RAID: Shadow Legends is a collection based turn strategy RPG where you assemble champions from sixteen factions and battle through campaigns, dungeons, the Doom Tower, and Arena. With over a thousand champions now in the game and the recent arrival of the Mythical rarity above Legendary, knowing which units deserve your resources matters more than ever. This updated tier list ranks twenty eight of the strongest champions in 2026 from S tier down to C minus, with a deliberate focus on the newest Mythical champions.

How To Read This RAID: Shadow Legends Tier List

Champions are grouped in game by faction and rarity, but rarity does not decide power. A well designed Epic can outperform many Legendaries, so this list is organized by performance tier, with each champion labeled by rarity, affinity, faction, and role. The tiers run from S, for champions that excel almost everywhere, down to C minus for strong specialists and accessible early game picks.

S Tier: The Best Champions In RAID: Shadow Legends

Galleus

Galleus Bloodcrest is a Mythical Force champion from the Skinwalkers faction who fills a Defense role. Galleus is the champion everyone is chasing, and his stats show why: 22,140 HP and 1,498 DEF at Level 60 make him extraordinarily hard to kill, while his counterattack kit turns every enemy swing into free damage. With 881 ATK and 101 SPD he closes fights rather than just soaking them, and testing has him at the top across bosses, Doom Tower, and Arena, a genuine account defining pull.

Alaz

Alaz the Sunbearer is a Mythical Force champion from the Barbarians faction who fills a Defense role. Alaz is built like a wall at 20,970 HP and 1,476 DEF, but he is far more than a tank. He layers protection, counterattacks, and crowd control on top of heavy HP Burn, keeping a team alive while melting enormous boss health pools. His 980 ATK and 105 SPD let him act early and often, and players rate him one of the best answers to the hardest content, Hydra included.

Cardiel

Cardiel is a Legendary Void champion from the Sacred Order faction who fills a Support role. Cardiel has sat near the top for a long time and still earns his S rank against the newest arrivals. A balanced 19,650 HP, 1,255 DEF, 1,013 ATK, and 106 SPD keep him durable while he cleanses allies and enables brutal team wide attacks. He slots into almost every serious end game roster, from Clan Boss to Hydra to Arena, and remains one of the safest long term investments you can make.

A+ Tier: Elite Champions Just Below The Top

Siegfrund

Siegfrund the Nephilim is a Mythical Magic champion from the Sacred Order faction who fills an Attack role. Siegfrund is a two-in-one champion. He opens as an aggressive attacker built around a huge 1,663 ATK and a quick 110 SPD, resetting his own skills to keep pressure coming, then transforms into a support that revives fallen allies. His 16,350 HP is light, as expected from an attacker, but his utility makes up for it, and he is one of the strongest new Mythicals in Hard Doom Tower and Arena.

Acrizia

Acrizia is a Legendary Void champion from the Dwarves faction who fills an Attack role. Acrizia is a boss shredder in the purest sense. A commanding 1,476 ATK drives massive single target damage, and while her 15,855 HP marks her a glass cannon, you rarely field her to take hits. She stacks Turn Meter steals and defensive debuffs on top of that damage, tearing through health pools that stall other teams. For Hydra, Spider, and deep dungeons, she is still one of the best damage Legendaries.

Cecilia

Cecilia the Red Hope is a Legendary Void champion from the Banner Lords faction who fills a Defense role. Cecilia is the definition of a safe pick. Her 1,520 DEF and 18,825 HP anchor a defensive kit that also deals respectable Defense based damage, so she protects the team without being dead weight on offense. At 107 SPD she keeps pace with most lineups, and because she rarely hits a bad matchup, she holds a high placement everywhere. If you want a champion who quietly does her job in every mode, Cecilia is it.

A Tier: Powerful All Round Champions

Polara

Polara Fireheart is a Mythical Force champion from the Sacred Order faction who fills an Attack role. Polara brings flexibility few attackers can match. A strong 1,509 ATK powers her HP Burn and Freeze damage, while 15,195 HP and a sturdy 1,332 DEF let her outlast most damage dealers. Across her forms she mixes offense with protection, revival, and control, and at 104 SPD she fits a wide range of teams. She is especially valued in the Doom Tower and Arena, and stands out among the newer Mythicals.

Kurosa

Kurosa the Covetous is a Mythical Force champion from the Demonspawn faction who fills a Support role. Kurosa starts a fight as a protector and ends it as a threat. She shields allies in her opening form, then transforms into a high impact damage dealer built on ignore Defense hits, backed by a punchy 1,509 ATK. Her 19,155 HP survives the transition and a fast 110 SPD keeps her rarely waiting. She is at her best against the toughest bosses, where cutting through Defense matters most.

Klaazag

Klaazag Keyhulk is a Legendary Void champion from the Ogryn Tribes faction who fills a Defense role. Klaazag is a quietly dominant PvE workhorse. His 18,165 HP and stout 1,597 DEF let him tank comfortably while he layers premium debuffs and team protection, his passive damage ticking away rather than relying on flashy nukes. At 100 SPD and 771 ATK he is not there to hit hard, he is there to keep the team healthy and in control, which is why he ranks among the best Legendary defenders.

