The Bolster set is one of the best artifacts in RAID Shadow Legends. You can see a <a href="https://raidshadowpro.gg/tierlists/artifact-sets-tier-list-raid-shadow-legends" target="_blank">full breakdown of our current artifact set rankings here</a>, and it is an extremely strong set for any tank to be wearing, especially in PvP Arena. Usually, the premium version of Forge Passes can be a bit underwhelming, but when it is for a set as good as Bolster, it's worth considering for anyone who is a spender in the game.

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In the infographic above, you will see a full itemized breakdown of my value on each part of the Forge Pass that I see to have some actual value. Since it comes out to a total of $34.25, and it costs $20, it means that it is past the 1.5 value threshold that I usually want to see in an offer before I consider it. Obviously, everyone will need to weigh their options on how they choose to spend for entertainment and always spend responsibly. You can view our <a href="https://raidshadowpro.gg/offer-calc" target="_blank">full offer calculator here</a> as well if you would like.

Full breakdown of the value for a Forge Season Pass around one of the best sets in RAID Shadow Legends, Bolster.

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Bolster Set | Forge Pass 7 Breakdown Analysis

Masteries can make or break a champion in RAID: Shadow Legends - especially when you get to the bottom row, the Tier 6 masteries. These powerful final picks can elevate your builds, fine-tune your role synergy, and push your team to new heights. But which ones are worth it? In this RAID 101 weekend guide, we’re diving deep into each Tier 6 mastery, explaining what they do, how they work, and when to pick them. Tier 6 Masteries: Offense Tree Flawless Execution What it does: +20% Crit Damage. Best for: Champions that ignore 100% of enemy defense like *Royal Huntsman* or *Mortu-Macaab*. Why: If you’re already cutting through defense, more raw damage is the best option. Giant Slayer What it does: 30% chance to deal bonus damage per hit (3% vs bosses). Best for: Champions with 3+ hits on their A1 (like *Fu-Shan*). Why: Each hit rolls its own Giant Slayer chance, making it deadly with multi-hitters in PvE. Warmaster What it does: 60% chance to deal bonus damage per skill (4% vs bosses). Best for: Supports, revivers, or any champion used in PvE boss content. Why: Scales better on 1–2 hit abilities and doesn’t require multi-hit A1s. Helmsmasher What it does: 50% chance to ignore 25% of enemy defense. Best for: Arena nukers. Why: Ignoring defense is the strongest way to boost damage in PvP. Ideal for high-end nukers. Tier 6 Masteries: Support Tree Eagle-Eye What it does: +50 Accuracy. Best for: Arena control champs and high-accuracy PvE builds. Why: Essential for champions who rely on debuffs, especially in high-end PvP where 800–900 accuracy is required. Oppressor What it does: Increases turn meter fill rate by 2.5% per active debuff (up to 10%). Best for: Debuff-heavy champions in wave content. Why: Niche and poorly explained by Plarium; rarely optimal over alternatives. Timely Intervention What it does: +20% Turn Meter when an ally drops below 25% HP. Best for: Revivers and emergency healers like&nbsp;Siphi the Lost Bride. Why: Proactive turn cycling lets your reviver act fast when you need them most. Elixir of Life What it does: +3,000 HP. Best for: HP-based healers in shield/bolster sets. Why: Extremely niche—generally better off with other support or tank options. Tier 6 Masteries: Defense Tree Unshakable What it does: +50 Resistance. Best for: Arena tanks or anti-debuff champions. Why: Like Eagle-Eye, this is PvP-focused—solid for high-resist builds. Fearsome Presence What it does: +5% chance to land crowd control debuffs (stun, provoke, fear, etc.). Best for: Champions in&nbsp;Stun,&nbsp;Provoke, or&nbsp;Sheep sets. Why: Especially effective in wave content when paired with&nbsp;Harvest Despair. Bulwark What it does: Redirects 5% of team damage to this champion. Best for: Shield champions or those with&nbsp;Ally Protection or&nbsp;Block Damage. Why: Acts like a mini&nbsp;Guardian Set - ideal for tanky supports like&nbsp;Ursuga. Selfless Defender What it does: Redirects 20% of first-hit damage each round. Best for: Synergizes with Bulwark for ultra-tanks. Why: Great for damage mitigation, especially in arena or high-pressure PvE waves. Iron Skin What it does: +200 Defense. Best for: Almost no one. Why: Too weak to justify over other tank or damage-based options. Examples in Action Curran the Harvester (Arena Control) Chosen Mastery: Eagle-Eye Why: He’s designed for Arena—sleep debuffs, cooldown manipulation, and turn meter disruption. Needs tons of accuracy to land everything effectively. Siphi the Lost Bride (Reviver) Chosen Mastery: Timely Intervention Why: Arena-focused reviver. Gets a quick turn when an ally drops low, giving her a chance to clutch revive or heal. Sicia Flametongue or Stun-Set Champs Chosen Masteries: Fearsome Presence + Harvest Despair Why: Increases control consistency and heals the team through leech debuffs. Ideal combo for wave-clearing builds. Final Thoughts Tier 6 masteries aren’t just end-of-tree fluff—they’re the cherry on top of your champion build. Whether you’re crushing PvE bosses with Warmaster, disrupting Arena teams with Eagle-Eye, or CC-locking waves with Fearsome Presence, your choice here should reflect your champion’s role and your end goal. When in doubt, for PvE: -&nbsp;3+ A1 hits? → Giant Slayer -&nbsp;1–2 hits or Support? → Warmaster -&nbsp;Need accuracy? → Eagle-Eye -&nbsp;Need resistance? → Unshakable&nbsp;&nbsp;

RAID: Shadow Legends tier 6 masteries explained! Learn which masteries to choose, who they suit best, and why they matter for PvE and Arena success.

