RAID Shadow Legends tier list: Best characters for every faction in 2025

If 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 August 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.

RAID Shadow Legends factions

Given the huge number of characters available in RAID Shadow Legends, they have been split into various factions that further dive into the game’s lore.

Here are all the 14 different factions that exist in the game:

• Shadowkin
• Dwarves
• Skinwalkers
• Barbarians
• Banner-Lords
• Dark Elves
• Demonspawn
• High Elves
• Knight Revenant
• Lizardmen
• Ogryn-Tribes
• Orcs
• Sacred Order
• Undead Hordes

Although the strength of a particular hero relies mostly on the specific situation that they are facing, you should note that the factions in the game mostly represent the background of respective characters and do not limit their in-game capabilities. At the end of the day, how you shape your party and play the game is also important.

If you’re a new player and want to keep up with the meta, we’d recommend using the latest RAID Shadow Legends codes to obtain a champion for free as well as other valuable resources.

RAID Shadow Legends Tier List

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.

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.

Tier	Characters
A	Acrizia, Demytha, Geomancer, Gnut, Hurndig, Melga Stellgirdle, Rugnor Goldgleam, Runekeeper Dazdurk, Underpriest Brogni
B	Admiral Blacktusk, Arnorn the Shining, Boragar the Elder, Dilgol, Frolni the Mechanist, Kurzad Deepheart, Kurzad Deepheart, Maulie Tankard, 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, Keeyra the Watcher, Mountain King, Nari the Lucky, Painsmith, Rock Breaker, Runic Warder, Samar Gemcursed
D	Avir the Alchemage, Beast Wrestler, Bulwark, Candleguard, Chemist, Cudgeler, Dolor Lorekeeper, Flailer, Gloril Brutebane, Grumbler, Hatchet Slinger, Honor Guard, Icebound Prospector, Line Infantry, Madman, Master Butcher, Morag Bronzelock, Perforator, Slicer, Stout Axeman, Tunnel Steward

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.

Tier	Characters
A	Akemtum, Gnishak Verminlord, Hakkorhn, Leorius the Proud, Marius the Gallant, Mighty Ukko, Satyr
B	Basher, Bolint Freewalker, Bowf the Rancid, Brakus the Shifter, Galleus Bloodcrest, Ghomm Yellowhand, Gwyndolin The Silent, Hidestitcher Boorn, Khoronar, Longbeard, Ragash, Razelvarg, Sniktraak, Steelskull, Sun Wukong, Teumesia, Windtalker
C	Bambus Fourleaf, Bovos Sharphorn, Cleopterix, Fayne, Fleshmonger, Frenzi the Cackler, Gnarox Blackhorn, Grappler, Graybeard, Greathoof Loriaca, Hakkorhn Smashlord, Hoforees the Tusked, Mezomel Luperfang, Norog, Panthera, Reinbeast, Samson the Masher, Scabrius, Snorting Thug, Taurus, Ursine Ironhide, Warchief, Yuzan the Marooned
D	Bloodhorn, Bloodpainter, Channeler, Flesh-Tearer, Gnarlhorn, Lamibur, Meatcarver Tolog, Ripper, Ursine Icecrusher, Weregren Suncursed, Yaga the Insatiable

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.

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, 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

Banner-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.

Tier
A	Androc the Glorious, Archmage Hellmut, Marichka the Unbreakable, Quintus the Triumphant, Raglin, 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, 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, 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, Frontline Warrior, Gerhard the Stone, Grandmaster, Knight-Errant, Masked Fearmonger, Misericord, Myrmidon, Preserver, Quaestor, Questor, Riscarm, Signy of Highshield, Spymaster, Squire, Stalwart, Steadfast Marshal, Valerie, Vanguard

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.

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
C	Aphidus the Hivelord, Captain Temila, Crimson Helm, Delver, Fatalis Blademaster, Fang Cleric, Foli, Hexweaver, Kaiden, Lua, Maranix, Spirithost, Spider, 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.

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
C	Aphidus the Hivelord, Captain Temila, Crimson Helm, Delver, Fatalis Blademaster, Fang Cleric, Foli, Hexweaver, Kaiden, Lua, Maranix, Spirithost, Spider, 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

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.

Tier	Characters
A	Apothecary, Arbiter, Lyssandra, Royal Huntsman, Starsage Galathir, Tayrel, Wallmaster Othorion
B	Battlesage, Belanor, Deliana, Elhain, Elfguard, Fyna Blade of Aravia, High Keeper Prysma, Ithos, Neldor Rimeblade, Royal Guardi, 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

Knights 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.

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, 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, Phranox, Pharsalas Gravedirt, 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.

Tier	Characters
A	Chaagur, Deacomorph, Dracomorph, Krisk the Ageless, Nekmo Thaar, Pythion, Saurus, Skinner
B	Aox the Rememberer, Ba Satha, 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, 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

Ogryn-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.

Tier	Characters
A	Big Un, Gizmak the Terrible, Graazur Irongut, 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, Skullcrusher, Skraank, Stokk the Broken, Togron the Conjoined, Ugir the Wyrmeater, Urogrim
C	Cagebreaker, Ceez, Craklin the Blackened, Drokgul the Gaunt, Frostskin, Furystoker, Galkut, Geargrinder, Grimskin, Guurda Bogbrew, Gurptuk Moss-Beard, 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, Ogryn Jailer, Occult Brawler, Oldbeard, Pounder, Rockbeast, Rocktooth, Ruffstone, Siegebreaker, Stoneskin, Thrasher, Wagonbane

Orcs

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.

Tier	Characters
A	Ashnar Dragonsoul, Dhukk the Pierced, 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.

Tier	Characters
A	Armiger, Cardiel, Deacon Armstrong, Highmother Maud, Inquisitor Shamael, 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.

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, Gorgorab, Harvest Jack, Hellhound, Little Miss Annie, Lord Entertainer Fabian, Morrigaine, Ostrox Boneglaive, Rotos the Lost Groom, Saito, 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

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 August 2025. Make sure to check back in the future for any changes.

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