A- Tier: Strong And Widely Useful Champions

Joan

Joan the Luminant is a Mythical Magic champion from the Banner Lords faction who fills a Support role. Joan gives you two champions in one slot. She plays as a support that buffs and revives, then flips into a damage dealer whose output scales off her Resistance. A generous 22,635 HP and 1,387 DEF make her tough enough to hold the front line, and at 109 SPD she acts early where it counts. She shines in the Doom Tower and boss content, and as a headline Mythical she is well worth prioritizing.

Marius

Marius the Gallant is a Legendary Void champion from the Skinwalkers faction who fills a Defense role. Marius makes hard content feel manageable. Behind 19,815 HP, a high 1,542 DEF, and a brisk 110 SPD, he disrupts boss mechanics and supports the team through counterattacks, buffs, and buff removal. His 716 ATK tells you he is a control anchor, not a damage dealer, and that is exactly why players lean on him to smooth out encounters that punish uncontrolled teams. He is a reliable backbone for a developing account.

Gnut

Gnut is a Legendary Spirit champion from the Dwarves faction who fills a Defense role. Gnut is a boss killer wearing a defender’s stats. His 1,520 DEF and 19,650 HP feed Defense scaling damage, so the tankier he is, the harder he hits, and his kit adds Turn Meter reduction and freezing to lock dangerous enemies down. At 99 SPD and 749 ATK he is built around that synergy rather than raw attack, and he stands among the strongest Dwarven Legendaries for taming difficult bosses.

B+ Tier: Reliable High Value Champions

Toshiro

Toshiro the Bloody is a Mythical Magic champion from the Shadowkin faction who fills an Attack role. Toshiro rewards patience. He scales his damage through Leech synergies, building up before shifting into a sustain focused form for the long haul, and his 1,520 ATK gives that scaling plenty to work with. With 18,660 HP and 1,090 DEF he is sturdier than a typical attacker, and at 103 SPD he keeps a steady rhythm. He is a strong choice for drawn out boss fights where damage and sustain both have time to matter.

Mithrala

Mithrala Lifebane is a Legendary Void champion from the Dark Elves faction who fills a Support role. Mithrala is an end game support earned from Hydra, and she has the stats to back it, 20,310 HP and 1,354 DEF. Her petrification, heavy cleansing, and strong shields keep fragile damage dealers alive in encounters that would otherwise wipe them, and a quick 109 SPD gets her protection out in time. She remains a cornerstone of many top tier teams even as new champions arrive.

B Tier: Solid Situational Champions

Bayek

Bayek is a Legendary Void champion from the Barbarians faction who fills a Defense role. Bayek is a specialist who makes Perfect Veil teams tick. His standout 1,674 DEF, one of the highest here, pairs with 18,330 HP to keep him standing while he supplies buffs, Accuracy manipulation, and anti critical passives. At 683 ATK he is a support first, but his 103 SPD and unique utility give Veil compositions an edge they cannot easily get elsewhere. If you build around Veil, he is close to essential.

Siphi

Siphi the Lost Bride is a Legendary Void champion from the Undead Hordes faction who fills a Support role. Siphi is all about speed and second chances. A blistering 114 SPD, the fastest on this list, lets her act before almost anyone, and she uses that tempo to control turn order, revive allies, and shield the team. With 21,480 HP and 1,288 DEF she survives the openings she creates, and her revives let aggressive compositions take risks they could not otherwise afford. She remains a strong Arena and end game support.

Tetsuya

Tetsuya the Deliverer is a Legendary Magic champion from the Shadowkin faction who fills an Attack role. Tetsuya hits harder than anyone here. His 1,696 ATK tops the entire list, channeled through Turn Meter control, True Fear, and heavy burst scaling to erase priority targets. His 15,525 HP and 848 DEF make him fragile, so he wants to strike first and hard, which his 106 SPD helps him do. He is at his most dangerous against bosses where his damage can ramp up turn after turn.

B- Tier: Dependable Specialists

Karnage

Karnage the Anarch is a Mythical Spirit champion from the Demonspawn faction who fills an Attack role. Karnage plays the long game. He controls enemies with debuffs before transforming into a powerful Arena nuker with Block Revive potential, and his 1,476 ATK gives that payoff real teeth. A solid 19,155 HP and 1,101 DEF keep him alive through the setup, and at 100 SPD he sits at a comfortable baseline. He is strongest against bosses where his damage ceiling is highest, and a worthwhile catch among the newer Mythicals.

Taras

Taras the Fierce is a Legendary Void champion from the Banner Lords faction who fills an HP role. Taras turns bulk into pressure. His large 22,305 HP and 1,387 DEF fuel his sustain while he weakens enemies and layers crowd control, and though his 705 ATK is modest, his damage scales off team buffs rather than raw attack. At 97 SPD he is a touch slower than the top picks, and his value dips in modes like the Doom Tower, which keeps him mid list. He is still a dependable all rounder.

