Raid: Shadow Legends tier list (April 2024) - Best champions

Two warriors battle it out in Raid: Shadow Legends arena

Two warriors battle it out in Raid: Shadow Legends arena
April 12, 2024: Updated and changed a few names from the list.

If you are having difficulty catching up on the latest information on the most powerful champions in Raid: Shadow Legends, we have the sage advice fo you. You gotta check out our Raid: Shadow Legends tier list for the most updated information in deciding who to choose in Raid: Shadow Legends. It has a very extensive marketing campaign, making it super well-known among mobile players and creators on the web.

The game has over 300 playable champions which can be quite confusing sometimes leading to mistakes. With the help of our Raid: Shadow Legends tier list, your burdens will be lifted. Our guide offers ranked playable champions and all the info based on their game star rating. We’ve also got some key advice for the early stages of the game, as well as provide information on how to reroll so you can try and snag yourself the S-tier champions.

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Raid: Shadow Legends tier list - Best champions

RAID: Shadow Legends Mythical champions tier list

S

Androc the Glorious
Alaz the Sunbearer
Arbais the Stonethorn
Night Queen Krixia
Starsage Galathir (Base)
Siegfrund the Nephelim
Gizmak the Terrible

A

Frolni the Mechanist
Hierophant Lazarius
Lady Mikage
Karnage the Anarch
Gharol the Bloodmaul

B

Aphidus the Hivelord
Mezomel Luperfang
Toshiro the Bloody

RAID: Shadow Legends Legendary champions tier list-

S

Highmother Maud
Wight King Narses
Taras the Fierce
Quintus the Triumphant
Firrol the Barkhorn
Sun Wukong
Acrizia
Marichka the Unbreakable
Acelin the Stalwart
Big ‘Un
Gnut
Bad-el-Kazar
Pythion
Cardiel
Chaagur
Skyhide
Gomlok
Duchess Lilitu
Kyoku
Dracomorph
Hurndig
Leorius the Proud
Lyssandra
Lydia the Deathsiren
Krisk the Ageless
Jintoro
Nekhret the Great
Martyr
Nethril
Ma’Shalled
Nekmo Thaar
Prince Kymar
Mithrala Lifebane
Raglin
Septimus
Sigmund the Highshield
Sethallia
Sir Nicholas
Siphi the Lost Bride
Arbiter
Teodor the Savant
Royal Huntsman
Turvold
Warlord
Tuhanarak
Ultimate Deathknight
Venus
Mighty Ukko
Underpriest Brogni
Zavia
Valkyrie
Ursuga Warcaller
Riho Bonespear
Nergigante
Wythir the Crowned
Urost the Soulcage
Visix the Unbowed

A

Kaja the Wry
Belletar Mage Slayer
Artak
Karilon the Ringer
Gwyndolin The Silent
Blizaar the Howler
Ugir the Wyrmeater
Oella
Sulfuryion
KrokMar the Devourer
Jagg Bonesaw
Greathoof Loriaca
Ailil
Shu-Zhen the Valorous
Emic Trunkheart
Togron the Conjoined
Jetni the Giant
Abbess
Valkanen
Korugar Death-Bell
Graazur Irongut
Georgid the Breaker
Altan
Gnishak Verminlord
Harima
Ba Satha
Angar
King Gallcobar
Elva Autumnborn
Ailil
Blind Seer
Archbishop Pinthroy
Vitrius the Anointed
Noct the Paralyzer
Ghostborn
Black Knight
Brakus the Shifter
Cillian the Lucky
Corvis the Corruptor
Cupidus
Boragar the Elder
Bloodgorged
Candraphon
Harvest Jack
Elva Autumnborn
Countess Lix
Fu-Shan
Gurgoh the Augur
Genzin
Helior
Khoronar
Kalvalax
Iron Brago
Longbeard
Lanakis the Chosen
Kreela Witch-Arm
Minaya
Maulie Tankard
King Gallcobar
Michinaki
Lady Kimi
Helicath
Morrigaine
Rae
Ninja
Roric Wyrmbane
Soulless
Richtoff the Bold
Rhazin Scarhide
Ramantu Drakesblood
Ragash
Shamrock
Shemnath
Roxam
Scyl of the Drakes
Sniktraak
Skartorsis
Saito
Tomb Lord
Rotos the Lost Groom
Belanor
Trunda Giltmallet
Xena Warrior Princess
Sicia Flametongue
Yumeko
Wight Queen Ankora
Tyrant Ixlimor
Staltus Dragonbane
Tormin the Cold
Suzerain Katonn
Teumesia
Varl the Destroyer
Vlad the Nightborn
Alsgor Crimsonhorn

