plarium gamesIf you are confused about which RAID Shadow Legends characters are the best from every faction, don’t fret – our tier list for the best characters that you should be using in your combat party has you covered for December 2025.
Plarium’s regular updates and meta-changes have ensured that RAID Shadow Legends stays enjoyable for the community. On top of that, the gacha mechanic of the game makes it quite important for you to invest your resources strategically and unlock the best champions suited for your playstyle.
To help you with this, we have prepared a tier list featuring all the characters available in the game. Additionally, the list will help you assess which heroes you should be looking to unlock or upgrade for the tricky quest that you are stuck on.
Without further ado, let’s dive in and check out everything you need to know about the character tier list for RAID Shadow Legends.
Plarium GamesBest Champions in RAID
While every champion essentially has its own strengths and weaknesses in the game, it’s no secret that some of them are just better overall than others in terms of their kit and stats.
As you stumble into more challenging battles, it’s only natural that you’d want to have the best characters in your team.
So, here’s a list of all the top-tier Champions from every faction as well as a breakdown of who’s the best in each to help you get an idea of who you should prioritize getting.
Champion | Faction | Details |
|---|---|---|
Alatreon Blademaster  | Knights Revenant | Alatreon Blademaster shines as a support pick thanks to his unique passive, which heals him whenever an enemy’s debuff wears off. This makes him a perfect partner for debuff-heavy champions, letting him stay sustained while amplifying team synergy. |
Arbais the Stonethorn  | Sylvan Watchers | With two different forms, Arbais is capable of dishing out debuffs, controlling turn meter, stripping debuffs, and even reviving allies in her base form. Meanwhile, her transformed version allows her to be a tanky menace with Stoneskin, Continuous Heal, and HP Burn/Leech. With speed auras and insane sustain, she’s a meta-defining pick for Arena, Hydra, and Faction Wars. |
Arbiter  | High Elves | Arbiter is a must-have support champ known for turning the tide of battle. She can revive fallen allies, boost their ATK, and give extra Turn Meter for faster attacks, while her default attack applies Weaken to single targets, letting the team dish out even more damage. |
Big Un  | Ogryn-Tribes | Big Un is one of the hardest-hitting nukers in the game, with every single attack hitting AoE for massive team-wide damage. On top of that, he brings a clutch Decrease Accuracy debuff, cutting enemy chances to land their effects and making him a menace across multiple game modes. |
Dracomorph  | Lizardmen | Dracomorph is a fan-favorite nuker and one of the most sought-after champions in the game. He stacks multiple debuffs across entire teams while dishing out insane damage, making him a must-have for any high-level roster. |
Gnut  | Dwarves | Gnut is a solid go-to champion if you’re looking for a tanky character. With his kit built around Turn Meter manipulation, debuffs, and self-healing, he thrives in tough encounters and can slot into almost any team comp as a reliable frontline powerhouse, making him an ideal pick in nearly any situation. |
Jintoro  | Shadowkin | Jintoro is a hard-hitting DPS with a solid ultimate that lets him ramp up insane damage when targeting the same enemy. This alone makes him one of the best picks out there. What’s more, he’s also capable of putting them under debuffs, such as Decrease DEF and Weaken, to apply more pressure. |
Ma’Shalled  | Undead Hordes | Ma’Shalled is a deadly Attack champ who thrives in both PvE and the Arena. Packing heavy damage, leech for sustain, turn meter control, and a team Increase SPD, he brings insane versatility. With the right endgame gear and support, his crowd control and damage scaling make him one of the most oppressive carries in the meta. |
Martyr  | Sacred Order | Martyr is a powerhouse Defense champ best known for her game-changing kit. She not only stacks strong buffs and debuffs, but her signature move grants the whole team Increase DEF and a two-turn Counterattack buff, a combo that can completely turn the tide of battle if you play your cards right. |
Mighty Ukko  | Skinwalkers | If you need a champion that thrives on disrupting enemies and empowering allies, Mighty Ukko is for you. Hit kit is essentially the perfect Support on paper, as his kit focuses on stripping buffs, spreading debuffs, and boosting his team. Additionally, he provides decent crowd-control during fights thanks to this AoE skillset. |
