Is Marksman worth building in 2026?

Marksman is a solid B-Tier champion with situational value. This Epic Attack from High Elves can be useful in specific team compositions, especially if you lack alternatives in their niche.

Best gear sets for Marksman?

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

Best masteries for Marksman?

Marksman 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 Marksman best used?

Marksman excels in Faction Wars (A-Tier), Campaign (B-Tier). Also strong in Clan Boss (B-Tier). Role varies by content — check the effectiveness breakdown below for full tier ratings.

RAID: Shadow Legends

Marksman Guide

Epic
Spirit
Attack
High Elves

Marksman earns a 3.2/5.0 rating because he is a versatile utility-attacker who suffers from the 'Jack of all trades, master of none' syndrome. His strength lies in his A2 Turn Meter fill, which is a premium mechanic for any Epic, and his built-in Extra Turn mechanics that can lead to explosive bursts of poisons. However, his 3.2 rating is held back by his random-hit A3, which lacks the reliability needed for high-end Arena or specific Dungeon waves, and his low base survivability. Compared to top-tier Epics like Seeker or Royal Guard, he lacks the specialized power to be an 'S-Tier' pick. He i

Skills

Toxic Bolt — Attacks 1 enemy. Places a 5% [Poison] debuff for 2 turns if the attack is critical. Has a 15% chance of granting an Extra Turn.
Haste · CD 4 — Attacks 1 enemy. Fills the Turn Meter of all allies by 20%. Has an extra 15% chance of inflicting a critical hit.
Arrow Storm · CD 5 — Attacks 4 times at random. Each hit has a 25% chance to ignore DEF.
Aura — Increases Ally DEF in the Arena by 32%

Recommended build

Gear sets: Relentless, Speed

Synergies

Arbiter
High Khatun
Apothecary
Frozen Banshee
Fayne