Is Marquess worth building in 2026?

Marquess is a solid B-Tier champion with situational value. This Rare Defense from Demonspawn can be useful in specific team compositions, especially if you lack alternatives in their niche.

Best gear sets for Marquess?

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

Best masteries for Marquess?

Marquess 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 Marquess best used?

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

RAID: Shadow Legends

Marquess Guide

Rare
Spirit
Defense
Demonspawn

Marquess earns a 3.2/5.0 rating because she is a specialized nuker who excels in a few niche areas but lacks the versatility to be an 'S-Tier' champion. Her rating is heavily boosted by her insane AOE damage potential on her A2, which rivals many Epics and even some Legendaries when the Weaken condition is met. However, her score is held back by her low base stats typical of a Rare and her complete lack of utility in high-end PvE content like Hydra or the late-stage Clan Boss. While she is a monster in the Arena and Faction Wars, her reliance on a specific setup (Weaken debuff) makes her less

Skills

Heavy Mace — Attacks 1 enemy. Has a 25% chance of placing a 25% [Decrease ATK] debuff for 2 turns.
Mace Blow · CD 4 — Attacks all enemies. Has a 35% chance of placing a 15% [Weaken] debuff for 2 turns. Deals extra damage to enemies with the [Weaken] debuff.
Bonebreaker · CD 4 — Attacks 1 enemy. Has a 75% chance of placing a [Freeze] debuff for 1 turn.
Aura — Increases Ally DEF in Faction Crypts by 15%.

Recommended build

Gear sets: Savage, Lethal

Synergies

Tayrel
Stag Knight
Iron Brago
Dhukk the Pierced
Rector Drath