Mithrala Lifebane  | Dark Elves | Mithrala Lifebane is the best among Dark Elves, given that she can lock enemies with Petrification and stack key buffs, including Increase ATK, DEF, Strengthen, and Shields to her team. If that’s not enough, her Poison debuff is extremely useful to chip away at the enemies’ health, making her a deadly mix of control and sustain. |
Prince Kymar  | Demonspawn | Prince Kymar is one of the most versatile champs out there. He shines at resetting ally cooldowns for nonstop damage rotations and putting the enemies to sleep after nullifying their debuffs. On the other hand, his Poison debuff on enemies can provide great value during extended fights. |
Titus Blackplume  | Banner-Lords | Titus Blackplume is a good example of the phrase ‘best offense is a good defense.’ This Defense champion can turn protection into raw damage, which can turn the tide of the fight. He’s also got great utility with cleanses and crowd control. Not to mention, his passive can ramp up the damage over time. |
Warlord  | Orcs | Warlord is a top-tier champion who can completely flip fights by putting every enemy skill on cooldown. On top of that, he extends buffs, heals, and shields the team, and even grants Block Debuffs, making him one of the most oppressive and reliable supports in the game. |
RAID Shadow Legends Tier List
Given the huge number of characters available in RAID Shadow Legends, they have been split into a total of 15 factions that further dive into the game’s lore.
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Here are the best characters in RAID Shadow Legends, categorized by faction:
Shadowkin
The Shadowkin used to be under the brutal heel of the Demonspawn faction for almost five centuries. However, they have recently left their evil purposes behind to fight and regain their lost honor.
You can’t really go wrong with Jintoro from the A-tier here, as he does a lot of damage and has a useful kit. However, despite not being in the highest tier, Lady Mikage and Toragi the Frog are solid options as well, with the latter being one you can obtain by redeeming a new player code.
Tier | Characters |
|---|---|
A | Jintoro, Kyoku, Ninja, Onryo Ieyasu, Riho Bonespear, Tetsuya the Deliverer, Yumeko |
B | Genbo the Dishonored, Genzin, Harima, Hotatsu, Kunoichi, Lady Kimi, Lady Mikage, Michinaki, Sachi, Shu-Zhen the Valorous, Toragi the Frog |
C | Arashi the Riptide, Burangiri, Fenshi, Gamuran, Ginro the Stork, Ishiyama The Immovable, Karato Foxhunter, Masamoto, Oboro, Tatsu, Taya, Toshiro the Bloody, Wuji, Yoshi the Drunkard, Zinogre Blademaster |
D | Assassin, Bloodmask, Chani, Chonoru, Conscript, Fanatic, Gory, Infiltrator, Itinerant, Jingwon, Jurojin, Lifetaker, Marauder, Nobel, Nogoryo, Odachi, Redcloak Taneko, Suiren, Vagabond |
Dwarves
Once known as peerless craftsmen and steadfast warriors across Teleria, Dwarves are now known for sending only their mightiest heroes to face the battle against Siroth on the surface.
Gnut shreds bosses with max HP damage and debuffs, while Demytha keeps the team alive and buffed, making them top-tier Dwarves for Clan Boss and high-end PvE.
Tier | Characters |
|---|---|
A | Acrizia, Gnut, Hurndig, Underpriest Brogni, Demytha, Geomancer, Melga Stellgirdle, Rugnor Goldgleam, Runekeeper Dazdurk |
B | Admiral Blacktusk, Arnorn the Shining, Boragar the Elder, Dilgol, Frolni the Mechanist, Granyt Doorkeep, Kurzad Deepheart, Kurzad Deepheart, Maulie Tankard, Osgrun the Defiler, Rearguard Sergeant, Senna Amberheart, Tholin Foulbeard, Tormin the Cold, Trunda Giltmallet, Uzol of the Jade |
C | Baerdal Fellhammer, Boltsmith, Conellia, Fjorad Wolfheart, Fodbor the Bard, Fylja, Fyr-gun Isbeil, Gala Longbrainds, Goffred Brassclad, Grizzled Jarl, Gronjarr, Hilda Arnorndottr, Keeyra the Watcher, Mountain King, Nari the Lucky, Painsmith, Rock Breaker, Runic Warder, Samar Gemcursed |
D | Avir the Alchemage, Morag Bronzelock, Bulwark, Candleguard, Cudgeler, Grumbler, Hatchet Slinger, Master Butcher, Stout Axeman, Beast Wrestler, Flailer, Gloril Brutebane, Honor Guard, Madman, Perforator, Chemist, Line Infantry, Tunnel Steward, Icebound Prospector, Slicer, Dolor Lorekeeper |
Skinwalkers
According to the tragic legend of Ch’arocah, these characters used to possess shape-shifting abilities. However, due to excessive use of the ability, these shamans have been entrapped in their current forms.
