Is Myrmidon worth building in 2026?

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

Best gear sets for Myrmidon?

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

Best masteries for Myrmidon?

Myrmidon 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 Myrmidon best used?

Myrmidon 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

Myrmidon Guide

Rare
Magic
Defense
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Myrmidon earns a 3.1/5.0 rating because he is a highly specialized Rare who performs his specific role of 'protector' admirably but lacks the versatility to climb into the higher tiers. His score is bolstered by his access to Ally Protection—one of the strongest buffs in the game—and a useful Dungeon-specific Defense Aura. However, he is held back by low base stats and a lack of utility in end-game content like Hydra or high-tier Arena. Compared to other Rares, he is better than average for progression, but he is strictly outclassed by Epics like Miscreated Monster or Rearguard Sergeant who of

Skills

Baiting Blow — Attacks 1 enemy. Has a 20% chance of placing a [Provoke] debuff for 1 turn if the target has higher MAX HP than this Champion.
Disruptive Slash · CD 4 — Attacks all enemies. Has a 60% chance of placing a 25% [Decrease ATK] debuff for 2 turns.
Shield of the Grunt · CD 5 — Places a 50% [Ally Protection] buff on all allies for 2 turns. Places a 15% [Continuous Heal] buff on this Champion for 2 turns.
Aura — Increases Ally DEF in Dungeons by 20%.

Recommended build

Gear sets: Frost, Frostbite

Synergies

Ursala the Mourner
Rector Drath
Sentinel
Giscard the Sigiled