B

Lady of Ireth
Strategos Islin
Timit the Fool
Tramaria
Baron
Ultan of the Shell
Tatsu
Samson the Masher
Bambus Fourleaf
Greenwarden Ruarc
Ronda
Arix
Bystophus
Cleopterix
Bivald of the Thorn
Crohnam
Crypt-King Graal
Cruetraxa
Deliana
Drokgul the Gaunt
Danag Skullreap
Elder Skarg
Elegaius
Drexthar Bloodtwin
Hegemon
Foli
Gamuran
Fortus
Goffred Brassclad
Aleksandr the Sharpshooter
Hephraak
Elenaril
Grohak the Bloodied
Guurda Bogbrew
Greenwarden Ruarc
Gliseah Soulguide
Hakkorhn Smashlord
Gaius the Gleeful
Errol
Gronjarr
Gurptuk Moss-Beard
Holsring
Ignatius
Inithwe Bloodtwin
Karato Foxhunter
Kantra the Cyclone
Little Miss Annie
King Garog
Pyxniel
Ithos
Lonatharil
Lord Champfort
Lord Shazar
Maranix
Mother Cybele
Lugan the Steadfast
Nari the Lucky
Roshcard the Tower
Queen Eva
Norog
Keeyra the Watcher
Mortu-Macaab
Narma the Returned
Rakka Viletide
Robar
Skull Lord Var-Gall
Shirimani
Teela Goremane
Vasal of the Seal
Thea the Tomb Angel
Samar Gemcursed
Tatura Rimehide
Vizier Ovelis
Truath
Yannica
Versulf the Grim
Vergumkaar
Basileus Roanas
Warchief
War Mother
Astralon
Yakarl the Scourge
Walking Tomb Dreng
Yoshi the Drunkard
Wurlim Frostking

C

Mountain King
Cromax Moonblood
Ginro the Stork
Konstantin The Dayborn
Jingwon
Clanfather
Nogdar the Headhunter
Nobel
Ruel the Huntmaster
Opardin
Raf-Matab
Astralith

RAID: Shadow Legends Epic champions tier list

S

Akemtum
Archmage Hellmut
Demytha
Inquisitor Shamael
Dhukk the Pierced
Madame Serris
Psylar
Melga Steelgirdle
Uugo
Deacon Armstrong
Peydma
Stag Knight
Giscard the Sigiled
Runekeeper Dazdurk
Rugnor Goldgleam
Sinesha
Ursala the Mourner
Miscreated Monster
Rector Drath
Tayrel
Zargala

A

Ostrox Boneglaive
Neldor Rimeblade
Ruella
Alure
Chancellor Yasmin
Anchorite
Basher
Doompriest
White Dryad Nia
Lightsworn
Dark Kael
Battlesage
Genbo the Dishonored
Fahrakin the Fat
Hotatsu
Godseeker Aniri
Luria
Ghrush the Mangler
Golden Reaper
Old Hermit Jorrg
Maneater
Kunoichi
Rearguard Sergeant
Quargan the Crowned
Pestilus
Ruella
Gorgorab
Oathbound
Seer
Klodd Beastfeeder
Nazana
Skraank
Skimfos the Consumed
Skullcrown
Sepulcher Sentinel
Royal Guard
Sachi
Seeker
Toragi the Frog
Steelskull
Urogrim
Vrask
Tuhak the Wanderer
White Dryad Nia
Ilysinya
Skullcrusher
Sanguinia
Vogoth
Vergis
Thenasil