Mighty Ukko, Sun Wukong, as well as Marius the Gallant are some of the best characters that belong in the Skinwalker faction. The first one here being a top-tier support that offers a plethora of buffs, while Sun Wukong lets you bypass enemies’ defenses. Meanwhile, Marius the Gallant is equipped with an AoE attack that’s equivalent to a powerful nuke.
Tier | Characters |
|---|---|
A | Gnishak Verminlord, Leorius the Proud, Marius the Gallant, Mighty Ukko, Akemtum, Hakkorhn, Satyr |
B | Bolint Freewalker, Brakus the Shifter, Gwyndolin The Silent, Khoronar, Longbeard, Ragash, Razelvarg, Sniktraak, Sun Wukong, Teumesia, Basher, Bowf the Rancid, Ghomm Yellowhand, Steelskull, Hidestitcher Boorn, Windtalker, Galleus Bloodcrest |
C | Cleopterix, Bambus Fourleaf, Greathoof Loriaca, Hakkorhn Smashlord, Norog, Samson the Masher, Warchief, Bovos Sharphorn, Fayne, Frenzi the Cackler, Gnarox Blackhorn, Hoforees the Tusked, Reinbeast, Scabrius, Snorting Thug, Taurus, Ursine Ironhide, Yuzan the Marooned, Fleshmonger, Grappler, Graybeard, Panthera, Mezomel Luperfang |
D | Flesh-Tearer, Ursine Icecrusher, Weregren Suncursed, Yaga the Insatiable, Ripper, Bloodpainter, Channeler, Gnarlhorn, Meatcarver Tolog, Bloodhorn, Lamibur |
Barbarians
Described as opportunists, Barbarians specialize in offering their mercenary services to the highest bidder. Additionally, these characters made a pact upon their initial arrival from the East that allows them to control and patrol the Deadlands region.
Mighty Ukko, Sun Wukong, and Marius the Gallant are some of the best characters in the Skinwalker faction. The first one here is a top-tier support that offers a plethora of buffs, while Sun Wukong lets you bypass enemies’ defenses. Meanwhile, Marius the Gallant is equipped with an AoE attack that’s equivalent to a powerful nuke.
Tier | Characters |
|---|---|
A | Acelin the Stalwart, Alaz the Sunbearer, Armanz the Magnificent, Dervish, Odin Faefather, Outrider, R. Nergigante Archer, Shieldguard, Tuhanarak, Turvold, Ursuga Warcaller, Valkyrie, Zephyr Sniper |
B | Altan, Dune Herald Zaharis, Esme the Dancer, Fahrakin the Fat, Freyja Fateweaver, Jetni the Giant, Raphael, Roric Wyrmbane, Scyl of the Drakes, Soulbound Bowyer, Spiritwalker, Thor Faehammer, Warmaiden, Xena Warrior Princess, Yakarl the Scourge |
C | Alsgor Crimsonhorn, Armina, Atur, Crohnam, Djamarsa, Dune Lord Greggor, Elder Skarg, Haarken Greatblade, High Khatun, Hoskarul, Kallia, Kantra the Cyclone, Loki the Deceiver, Marked, Outlander, Ritualist, Scrapper, Sentinel, Sikara, Skirmisher, Skytouched Shaman, Suwai Firstborn, Woad-Painted |
D | Aina, Alika, Anointed, Baroth the Bloodsoaked, Berserker, Bloodbraid, Crusher, Dunestrider, Elder, Head Taker, Hill Nomad, Jotun, Maeve, Opardin Clanfather, Ox, Pit Fighter, Raf-Matab, Ragemonger, Sandbow, Slayer, Teshada, Tigersoul, Trugorr, Valla |
Plarium Games/RAID Shadow Legends WikiBanner-Lords
Banner Lords are the fearless knights of Kaerok who have sworn allegiance to King Tayba. These characters carry out their majesty’s tasks of waging war for expansion while also protecting the royal administrators of Kaerok Castle.
