Is Raphael worth building in 2026?

Yes — Raphael is a strong A-Tier champion worth investing in. With a 3.9/5.0 rating, Raphael performs well across multiple game modes as a Legendary Attack from the Barbarians faction.

Best gear sets for Raphael?

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

Best masteries for Raphael?

Raphael 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 Raphael best used?

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

RAID: Shadow Legends

Raphael Guide

Legendary
Force
Attack
Barbarians

Raphael earns a 3.9/5.0 rating because he excels as a specialized nuker but lacks the universal utility to reach the 4.5+ 'God Tier' status. His score is bolstered by his exceptional base Attack stats and his ability to punish buff-heavy teams, making him a premier choice for Arena Offense. However, his rating is held back by his reliance on books to be viable and his lack of utility in the Clan Boss, which is the most important area for progression. Compared to other Legendary Attackers, he is more consistent than many but lacks the unique 'game-breaking' passives found in S-Tier champions li

Skills

Celestial Glaive — Attacks based on ATK (3.4x multiplier). Fills this Champion’s Turn Meter by 15% if this attack is critical.
Divine Judgement · CD 4 — Attacks based on ATK (4.2x multiplier). Resets the cooldown of this skill if it kills an enemy.
Herald of War · CD 5 — Attacks based on ATK (6.5x multiplier). Places a 50% Increase ATK and a 30% Increase C.DMG buff on this champion for 2 turns before attacking. This attack will always be a critical hit.
Unshakable Zeal — Immune to Stun, Sleep, and Provoke debuffs. Increases this Champion's ATK by 10% for every buff currently active on them (stacks up to 50%).

Recommended build

Gear sets: Savage, Lethal

Synergies

Arbiter
Lydia the Deathsiren
Kyoku
Mithrala Lifebane