B

Bovos Sharphorn
Malkith Bloodflock
Pann the Bowhorn
Fren'zi The Cackler
Aeila Lifebraid
Endalia
Trumborr
Aeshma
Mistrider Daithi
Criodan the Blue
Wuzgar
Duedan the Runic
Anax
Fyr-gun Isbeil
Myciliac Priest Orn
Ceez
Ambassador Lethelin
Achak the Wendarin
Aothar
Aox the Rememberer
Armina
Broadmaw
Arndulf
Balthus Drauglord
Baerdal Fellhammer
Atur
Akoth the Seared
Azure
Cardinal
Captain Temila
Cagebreaker
Burangiri
Canoness
Carlinia
Crimson Helm
Corpse Collector
Bonekeeper
Dark Elhain
Dark Athel
Crypt Witch
Duedan the Runic
Djamarsa
Conellia
Delver
Erinyes
Excruciator
Duhr the Hungerer
Fayne
Fang Cleric
Exemplar
Fylja
Fodbor the Bard
Fenshi
Fenax
Grizzled Jarl
Grimskin
Geomancer
Hellgazer
Haarken Greatblade
Hordin
Grunch Killjoy
Hoforees the Tusked
High Khatun
Infernal Baroness
Husk
Hope
Jizoh
Jinglehunter
Jareg
Galkut
Kallia
Juliana
Jarang
Kaiden
Lodric Falconheart
Lich
Lady Quilen
Magnarr
Lordly Legionary
Lua
Masamoto
Lady Annabelle
Marksman
Mistress of Hymns
Missionary
Mausoleum Mage
Necrohunter
Mordecai
Mistrider Daithi
Old Ghrukkus
Oboro
Pharsalas Gravedirt
Myciliac Priest Orn
Reinbeast
Phranox
Prundar
Luthiea
Romero
Scabrius
Rian the Conjurer
Relickeeper
Shaman
Rowan
Pitiless One
Shatterbones
Seneschal
Sikara
Skathix
Sir Artimage
Sandlashed Survivor
Skytouched Shaman
Siegehulk
Teshada
Tainix Hateflower
Suwai Firstborn
Thylessia
Theresc
Ursine Ironhide
Snorting Thug
Venomage
Towering Titan
Warcaster
Spider
Taya
Yelagirna
Wuji
Whisper
Hoskarul
Visionary
Umbral Enchantress
Tagoar
Kellan the Shrike
Andryssia
Skeuramis
Warden
Ultimate Galek
Zelotah

C

Ethlen the Golden
Enda Moonbeam
Suiren
Cormac the Highpeak
Morag Bronzelock
Eolfrig
Broodlord
Adriel
Basilisk
Bushi
Baroth the Bloodsoaked
Alika
Chonoru
Aina
Alaric the Hooded
Bergoth the Malformed
Lorn the Cutter
Cormac the Highpeak
Bloodfeather
Drake
Deathless
Defiled Sinner
Faceless
Flesh-Tearer
Catacomb Councilor
Chani
Gory
Gerhard the Stone
Frostbringer
Dirandil
Gwynneth
Gorlos Hellmaw
Hexia
Knight-Errant
Karam
Jurojin
Lady Etessa
Krakarth
Gala Longbraids
Kytis
Nogoryo
Masked Fearmonger
Scion
Rock Breaker
Occult Brawler
Liburga
Souldrinker
Tallia
Tarshon
Taurus
Valla
Urticata
Torturehelm
Tomoe
Yaga the Insatiable
Woad-Painted
Merouka
Zii Ixchi
Weregren Suncursed
Ursine Icecrusher
Terrorbeast