The best characters from the Banner-Lords faction include Titus Blackplume, Taras the Fierce, and Marichka the Unbreakable, all of which are equipped with a mix of control, support, and survivability. Titus brings shields, provokes, and damage scaling, Taras offers strong AoE and crowd control, while Marichka is an elite support with healing and revival upon dying.
Tier | Characters |
|---|---|
A | Androc the Glorious, Archmage Hellmut, Marichka the Unbreakable, Quintus the Triumphant, Raglin, Rathalos Blademaster, Rathalos Blademaster, Septimus, Sethallia, Sigmund the Highshield, Stag Knight, Taras the Fierce, Titus Blackplume, Ursala the Mourner |
B | Archer, Baron, Black Knight, Chancellor Yasmin, Cillian the Lucky, Commander, Fireblade, Giscard the Sigiled, Helior, Helior, Kaja the Wry, Michelangelo, Minaya, Oathbound, Richtoff the Bold, Staltus Dragonbane |
C | Arndulf, Azure, Chevalier, Chronicler Adelyn, Conqueror, Dagger, Duelist, Eolfrig, Halberdier, Hordin, Lady Annabelle, Lady Quilen, Lord Champfort, Lordly Legionary, Lugan the Steadfast, Pikeman, Ronda, Rowan, Seneschal, Sir Artimage, Swordsman, Timit the Fool, Warcaster, Word Bearer |
D | Alaric the Hooded, Axeman, Bandit, Bombardier, Cataphract, Courtier, Crossbowman, Denid the Tusk Knight, Gerhard the Stone, Grandmaster, Knight-Errant, Masked Fearmonger, Misericord, Myrmidon, Preserver, Quaestor, Questor, Riscarm, Signy of Highshield, Spymaster, Squire, Stalwart, Steadfast Marshal, Valerie, Vanguard, Frontline Warrior |
Dark Elves
Having fallen from the grace of their homeland in Aravia, Dark Elves inhabit the forests on the outskirts of Teleria. Although they ensure safe passage for travelers who pay at the tolls set up by the Elves, those who fail to make the payment often end up suffering.
Coldheart, Madame Serris, and Mithrala Lifebane define the top tier of Dark Elves. Coldheart brings brutal AoE and poison damage, Serris strips defenses and controls fights, and Mithrala combines burst power with versatile debuffs. Together, they’re the most lethal and reliable picks in the meta.
Tier | Characters |
|---|---|
A | Coldheart, Lydia the Deathsiren, Madame Serris, Mithrala Lifebane, Psylar, Supreme Kael, Visix the Unbowed, Zavia |
B | Blind Seer, Dark Kael, Ghostborn, Kael, Lanakis the Chosen, Luria, Noct the Paralyzer, Pain Keeper, Paragon, Queen Eva, Rae, Rian the Conjurer, Sniper, Xenomorph |
C | Aphidus the Hivelord, Captain Temila, Crimson Helm, Delver, Fang Cleric, Fatalis Blademaster, Foli, Hexweaver, Kaiden, Lua, Maranix, Spider, Spirithost, Swarmspeaker Zyclic, Theresc, Tramaria, Truath, Ultan of the Shell, Visionary, Vizier Ovelis, Warden |
D | Astralith, Cromax Moonblood, Dirandil, Eviscerator, Gwynneth, Harvester, Heartpiercer, Judge, Krakarth, Lurker, Magekiller, Mystic Hand, Ordinator, Ranger, Redeemer, Retainer, Ruel the Huntmaster, Steel Bowyer, Wanderer |
Demonspawn
Ancient beings that are born out of darkness reside in the realm of fire and darkness which lies across the dark portal. These beings have been banished from the fair land of Teleria, forcing them to conspire with Necromancers to breed unholy unions of Demon and Mortal, resulting in Demonspawn.