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Ultimate Guide to Tier 6 Masteries in RAID: Shadow Legends

If you're a new or free-to-play player in RAID: Shadow Legends, you're probably looking for reliable champions to help you farm&nbsp;Minotaur's Labyrinth, especially stage 15. Good news—there’s one&nbsp;uncommon campaign-farmable champion who absolutely wrecks the Minotaur:&nbsp;Shieldguard. Today, we’re diving deep into why Shieldguard is one of the best early-game Minotaur farmers and how to build him for max efficiency. Who Is Shieldguard? Shieldguard is an uncommon barbarian champion&nbsp;you can farm from Stage 9 – The Dreadlands&nbsp;in Campaign (any difficulty). Yes, he’s an uncommon. But don’t let that fool you—this guy punches way above his rarity. -&nbsp;Where to get him: Stage 9, The Dreadlands (same stage you can farm Warmaiden) -&nbsp;Rarity: Uncommon -&nbsp;Faction: Barbarians -&nbsp;Role: Defense-based damage dealer and support Why Shieldguard Is a Top Minotaur Farmer Despite being an uncommon champion, Shieldguard comes with a&nbsp;full AoE nuke, self-turn meter boost, and even a passive cleanse. Let’s break down his kit: Skill Breakdown A1 – Uppercut:&nbsp;Attacks 1 enemy. 50% chance to apply a 15% Decrease Speed debuff. - Great for controlling Minotaur’s minions or slowing down dungeon waves. A2 – Battle Stance:&nbsp;Attacks all enemies. Damage based on DEF. Fills his turn meter by 20% for each critical hit. On a 2-turn cooldown when booked, this makes Shieldguard a&nbsp;wave-clearing machine, letting him take nearly back-to-back turns if he crits multiple enemies. Passive – Mighty Soul:&nbsp;Removes one debuff from himself each turn. Rare for an uncommon and super useful for survivability. Gear Setup Guide Shieldguard is cheap to build and doesn't require insane gear. Here's what to focus on: Mandatory Sets: -&nbsp;Lifesteal Set: Heals 30% of damage dealt – essential for solo farming. -&nbsp;Accuracy Set (Optional): Helps land Decrease Speed on A1. Main Stats: -&nbsp;Gloves: Crit Rate % -&nbsp;Boots: Speed % -&nbsp;Chest: Defense % (or HP % early on if you’re missing DEF pieces) Substats Priority: - Crit Rate (get to 100%!) - Speed - Defense % - Crit Damage (bonus for faster clears) - HP % (for survivability) Accessories: Ring: Defense Amulet: Crit Damage Banner: Defense (but early game, you can go without one) &gt;&nbsp;Important: 100% Crit Rate is non-negotiable. It’s the key to constant turn cycling from his A2. Recommended Masteries While Shieldguard can run Minotaur without masteries, having them improves speed and reliability. Don’t waste 800 gems—farm scrolls manually using him! Key Offense Tree Masteries: -&nbsp;Whirlwind of Death: +6 SPD per enemy killed (up to +18 total) -&nbsp;Kill Streak: +3% DMG per kill (up to +12%) -&nbsp;Helm Smasher: Ignore DEF for bigger nukes Optional: -&nbsp;Wrath of the Slain: +5% DMG per dead ally (if you're farming with food champs) Shieldguard in Action – Minnow 15 Run Let’s talk performance. Shieldguard can solo&nbsp;Minotaur Stage 15 with: - Lifesteal for sustain - High crit rate for consistent turn meter boosts - Decreased speed to manage mobs - Passive cleanse for survivability Solo Run Highlights: - Clears Wave 1 in \~20 seconds - Recycles his A2 rapidly thanks to the 2-turn cooldown and crit boosts - Takes hits like a champ while healing up - Finish time: Around&nbsp;1 minute 29 seconds, depending on gear Even with stripped gear like no banner or reduced accuracy, he still performs well if you prioritize&nbsp;defense and crit rate. Final Thoughts: Should You Build Shieldguard? Absolutely. - He’s&nbsp;free,&nbsp;farmable, and&nbsp;efficient. - Requires&nbsp;no books if you use dupes. - Doesn’t need perfect gear to function. - Works even better with optimized builds as your account grows. Whether you're farming scrolls, leveling food, or just getting your first few champions stronger,&nbsp;Shieldguard is one of the best early-game investments you can make in RAID.&nbsp;Ready to dominate the Minotaur? Go farm Shieldguard in Dreadlands and turn him into your MVP.

Shieldguard is the best uncommon minotaur farmer in RAID. Learn how to farm, gear, and build him for solo Minotaur Stage 15 runs and early-game success.

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Shieldguard: The Best Uncommon Minotaur Farmer in RAID: Shadow Legends

