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Raid's newest dungeon is soon to be launched. Sand Devil's Necropolis will feature Al-Naemeh the Sand Devil and anyone strong enough to beat it will be able to obtain Lesser, Great and Superior oils needed to ascend gear their gear ranging from Rank 4 to 6. 
 
The information below is based on datamined info, if drop rates change in the future we will amend the blog post accordingly. 
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You shouldn't worry too much about ascension until you can comfortably farm Rank 5 and Rank 6 gear from Stage 13 and higher from any of the other dungeons. Although it is possible to ascend Rank 4 gear it is highly reccomended to not do that until much later on.

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Rank 5 artifact ascension should be considered only if you are having difficulty pushing dungeons and progressing to Stage 20 where rank 6 gear has a higher chance to drop.&nbsp;

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You should ideally only ascend Rank 6 Gear as the cost to fully ascend an item ramps up and the power associated with a fully ascended rank 6 item should be considerably higher. Definitely worth hoarding your resources and waiting for the right ascension rolls.&nbsp;

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The Sand Devil's Necropolis will feature a ramping energy cost identical to the other dungeons with Stage 25 requiring 20 energy per run. As such, we have calculated the average efficiency of expected oils per run based on the datamined drop rate percentages (there is also a 0.5% chance for an ancient shard to drop).&nbsp; 
 
Most notable areas to farm are stages 7, 11,21,24 
 
 
Important Note: Farm stages featuring DARK GREEN according to the oils you require for your next ascension.

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Lesser Oil&nbsp;will be farmed solely until Stage 10. In terms of efficiency for new players stage 7 will yield the higher amount of lesser oils per energy spent.

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Greater Oil&nbsp;can be farmed from Stage 10 and higher with notable efficiency at Stage 16 for farming both Lesser and Greater Oil. The highest efficiency for strictly Greater Oil farming appears to be at stage 24(7% higher than stage 25).

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Superior Oil&nbsp;will be of course sought out by everyone looking to max out their gear ascension as gear cannot be fully ascended without these. Starting out at Stage 17 you can farm these oils&nbsp;with the most efficient stage being Stage 25. 
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Breakdown of each stage and the relevant efficiency for farming Lesser, Greater and Superior Oils for RAID's new dungeon. The Sand Devil's Necropolis is soon to be released and will allow to ascend artifacts to gain more stats such as Speed, Crit Rate and Crit Damage etc.

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The Tin Woodman leads RAID's September 11 Summon Rush. Review the x20-x30 rules, full champion pool, best targets, skills, gear, masteries, and blessings.

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Storm Herald Hekaton headlines RAID's September 9 Progressive Chance Event. See the x20-x30 rules, full pools, best targets, and Sacred Shard details.

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The latest <a href="https://www.raidshadowlegends.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">RAID: Shadow Legends</a> news has settled one of the biggest questions surrounding the Argonites. Plarium confirmed in its September 4, 2026 RAID Digest that the Argonites Faction Crypt is not on the roadmap for the remainder of 2026. 

As of September 7, 2026, no opening date has been announced. The same update also addressed the Cowardly Lion’s permanent Shard availability, several Champion bugs, the Treasure Ticket notification, Rosetta support for Mac users, and the next Clan vs. Clan Tournament. 

<a href="https://youtu.be/Bb9s3lFHZsc" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><img style="width: 100%; max-width: 900px; height: auto; border-radius: 8px;" src="https://img.youtube.com/vi/Bb9s3lFHZsc/maxresdefault.jpg" alt="RAID NEWS No Argonites Faction Crypt in 2026"></a>

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<h2>Argonites Faction Crypt Will Not Open in 2026</h2>

 The official wording is specific: the Argonites Faction Crypt is not on RAID’s 2026 roadmap. This is a firmer timeline than the March 6 RAID Digest, which only said there were no plans to open the Crypt for at least the next few months.

That means the Argonites will remain a playable Faction without an active Faction Wars Crypt through the end of this year. Existing Crypts will continue their normal rotation, but players will not need to field an Argonites-only Faction Wars team during 2026. 

An opening in early 2027 is possible, but it has not been confirmed. There is currently no official basis for naming January, February, or any other specific month. The accurate position as of September 7 is simply that the Crypt has been delayed beyond 2026.

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<h2>What the Delay Means for Lydia and Polara</h2>

 Plarium presented the delay as additional time for players to work toward Lydia the Deathsiren and Polara Fireheart. Lydia remains the major reward tied to Normal Faction Wars progression, while the Mythical Polara Fireheart is awarded for fully completing Faction Wars Hard Mode. 

Faction Wars Crypts are restricted to Champions from their matching Faction and open in rotating 24-hour windows. With the Argonites Crypt staying closed, there will be no Argonites stages, stars, or Crypt Keys added to that rotation during the remaining months of 2026. 