Duchess Lilitu brings revive, veil, and damage reduction, making teams incredibly hard to kill. Prince Kymar resets cooldown skills and remove buffs for fast, repeat nukes. Wythir the Crowned offers strong AoE healing and sustain, anchoring teams in tough fights—together, they’re top-tier support picks.
Tier | Characters |
|---|---|
A | Duchess Lilitu, Peydma, Prince Kymar, Wythir the Crowned |
B | Alure, Authoratrix Lamasu, Candraphon, Chalco the Blind, Cheshire Cat, Countess Lix, Gorlos, Gracchos Turn Drake, Helicath, Hellmaw, Hephraak, Karnage the Anarch, Komidus Darksmile, Kurosa the Covetous, Nazana, Praeva the Slitherer, Sicia Flametongue, Skimfos the Consumed, Tyrant Ixlimor, Vulkanos Fumor |
C | Abyssal, Achak the Wendarin, Akoth the Seared, Cruetraxa, Diabolist, Drexthar Bloodtwin, Duhr the Hungerer, Erinyes, Excruciator, Fellhound, Hellgazer, Infernal Baroness, Inithwe Bloodtwin, Lord Shazar, Magnarr, Marquess, Marquis, Mortu-Macaab, Skorid the Halfspawn, Tainix Hateflower, Umbral Enchantress, Vasal of the Seal |
D | Gorlos Hellmaw, Hellborn Spite, Hellfang, Hellfreak, Hound Spawn, Ifrit, Incubus, Lemure, Malbranche, Petrifya Rockroot, Pit Cur, Pitspawn, Scion, Souldrinker, Tarshon, Tormentor, Urticata, Vildrax, Vilespawn |
High Elves
Originating from the shimmering city of Aravia, High Elves have evolved their physical, intellectual, and spiritual beings to the highest levels. These characters are known for offering exile as well as new homes in the eastern realms.
Arbiter apply turn meter boost and revive teams, Royal Huntsman delivers high burst damage with ignore DEF and debuff, and Lyssandra keeps squads alive with depleting enemy’s turn meter and Increase ally SPD significantly, making these three belong in the highest tier.
Tier | Characters |
|---|---|
A | Apothecary, Arbiter, Lyssandra, Royal Huntsman, Starsage Galathir, Tayrel, Wallmaster Othorion |
B | Battlesage, Belanor, Deliana, Elfguard, Elhain, Fyna Blade of Aravia, High Keeper Prysma, Ithos, Neldor Rimeblade, Royal Guard, Vergis |
C | Aleksandr the Sharpshooter, Ambassador Lethelin, Andryssia, Basileus Roanas, Elenaril, Endalia, Exemplar, Heiress, Ilysinya, Jinglehunter, Lightward Siendra, Lonatharil, Luthiea, Lysanthir Beastbane, Marksman, Pyxniel, Reliquary Tender, Selinia Nightcloak, Shiriman, Skeuramis, Strategos Islin, Supreme Elhain, Tatura Rimehide, The Incarnate, Thenasil, Yannica |
D | Adjudicator, Aristocrat, Avenger, Ethlen the Golden, Fencer, Hyria, Interceptor, Jaeger, Magister, Medicus, Prosecutor |
Plarium GamesKnights Revenant
The Knights Revenant is a death cult consisting of disciples of K’Leth. These characters consider themselves to be tasked with the objective of capturing slaves for sacrificial rituals.
Alatreon Blademaster is a fast, high-damage nuker with strong debuffs. Kalvalax delivers brutal burst damage and self-sustain for PvE bosses, while Teodor boosts teams with powerful heals, buffs, and crowd control, making all three top-tier meta picks.
