Is Swordsman worth building in 2026?

Swordsman is a niche F-Tier champion best for specific situations. As a Common Attack, Swordsman may be outperformed by higher-tier options but can fill gaps in early or mid-game rosters.

Best gear sets for Swordsman?

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

Best masteries for Swordsman?

Swordsman 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 Swordsman best used?

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

RAID: Shadow Legends

Swordsman Guide

Common
Magic
Attack
Banner Lords

Swordsman earns a 1.0/5.0 rating because he represents the absolute bottom tier of champion viability. His 1.0 AI rating reflects the fact that there is no strategic depth to his gameplay; he simply cycles a mediocre basic attack. While the multi-hit aspect of his A1 could theoretically help with Fire Knight's shield, his lack of survivability and the weak 30% version of the Decrease DEF debuff make him objectively worse than almost every Rare and Uncommon in the game. He has zero Accuracy by default, meaning you have to gear him heavily just to land a debuff that isn't even high-impact. Compa

Skills

Hack and Slash — Attacks 1 enemy 2 times. Has a 30% chance of placing a 30% [Decrease DEF] debuff for 2 turns.

Recommended build

Gear sets: Offense, Cruel

Synergies

Arbiter
High Khatun
Warmaiden
Spirithost