RAID: Shadow Legends Champion Tier List
Choosing which champions to invest your precious resources into is one of the most important decisions in RAID: Shadow Legends. Leveling the wrong champion can set you back weeks of progress. This tier list focuses on overall versatility and end-game utility, prioritizing champions who perform well across multiple content areas including Dungeons, Clan Boss, Arena, and Faction Wars.
Tier List Key
- S Tier — Essential. Build immediately if you have them.
- A Tier — Excellent. Strong across multiple content areas.
- B Tier — Good. Solid in specific roles or content.
- C Tier — Average. Useful early game but outscaled later.
- D Tier — Weak. Avoid heavy investment.
S Tier Champions
| Champion | Rarity | Role | Best Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arbiter | Legendary | Support / Speed Aura | Arena, All Dungeons |
| Duchess Lilitu | Legendary | Support / Revive | Clan Boss, Arena |
| Siphi the Lost Bride | Legendary | Support / Revive / Turn Meter | All Content |
| Maneater | Epic | Clan Boss Unkillable | Clan Boss |
| Lyssandra | Legendary | Turn Meter Control | Arena, Dungeons |
A Tier Champions
| Champion | Rarity | Role | Best Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warmaiden | Rare | Defense Down (AoE) | Campaign, Early Dungeons |
| Bad-el-Kazar | Legendary | Heal / Poison | Clan Boss, Dungeons |
| Broadmaw | Rare | Clan Boss Unkillable | Clan Boss |
| Coldheart | Epic | Turn Meter Reduction / Nuke | Spider's Den, Clan Boss |
Best Free-to-Play Champions
Not every great champion requires pulling from the gacha. These farmable or easily obtainable champions punch well above their rarity:
- Warmaiden (Rare) — Farm from Campaign Chapter 7. AoE Defense Down is invaluable for almost all content.
- Kael (Rare) — One of the best starter champions. Solid damage, poison, and self-sustain.
- Bellower (Uncommon) — Surprisingly useful in Campaign farming thanks to his multi-hit AoE.
- High Khatun (Epic) — Available from the login rewards. Her speed aura in Arena is a massive early-game advantage.
How to Use This Tier List
Tier lists are a guide, not a rule. Context matters enormously in RAID:
- A well-built B-tier champion can outperform a poorly geared S-tier champion.
- Affinity matters — a Force champion will underperform against Magic-affinity enemies.
- Your current roster determines synergy — always think about how champions work together, not just individually.
- For new players, prioritize Clan Boss and Dungeon utility over Arena performance.
This tier list is updated periodically as the meta shifts with new champion releases and balance patches. Check back regularly for the latest rankings.