Building the ultimate Arena nuker in 2025 means more than just slapping on Savage gear and calling it a day. To really dominate in the current Raid: Shadow Legends meta, you need to understand stats, survivability options, gear sets, masteries, blessings, and build logic from the ground up. Whether you're new to the game or looking to refine your nuker, this Raid 101 guide breaks it all down. Understanding Arena Nukers A nuker is your primary damage dealer—usually built for speed and destruction in Arena PvP and often usable in PvE as well. However, nukers tend to be squishy, so your first task is figuring out how to keep them alive long enough to obliterate the enemy. How to Keep Your Nuker Alive Before your nuker gets a turn, they need protection. There are five viable strategies: Go First Speed-tune your team to ensure your nuker strikes before the enemy. Pair them with turn meter boosters like Arbiter or Yumeko. This strategy relies on control champs to strip buffs or apply CC before your nuker hits. Shield and Bolster Sets Equipping your team with Bolster or Shield sets gives all allies a protective buffer. Ideal for high-HP champions and a solid strategy to buy your nuker time. Stone Skin Gear Stone Skin offers unmatched protection with a chance to block removal. It's ideal for nukers who aren't going first. This is the most common Arena survivability set in 2025. Built-In Survival Mechanics Use champions like: -&nbsp;Leorius the Proud or&nbsp;Skullcrown – auto-unkillable below 20% HP. -&nbsp;Rotos the Lost Groom – hard to one-shot due to damage cap. -&nbsp;Sigmund the Highshield – block damage or revive mechanics built-in. Reaction Accessories Reaction gear gives up to a 75% chance to convert a critical hit into a normal hit before the first turn—an excellent method to survive enemy nukers. Essential Stats for Nukers Your nuker's damage will scale off one or more of the following: -&nbsp;Attack -&nbsp;Defense -&nbsp;HP Start by identifying the damage scaling stat on their skill. Then build around it: Critical Priorities: -&nbsp;100% Crit Rate: Always required unless the champ has crit rate built into their kit. -&nbsp;Crit Damage: Stack as high as possible after hitting crit rate. -&nbsp;Main Stat Scaling: Attack %, Defense %, or HP %, depending on champion. Gear Slots: -&nbsp;Gloves: Crit Damage or Crit Rate -&nbsp;Chest: % of the main damage stat -&nbsp;Boots: Speed (early game) or % main stat (late game) -&nbsp;Amulet: Crit Damage -&nbsp;Ring: Flat main stat (Attack/Defense/HP) - **Banner**: Accuracy if needed, otherwise damage stat Best Gear Sets for Nukers 🛡 Ignore Defense Sets (Top Priority) -&nbsp;Savage: -25% enemy DEF (farm in Fire Knight) -&nbsp;Lethal: -25% DEF + 10% Crit Rate (forge from Dark Fae) -&nbsp;Slayer: -30% DEF on AoE hits (Live Arena set) -&nbsp;Merciless: -35% DEF (Cursed City; strongest, but replaces Stone Skin) -&nbsp;Cruel: -5% DEF + Attack % (Clan Boss) ⚔ Hybrid Sets -&nbsp;Stone Skin + Savage/Lethal: Popular Arena combo (4-piece each) -&nbsp;Speed or Perception: Viable early-mid game for stat filler -&nbsp;Reaction Accessories: Always consider for added protection Stats &gt; Sets. Always hit your stat goals first, then focus on optimizing with sets. Recommended Blessings for Nukers -&nbsp;Soul Reap: Top-tier for AoE nukers; executes targets under HP threshold. -&nbsp;Polymorph: Defensive utility, best with 6-star awakening. -&nbsp;Heavencast: Scales damage with buffs—ideal for buff-heavy nukers like Turvold. -&nbsp;Crushing Rend: Good in PvE; less effective in Arena unless fully awakened. -&nbsp;Ward of the Fallen / Lightning Cage: Defensive blessings for sustain nukers. Nuker Mastery Tree Setup 🔥 Offense Tree (Always Required) -&nbsp;Keen Strike (Crit Damage) -&nbsp;Shield Breaker /&nbsp;Ruthless Ambush (Boost opening hit) -&nbsp;Cycle of Violence (Cooldown reduction) -&nbsp;Kill Streak (More kills = more damage) -&nbsp;Helm Smasher (Chance to ignore 25% DEF – key in Arena) 🛡 Defense or Support Tree (Depends on Nuker Role) -&nbsp;Retribution / Deterrence (Counterattack options if A1 hits hard) -&nbsp;Sniper / Master Hexer (If nuker applies debuffs) -&nbsp;Evil Eye / Accuracy Boosts (If nuker has control effects) Optional Masteries: -&nbsp;Heart of Glory – +5% damage at full HP -&nbsp;Bring It Down – +6% vs high-HP enemies -&nbsp;Single Out – Bonus vs low-HP enemies -&nbsp;Methodical – Scaling A1 damage over battle Final Thoughts To build an overpowered Arena nuker in 2025: - Prioritize survivability based on your team’s speed and role. - Max out crit rate (100%) and then focus on crit damage and scaling stat. - Use ignore defense sets like Savage, Lethal, or Merciless. - Choose blessings and masteries that amplify damage and mitigate nuker risk. - Adjust builds based on each champion's base stats and skill multipliers. Take your time, read your champions’ skill text, and optimize intelligently. Arena is still the most competitive mode in Raid—and with the right nuker, you’ll be wiping teams before they even take a turn.

Build the best Arena nuker in RAID 2025! Learn stats, gear sets, blessings, and masteries to dominate PvP with this expert nuker guide.

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How to Build an OP Arena Nuker in 2025 (RAID: Shadow Legends Guide)

