Best Raid Shadow Legends Guide for New Players and Beginners in 2025

Early Game Progression Tips

Straight from day 0 you’re very first decision matters. We recommend you choose Kael as your starter champion. If you did select Kael as your very first Hero, be sure to check out the best Builds for him by pressing the button below:

Kael Complete Build Guide

Gear Your Team Wisely

Equip Champions with sets that boost survivability and damage:

Lifesteal Set: Essential for sustain, especially for Kael.
Speed Set: Increases turn frequency, controlling the flow of battle.
Other 2 Piece Sets that give HP, DEF, and DMG.
Upgrade items to +12 early on for cost efficiency. Only go for higher upgrades (+16) if you need to pass the progression missions or to do a 3-Star full clear campaign for unlocking Shard to Summon more champions.

All your beginner champions should have Lifesteal Set until you find something better or get a stronger Healer Champion to help with sustain.

Starting strong in RAID: Shadow Legends sets the stage for an enjoyable journey through its various game modes. Choosing Kael as your starter Champion, equipping the right gear, and gradually unlocking content are all keys to success.

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Campaign and Dungeon Strategies

Campaign Mode: The best place to level up Champions and farm experience. You should focus on completing as much Campaign as possible. This also unlocks additional content, champions and gives you resources.
Dungeons: Start exploring once you need Resources to upgrade your Champions.

Long-Term Success

Explore Dungeons Gradually
Start with easier stages and adjust your team based on the dungeon boss.
Join a Clan
Clans provide rewards, guidance, and Clan Boss battles for valuable loot.
Daily Logins Matter
Log in daily to earn rewards, including Champions and gear, to strengthen your roster.
Don’t Hoard Champions
Use duplicate or low-rarity Champions as “food” to rank up stronger ones. Keep only the best for Faction Wars or Tag Team Arena. Be sure not to use the ones for FUSION, you’ll need these to unlock stronger champions and progress through Missions.

Advanced Tips for mid-game Progression

Utilize Champion Auras
Assign a Champion with an Aura ability as your team leader to boost stats like HP% or Damage in battle.
Faction Wars
Complete daily Faction Wars for Glyphs and Forge materials. Save your best Glyphs for high-quality artifacts.
Plan for the Long Term
Avoid over-investing in Champions or gear that won’t scale into the late game. Focus on building a core team capable of handling diverse challenges.