Is Shaman worth building in 2026?

Shaman is a niche D-Tier champion best for specific situations. As a Epic Support, Shaman may be outperformed by higher-tier options but can fill gaps in early or mid-game rosters.

Best gear sets for Shaman?

Recommended gear for Shaman: Speed and Perception sets. As a Support champion, prioritize sets that complement Shaman's kit. Check the gear section below for stat targets.

Best masteries for Shaman?

Shaman runs Support + Defense mastery trees. Key mastery picks include Eagle-Eye or Oppressor (T6), Lasting Gifts, Master Hexer. The full recommended mastery page is available below with interactive selection.

Where is Shaman best used?

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

RAID: Shadow Legends

Shaman Guide

Epic
Force
Support
Orcs

Shaman earns a 2.1/5.0 rating because she suffers from 'jack-of-all-trades, master-of-none' syndrome paired with low activation rates. Her 25% buff removal is too unreliable for high-level play, and her 15% Crit Rate buff is the weaker version of one of the game's most common buffs. While her revive is a powerful mechanic that keeps her score from being a 1.0, its single-target nature and long cooldown make it inferior to almost every other Epic-tier reviver in the game. Compared to champions like Rector Drath or even the fusion Rare Broadmaw, Shaman lacks the utility and protection needed to

Skills

Dispel — Attacks 1 enemy. Has a 25% chance of removing 1 random buff from the target.
Inspirit · CD 4 — Attacks 1 enemy. Places a 15% [Increase C.RATE] buff on all allies for 2 turns.
Return to Life · CD 7 — Revives an ally with 50% of their HP. Places a [Shield] buff on the target equal to 20% of the target’s HP.
Aura — Increases Ally DEF in Faction Crypts by 23%.

Recommended build

Gear sets: Relentless, Speed

Synergies

Kael
Elhain
Athel
Galek
Zargala