Tier | Characters |
|---|---|
A | Alatreon Blademaster, Embrys the Anomaly, Kalvalax, Miscreated Monster, Night Queen Krixia, Queen of Hearts, Rector Drath, Sinesha, Teodor the Savant |
B | Arix, Crypt Sitch, Dawncaller Sabitha, Doompriest, Georgid the Breaker, Giath the Truthshield, Golden Reaper, Karilon the Ringer, Losan KLeth, Mad Hatter, Pestilus, Sepulcher Sentinel, Shemnath, Skullcrown, Soulless, Tomb Lord, Venalicia Thrallmother, Whisper, Wight King Narses |
C | Aeshma, Bystophus, Coffin Smasher, Crimson Slayer, Crypt Witch, Executioner, Faceless, Fortus, Gaius the Gleeful, Gladiator, Guardian, Hegemon, Herald, Magus, Malkith Bloodflock, Mother Cybele, Narma the Returned, Necrohunter, Pharsalas Gravedirt, Phranox, Pitiless One, Renegade, Skeletor, Thea the Tomb Angel, Theurgist, Thylessia, Versulf the Grim, Walking Tomb Dreng, Wight Queen Ankora, Wurlim Frostking |
D | Acolyte, Admonitor, Arcanist, Ashwalker, Bergoth the Malformed, Centurion, Cultist, Daywalker, Deathless, Kytis, Lady Eresh, Longsword Torrux, Thrall |
Lizardmen
Evolved from the brackish waters of Teleria, Lizardmen are fearsome and foul creatures whose only contact with the outside world is via messengers from whom they obtain ransom for their captives or resources to sustain themselves.
In terms of Lizardmen, Dracomorph melts bosses with AoE Decrease DEF, Weaken, and poisons, while Krisk is a defensive powerhouse, bringing ally protection, heals, and crowd control. Additionally, Pythion offers top-tier support with cleanses, heals, and a clutch team revive, making him a great all-rounder.
Tier | Characters |
|---|---|
A | Chaagur, Deacomorph, Dracomorph, Krisk the Ageless, Nekmo Thaar, Pythion, Saurus, Skinner |
B | Amoch the First Satrap, Aox the Rememberer, Ba Satha, Donatello, Fu-Shan, Hierophant Lazarius, KrokMar the Devourer, Legate Teox, Pheidi Tealcrest, Quargan the Crowned, Ramantu Drakesblood, Rhazin Scarhide, Roxam, Sulfuryion, Venomage |
C | Bogwalker, Broadmaw, Cagebound, Delaaja, Gator, Haruspex, Jarang, Jareg, Jizoh, Kerin the Harvester, Metalshaper, Predator, Skathix, Skull Lord Var-Gall, Slixus Stripehide, Vergumkaar |
D | Basilisk, Broodlord, Drake, Flinger, Hardscale, Hurier, Hurler, Muckstalker, Skink, Skullsworn, Slasher, Slitherbrute, Stalker, Teryx the Restless, Troglodyte, Zii Ixchi |
Plarium GamesOgryn-Tribes
Characters belonging to the Ogryn-Tribes are subhuman giants who are known for their brawn. Specializing in tasks that require brute force, these characters collaborate with the Skinwalkers to control Felwin’s Gate, the doorway to the Kingdom of Aravia.
Some of the best characters in this faction include Big Un, Graazuer Irongut, as well as Uugo. Big Un is a durable tank and debuffer who disrupts enemies with Decrease SPD and apply stun. Graazur Irongut deals brutal burst damage with strong self-sustain, excelling in PvE boss fights. Uugo supports teams with powerful heals and buffs, boosting survivability and damage across PvE and Arena.
Tier | Characters |
|---|---|
A | Big Un, Gizmak the Terrible, Graazur Irongut, Klaazag Keyhulk, Uugo, Vizug the Noxious |
B | Belletar Mage Slayer, Bellower, Blizaar the Howler, Brewguard Jeroboam, Brute, Diamant Coppercoin, First Ax Tuskkor, Ghrush the Mangler, Gurgoh the Augur, Klodd Beastfeeder, Korugar Death-Bell, Maneater, Shamrock, Skraank, Skullcrusher, Stokk the Broken, Togron the Conjoined, Ugir the Wyrmeater, Urogrim |
C | Cagebreaker, Ceez, Craklin the Blackened, Drokgul the Gaunt, Frostskin, Furystoker, Galkut, Geargrinder, Grimskin, Grunch Killjoy, Gurptuk Moss-Beard, Guurda Bogbrew, Kroz Wallbreaker, Ignatius, Jaoler, Modo of the Peal, Mycolus, Ogryn, Old Ghrukkus, Prundar, Shatterbones, Siegehulk, Towering Titan, War Mother, Wuzgar |
D | Flesheater, Fortress Goon, Hungerer, Lorn the Cutter, Lumberer, Magmablood, Occult Brawler, Ogryn Jailer, Oldbeard, Pounder, Rockbeast, Rocktooth, Ruffstone, Siegebreaker, Stoneskin, Thrasher, Wagonbane |
plariumOrcs
Found mostly in the pockets located between Durham Forest and the Deadlands, Orcs were initially bred as warrior slaves. Additionally, Orcs have also sworn their allegiance to the Queen of Aravia in fear of the persecution caused by men.
