Having the right build is essential to progressing in Raid: Shadow Legends. Sometimes just having the right champion can be beneficial but great gear opens the door to making more champions viable when filling a specific role. Building champions effectively is the first step to creating synergy amongst champions which will in turn enable team compositions that are reliable.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Understanding Champion Types&nbsp;

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The first step to building a RAID Champion is to understand the different types of champions available. There are four types of champions: Attack, Defense, HP, and Support. Each champion scales their damage based on the attribute specified in their skill. Champions can scale damage based on Attack, Defense, HP, Enemy Max HP, and Speed. Some champions may have skills that scale damage from a combination of these attributes. Some champions may have conditional effects that allow them to do more damage based on a condition specified in the skill. For these reasons, it is important to thoroughly read the champions skills before building them.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Choosing the right champion to build:&nbsp;

Each area of the game requires champions with specific skills in order to complete it effectively. In most cases it is important to have a balance of support, damage, and crowd control in your team composition. Understand the role you want each champion to play because that will directly influence the gear that you use for them. Affinity is also something to note when selecting champions. There are four affinities: Void, Magic, Force, and Spirit. While Void is neutral, there is a hierarchy with the other affinities:&nbsp;&nbsp;

Magic is stronger than Spirit&nbsp;

Spirit is stronger than Force&nbsp;

Force is stronger than Magic&nbsp;

Selecting champions that are weak affinity for certain areas will make them a liability in your team composition and influence the consistency of the results you are able to get. You don’t want to build a team of Magic affinity champions to complete a stage full of Force affinity opponents. Additionally, champions that are weak affinity have a 35% chance to land a weak hit. A weak hit does -30% damage. Debuffs cannot be placed on weak hits unless specified in the champions skill description. Champions that are strong affinity have an extra 15% chance to inflict a critical hit. The critical hit chance is reduced by 15% for champions that are weak affinity.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Leveling Champions:&nbsp;

Leveling and ascending a champion to 6 stars is the first step to getting the best build possible. You can level champions by earning experience points (XP). Champions will earn a certain amount of XP when completing battles. The campaign is one of the most efficient areas for leveling champions. The recommended stages for leveling champions in the campaign are Brimstone Path stage 12-3 on Brutal difficulty and Brimstone Path stage 12-6 on Nightmare difficulty.&nbsp; In order to equip a champion with an amulet they must be at least ascended at rank 5. To equip a champion with a banner they must be at least ascended at rank 6. You want to be able to equip these accessories in order to maximize the stats you can achieve on a given champion.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Gearing Champions&nbsp;

Equipping your champion with the right artifacts and accessories is critical to their success in battle. There are six&nbsp;types of artifacts and three types of accessories: weapons, helmets, shields, gauntlets, chests,&nbsp;boots, rings, amulets, and banners. Each piece of gear provides different bonuses to your champion's stats, such as increased attack, defense, hp, accuracy, resist, crit rate, crit damage, or speed. Each piece of gear will have a range of primary and substat values. Weapons will always have Attack as the primary stat. Helmets will always have HP as the primary stat. Shields will always have Defense as the primary stat. The maximum primary and substat value a piece of gear can achieve is based on both the rank and the rarity. When equipping your champion, it is important to consider their strengths and weaknesses and choose gear that complements their abilities.&nbsp;

Attack Based Damage Dealer Artifacts and Accessories&nbsp;

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Building Damage Dealers:&nbsp;

Damage dealers typically have similar builds no matter how they scale their damage. You will want to focus on the stat&nbsp;that the champion scales its damage from. This will be specified in the champions skill description. Below are recommended stats to look for on pieces for an attack based damage dealer.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Weapon: crit rate, atk%, crit damage, speed, acc*&nbsp;

Helmet: crit rate, atk%, crit damage, speed, acc*&nbsp;

Shield: crit rate, crit damage speed, acc*&nbsp;

Glove option 1: Crit Damage primary stat with crit rate, atk% speed, acc*&nbsp;

Glove option 2: Crit rate primary stat with crit damage, atk%, speed, acc*

Chest piece: Atk% primary stat with crit rate, crit damage, speed, acc*&nbsp;

Boot option 1: Speed primary stat with crit rate, crit damage, atk%, acc*&nbsp;&nbsp;

Boot option 2: Atk% primary stat with crit rate, crit damage, speed, acc*&nbsp;

Ring: Atk primary stat with atk% substats, hp%, def%, hp&nbsp;

Amulet: Crit Damage primary stat with flat atk, acc, res, hp/def&nbsp;

Banner option 1: Attack primary with atk%, speed, hp%/def% hp/def&nbsp;

Banner option 2: Accuracy primary with atk%, speed, flat attack, hp%/def%&nbsp;

Defense or HP based nukers will have the same build as above. Just replace atk% with def% or hp% based on how the champion scales damage. 
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The primary stat on the glove will ideally be crit damage. If you are in the early game the primary stats on the glove will likely be crit rate. Ideally your damage dealer will have 100% crit rate and as much crit damage as possible. If you use a speed boot you can get the atk% substat on the boot as well. If you use atk% as a primary stat for the boot you cannot get it as a substat. Additionally you cannot get atk% as a substat on shields nor can you get def% as a substat on weapons. The speed of the champion will be determined by the area used and the team compositions. These things will determine whether you need to have the nuker faster or slower. Some damage dealers also have the ability to land debuffs which you may need. Accuracy would be a secondary stat to focus on after maximizing their damage output.&nbsp;

