Raid Shadow Legends Champions tier list (September 2023)

Raid Shadow Legends features over 700 characters called Champions. Each one performs unique roles, has elemental types, and belongs to different factions. With such a massive roster, choosing the best Champion for your squad becomes difficult. This is where tier lists come in handy because they rank every character based on their battle prowess.

This tier list ranks every Champion in the title from strongest to worst, depending on their power level and utility in combat.

Note: This ranking is subjective and solely reflects the opinions of the writer

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Ranking Raid Shadow Legends Champions in a tier list

Your Raid Shadow Legends squad can include up to four Champions with these unique roles: Attack, Defense, Tank, and Support. Each character possesses three elemental types that interact with each other in a rock-paper-scissor-based system. Some Champions also have a Void element type that is neutral to the other three.

All Champions belong to one of 15 factions in this mobile gacha title’s lore. Here is the list:

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

This article divides all Raid Shadow Legends Champions into SS, S, A, and B tiers. Like other gacha titles, SS comprises the most powerful characters, and the B tier contains the weakest ones.

Here is what each tier means:

SS tier: This tier features the strongest characters that outperform every other Champion in the current meta. Each faction’s SS-tier Champion has high attacking and defense stats. They provide excellent support to the team and tank substantial damage from enemies.

S tier: These units are the second-best Raid Shadow Legends Champions. They can outperform every other character but are less potent than the SS-tier characters. Upgrade them, and you can win all matches or game modes.

A-tier: Average Support, Tank, Attack, or Defense Champions are in this tier. They excel at their roles but might have difficulty after you clear the mid-game stages. You need excellent strategy and understanding of the meta to win with these units. It’s best to upgrade them at every opportunity.

B-tier: These units are the best fit for beginners in this fantasy-themed game. B-tier champions are the worst fighters, but starters can use them to understand the meta and gameplay better.

With all this in mind, let's take a look at the Raid Shadow Legends Champions tier list for September 2023.

Raid Shadow Legends High Elves tier list

Apothecary in Raid Shadow Legends. (Image via Plarium)

High Elf is an advanced faction that has achieved the pinnacle of physical, spiritual, and intellectual development. They’ve built a prosperous city in their homeland, Aravia.

Here is a tier list of High Elves Champions:

SS tier

Apothecary
Arbiter
Belanor
Lyssandra
Tayrel

S tier

Basileus Roanas
Battlesage
Elenaril
Heiress
Ithos
Luthiea
Royal Guard
Royal Huntsman
Shirimani
Thenasl
Vergis
Yannica

A tier

Elhain
Exemplar
Fencer
Hyria
Jinglehunter
Pyxniel
Reliquary Tender
Medicus

B tier

Adjudicator
Marksman
Avenger
Interceptor
Magister
Aristocrat

Raid Shadow Legends Barbarian tier list

Scyl of the Drakes in Raid Shadow Legends. (Image via Plarium)

The Barbarian faction comprises mercenaries who work for whoever pays the highest. They are from Hark’han and patrol the Deadlands as part of a pact with the servants of Corruption.

Here is the Barbarian tier list for this turn-based strategy title:

SS tier

Scyl of the Drakes
Tuhanarak
Ursuga Warcaller
Valkyrie
Warmaiden

S tier

Alika
Altan
Armina
Atur
Elder Skarg
Fahrakin the Fat
High Khatun
Kantra the Cyclone
Marked
Sentinel
Sikara
Skytouched Shaman
Soulbond Bowyer
Turvold
Valla
Zephyr Sniper

A tier

Aina
Anointed
Baroth the Bloodsoaked
Dunestrider
Elder
Haarken Greatblade
Kallia
Scrapper
Skirmisher
Teshada
Yakarl the Scourge
Trugorr
Outlander

B tier

Berserker
Bloodbraid
Hill Nomad
Maeve
Ragemonger
Suwai Firstborn
Tigersoul
Jotun
Ox
Slayer
Woad-Painted

Raid Shadow Legends Dark Elves tier list

Blind Seer in Raid Shadow Legends. (Image via Plarium)

Original inhabitants of Aravia, Dark Elves now live in the Jungle bordering Teleria. They take advantage of the persecution in Kaerok by setting up tolls. Dark Elves let pass those who pay them silver and seize life from the bodies of those who don’t pay.

The tier list for Dark Elves faction is as follows below:

SS tier

Blind Seer
Coldheart
Foli
Ghostborn
Kael
Lanakis the Chosen
Lydia the Deathsiren
Madame Serris
Rae
Zavia
Mithrala Lifebane
Supreme Kael

S tier

Astralith
Crimson Helm
Fang Cleric
Kaiden
Lua
Luria
Pain Keeper
Psylar
Rian the Conjurer
Spider
Spirithost
Visix the Unbowed
Vizier Ovelis
Warden

A tier

Captain Temila
Delver
Eviscerator
Hexweaver
Judge
Mystic Hand
Queen Eva
Retainer
Ruel the Huntmaster

B tier

Harvester
Paragon
Steel Bowyer
Wanderer

Raid Shadow Legends Lizardmen tier list

Dracomorph in Raid Shadow Legends. (Image via Plarium)

Lizardmen live in the sewers and swamps in Teleria. They evolved and populated the land long before intelligent human species came around. The population of Teleria does not tolerate them, so they depend on messengers for food and ransom for their captives.

