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 L...

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

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...

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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How to Quickly & Efficiently Max Out Champions to 6-Stars in RAID: Shadow Legends

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.

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

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