D

Maeve
Jotun
Kinagashi
Lady Eresh
Ripper
Vildrax
Umetogi
Tolf the Maimed

RAID: Shadow Legends Rare champions tier list

S

Athel
Apothecary
Coldheart
Warmaiden

A

Dilgol
Kurzad Deepheart
Soulbond Bowyer
Bellower
Kael

B

Loneblade Riab
Boughsmith Flannan
Banshee
Selinia Nightcloak
Bogwalker
Cagebound
Boltsmith
Petrifya Rockroot
Conquerer
Coffin Smasher
Chevalier
Dagger
Doomscreech
Diabolist
Elhain
Draconis
Drowned Bloatwraith
Executioner
Fleshmonger
Fellhound
Gator
Geargrinder
Bone Knight
Galek
Guardian
Graybeard
Grappler
Gladiator
Haruspex
Halberdier
Furystoker
Marquis
Ironclad
Mycolus
Panthera
Mother Superior
Hexweaver
Metalshaper
Marked
Heiress
Magus
Pain Keeper
Reliquary Tender
Penitent
Scrapper
Runic Warder
Renegade
Purgator
Warpriest
Skirmisher
Abyssal
Seducer
Templar
Veteran
Theurgist
Sentinel
Spirithost

C

Tribuck Colwyn
Pathfinder Cait
Castigator
Meatcarver Tolog
Treeshield Knott
Avenger
Longsword Torrux
Arcanist
Bulwark
Amarantine Skeleton
Adjudicator
Anointed
Acolyte
Berserker
Avir the Alchemage
Bloodbraid
Centurion
Candleguard
Shadowbow Tirlac
Bloodpainter
Chaplain
Channeler
Crimson Slayer
Courtier
Cudgeler
Daywalker
Corpulent Cadaver
Elder
Confessor
Dunestrider
Fanatic
Eviscerator
Frozen Banshee
Deathchanter
Fencer
Grumbler
Grandmaster
Hurler
Hyria
Harvester
Gnarlhorn
Flesheater
Grinner
Hellborn Sprite
Ox
Chopper
Itinerant
Hellfreak
Hospitaller
Justiciar
Myrmidon
Hollow
Hill Nomad
Lamellar
Skink
Medicus
Odachi
Gravechill Killer
Ifrit
Judge
Master Butcher
Lifetaker
Mystic Hand
Prosecutor
Pounder
Pigsticker
Raider
Pathfinder Cait
Preserver
Rotting Mage
Ripperfist
Retainer
Slitherbrute
Skullsworn
Ruffstone
Sorceress
Ogryn Jailer
Rocktooth
Stout Axeman
Stitched Beast
Temptress
Wagonbane
Vanguard
Valerie
Wretch
Witness
Tormentor
Tigersoul
Steadfast Marshal
Wanderer
Hatchet Slinger
Wyvernbane

D

Beast Wrestler
Riscarm
Arbalester
Bloodmask
Bloodhorn
Ashwalker
Flinger
Crossbowman
Cataphract
Gloril Brutebane
Ghoulish Ranger
Paragon
Goremask
Headsman
Fortress Goon
Assassin
Dolor Lorekeeper
Bombardier
Flailer
Hound Spawn
Honor Guard
Harrier
Hellfang
Lumberer
Judicator
Madman
Interceptor
Huntress
Magister
Maiden
Lamibur
Marquess
Malbranche
Perforator
Misericord
Magmablood
Marauder
Painsmith
Ordinator
Sanctum Protector
Rockbeast
Renouncer
Slayer
Siegebreaker
Treefeller
Ragemonger
Quaestor
Slasher
Twinclaw Disciple
Solaris
Steel Bowyer
Muckstalker
Spymaster
Spikehead
Totem
Vagabond
Trugorr