Top-tier picks across Orcs, these three champions each bring something unique: Dhukk the Pierced excels at control with AoE Decrease ATK and DEF, Seer clears waves effortlessly with devastating Karma Burn, and Warlord dominates Arena through skill cooldown and turn meter manipulation.
Tier | Characters |
|---|---|
A | Ashnar Dragonsoul, Dhukk the Pierced, Gaellut Son of the Pact, Irom Brago, Seer, Warlord |
B | Angar, Aragaz Wyldking, Artak, Belz the Reckoner, Gharol Bloodmaula, Gomlok Skyhide, Iron Brago, Jagg Bonesaw, Kawn Branchbreaker, Kreela Witch-Arm, Matriarch Zarguna, Old Hermit Jorrg, Sandlashed Survivor, Suntribe, Tagoar, Tuhak the Wanderer, Varl the Destroyer, Vrask, Zargala |
C | Bloodfeather, Bonekeeper, Danag Skullreap, Galek, Grohak the Bloodied, Ironclad, King Garog, Packmaster Shyek, Rakka Viletide, Robar, Shaman, Supreme Galek, Teela Goremane, Trumborr, Ultimate Galek, Veteran, Warchanter, Yelagirna |
D | Chopper, Deathchanter, Goremask, Huntress, Liburga, Merouka, Nogdar the Headhunter, Pigsticker, Raider, Ripperfist, Spikehead, Terrorbeast, Throatcutter, Tolf the Maimed, Totem, Torturehelm, Tracker, Treefeller, Twinclaw Disciple, Warboy, Wyvernbane |
Sacred Order
The knights of the Sacred Order were once charged with cleansing Teleria of all evil. However, since the breakout of the war, these characters have also sworn allegiance to the Queen of Aravia and now enforce her Majesty’s will.
There are plenty of reasons why Cardiel, Martyr, and Venus are considered top-tier Sacred Order characters: one revives and boosts, another punishes with counters, and the last sets up nukes, making them great picks for various modes.
Tier | Characters |
|---|---|
A | Armiger, Cardiel, Deacon Armstrong, Highmother Maud, Inquisitor Shamael, Joan the Luminant, Lady Noelle, Martyr, Outlaw Monk, Polara Fireheart, Siegfrund the Nephilim, Sir Nicholas, Venus |
B | Abbess, Athel, Anchorite, Archbishop Pinthroy, Alice the Wanderer, Corvis the Corruptor, Cupidus, Falmond Mournsword, Gliseah Soulguide, Godseeker Aniri, He-Man, Iudex Artor, Lightsworn, Pilgrim, Sanguinia, Sister Militant, Supreme Athel, Vault Keeper Wixwell, Vigilante, Vitrius the Anointed, Yeoman |
C | Aothar, Astralon, Bivald of the Thorn, Canoness, Carlinia, Cardinal, Crusader, Draconis, Errol, Fenax, Frostbinger, Gretel Hagbane, Hansel Witchhunter, Holsring, Hope, Juliana, Konstantin The Dayborn, Lodric Falconheart, Mathias Blackflail, Mistress of Hymns, Mordecai, Mother Superior, Penitent, Purgator, Relickeeper, Romero, Roshcard the Tower, Sanctioned Purifier, Sergeant, Templar, Warpriest |
D | Adriel, Battle Sister, Bushi, Castigator, Chaplain, Confessor, Drillmaster, Frostbringer, Harrier, Headsman, Hospitaller, Intercessor, Judicator, Justiciar, Knecht, Lady Etessa, Lamellar, Maiden, Militia, Missionary, Novitiate, Preacher, Renouncer, Sanctum Protector, Solaris, Tallia, Witness |
Undead Hordes
Serving as minions to the Dark One, Undead Hordes thrive on corruption. Inhabiting the forgotten tombs and dark corners of the world, most of these undead characters are fallen Telerians who have lurked in the darkness for centuries.