Reviver Support Artifacts and Accessories

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Building Support Champions&nbsp;

Support champions are usually in 2 types of builds. They will either be faster or slower depending on the requirements of the area they are being used in. In either case you will want them to be as tanky as possible so they can stay alive. Their primary purpose is to hold your comp together by healing or reviving the other champions when needed. Below are recommended stats to look for on pieces for a support champion.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Weapon: hp%, speed, hp, res, acc*&nbsp;

Helmet: hp%, speed, def%, def, res,&nbsp; acc*&nbsp;

Shield: hp%, def%, speed, hp/def, res, acc*&nbsp;

Glove option 1: Hp% primary stat with speed, def%, hp/def, res, acc*&nbsp;

Glove option 2: Def% primary stat with hp%, speed, def%, hp/def, res, acc*&nbsp;

Chest option 1: HP% primary stat with speed, acc*&nbsp;

Chest option 2: Resist primary with hp%, speed, def%, hp/def, acc*&nbsp;

Chest option 3: Def% primary with hp%, speed, hp/def, res, acc*&nbsp;

Boot option 1: Speed primary stat with hp%, def%, hp/def, res, acc*&nbsp;&nbsp;

Boot option 2: HP% primary stat with def%, speed, hp/def, res, acc*&nbsp;

Boot option 3:&nbsp; Def% primary with hp%, speed, hp/def, res, acc*&nbsp;

Ring: HP primary stat with&nbsp; hp%, def%, def&nbsp;

Ring option 2: DEF primary with hp%, def%, hp&nbsp;

Amulet option 1: HP primary stat with def, res, acc&nbsp;

Amulet option 2: DEF primary with hp, res, acc&nbsp;

Banner option 1: HP primary with hp%, speed, def%, def&nbsp;

Banner option 2: DEF primary with hp%, speed, def%, hp&nbsp;

Banner option 3: Resist primary with speed, hp%, def%, hp/def&nbsp;

It is good to have a balance of hp, defense and speed. Certain situations will require the support champion to also be built with resistance and/or accuracy.&nbsp;&nbsp;

CC/Debuffer Artifacts and Accessories

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Building CC/Debuffer Champions&nbsp;

CC champions provide debuffs and turn meter control allowing you to take team compositions to the ultimate level of synergy. Many things can be beaten over time with a decent support and damage dealer. CC champions make the jobs of your support and damage dealer easier and generally allow for faster runs. Below are recommended stats to look for on pieces for a CC champion.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Weapon: speed, acc, hp%&nbsp;

Helmet: speed, acc, hp%, def%&nbsp;

Shield: speed, acc, hp%, def%&nbsp;

Glove option 1: Hp% primary stat with speed, acc, def%&nbsp;

Glove option 2: Def% primary stat with speed, acc, hp%&nbsp;

Chest option 1: Accuracy primary with speed, hp%, def%&nbsp;

Chest option 2: HP% primary stat with speed, acc, def%&nbsp;

Chest option 3: Def% primary with speed, acc, hp%&nbsp;

Boot: Speed primary stat with acc, hp%, def%&nbsp;

Ring: HP primary stat with&nbsp; hp%, def%, def&nbsp;

Ring option 2: DEF primary with hp%, def%, hp&nbsp;

Amulet option 1: HP primary stat with acc, res, def&nbsp;

Amulet option 2: DEF primary with acc, res, hp&nbsp;

Banner: Accuracy primary with speed, hp%, def%, hp/def&nbsp;

The primary focus when building a CC champion should generally be accuracy and speed. Some PVE situations will require resistance as well as accuracy. You might elect to take a resist chest piece with accuracy substats for certain stages in the game.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Upgrading Skills&nbsp;

Skill Tomes are very hard to come by in the game but using them on champions is almost essential in most cases. Some champions are viable without books but the majority of them need them in order to be reliable. Some champions will only be used for particular skills and won’t require you to fully book them. If you get lucky and book the skill you need it is&nbsp;okay to save the rest of your books for a champion that needs them more. You want to use tomes on champions with skills that get&nbsp;cooldowns and increased chances to land debuffs.&nbsp;Extra damage can also be obtained from booking a champion. Booking a damage dealer can greatly improve their damage output. Champions that don’t get these things from using skill tomes on them tend to not usually need them to be effective. More times than not a champion will need to be booked. &nbsp;

Masteries:

The Masteries you select for a champion will depend on the role that champion is filling in your team composition. There are Offense, Defense, and Support trees you can use in order to make your champions more viable. Only two of the three can be used at one time for any champion so be sure you select the right masteries. You do get one free reset if you want to start over but it costs 150 gems to reset any time after that. Masteries will vary depending on where the champion is being used and how the champion contributes to the overall team composition. Below are some examples of Masteries.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Building a champion in RAID: Shadow Legends requires a combination of strategy and skill. By understanding the different types of champions, you can build very successful team compositions. Remember, maximizing the builds of your champions can take time and effort, but with patience and perseverance, you can create a formidable team that can conquer even the toughest opponents.&nbsp;

In depth guide to building champions in RAID: Shadow Legends. Gear, Leveling, Masteries, Skill Tomes

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How to Build a Champion

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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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.

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