RAID: Shadow Legends Tier List Guide
A tier list is a snapshot of how strong champions look right now. This guide explains how to read one, how we would rank champions, and why no ranking stays true forever.
What is a tier list?
A tier list groups champions by how strong they are in a specific mode, usually from top tiers (must-build) down to situational ones. Rankings are a judgment call based on how champions perform in the current meta — not an official rating from Plarium.
Tier lists are community judgment and change with every update. Use them as a starting point, not gospel.
How we rank champions
Any useful ranking weighs the same handful of factors. Exact numbers change between updates, but the criteria are stable:
| Factor | What it measures |
|---|---|
| Damage | How much damage the champion brings to the fight |
| Utility | Buffing, debuffing, healing, control and turn manipulation |
| Self-sustain | Survivability without constant external support |
| Gear dependence | How much of their power comes from top-tier artifacts |
| Speed | How quickly they act and how often |
A champion that is great in one mode can be average in another. The same hero may rank highly for the Clan Boss but sit lower in the Arena, so a single global rank is never the whole story.
Champion rarities and roles
Champions come in rarities — Rare, Epic, Legendary and Mythic — and the system details vary by version and update. Rarity is not the same as strength: a well-built lower-rarity champion often outperforms a poorly built higher-rarity one. What matters more is the role a champion fills: damage dealer, support, control, healer or a hybrid.
See the Rarities guide for the details on each rarity and how shards work.
Community tier lists
The best-known rankings come from community creators who test champions in-game and update their lists after every patch. Common reference points include Ayumilove, HellHades and the r/RaidShadowLegends subreddit. These are external, fan-made resources — useful, but still opinion.
When two lists disagree, check the date. Rankings from before the latest update are usually stale. Prefer the most recently updated source for the specific mode you care about.
Where the meta changes
The meta shifts for a few reasons: balance patches that buff or nerf champions, new champions that counter old ones, new gear sets, and new or reworked modes. A champion at the top today can drop several tiers after one update.
Because of that, this site deliberately does not publish a fixed numbered ranking. Follow the community lists, check the current in-game values, and build the champions that fit your roster rather than chasing a tier that will move.
FAQ
Common questions about this topic.
Who are the best champions?
There is no single best champion — strength depends on the mode, your roster and your artifacts. Community tier lists are the best starting point, but always check the date and the mode the list covers.
What is the strongest champion?
The strongest champion changes with every update. Balance patches, new champions and new gear regularly reshuffle the top of the meta, so any name given today can be outdated tomorrow.
What are the best champions to 6-star?
Prioritize champions you use in multiple modes and that carry the rest of your team. Rarity matters less than how often you actually field a champion — see the Beginner Guide for progression advice.
Is there an arena tier list?
Yes, most community creators publish mode-specific lists, including one for the Arena. Arena rankings emphasize speed, burst damage and control — see the Arena guide for how the mode works.
What are the best champions for clan boss?
The Clan Boss favors champions with survivability, debuffs such as decrease attack and poison, and ally protection. Mode-specific community lists are the best source for current names, since the meta there changes with updates.