Is Michelangelo worth building in 2026?

Yes — Michelangelo is a strong A-Tier champion worth investing in. With a 3.7/5.0 rating, Michelangelo performs well across multiple game modes as a Legendary Attack from the Banner Lords faction.

Best gear sets for Michelangelo?

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

Best masteries for Michelangelo?

Michelangelo 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 Michelangelo best used?

Michelangelo excels in Faction Wars (S-Tier), Hydra (A-Tier). Also strong in Ice Golem (A-Tier). Role varies by content — check the effectiveness breakdown below for full tier ratings.

RAID: Shadow Legends

Michelangelo Guide

Legendary
Spirit
Attack
Banner Lords

Michelangelo earns a 3.7/5.0 rating because he sits in the 'great but not broken' category of Legendary champions. His score is bolstered significantly by his high utility in Hydra and his unique ability to strip and block buffs simultaneously, which is a rare and powerful combination for an Attack-role champion. However, he is held back from a higher tier by his mediocre performance in Clan Boss (D-Tier) and a kit that requires very high-end gear to reach its full potential. Compared to S-Tier nukers, he lacks the raw ignore-defense mechanics found in champions like Georgid, and his AI can oc

Skills

Canvas of Conflict — Attacks based on ATK (3.4x multiplier). Places a 50% Increase ATK buff on this Champion for 1 turn before attacking if the target has any debuffs.
Masterpiece in Motion · CD 4 — Attacks based on ATK (4.2x multiplier). Has a 100% chance of placing a 60% Decrease DEF debuff and a 25% Weaken debuff for 2 turns.
Final Stroke · CD 5 — Attacks based on ATK (6.5x multiplier). Enemies killed by this skill cannot be revived. Fills this Champion's Turn Meter by 50% if this skill kills an enemy.
Artistic Vision — Increases this Champion's C. DMG by 10% for every debuff on the target (stacks up to 100%).

Recommended build

Gear sets: Savage, Lethal

Synergies

Arbiter
Lydia the Deathsiren
Donatello
Kymar
Ursala the Mourner