If you’re wondering how to max champions in&nbsp;RAID: Shadow Legends without burning out your energy and resources, you’re not alone. Whether you're brand new or returning, the process can feel overwhelming at first — with all the talk of "food," "chickens," "brews," and ranking up. This guide breaks down the&nbsp;entire 6-star process step-by-step — from leveling up, to farming XP, to choosing the right champions for sacrifice — so you can rank smarter, not harder. What Does It Mean to Max Out a Champion? In RAID, maxing a champion means two things: - Reaching&nbsp;Rank 6 (six stars) - Hitting&nbsp;Level 60, the highest level possible To get there, a champion must be leveled to the max of their current rank, then ranked up by sacrificing other champions (aka&nbsp;food) or chickens of the same rank. Understanding Champion Ranks and Levels Each champion starts with a specific star rank depending on their rarity: -&nbsp;Common – Rank 1 -&nbsp;Uncommon – Rank 2 -&nbsp;Rare – Rank 3 -&nbsp;Epic – Rank 4 -&nbsp;Legendary – Rank 5 -&nbsp;Mythical&nbsp;– Rank 6 Each rank has a level cap: - 1-star = Level 10 - 2-star = Level 20 - 3-star = Level 30 - 4-star = Level 40 - 5-star = Level 50 - 6-star = Level 60 You can’t go beyond the level cap of your current rank until you rank the champion up. What Is “Food” in RAID? “Food” is a slang term for disposable champions used to upgrade other champions’ rank. Typically, these are: - Commons and uncommons pulled from mystery shards - Unwanted rares and epics - Champions specifically leveled just for sacrifice Food must be fully leveled before they can be used to rank up another champion. For example, to rank up a 3-star champion, you’ll need three max-level 3-star champs (or chickens) to sacrifice. The Basic 6-Star Loop To summarize: 1. Pull mystery shards to get commons/uncommons (your food) 2. Level them in campaign or with brews 3. Use maxed food to rank up a core champion 4. Repeat until that champion is 6-star and Level 60 You’ll repeat this loop dozens of times throughout your RAID journey — so let’s optimize every step. Where to Farm Experience Fast 📍 Best XP Farm Location: Campaign Stage 12-3 If you're looking to level food quickly,&nbsp;campaign farming is the way to go — especially&nbsp;Stage 3 of each chapter. Why Stage 3? - The&nbsp;shield drops sell for more silver - It’s efficient for both silver and XP - Easily accessible at every difficulty tier If you want slightly more XP and don’t care about silver,&nbsp;Stage 6 is also an option — but most players prefer Stage 3 for better long-term silver gain. Choosing a Campaign Farmer Your&nbsp;campaign farmer&nbsp;is the damage-dealer who clears the wave solo while carrying three food champions. Ideal traits include: - AoE attacks on A1 and/or A2 - Fast animations - High damage scaling 🔥 Good Campaign Farmers: -&nbsp;Kael (Starter Champion) -&nbsp;Saurus (Farmable from Chapter 10) -&nbsp;Elhain (Starter Champion) -&nbsp;Bellower (Uncommon but strong) Stick your farmer in the&nbsp;lead position, and fill the other three with food champs. This way, XP is split efficiently: 25% per food champ, with only 25% “wasted” on your maxed-out farmer. Using XP Boosts (Don’t Skip This) 💡 Why XP Boosts Matter XP Boosts double your campaign XP — they’re essential for farming: - Found in&nbsp;events,&nbsp;daily login rewards,&nbsp;quests, and&nbsp;tournaments - Don’t waste energy farming campaign without one active - 1-day and 3-day XP boosts can also be bought for gems, but aren’t cheap (use sparingly) Always activate an XP Boost&nbsp;before multi-battling your food teams. It literally cuts your grind time in half. Brews: When and How to Use Them Brews&nbsp;are a fast-track to level low-rank food champions: - Matching affinity = more XP (e.g., Magic brew for a Magic champ) - Great for hitting Level 10 on 1-stars instantly - Don’t overuse them on higher-rank champions unless you’re in a rush A solid strategy is to use&nbsp;one brew on a 1-star food champion, then finish leveling in campaign or Sparring Pit. The Sparring Pit: Passive Progress While You Wait 💤 Level Champs While You Sleep The&nbsp;Sparring Pit&nbsp;gives free, passive XP over time. It’s one of the most underused tools in RAID. Best Practices: - Unlock all 5 slots (300 gems per unlock) - Don’t upgrade the slots (XP gain is slow regardless) - Fill all slots with champions of the&nbsp;same rank and level - After 7–10 days, you’ll have 5 fully leveled food champions This is a&nbsp;perfect system for prepping your 5-star food for 6-star upgrades — no energy cost, no micromanaging. When to Use Chickens Chickens&nbsp;are premium items that act as pre-leveled food: - Save them for&nbsp;real champions, not disposable food - Earned through events, promo codes, quests, and tournaments - Using chickens on actual champions (especially 5-star and 6-star upgrades) speeds things up dramatically Dungeon Farming + XP: Two Birds, One Stone You can level champions&nbsp;while farming gear&nbsp;in dungeons: - If your dungeon team can survive with 4 instead of 5 champs, add a food champion - Great for passive leveling during overnight farming - Use auto-battle + Super Raids for maximum efficiency XP gain is slower than campaign, but it’s free progress if you're already farming gear anyway. Avoiding Wasted Energy Be careful with&nbsp;multi-battle settings. If all your champions hit max level and you're still running battles, you're wasting energy. ✅&nbsp;Uncheck:&nbsp;“Continue Multi-Battle even when all Champions hit max level” This ensures you're not burning energy on fully leveled champs that can’t rank up yet. Final Tips to Speed Up the 6-Star Process - Always farm campaign with&nbsp;four champions for best XP split - Use&nbsp;matching affinity brews for max XP gain - Keep your&nbsp;Sparring Pit full at all times - Use&nbsp;mystery shards to generate endless food - Only use&nbsp;chickens on real champions, not food - Use&nbsp;XP Boosts every time you’re farming campaign - Target&nbsp;Stage 12-3 for best campaign returns - Look for chances to&nbsp;farm food during dungeon runs Conclusion Maxing out champions to 6-stars is one of the most repetitive but rewarding loops in RAID. Once you master the art of food farming, XP optimization, and using your resources wisely, the process becomes second nature. With these tips, you’ll be leveling faster, spending smarter, and 6-starring champions without running out of energy or patience.

Learn how to max out champions to 6-stars in RAID: Shadow Legends fast! Efficient farming, food strategy, XP boosts, sparring pit, brews, and more!

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RAID: Shadow Legends 2025 starter guide! Discover the top 5 best champions for new players and build a team that carries you through early game content.

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Top 5 Must-Build Champions for New Players in RAID: Shadow Legends (2025 Guide)