When it comes to Undead Hordes, Bad‑el‑Kazar, Ma’Shalled, and Nekhret the Great define top-tier versatility: Kazar keeps teams alive and boosts poison setups, Ma’Shalled wrecks enemies with damage and control, and Nekhret dominates Arena with defense-locking utility.
Tier | Characters |
|---|---|
A | Bad-el-Kazar, Death Hound, Dhampir, MaShalled, Nethril, Nekhret the Great, Seeker, Siphi the Lost Bride, Siptu the Lost Bride, The Calamitus, Ultimate Deathknight, Urost the Soulcage |
B | Bloodgorged, Gaspard the Accused, Gorgorab, Harvest Jack, Hellhound, Little Miss Annie, Lord Entertainer Fabian, Morrigaine, Ostrox Boneglaive, Rotos the Lost Groom, Saito, Sanguine Maria, Skartorsis, Suzerain Katonn, Theodosia the Disgraced, Tribune Herakletes, Valkanen, Vlad the Nightborn, Vogoth, Wogoth |
C | Anax, Balthus Drauglord, Banshee, Bone Knight, Catacomb, Councilor, Corpse Collector, Crypt-King Graal, Dark Athel, Dark Elhain, Doomscreech, Drowned Bloatwraith, Elegaius, Gravenchill Killer, Husk, Khafru the Deathkeeper, Knave of Hearts, Lich, Mausoleum Mage, Seducer, Skellag, Vulpine, Zelotah |
D | Amarantine Skeleton, Arbalester, Catacomb Councilor, Corpulent Cadaver, Dead Crusader, Deathknight, Defiled Sinner, Ghoulish Ranger, Gravechill Killer, Grinner, Frozen Banshee, Hexia, Hollow, Karam, Rotting Mage, Sorceress, Stitched Beast, Temptress, Wretch |
Sylvan Watchers
Sylvan Watchers is the newest faction added to the game. Deeply connected to the mystical “Rhythm,” a force flowing from the Heart Tree, these characters have been granted empathy and harmony with nature. Their primary role is to protect the forests and maintain the balance of this ancient magic.
Arbais, Caldor, and Firrol are top-tier picks from this faction: Arbais locks down enemies with buff removal and Petrification, Caldor smashes waves with heavy AoE that ignores DEF and RES, while Firrol boosts team RES while applying key debuffs; hence, these sit in the highest tier.
Tier | Characters |
|---|---|
A | Arbais the Stonethorn, Bladechorister Caldor, Firrol the Barkhorn, Glaicad of the Meltwater |
B | Ailil, Balar the Lost, Caoilte the Asharrow, Claidna, Criodan the Blue, Elva Autumnborn, Emic Trunkheart, Eostrid Dreamsong, Gladewulf, Grand Oak Padraig, King Gallcobar, Leminisi the Gold Wing, Nais the Shadowthief, Nell Blackteeth, Niamhe Spear of Nyresa, Oella, Ruella, Searsha the Charred, White Dryad Nia, Yncensa Grail-bearer |
C | Aeila Lifebraid, Aratheia Corpseflower, Boughsmith Flannan, Branch-Arm Lasair, Duedan the Runic, Dyana Gloompiercer, Greenwarden Ruarc, Kellan the Shrike, Lady of Ireth, Mistrider Daithi, Myciliac Priest Orn, Pann the Bowhorn, Shadowbow Tirlac, Thorn Golem, Treeshield Knott, Wyrennon the Silken, Wysteri Vineguard |
D | Arwydd Quivergrass, Branchweaver, Cormac the Highpeak, Enda Moonbeam, Glensage Cithrel, Glenspear, Ingid Twyst-staff, Locwain, Loneblade Riab, Margrave Greenhawk, Pathfinder Cait, Tribuck Colwyn |
Characters that feature in the A and B tiers are the ones that you should be looking to use in your combat party. However, it is important to ensure that you have selected the proper composition of heroes that you are going to need for the specific quest you’re about to start.
So, there you have it – that’s our RAID Shadow Legends tier list for December 2025. Make sure to check back in the future for any changes.
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