RAID: Shadow Legends Uncommon & Common champions tier list

S

Armiger
Dhampir
Outlaw Monk
Saurus
Skinner
Shieldguard
Outrider
Satyr
Dervish
Death Hound
Zephyr Sniper

A

Suntribe
Archer
Commander
Elfguard
Pilgrim
Spiritwalker
Sniper
Sister Militant
Yeoman
Brute
Vigilante
Hellhound
Windtalker
Fireblade

B

Duelist
Crusader
Frostskin
Herald
Skullsquire
Skellag
Sergeant
Ritualist
Vulpine
Warchanter
Word Bearer
Outlander
Pikeman
Swordsman

C

Conscript
Glenspear
Branchweaver
Frontline Warrior
Aristocrat
Chemist
Hungerer
Hardscale
Battle Sister
Militia
Intercessor
Line Infantry
Pitspawn
Vilespawn
Tunnel Steward
Redeemer
Pit Fighter
Squire
Bandit
Crusher
Lurker
Deathknight
Drillmaster

D

Icebound Prospector
Heartpiercer
Lemure
Thrall
Head Taker
Slicer
Oldbeard
Admonitor
Cultist
Pit Cur
Infiltrator
Dead Crusader
Throatcutter
Thrasher
Stalwart
Axeman
Tracker
Stalker
Incubus
Preacher
Novitiate
Magekiller
Warboy
Sandbow
Knecht
Bully
Ranger
Jaeger
Troglodyte

As you can see, Raid: Shadow Legends has an awful lot of champions to play as - over 300, in fact. Our tier list is based on each champion’s star rating, which encompasses their overall quality and fighting ability. The characters with the best stats and strongest performance appear in the S tier, and the more common, less impressive champions find themselves in the D tier.

The developer of Raid: Shadow Legends, Plarium, has added new characters to the game consistently since its 2018 launch. As such, there's a near-endless amount of champions to choose from, so use our tier list as a guide of who's strong, and who isn't.

Which starting champion should I choose?

When you first log in to Raid: Shadow Legends, you’ll be given the choice between four champions to select. They are Athel, Kael, Elhain, and Galek. If you’re wondering which of these four starting champions to select, we’ve got you covered.

Each of the four starting champions has very different focuses and abilities. Athel is a warrior focused on quick attacks, Elhain focuses on critical hits, Kael does the most damage over time, and Galek is best for sheer brute force.

However, their progression trees are also very different. If you’re looking for a champion that will prove incredibly powerful at the start, but will eventually be scaled out by higher-level enemies, then Galek is the best choice. The Orc’s blade-based attacks prove very damaging against low-level enemies at the early stages of the game, but the limited nature of his melee moves means you’ll soon find his skills too weak to continue with.

If you want a starter who can consistently level up and scale in power as your adversaries get tougher, then go for either Elhain or Kael. These Elf champions have the best progression, and their skills will level up more suitably alongside the game’s progressive difficulty increase. As such, they’re the best options if you want a champion that’ll go the distance. If you’re just looking to smash and grab the early stages before choosing a better champion later, then Galek is a good option.

Orcs, lizards and elves preparing to battle in Raid: Shadow Legends
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How do I unlock Raid: Shadow Legends champions?

Generally speaking, the unlock process in Raid: Shadow Legends varies based on which champion you’re trying to get your hands on.

The most common champions are unlocked through the summon function, which is effectively a loot box. You head to the portal within the city map, and spend your silver to unlock a randomly chosen champion. There are several different summons available, which depend on the shard you select. The most common is the mystery shard, which costs the least silver but doesn’t contain epic or legendary champions. For them, you’ll want the sacred shards, where you’ll have the best chance of unlocking the rarest heroes.

You can also unlock champions through the fusion system, where you trade in a set number of your existing champions to obtain rarer characters. The game tells you which champions are available to unlock in this way - and as long as you can meet the requirements, it’s quite a painless process.