The Great Hall is one of the most impactful long-term investments you can make in RAID: Shadow Legends. Whether you're a fresh Level 6 player or deep into endgame content like Hydra or Cursed City, maximizing your Affinity and Area Bonuses provides powerful account-wide stat boosts. This 2025 guide covers everything you need to know—including which stats to prioritize, how medals and crests work, and how to plan upgrades without wasting resources. Unlocking the Great Hall: When and How The Great Hall becomes available once you reach&nbsp;Level 6&nbsp;in-game. It consists of two core sections: Affinity Bonuses (unlocked at Level 6) Area Bonuses (unlocked at Level 50, alongside Live Arena) Each system enhances your champions' base stats—either globally or in specific content areas—and the boosts are always active. They don’t require specific gear or conditions to apply. Affinity Bonuses Explained <img src="https://cdn-gpd.x-plarium.com/browser/content/raid-guides/great-hall/GH_1.png" title="Affinity Bonuses" alt="Affinity Bonusses" style="width: 800px; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"> How It Works The Affinity Bonuses tab includes six stat categories across four affinities: Magic, Spirit, Force, and Void. Each stat (like Accuracy, HP, or Crit Damage) has its own upgrade path within each affinity. Upgrades provide a permanent boost to base stats&nbsp;of all champions belonging to the upgraded affinity, and they apply in every single battle, including Arena, Clan Boss, Dungeons, and Doom Tower. Available Stats - HP - ATK - DEF - C. DMG (Critical Damage) - RES (Resistance) - ACC (Accuracy) Each stat can be upgraded from&nbsp;Level 0 to Level 10, with stronger bonuses at higher levels. For example, a Level 10 HP bonus for Void affinity gives all Void champions +20% MAX HP. Earning &amp; Using Medals <img src="https://cdn-gpd.x-plarium.com/browser/content/raid-guides/great-hall/great-hall-2.png"> Medals are earned by winning battles in Classic Arena: Bronze Medals from Bronze Tier Silver Medals from Silver Tier Gold Medals from Gold and Platinum Tiers Medal Usage Breakdown Level 1–3 upgrades: Any medal type (Bronze/Silver/Gold) Level 4–6 upgrades: Silver or Gold only Level 7–10 upgrades: Gold only Mixed medal payments are allowed—e.g., 1 Gold Medal = 2 Silver or 4 Bronze. This flexibility helps ease progression. Once you’ve maxed out all Affinity Bonuses, you unlock&nbsp;Gold Medal Chests, which cost 1000 Gold Medals and can be opened every 48 hours. These contain charms and 5–6 star Divine Artifacts like Divine Speed, Life, Offense, and Crit Rate sets. <img src="https://cdn-gpd.x-plarium.com/browser/content/raid-guides/great-hall/great-hall-4.png" style="width: 800px; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"> What to Prioritize in the Great Hall If you're unsure where to invest first, here’s the optimal order based on utility and long-term value: 1.&nbsp;Accuracy – Nearly 80% of champions need debuff success to function. 2.&nbsp;Resistance – A strong counter to crowd control and debuffs. 3.&nbsp;HP – Applies to all champions and scales survivability better than DEF. 4.&nbsp;Crit Damage – Strong for nukers, but gear often covers this already. 5.&nbsp;Defense – Good for specific defense-based champs. 6.&nbsp;Attack – Lowest priority due to fewer attack-based nukers. 💡&nbsp;Pro Tip: Start with Magic Affinity since most beginner champions (like Kael or Elhain) are Magic-based, and early promo/event champs also tend to be Magic. Area Bonuses Explained <img src="https://cdn-gpd.x-plarium.com/browser/content/raid-guides/great-hall/gh1_new.png" style="width: 800px; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"> Once you hit&nbsp;Level 50, you unlock the Area Bonuses section, tied to Live Arena progression. Unlike Affinity Bonuses, these stat boosts only apply within specific content areas. Stat Types Available - HP - ATK - DEF - SPD - C. DMG - RES - ACC - Ignore DEF (exclusive to Area Bonuses) Where Bonuses Apply Bonuses activate in specific areas, such as: - Potion Keeps - Faction Wars - Fire Knight's Castle - Ice Golem's Peak - Doom Tower - Hydra Battles - Cursed City - Sand Devil's Necropolis &nbsp;&nbsp;...and more. Each location has a Grade (1–3), which determines the cost and rarity of crests required: - Grade 1 - Potion Keeps, Faction Wars - Bronze - Grade 2 - Dungeon Areas, Doom Tower, Iron Twins - Silver - Grade 3 - Demon Lord, Hydra, Cursed City - Gold Earning &amp; Using Crests Crests are won in Live Arena: Bronze Crests from Bronze Tier Silver Crests from Silver Tier Gold Crests from Gold Tier Crest Usage Breakdown Level 1–3 upgrades: Bronze, Silver, or Gold Level 4–6 upgrades: Silver or Gold only Level 7–10 upgrades: Gold only Unlike medals, crest usage gets more expensive as you move up. Once you unlock Gold tier, you’re locked into using Gold Crests, even for lower-level upgrades. Best Area Bonus Stats to Prioritize Here are the most valuable upgrades based on game-wide impact: ✅ Ignore DEF – Top Tier - Up to 20% defense ignore - Massive value, especially for nukers and PvP ✅ Speed – Game-Changer - Up to +20 Speed - Always relevant; benefits every area and team comp ✅ Accuracy – Still King - Stacks with Affinity Accuracy bonuses - Helps hit debuff thresholds in harder content like Hydra After these three, consider: - Resistance – For PvP and debuff-heavy bosses - HP – Universal survivability - Crit Damage – Only if your team already survives well Final Strategy Tips - Focus your Great Hall on Accuracy first—across all affinities. - Save attack stat upgrades for last; they apply to fewer champions overall. - In Area Bonuses, don’t rush to Gold tier unless you’re ready for the grind—it’ll lock you out of cheaper crest usage. - Prioritize bonuses in content you engage with most: Hydra, Cursed City, and Faction Wars are great starting points. &nbsp;

Maximize your RAID account with this updated 2025 Great Hall & Area Bonus guide. Learn what to prioritize and how to invest your medals and crests wisely.

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Shadow Legends debuffs explained! Learn what each debuff does, where to use them, which champions apply them, and how to counter them effectively.