This does not guarantee that future requirements will remain unchanged once the Crypt eventually opens. It only confirms that no Argonites Faction Wars expansion is scheduled before 2027.

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<h2>Will the Crypt Arrive With Mythical Faction Guardians?</h2>

 A shared 2027 release window makes the Argonites Crypt and Mythical Faction Guardians easy to connect, but there is no confirmed link between them. Mythical Faction Guardians were originally outlined for Update 11.65 before being postponed following player feedback. 

Plarium has separately said that Mythical Faction Guardians should be expected in 2027. However, it has not stated that they will launch alongside the Argonites Crypt. Until a roadmap or release date is published, these should be treated as two separate features planned beyond 2026.

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<h2>Abbess and Khamir Scald-eye Bugs Under Investigation</h2>

 <h3>Abbess: Mass Impalement</h3> 

Abbess’s A2, Mass Impalement, is currently placing its Decrease DEF debuff on a single target instead of applying it as an AoE debuff. This significantly reduces the skill’s intended value against enemy waves and multi-Champion teams. Plarium has confirmed that the issue is being worked on, but no exact patch date has been given. 

<h3>Khamir Scald-eye: Multi-Battle Slowdown</h3> 

Multi-Battle runs that use Khamir Scald-eye may gradually slow down over time. A fix is planned for one of the next patches, although Plarium has not tied it to a specific update. Players using him in extended farming sessions should therefore continue to watch their run times until the fix is confirmed live.

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<h2>Cowardly Lion Cooldown Fix and Permanent Shard Availability</h2> 

The Cowardly Lion’s A3, Strength In The Pack, had a cooldown issue that prevented it from decreasing from two turns to one. That bug was fixed in the latest patch, and the cooldown should now function correctly. 

The Cowardly Lion also entered the permanent Shard pool on September 4, 2026. He will remain summonable after the Echoes of Oz event ends, so his availability is not limited to the collaboration period. 

He is also scheduled to join the Fusion Champion Swap pool at the beginning of 2027. Plarium has not provided a more precise date, so “the beginning of 2027” remains the only confirmed timing.

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<h2>Treasure Ticket Red Dot Explained</h2> 

A red notification dot may remain on the Get Tickets button when a Silver Ticket is available in the RAID Web Shop. This is not a return of the wider red-dot notification issue. Claiming the available Silver Ticket should clear the indicator.

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<h2>Rosetta Extension for Mac Players</h2> 

Mac users with M1–M6 chips may be prompted to install the Rosetta extension when launching RAID through Plarium Play. According to Plarium, the extension is needed to prevent the Events, Tournaments, and FAQ interfaces from crashing.

Rosetta is being used as a temporary workaround while a permanent fix is developed. Players who receive the prompt through Plarium Play should not mistake it for an unrelated third-party installation request.

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<h2>Next Clan vs. Clan Tournament Has No Personal Rewards</h2> 

Plarium’s September 4 announcement states that the upcoming Clan vs. Clan Tournament will not include Personal Rewards. Clan and Versus rewards remain separate parts of CvC, but there will be no additional Personal Rewards track for this installment.

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<h2>RAIDAUTUMN Promo Code Reminder</h2> 

The all-player promo code RAIDAUTUMN was active when this article was prepared on September 7, 2026. It provides one 5-Star Chicken, 300,000 Silver, and 50 Multi-Battle attempts. No expiry date was included in the RAID Digest, so availability should be checked in-game when redeeming it.

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<h2>Start Playing RAID: Shadow Legends</h2> 

New players can begin their journey with Mavara and three powerful Epic Champions through the <a href="http://pl.go-ga.me/mmtlyebw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">new player download link</a>.

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<h2>Conclusion</h2> 

The September 2026 RAID news removes the immediate uncertainty around the Argonites Faction Crypt: it will not open this year, and no official 2027 launch date has been announced. Players working toward Lydia or Polara have the remainder of 2026 without an Argonites Crypt entering the rotation. 

The Cowardly Lion’s cooldown fix and permanent Shard availability are already live, while the Abbess and Khamir Scald-eye fixes remain in development. Any more specific timing for the Argonites Crypt, Mythical Faction Guardians, or those pending bug fixes should be treated as unconfirmed until Plarium publishes another official update.

Argonites Faction Crypt will not open in 2026. See what the delay means for Lydia and Polara, plus Cowardly Lion news, Abbess bugs, CvC, and RAIDAUTUMN.

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The Cowardly Lion Courageous Titan Event runs September 3–19, 2026. See Citadel Point totals, Perfect Soul rewards, build tips, and Live Arena details.

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