Is Madman worth building in 2026?

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

Best gear sets for Madman?

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

Best masteries for Madman?

Madman 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 Madman best used?

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

RAID: Shadow Legends

Madman Guide

Rare
Spirit
Attack
Dwarves

Madman earns a 2.5/5.0 rating because he is a high-variance specialist who lacks the consistency and utility required for a higher score. His strengths lie in his ability to ignore Shields and Block Damage, a rare trait for a non-Legendary champion, which gives him a clear niche in Faction Wars and specific Arena matchups. However, he is held back by his mediocre base stats and the 50% RNG dependency on his A1. Compared to other Rare nukers like Kael or Elhain, he lacks the poison utility or raw AOE consistency that makes them top-tier starters. While he is an excellent budget option for bypas

Skills

Crazy Flail — Attacks 1 enemy. Has a 50% chance of attacking all other enemies with a second hit, dealing 30% of the damage inflicted from the first hit.
Sweeping Strike · CD 4 — Attacks all enemies. Heals this Champion by 10% of the damage inflicted if this Champion’s current HP is below 50%.
Tearing Blow · CD 5 — Attacks 1 enemy. Will ignore 30% of the target’s DEF. Ignores [Block Damage] and [Shield] buffs.

Recommended build

Gear sets: Savage, Cruel

Synergies

Arbiter
Ghostborn
Trunda Giltmallet
Fharakin the Fat