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Every Debuff in RAID: Shadow Legends Explained (2025 Guide)

Surviving in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.raidshadowlegends.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">RAID: Shadow Legends</a> isn’t just about brute force—it’s about building smarter. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player, damage mitigation is essential if you want your champions to stand their ground against the game’s toughest content. In this guide, we’ll break down every major way to reduce incoming damage so you can keep your team alive longer and push deeper into PvE and PvP battles. Masteries: The Foundation of Mitigation The&nbsp;Defense tree is where your damage mitigation journey begins. These masteries stack up to create real durability on your champions: *&nbsp;Blastproof: Reduces AOE damage by 5%. Great for PvE content like Dungeons and Clan Boss. *&nbsp;Improved Parry: Cuts incoming critical hit damage by 8%. Ideal for Arena where crits are frequent. *&nbsp;Delayed Death: Reduces damage from the same enemy by 6% (stacks over time). *&nbsp;Selfless Defender: Redirects the first hit of each round to this champion, reducing it by 20%. *&nbsp;Bulwark: Decreases all damage your allies take by 5%—a simple but effective global reducer. *&nbsp;Shadow Heal: Heals your tank when enemies heal, giving sustained value in longer fights. Buffs: Powerful Tools for Team Survival Buffs are one of the most impactful and accessible ways to mitigate incoming damage: *&nbsp;Increase Defense (60%): Raises total defense after all gear and masteries are applied. Vital for defense-based teams. *&nbsp;Strengthen (25%): Straight reduction in damage taken—an endgame staple. *&nbsp;Ally Protection (50%): Redirects half of the incoming damage to one champion, spreading the pain. *&nbsp;Shield Buffs: Acts as temporary HP. Found on champions like Valerie early on, and from sets like Bolster. Relics: Late-Game Lifesavers Relics are newer tools that offer specialized mitigation effects: *&nbsp;Royal Digit: 20–50% chance to reduce incoming damage by 10%—fantastic for healers and revivers. *&nbsp;Golden Elixir: Heals 10% HP when dropping below 50%—perfect for sustain. *&nbsp;Aspect of Siroth: Mitigates fatal damage and reduces turn meter—a must-have for clutch revives. Artifact Sets: Gear Up for Survival When it comes to gear, specific sets go beyond stats and provide raw damage reduction: *&nbsp;Stone Skin: Temporary immunity and damage reduction. Ideal in Arena but countered by Bombs and HP Burn. *&nbsp;Guardian Set: Absorbs 10% of damage dealt to allies and heals the wearer. *&nbsp;Defiant Set: Offers up to 45% AOE mitigation when used in triple sets. *&nbsp;Bolster Set: Starts each round with a protected shield—very hard to strip or remove. Accessories: Hidden Layers of Protection Accessories aren't just about stats—some sets offer game-changing effects: *&nbsp;Reaction Accessories: 25% chance to convert critical hits to normal hits before your first turn. * This reduces both damage and the chance of receiving debuffs. * Stacks with multiple pieces for better coverage. Passive Abilities: Built-In Defense Some champions come with passive abilities that offer incredible protection: *&nbsp;Duchess Lilitu: 25% AOE damage reduction (15% from bosses). *&nbsp;Pythion: Reduces damage by 5% per buff on allies, up to 25%. *&nbsp;Tagore: Reduces damage taken by allies below 50% HP by 10%. These passives don’t require activation and are always in effect, making them invaluable in prolonged fights. Synergy Stacking: Building the Unkillable When you combine all these mitigation methods, the numbers become insane. For example: *&nbsp;Duchess (25% AOE reduction) *&nbsp;Triple Defiant Set (45% AOE reduction) *&nbsp;Reaction Accessories (25% crit mitigation chance) *&nbsp;Blastproof + Improved Parry (5–8% more) *&nbsp;Strengthen + Ally Protect Buffs (up to 75% combined) Together, you could be looking at over&nbsp;90% effective damage reduction, making your champions nearly unkillable in the right setup. Conclusion RAID: Shadow Legends offers a surprising amount of flexibility when it comes to staying alive. Whether you’re a new player experimenting with mastery trees or a veteran min-maxing accessories and relics, there’s always another way to reduce incoming damage. Mastering these mitigation techniques won’t just help you survive—it’ll carry your account through endgame content and give you an edge in Arena and PvE alike.

Learn the top damage mitigation strategies in RAID: Shadow Legends, from masteries to relics, buffs, artifact sets, and more to help your team survive.

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How to Stay Alive in RAID: Shadow Legends – Ultimate Damage ...

How to Stay Alive in RAID: Shadow Legends – Ultimate Damage Mitigation Guide

RAID: Shadow Legends – Discover the top free campaign champions to build in 2025. Boost your early game with this must-read guide for free-to-play players.

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Every Free Campaign Farmable Champion Worth Building in 2025...