Another unlock method is collecting enough of a certain champion’s fragments to permanently unlock the character. You can get a champion’s fragments by taking part in online activities like battle arenas and special events. Of course, though, it’ll take a long time to save enough of one character’s fragments to have enough to unlock it.

The last unlock method is by completing missions in Raid: Shadow Legends’ story mode. As a reward for getting past certain stages, you’ll be awarded with champion drops that can contain common, uncommon, or rare champions. Sadly, there’s no way to get epic or legendary champions in this manner. You’ll have to use the other three methods to do this.

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With so many champions throughout the game, it’s inevitable that some will be easier to get a hold of than others. Unsurprisingly, the four starter champions are the absolute easiest to access as you’re given a choice between them at the start. However, there are plenty of champions out there that are much more challenging to unlock.

One such champion is Lydia the Deathsiren, who you can only unlock by defeating each and every faction’s crypt in the game to three-star completion. With so many characters and factions out there, this is clearly no mean feat and requires a lot of time. It’s not a character you can purchase or unlock using shards, meaning the only way to get Lydia is grinding out the game. As such, she’s a very hard champion to get your hands on.

However, the ultimate hardest champion to get is Ramantu Drakesblood. This Lizardmen member is only unlocked once you’ve completed each and every mission in the entire game - yes, all of them. That means all story missions, all crypt missions, and all the side quests you’ll encounter while playing the game. As such, he’s almost impossible to obtain, and you’ll need to dedicate hundreds of hours to Raid: Shadow Legends in order to do so.

Equally, champions that are brand-new to Raid: Shadow Legends will be hard to get your hands on, too. Recently, a new characters arrived: Aleksandr the Sharpshooter. This champion wields a bow and arrow to take down enemies, and is an unlockable reward from the current batch of daily log-in prizes. Show up for enough days on the trot, and you should be able to add this powerful champion to your roster.

How do I reroll in Raid: Shadow Legends?

If you’ve got a few champions in Raid but want to shake things up and try to improve your roster, then you might want to reroll. This is where you effectively restart your account, giving you another chance to randomly luck out and obtain some of the champions that are less common. However, this means losing any progress you’ve made so far - so be sure you actually want to reroll, as there are no second chances once you’ve wiped your progress. Sadly, there is no way to recover a rerolled account, so be sure you want to do it first.

There is no in-game option to reroll within the app, meaning you'll have to tinker with your device storage and do it manually.

  • The simple way to reroll on either iOS or Android is to delete and reinstall Raid: Shadow Legends. If you choose the option not to save your progress when you do this, your current save will be deleted alongside the app
  • Then redownload the app from your respective app store and you’ll be able to try over again to get the strongest champions

While this will spell the end of your current account, you can save it via the cloud by signing up for a Plarium ID and saving your progress there. It means you’ll have to make a new Plarium ID once you reinstall the app, though, as otherwise it’ll just take you back to the roster you tried to reroll.

What special events are there in Raid: Shadow Legends?

The good news is that Plarium loves treating Raid: Shadow Legends players with plenty of special promotional events. These usually revolve around boosts to the amount of in-game currency you can earn after battles, or improving the odds of pulling the rarest Champions through the summon mechanic.

Way back in 2021, there was a Halloween-themed special event, which focused on players' raiding setups. As per instructions on the Raid: Shadow Legends Twitter, you had to submit a picture of your spooky-themed gaming setup. Ten winners were selected, receiving a healthy dose of Tomes and Gems to enjoy. The competition ran until October 31, so be sure to look out for a new special event soon!

After that major update last November 2023, some new changes were implemented. While the focus was on improving game security, there were some new item additions, too. Namely, there are XP Barrels, which instantly send your champion to the highest XP tier of their current rank. Feasts are also new, which are even better - sending your champion straight to rank 6.

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