Arachoa

Arachoa Moonspinner is a Mythical Force champion from the Dark Elves faction who fills a Support role. Arachoa is a boss specialist with a support’s toolkit. She combines Turn Meter control with enemy maximum health damage, exactly what you want against enormous health bars, and her 881 ATK feeds that while she flips between control and offense. She is remarkably sturdy for a support at 22,635 HP and 1,465 DEF, and a fast 110 SPD keeps her ahead of the curve. She rounds out the new Mythicals nicely.

C+ Tier: Useful Support And Control Options

Duchess Lilitu

Duchess Lilitu is a Legendary Spirit champion from the Demonspawn faction who fills a Support role. Duchess Lilitu is a safety net you build around. Her powerful revives and ally protection buffs shine in boss content where preventing a death is the difference between a clear and a wipe, and a hefty 22,470 HP with 1,288 DEF gives her the durability that role demands. At 793 ATK she is a pure support, and her 103 SPD lets her react when it counts. She is strong for players pushing into tougher PvE.

Krisk

Krisk the Ageless is a Legendary Void champion from the Lizardmen faction who fills a Defense role. Krisk is a tanky Void support that refuses to fold. His 1,520 DEF and 19,485 HP soak enormous pressure while he hands out crowd control and team protection, stopping enemies from snowballing before they get going. He is slow at 94 SPD and light on offense at 760 ATK, but that is not his job, he is there to hold the line, and that reliable control fits a huge range of teams across bosses and dungeons.

Warlord

Warlord is a Legendary Void champion from the Orcs faction who fills a Support role. Warlord is an Arena menace built to shut opponents down. His skill lockouts stop enemy champions from getting going, and a chunky 22,305 HP with 1,178 DEF keeps him on the board long enough to keep the locks coming. At 914 ATK and 100 SPD he offers more presence than a pure support, and he protects his own allies across PvE too. He remains a strong control option even as the roster expands.

C Tier: Accessible Performers

Pythion

Pythion is a Legendary Force champion from the Lizardmen faction who fills a Support role. Pythion has one of the more complete protection kits in his faction. Full team revives, heavy cleansing, and damage reduction keep a team standing through sustained punishment, and his 21,135 HP and 1,299 DEF give him the bulk to outlast long fights. At 870 ATK and 105 SPD he is built to sustain rather than strike, a dependable anchor for grinding through drawn out boss encounters.

Geomancer

Geomancer is an Epic Force champion from the Dwarves faction who fills an Attack role. Geomancer is the clearest proof here that rarity does not decide power. This Epic reflects large amounts of damage through HP Burn while adding crowd control and debuff utility, and a strong 1,343 ATK lets him punch above his rarity in boss content. His 15,525 HP and 925 DEF are modest and at 94 SPD he is no speedster, but for players without a full Legendary lineup, he delivers enormous value.

C- Tier: Early Game And Niche Picks

Maneater

Maneater is an Epic Void champion from the Ogryn Tribes faction who fills an HP role. Maneater is a beginner’s best friend. His kit enables Unkillable Clan Boss teams while supplying Block Debuffs and Turn Meter control, unlocking a powerful farming strategy that carries newer accounts a long way. A large 20,310 HP suits his HP role and keeps that engine running, and at 837 ATK and 98 SPD he does his job without fuss. Despite his Epic rarity, he is often one of the most impactful early builds.

Uugo

Uugo is an Epic Magic champion from the Ogryn Tribes faction who fills a Support role. Uugo is a long standing Epic support that never quite leaves the rotation. Her buff removal and general utility stay useful well into the mid game, giving new players an accessible answer to buff reliant enemies, and a balanced 19,650 HP with 1,255 DEF lets her hold up in a fight. At 738 ATK and 102 SPD she is a classic early roster staple that keeps earning her slot.

Dracomorph

Dracomorph is a Legendary Magic champion from the Lizardmen faction who fills an Attack role. Dracomorph is a damage multiplier for your best hitters. He combines Defense reduction and Poison to set up top tier Clan Boss and dungeon teams, and while his own 1,520 ATK is strong, his real value is how much he raises everyone else’s output. His 15,195 HP and 1,046 DEF are typical of an attacker, and at 98 SPD he times his debuffs to land where they matter. For a boss composition, he earns his place.

The Mythical rarity has reshaped the top of the RAID: Shadow Legends meta, with champions like Galleus and Alaz now ranked alongside established Legendaries such as Cardiel, Acrizia, and Cecilia, while accessible Epics like Geomancer and Maneater prove a smart roster can outperform one that only chases high rarities. Prioritize the champions that match the content you play most, and remember that consistent investment in a focused core will always outpace a scattered collection. For the best gaming experience, play RAID: Shadow Legends on BlueStacks!