Are you searching for the ultimate support champion to elevate your team in <a href="https://www.raidshadowlegends.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Raid: Shadow Legends</a>? Look no further than <a href="https://raidhq.gg/raid/champions/riho-bonespear" target="_blank">Riho Bonespear</a>, the versatile and powerful Void Legendary champion from the Shadowkin faction. This guide will delve into <a href="https://youtu.be/EoToN7ybqMk" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Riho Bonespear</a>'s abilities, stats, and optimal builds, showcasing why she is a game-changer for any player lucky enough to have her on their roster. Introduction to Riho Bonespear Riho Bonespear stands out with her striking aesthetics and unique weapon—her namesake bone spear emanating an intense orange-red flame. As a Void Legendary champion, she is renowned for her robust skill set, making her a versatile asset in both PvE and PvP content. Base Stats Riho Bonespear's base stats are solid across the board: Speed: 105 Base Attack: ~1,200 Survivability: Adequate, with respectable HP and defense While her stats may not blow you away, they provide a reliable foundation for her abilities. <a href="https://youtu.be/EoToN7ybqMk" target="_blank"><img src="https://api.flotiq.com/image/0x0/_media-da935c19-1c38-4a34-85d0-f28925ed0694.PNG" title="Riho Bonespear" alt="Riho Bonespear" style="width: 700px; height: 409px; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"></a> Riho Bonespear's Skills Absorption Attacks 1 enemy. Places a 15% [Continuous Heal] buff on the ally with the lowest HP for 1 turn. Also places a 7.5% [Continuous Heal] buff on all allies with 30% HP or less for 1 turn. Level 2: Damage +5% Level 3: Damage +5% Level 4: Damage +5% Level 5: Damage +5% Damage Multiplier: 4.3 ATK This ability ensures that the most vulnerable allies receive healing, enhancing the team's overall survivability Pressure Points (Cooldown: 4 turns) Places a [Stun] debuff on a target enemy for 1 turn, as well as a [HP Burn] debuff, a 60% [Decrease DEF] debuff, a 25% [Weaken] debuff, a 50% [Decrease ATK] debuff, and a 30% [Decrease C.RATE] debuff for 2 turns, then attacks the target. Level 2: Damage +5% Level 3: Damage +5% Level 4: Damage +5% Level 5: Damage +10% Level 6: Cooldown -1 Damage Multiplier: 5.8 ATK This array of debuffs can cripple enemies, making Pressure Points one of the most potent debuff skills in the game Perfect Body (Cooldown: 6 turns) Removes all debuffs from all allies, then places a [Block Debuffs] buff on them for 2 turns. Also heals all allies by 35% of their MAX HP, and by a further 5% for each debuff removed from them. Level 2: Heal +10% Level 3: Heal +10% Level 4: Cooldown -1 Level 5: Cooldown -1 Level 6: Cooldown -1 This ability can turn the tide of battle, providing critical healing and debuff protection. Reflect (Passive, Cooldown: 3 turns) When receiving any debuffs, instantly transfers them from this Champion to the attacker. [Will not transfer debuffs that cannot be removed.] This passive can counteract heavy debuff teams, reflecting their effects back at them. Aura Increases Ally ATK in Faction Crypts by 42% Optimal Gear&nbsp;Sets Triple Perception Provides a total of +120 accuracy and +15% speed.&nbsp;Ensures Riho can land her debuffs reliably while maintaining high speed and survivability. Relentless Set Use Case: Hydra Clan Boss Benefits:&nbsp;Reduces the cooldown of her A3 ability, allowing for more frequent cleanses and heals. Specific Gear Pieces and Stats Banner: Preferred: HP for additional survivability. Optional: Accuracy, if needed to meet accuracy thresholds. Amulet: Crit damage to boost her damage output. Ring: Defense for additional survivability (though the YouTuber wasn’t fully satisfied with the five-star ring they used). Substats Focus Primary Substats: Speed and Accuracy Secondary Substats: HP and Defense for survivability Optimization Tips Accuracy: Ensure Riho has enough accuracy to land all debuffs. Speed: Prioritize high speed to maximize turn frequency. Survivability: Balance HP and Defense to keep her alive in battle. Crit Rate and Crit Damage: Allocate gear to enhance her damage output after ensuring she’s survivable. Masteries General PvE Masteries For general PvE content, consider masteries that enhance Riho's healing and debuff potential. Here’s the suggested mastery setup: Offense Tree Warmaster: For additional damage against bosses. Support Tree Pinpoint Accuracy: Increase accuracy. Charged Focus: Additional accuracy when no skills are on cooldown. Swarm Smiter: More accuracy for each enemy alive. Lore of Steel: Increases the set bonuses of equipped gear. Master Hexer: Extends the duration of debuffs. Lay on Hands: Increases the amount of healing done by Riho. Healing Savior: Increases healing when the target's HP is below 40%. Merciful Aid: Increases healing when the target is under a debuff. Lasting Gifts: Extends the duration of buffs cast by Riho. Alternative Masteries for Specific Content Alternative mastery paths for specific content like Clan Boss and PvP. Clan Boss Defense Tree: Focus on Retribution and Deterrence for counterattacking and removing debuffs. Support Tree: As mentioned above, to enhance healing and debuff duration. PvP Offense Tree Tier 1: Deadly Precision, Keen Strike. Tier 2: Heart of Glory. Tier 3: Single Out. Tier 4: Life Drinker. Tier 5: Bring It Down. Tier 6: Warmaster. Support Tree Tier 1: Pinpoint Accuracy, Lay on Hands. Tier 2: Healing Savior. Tier 3: Charged Focus, Lore of Steel. Tier 4: Swarm Smiter, Merciful Aid. Tier 5: Lasting Gifts. Tier 6: Master Hexer. Blessings Brimstone Reason: Brimstone is highly recommended for Riho Bonespear due to her high accuracy, which ensures the blessing's effectiveness. Effect: Grants a 60% chance of placing a protected Smite, which is a powerful debuff. Alternative Blessing for PvP: Polymorph Reason: While Riho Bonespear is primarily a PvE champion, Polymorph can be valuable in PvP to disrupt enemy strategies. Effect: Transforms an enemy into a sheep when they use an active skill, rendering them unable to act and stripping their buffs. The protected Smite debuff adds another