Is Line Infantry worth building in 2026?

Line Infantry is a niche F-Tier champion best for specific situations. As a Uncommon Defense, Line Infantry may be outperformed by higher-tier options but can fill gaps in early or mid-game rosters.

Best gear sets for Line Infantry?

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

Best masteries for Line Infantry?

Line Infantry 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 Line Infantry best used?

Line Infantry excels in Faction Wars (C-Tier), Campaign (D-Tier). Also strong in Arena Defense (D-Tier). Role varies by content — check the effectiveness breakdown below for full tier ratings.

RAID: Shadow Legends

Line Infantry Guide

Uncommon
Force
Defense
Dwarves

Line Infantry earns a 1.2/5.0 rating because he fails to excel in any meaningful capacity compared to the wider roster. His primary utility—the Provoke debuff—is locked behind prohibitively low activation chances (10% and 25%), making him an unreliable control champion even in the earliest stages of the game. His Force affinity and lack of self-buffs further limit his survivability as a Defense-based champion. While he technically provides some utility in the Faction Wars if your Dwarf roster is completely empty, he is strictly outclassed by almost every Rare champion in the game. His rating i

Skills

Staggering Blow — Attacks 1 enemy. Has a 10% chance of placing a [Provoke] debuff for 1 turn.
Flail Around · CD 4 — Attacks 2 times at random. Has a 25% chance of placing a [Provoke] debuff for 1 turn.

Recommended build

Gear sets: Guardian, Frostbite

Synergies

Rearguard Sergeant
Demytha
Grizzled Jarl