosters.

Best gear sets for Grandmaster?

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

Best masteries for Grandmaster?

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

Where is Grandmaster best used?

Grandmaster excels in Fire Knight (B-Tier), Faction Wars (C-Tier). Also strong in Campaign (D-Tier). Role varies by content — check the effectiveness breakdown below for full tier ratings.

RAID: Shadow Legends

Grandmaster Guide

Rare
Magic
HP
Banner Lords

Grandmaster earns a 2.0/5.0 rating because his utility is extremely limited and his debuff percentages are too low for reliable mid-to-late game play. His 3-hit A1 is his strongest asset, providing some niche value in the Fire Knight's Castle, but the rest of his kit is outperformed by common or easily obtainable champions. A 25% Decrease ATK and a 50% Provoke are simply not impactful enough when champions like Warmaiden or even generic farmable Rares offer more team-wide value. He suffers from being a single-target champion in a game dominated by AOE effects and high-percentage debuffs. While

Skills

Triple Jab — Attacks 1 enemy 3 times.
Disarming Blow · CD 4 — Attacks 1 enemy. Has a 40% chance of placing a 25% [Decrease ATK] debuff on the target for 2 turns.
Enrage · CD 4 — Attacks 1 enemy. Has a 50% chance of placing a [Provoke] debuff on the target for 1 turn.
Aura — Increases Magic Ally HP in all Battles by 17%.

Recommended build

Gear sets: Frost, Perception

Synergies

Apothecary
High Khatun
Warmaiden
Kael