Every Free Campaign Farmable Champion Worth Building in 2025

Embrys is the kind of champion that reminds you why <a href="https://www.raidshadowlegends.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">RAID: Shadow Legends</a> continues to thrive. Introduced as a Mythical from Chimera, Embrys is not just another powerful champion—he’s a perfectly designed masterpiece, offering flexibility, deep mechanics, and game-changing abilities that can turn the tide of battle in both PvE and PvP. This guide will dive deep into everything you need to know: Embrys’ skills, how Necrosis works, the best gear and masteries for his builds, and why he’s arguably the most complete Mythical champion available. Who Is Embrys? Embrys is a farmable Mythical champion from Chimera. He switches between two distinct forms—his base support form and his alternate damage-dealing form. His kit is loaded with crowd control, AoE debuffs, damage over time via Necrosis, and some of the best utility in the game for both Arena and endgame PvE content. More than just a nuker or support, Embrys can fill almost any role depending on your build: a buff-stripping support, a debuff spammer, a tanky nuker, or a reflect-damage trap. Champion Aesthetics Aesthetically, Embrys stands out as one of the most visually stunning designs in RAID history. From the intricate bone-like armor to his alternate form’s Lovecraftian weapon—complete with a disturbing eyeball—he embodies a dark and haunting presence perfect for the Knights Revenant faction. <a href="https://youtu.be/AYSIrf65jaI" target="_blank"><img src="https://api.flotiq.com/image/0x0/_media-ad5d220a-ecad-45a2-88be-4f5d2a7d382c.PNG" title="Embrys the Anomaly" alt="Embrys the Anomaly" style="width: 799px; height: 469px; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"></a> His visual transformation between forms mirrors his gameplay: controlled chaos followed by unrelenting destruction. It’s rare to see such cohesion between art design and gameplay mechanics, but Plarium absolutely nailed it here. <a href="https://youtu.be/AYSIrf65jaI" target="_blank"><img src="https://api.flotiq.com/image/0x0/_media-c65b6397-874e-44bb-b2d7-a4d4dbf2d933.PNG" title="Embrys the Anomaly" alt="Embrys the Anomaly" style="width: 800px; height: 470px; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"></a> Embrys Skill Overview Base Form – Support &amp; Setup A1 – Fetted Glaive - AoE attack that reduces enemy MAX HP by 3% (up to 30%). - Increases duration of a random debuff on each enemy. - If enemies have Necrosis, this attack cannot be resisted. A2 – Void Stare - Applies True Fear (1 turn) and Decrease ATK (2 turns) to all enemies. - Grants an extra turn. - Debuffs are irresistible against Necrosis-afflicted enemies. A3 – Unmaking - AoE that removes Stone Skin (guaranteed unless weak hit). - Converts positive buffs into debuffs (e.g., Increase ATK ➝ Decrease ATK). - Steals turn meter and applies Decrease Turn Meter (20%). - Does not require accuracy if Necrosis is present. This A3 is the answer to Stone Skin-heavy metas. Forget 50% chances—Embrys just deletes it. Passive – Degenerator - When an enemy is killed, applies Necrosis to all remaining enemies. - Necrosis deals 5% MAX HP damage per stack at the start&nbsp;and end of Embrys’ turn. - Cannot be cleansed, resisted, blocked, or affected by Polymorph. Aura: Increases HP of all allies in all battles by 35%. Alternate Form – Nuker &amp; Finisher A1 – Deterrence - Single-target hit. If it kills, it blocks revive. - Extremely useful against champions like Marichka, Nehkret, or Rotos. A2 – Atomize - AoE damage with double effect: -&nbsp;Double Damage to enemies with lower Accuracy. -&nbsp;Ignores 50% DEF if enemy Accuracy ≥ Embrys’. - Deals massive damage against both nukers and tanks. A3 – Life Swap - Swaps HP with an enemy (fully heals against bosses). - Increases Ignore DEF by 10% each use (up to 50%). - Grants an extra turn. Passive – Death Dealer - If a fatal hit is incoming, places Revive on Death first. - Reflects 50% of damage taken, including surplus damage. Necrosis – The Hidden Meta-Breaker Necrosis is a unique mechanic exclusive to Embrys. Once an enemy dies, stacks are placed on all remaining enemies. What it does: - Deals 5% MAX HP per stack twice per turn. - Cannot be resisted, blocked, or removed. - Not affected by debuff limits—stack 11? No problem. How to remove it: - Reviving an ally removes one stack. - Applying Stone Skin temporarily removes it—but it returns once the Stone Skin drops. - Block Revive prevents stack removal entirely. By combining Block Revive from his A1 with Necrosis, Embrys&nbsp;locks in unavoidable damage. Best Builds for Embrys Arena Build – Low Accuracy (Recommended) Gear Sets: Stone Skin + Lethal / Relentless Main Stats: - HP% on Chest and Gloves - Speed on Boots - Accuracy optional (ideally 150–250 max) Pros: - Guaranteed Stone Skin removal - Polymorph-proof - Focuses on reflect damage, survivability, and nuking via base stats Arena Build – High Accuracy Gear Sets: Accuracy + Perception / Relentless Target Accuracy: 300–350 Pros: - Utilizes full debuff kit (especially helpful vs teams without high RES) - More control in prolonged fights - More consistent Necrosis activation on squishy teams PvE Solo Build Gear Sets: Regeneration + Speed / Immortal Focus Areas: Doom Tower (Waves, Scarab King), Sand Devil, Centronos Pros: - Sustain through HP - Control through Necrosis and Debuffs - Strong enough to solo specific content Mastery Setup For Arena (Low ACC Build) Offense Tree - Deadly Precision - Heart of Glory - Wrath of the Slain - Flawless Execution Defense Tree - Tough Skin - Resurgent - Delayed Death - Retribution For Arena (High ACC Build) Support Tree - Pinpoint Accuracy - Charged Focus - Swarm Smiter - Lore of Steel - Master Hexer Note: Avoid too much Accuracy if you're going low-ACC to prevent triggering Polymorph. Best <a href="https://raidhq.gg/raid/blessing" target="_blank">Blessings </a>for Embrys Soul Reap – Ideal for nuking builds. Great finishing ability that punishes low-HP targets. Nature’s Wrath – Best for PvE setups that rely on constant debuffs. Polymorph – Viable for high-accuracy Arena builds, though risky. Brimstone – Can work in PvE boss fights but is less impactful due to Necrosis mechanics. How to Use Embrys – PvP Strategy Embrys has flexibility depending on the enemy team: Against Stone Skin-heavy teams - Open with A3 (Unmaking) to strip Stone Skin - Take extra turn → switch form → swap HP → nuke with Atomize or secure Block Revive kill Against non-Stone Skin setups - Open with A2 (Void Stare) for AoE True Fear &amp; Decrease ATK - Take extra turn → apply Necrosis → chain nukes or sustain via passive Vs Revivers - Use Deterrence (A1 in alt form) to Block Revive - Necrosis remains locked in as long as they can’t revive Vs Tanky/Defensive Comps - Atomize shines with ignore DEF - Focus on stacking ignore DEF through Life Swap Reminder: Lightning Cage can block Stone Skin removal. If you’re struggling vs Lightning Cage teams, you may need to focus on damage over control. Embrys in PvE Content While he’s built for Arena, Embrys is no slouch in PvE. His ability to solo Sand Devil, control Doom Tower waves, and remove buffs makes him a strong