layer of damage output and control to her kit, enhancing her overall effectiveness in various game modes. Versatility in Battle Riho Bonespear excels in various game modes: Hydra Clan Boss: Provides crucial heals, cleanses, and debuffs. Doom Tower: Effective against bosses like Frost Spider, thanks to her burn and cleanse abilities. Arena: While not a top-tier choice, she can fill dual roles of healer and debuffer in mid-tier teams. Her ability to place multiple debuffs and cleanse allies makes her a valuable asset in most team compositions. Riho Bonespear Lore After the fall of the Mikage Autocracy, a new era began for the Shadowkin. Forever tainted by their subjugation by Demonspawn, many of the denizens of Yakai sought to resurrect their lost culture, and begin the process of restoring peace, harmony, and justice to their wayward society. In the establishment of the War Divinity, a new religious order born from the Church of Lumaya and dedicated to the violent resistance of Siroth, there existed a vehicle for the Shadowkin to publicly demonstrate their contrition and penance. After the dismantling of the pirate fleets that the Mikage had unleashed upon Teleria’s seas for years, concerted efforts were made to restore trade with neighbors beyond the Skyiron Dominion. Though it was painful, many of the most violent and unpredictable leaders who had led the rebellion against the Mikage, and helped bring down the terrible regime, were killed or exiled to make it clear that a new era of stability was being ushered in. The cumulative effect of this regeneration is that the Shadowkin began to restore themselves in the eyes of the wider world, and were on the path to redemption. That was not something that all Shadowkin were seeking, however. From the beginning of her life, Riho Bonespear was taught how to destroy. Sired by a Mikage Demonspawn general, and thereafter raised in its inner circle, she was one of their most potent tools in the violent oppression of the Yakai people. Bent, beaten, and broken into a creature of pure contempt and malice, her early life was spent being honed into an agent of chaos. Her ferocity and skill with a spear, coupled with her deft powers of manipulation and persuasion, made her an unforgiving adversary. Forever kept in the darkness and shadows, and specializing in destroying communities from within, Riho was tasked with infiltrating the nascent rebellion and ensuring its collapse no matter the cost. She knew the rebels would suspect her, given her Demonic visage, and so when she found a resistance cell to infiltrate, she lied to them, spinning a tale of hate and anguish to convince them she wished the Mikage to fall. This was enough to persuade them not to execute her, and she proved herself to them in numerous raids against the Mikage. Soon, she was accepted into the rebellion’s leadership and there set about undermining and eroding the core pillars of their movement. Though she did much to scupper and delay the rebels’ plans, in the end she could not prevent the Mikage’s eventual demise. Knowing that her true identity could be at risk, and knowing what fate awaited her if it was discovered, Riho fled the rebellion, taking only her spear with her, hellbent on forging a path of devastation through Yakai. Left without a purpose, and utterly alone in the world, Riho continues to do what she has always done: destroy. Out in the wilds, she roams from coast to coast, killing as many rebels and Yakai civilians as she can in a bid to punish those who ended the order she had invested her life into. Though that rage is primarily directed toward the rebellion, she shows no mercy to any Demonspawn or Mikage, as in her view it was their weakness that led to their defeat. But as she wanders and continues to kill with abandon, questions about her place in the world have fermented in her imposingly horned head. Why had she supported the Mikage? If their rule was necessary, why had they fallen? Where will she go now, if she has no purpose left in Yakai? As she wrestles with these difficult questions, she cannot shake the feeling that somehow spending all that time within the rebellion has somehow poisoned her mind, that she has let their ideals of ‘freedom’ and ‘liberty’ corrupt what she once knew. Riho hasn’t failed to notice that the more she kills, the more she delivers vengeance to those who wronged her, the louder these questions seem to grow. Though she does not know it yet, Riho Bonespear will soon reach a crossroads. The path she is on, one of death and destruction onto which she was placed as a child, is not granting her the satisfaction she seeks. The questions that plague her conscience will not quiet, and the rage that drives her will is starting to wane. Should she have the strength to push beyond what she was told about the order of the world, to see past the ideology of hate, power, and subjugation in which she was raised, she may yet find a purpose far greater than the one she had in the Mikage Autocracy. For the first time in her life, Riho’s future is in her own hands. Conclusion Riho Bonespear is an exceptional support champion, offering unparalleled utility and versatility. Whether you're tackling endgame content or climbing the arena ranks, Riho's comprehensive skill set makes her a worthy addition to any team. If you're fortunate enough to summon her, congratulations—you’ve secured one of Raid: Shadow Legends' premier champions.

Unlock the full potential of Riho Bonespear in Raid: Shadow Legends with our comprehensive guide. Discover her elite support abilities, optimal gear sets, mastery setups, and strategic blessings to dominate PvE and PvP content. Learn why Riho Bonespear is a game-changing Void Legendary champion for any roster. Dive in now and elevate your gameplay with expert insights and detailed strategies!

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Riho Bonespear: Elite Support and Debuffs in Raid: Shadow Legends

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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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.

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