Is Samson the Masher worth building in 2026?

Samson the Masher is a solid B-Tier champion with situational value. This Legendary HP from Skinwalkers can be useful in specific team compositions, especially if you lack alternatives in their niche.

Best gear sets for Samson the Masher?

Recommended gear for Samson the Masher: Immortal or Regeneration sets. As a HP champion, prioritize sets that complement Samson the Masher's kit. Check the gear section below for stat targets.

Best masteries for Samson the Masher?

Samson the Masher runs Defense + Support mastery trees. Key mastery picks include Bulwark (T6), Retribution, Lasting Gifts. The full recommended mastery page is available below with interactive selection.

Where is Samson the Masher best used?

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

RAID: Shadow Legends

Samson the Masher Guide

Legendary
Spirit
HP
Skinwalkers

Samson the Masher earns a 3.6/5.0 rating because he is an incredibly effective specialist who lacks the versatility to be a true 'S-Tier' champion. His score is boosted significantly by his A-Tier performance in Arena Defense, where his HP-scaling damage and 'Tough Skin' passive make him a top-tier bruiser. However, his rating is held back by his near-total lack of utility in PvE content like Clan Boss and Hydra, where he provides almost no team-wide buffs or essential debuffs. Compared to other HP-based legendaries like Mountain King or Magnarr, Samson offers better defensive RNG but requires

Skills

Brawling Blow — Attacks based on HP (0.22x multiplier). Has a 50% chance of repeating the attack if it is critical.
Pulverizing Swing · CD 4 — Attacks based on HP (0.3x multiplier). Damage increases by 1% for every 1% of HP this champion has lost. If this attack is critical, also has a 50% chance to place a Stun debuff for 1 turn.
Frenzied Might · CD 5 — Attacks based on HP (0.38x multiplier). Places a 30% Increase C.DMG buff on this champion for 2 turns before attacking. This attack ignores 20% of the target's DEF.
Adrenaline Rush — Fills this champion's Turn Meter by 15% every time they land a critical hit. Also increases this champion's C.DMG by 5% for every 10% of HP they lose (stacks up to 25%).

Recommended build

Gear sets: Savage, Lethal, Righteous

Synergies

Mithrala Lifebane
Nekhret the Great
Pythion
Lydia the Deathsiren
Ukko the Mighty