asset across: Doom Tower: Great for control and debuff extension Scarab King: HP burn and max HP destroy combo Sand Devil: Can solo with Regen build Centronos: Crowd control via debuffs and turn meter control Embrys the Anomaly Lore The wretched being named by ‘his’ master as Embrys, or ‘the Anomaly’ by others, was never supposed to exist. He was neither conceived, carried, nor born. ‘Accident’ is the best explanation Grand Arcanist Kelezar, a Knight Revenant of the Cult of K’Leth, can give. He calls himself Embrys’ ‘master’, but he and everyone around him knows that to be self-flattering at best. It all began with the quest of some Knights Revenant to find a cure for the dread illness known as Stormwind rot, an agonizing wasting disease which originates in the Stormwind Wastes, where the Cultists of K’Leth operate in large numbers. The illness is so potent it infects the soul, following infected Knights Revenant from body to body, even damaging the soul gems they depend on to preserve their spirits in Teleria. Many Knights established underground arcane laboratories in the Stormwind Wastes to find a solution, using relics, dark magic, slaves, and animals in countless depraved experiments, racing to be the first. Nothing worked. But there were results that defied explanation. Test subjects went catatonic or bloodily exploded before a spell was cast or they were exposed to an artifact. Books of dark magic refused to be opened. Animals physically merged into horrific constructs without warning. Relics known to have deadly potency fell inert or suddenly turned on their owners in murderous rampages. There was a power here beyond the combined knowledge of the best Knights Revenant arcano-scholars and esoteri-mages. Kelezar hypothesized it was connected with the Stormwind rot, and desired to study and weaponize it. He believed mastering this force could grant him far more power than just being able to cure Stormwind rot, and dared dream he could do both. In the face of opposition from his colleagues Kelezar turned on them all, killing or driving them away before seizing their sites, acolytes, and resources. The Grand Arcanist had his followers dig tunnels between as many of the laboratories as possible and increased the number and complexity of experiments. Given the perplexing nature of this force they had discovered, most tests were little more than observations of whatever happened to the subjects. As often as not, cultists setting up the experiments were engulfed in them as well, mutated, rendered hysterically happy, ripping each other limb from limb, or becoming inert. Many terrible beasts were formed, the largest of which Kelezar called the Chimera, a monstrous hybrid of slave Skinwalkers, lions, rams, and venomous snakes, which possessed terrifying intelligence. Kelezar had no idea the power was Uncreation itself, brought there when the Demon Lord tore into Teleria through the Brimstone Gate centuries after the Sin of Dragons. It could not be controlled. It behaved, not according to any will, but because it just behaved. One of its manifestations was the spontaneous growth of hundreds of amniotic sacs, some the size of a hen’s egg, others titanic. Each carried a creature which clawed and cut its way into the world. Some died quickly, dissolving to fleshy paste once exposed to the air, or eaten by another beast. Hundreds survived, to Kelezar’s delight. The first of these was Embrys. ‘He’ is also the most physically and magically stable. He is a musclebound, towering brute with pallid, lilac skin, blood red eyes, and pulsating crimson veins. Thick, fleshy, protruding spikes and writhing tentacles burst from his back and along one arm. Over his head – or perhaps it is his head – lies a hood of the same royal purple, vein-threaded substance. For some time Kelezar and his acolytes observed Embrys. The being crafted himself armor and took an enormous, heavy-bladed ax from the detritus that lay within the warren of tunnels. Kelezar marveled as he killed cultists hunting other creatures born from the region’s bizarre magic, or interlopers who had found their way inside. He possessed remarkable affection for the Chimera, their bond to this day inexplicable. Kelezar’s ego could not have been more stoked when, of its own volition and without explanation, Embrys came to him, offering his weapon, from then on becoming the Grand Arcanist’s chief, silent enforcer. In Kelezar’s council meetings, Embrys stands at his right shoulder, tentacles wriggling, eyes glaring, veins throbbing. To be merely in his presence – except for Kelezar, for reasons unknown to all – is deeply disturbing, in a different way each time. Sickness, existential angst, migraines, and a deep sense of foreboding are common. Further unease is inspired by Embrys’ physical form. His tentacles move according to their own whims, sometimes caressing their host or fighting with each other, or drifting in the air like seaweed in an ocean current. The final component of Embrys’ intimidating quality is his ax. Were the enormous weapon in his gigantic fists not enough, the blade itself sports a growth of tentacles, with slime-drenched bulbous growths embedded within them. These are sentient and ever-hungry, given names and doted on by Embrys like a besotted father. He feeds them gibbets of meat whenever he pleases, but sometimes this is insufficient and they screech in ravenousness. In these hungry moments they eagerly lash out to tear into the necks of passers-by. Embrys does not realize that at times it is they who control him, not the other way around. On occasion, Embrys takes a different form, one of a mortal man in the garb of a K’Lethi Cultist, bedecked in symbols of death, though some of his veins still paint red rivulets across his skin. It was years before Kelezar knew he could do this, and the Grand Arcanist and his council wonder how often he transformed before they noticed. What might he have seen or heard, wandering about the laboratories in disguise? Is this, or his monstrous form, his true form? Might the impossible power of the Wastes allow him to present as he wishes, in front of anyone, or even appear differently to each individual in a group to better have the impact he wishes to have? Such is the mystery of Uncreation made manifest. Final Verdict – Is Embrys Worth Building? Without question -&nbsp;YES. Embrys is one of the most versatile champions RAID has ever released. Whether you build him as a disruptive support, a nuke-happy menace, or a PvE solo powerhouse, he delivers consistent results across all content. With guaranteed Stone Skin removal, reflect damage on death, unremovable Necrosis stacks, and extra-turn chains, Embrys is a tactical monster who rewards smart play and adapts to any situation. TL;DR – Embrys Cheat Sheet ✅ Guaranteed Stone Skin removal (Unmaking) ✅ Necrosis = massive HP burn that can’t be resisted ✅ Strong in both support and nuker roles ✅ Two viable builds: Low-ACC for PvP, High-ACC for control ✅ Game-changer in Arena &amp; strong solo PvE champ

Embrys is one of the strongest Mythical champions in RAID: Shadow Legends. Learn how to build Embrys, master his alternate form, and dominate PvE and PvP battles.

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