Is Marquis worth building in 2026?

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

Best gear sets for Marquis?

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

Best masteries for Marquis?

Marquis 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 Marquis best used?

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

RAID: Shadow Legends

Marquis Guide

Rare
Void
Defense
Demonspawn

Marquis earns a 3.1/5.0 rating because he offers a rare and powerful mechanic—unremovable Sleep—on a budget-friendly Rare frame. His ability to sustain himself via Counterattack and Continuous Heal gives him more longevity than the average Rare, and being a Void affinity champion means he never hits weak, ensuring his debuffs have a chance to land against any team. However, his score is suppressed by his low proc chances (35% on the A3) and his near-total lack of utility in endgame Boss content like Hydra or Clan Boss. While he is a star in Faction Wars, he lacks the versatility to climb into

Skills

Skew — Attacks 1 enemy. If the hit is critical, places a 15% [Decrease SPD] debuff.
Infernal Skin · CD 5 — Places a [Counterattack] buff and a 15% [Continuous Heal] buff on this Champion for 2 turns.
Phantasmagoria · CD 5 — Attacks all enemies. Has a 35% of placing a [Sleep] debuff for 1 turn. This debuff cannot be removed.
Aura — Increases Force Ally HP in all Battles by 18%.

Recommended build

Gear sets: Guardian, Defiant

Synergies

Kymar
Umbral Enchantress
Visix the Unbowed
Tormin the Cold