Champion Rarities in RAID: Shadow Legends
Rarity is the most visible label on any champion — but it is not the whole story. Here is how Rare, Epic, Legendary and Mythic compare, and how shards feed into the system.
What are rarities?
Every champion in RAID: Shadow Legends has a rarity — the well-known ladder runs Rare, Epic, Legendary and Mythic. Rarity broadly tracks base strength and how hard a champion is to obtain, with higher rarities being rarer pulls and usually stronger out of the box.
The system details — how many rarities exist, how the tiers compare and how Mythic fits — vary by version and update. Treat the ladder as approximate and check the current in-game values for the live details.
Mythic champions
Mythic is the highest rarity tier, above Legendary. Mythic champions are designed to be exceptionally strong and are the hardest to obtain — they typically come from special shard events rather than the regular pool.
Because of their power, Mythic champions can dominate the meta when they arrive. Their exact acquisition mechanics change between updates, so follow official announcements for current Mythic availability.
Shards
Champions are summoned from shards, and different shards draw from different champion pools. The familiar shard names are Ancient, Void, Sacred and Primal, with each type favoring certain rarities or affinities.
Exact odds are not published on this site — they vary by version and update, and even in-game rates change over time. The practical rules are stable: save shards for 2x or summon events, and never buy shards from unofficial sellers (see the Safety guide).
Which rarity should you focus on?
Focus on roles and builds, not rarity labels. A common pattern for new players:
- Build your best early team regardless of rarity — good kits beat gold borders.
- Level higher-rarity champions as you pull them, but only ones that fit a role you need.
- Invest books and gear in champions you use every day, in every mode.
In the long run, a balanced roster of well-built champions across rarities outperforms a few shiny but unbuilt ones.
Which Champions Are Safe to Use as Food?
Not every low-rarity champion is automatically safe to sacrifice. Some uncommon or rare champions have niche utility, or may be needed for progression and fusions. Check a champion's value before feeding it, and keep anything that is useful or hard to replace.
Rarity vs Affinity
Rarity and affinity are different things. Rarity indicates a champion's baseline power and skill count, while affinity determines elemental strengths and weaknesses. A match-up or team choice is often decided by affinity rather than raw rarity.
Rarity vs Role
Rarity is not a direct measure of how useful a champion is in a specific role. A lower-rarity champion can outperform a higher-rarity one in a niche, and higher rarity does not guarantee a better fit. Evaluate a champion by the role you need, not only by its rarity badge.
FAQ
Common questions about this topic.
What is a Mythic champion?
Mythic is the highest rarity, above Legendary. Mythic champions are exceptionally strong and usually obtained through special events — details change between updates.
Are Mythical champions a thing?
Mythic (sometimes written as Mythical in community chat) is the top rarity tier. The exact naming and mechanics vary by update — check the current in-game values.
What is the difference between Legendary and Epic?
Legendary is a higher rarity than Epic, with stronger base kits on average. But build, artifacts and team fit matter more than the rarity label alone.
Which is the best shard to open?
It depends on your goal and the current event. Shard pools and odds change between updates, and opening during 2x events is usually the best average value.