Here is a tier list of all Lizardmen characters in this RPG title:

SS tier

Dracomorph
Fu-Shan
Krisk the Ageless
Rhazin Scarhide
Pythion
Nekmo Thaar

S tier

Aox the Rememberer
Ramantu Drakesblood
Roxam
Vergumkaar

A tier

Basilisk
Bogwalker
Broadmaw
Drake
Gator
Haruspex
Jarang
Jareg
Jizoh
Quargan The Crowned
Skathix
Skull Lord Var-Gall
Venomage

B tier

Hurler
Metalshaper
Muckstalker
Skink
Skullsworn
Slitherbrute
Flinger
Slasher
Skinner

Raid Shadow Legends Sacred Order tier list

Abbess in Raid Shadow Legends. (Image via Plarium)

The Champions from the Sacred Order protected Teleria from evil for centuries. However, after the war, they pledged allegiance and remained faithful to the Queen of Aravia. They guard her possessions and fulfill all her wishes.

Here is the Raid Shadow Legends tier list for the Sacred Order Champions:

SS tier

Abbess
Armiger
Athel
Cardiel
Cupidus
Deacon Armstrong
Fenax
Martyr
Roshcard the Tower
Sir Nicholas
Venus

S tier

Aothar
Cardinal
Errol
Godseeker Aniri
Hope
Inquisitor Shamael
Juliana
Lightsworn
Lodric Falconheart
Mistress of Hymns
Relickeeper
Romero

A tier

Astralon
Bushi
Canoness
Draconis
Frostbringer
Lamellar
Mordecai
Mother Superior
Outlaw Monk
Penitent
Sanctioned Purifie
Sanguinia
Tallia
Templar
Warpriest

B tier

Adriel
Chaplain
Confessor
Justiciar
Lady Etessa
Purgator
Sanctum Protector
Solaris
Knecht
Harrier
Headsman
Hospitaller
Judicator
Maiden
Missionary
Renouncer
Witness
Drillmaster

Raid Shadow Legends Skinwalkers tier list

Khoronar in Raid Shaodw Legends. (Image via Plarium)

According to the legend of Charocah, Skinwalkers had the power to morph themselves into any human or beast. These Shamans are now trapped into weird beings, neither human nor beast. Seemingly ferocious, they can sense evil and may act to destroy them in this free-to-play title.

Listed below is the tier list of all Skinwalkers:

SS tier

Khoronar
Norog
Leorius the Proud

S tier

Basher
Brakus the Shifter
Cleopterix
Fayne
Graybeard
Hakkorhn Smashlord
Longbeard
Steelskull

A tier

Bloodpainter
Channeler
Flesh-Tearer
Fleshmonger
Gnalhorn
Gnarlhorn
Grappler
Hoforees the Tusked
Reinbeast
Ursine Icecrusher
Ursine Ironhide
Warchief
Yaga the Insatiable

B tier

Panthera
Ripper
Snorting Thug
Taurus
Bloodhorn

Raid Shadow Legends Banner Lords tier list

Archmage Hellmut in Raid Shadow Legends. (Image via Plarium)

Banner Lords Champions fight wars for King Tayba, whom they have sworn blind allegiance to. The Hereditary Knights of Kaerok also protect the royal administrator at the castle.

Here is each Banner Lord Champion, ranked from best to worst:

SS tier

Archmage Hellmut
Raglin
Septimus
Sethalia
Ursala the Mourner
Lady Quilen
Quintus the Triumphant
Marichka the Unbreakable

S tier

Baron
Black Knight
Cillian the Lucky
Gerhard the Stone
Helior
Lord Champfort
Lugan the Steadfast
Minaya
Oathbound
Richtoff the Bold
Rowan
Stag Knight

A tier

Alaric the Hooded
Azure
Chancellor Yasmin
Conquerer
Dagger
Giscard the Sigiled
Halberdier
Hordin
Knight Errant
Myrmidon
Preserver
Seneschal
Vanguard
Warcaster
Spymaster

B tier

Chevalier
Grandmaster
Lordly Legionary
Masked Fearmonger
Steadfast Marshal
Valerie
Sir Armitage
Misericord
Bombardier
Cataphract
Courtier
Crossbowman
Quaestor
Frontline Warrior
Bandit

Raid Shadow Legends Demonspawn tier list

Duchess Lilitu in Raid Shadow Legends. (Image via Plarium)

Demonspawns resulted from an unholy bond between mortal humans and demons, planned by ancient dark beings. Forbidden to set foot on Teleria, they conspired with Necromancer to breed Demonspawnn.

Here is their tier list:

SS tier

Duchess Lilitu
Peydma
Prince Kymar
Tyrant Ixlimor
Umbral Enchantress

S tier

Alure
Candraphon
Countess Lix
Cruetraxa
Drexthar Bloodtwin
Excruciator
Fellhound
Infernal Baroness
Inithwe Bloodtwin
Lord Shazar
Marquis
Nazana
Sicia Flametongue
Tainix Hateflower

A tier

Achak the Wendarin
Akoth the Seared
Diabolist
Erinyes
Gorlos Hellmaw
Hellgazer
Marquess
Skimfos the Consumed
Souldrinker

B tier

Abyssal
Mortu-Macaab
Tarshon
Tormentor
Hellborn Sprite
Hellfang
Hound Spawn
Ifrit
Malbranche

Raid Shadow Legends Sylvan Watchers tier list

Claidna in Raid Shadow Legends. (Image via Plarium)

Sylvan Watchers follow the laws of The Sylvan Court. They destroy anyone who climbs the high jungles of Mistwood in their homeland, the City of Nyresa, and insult them.

Below is a ranking of all Sylvan Watchers according to their battle prowess:

SS tier

Claidna
Searsha The Charred
King Gallcobar
Elva Autumnborn
Oella

S tier

Greenwarden Ruarc
Ruella
Wyrennon the Silken
White Dryad Nia
Locwain

A tier

Shadowbow Tirlac
Myciliac Priest Orn
Enda Moonbeam
Kellan the Shrike
Ailil
Mistrider Daithi
Duedan the Runic

B tier

Margrave Greenhawk
Cormac the Highpeak
Pathfinder Cait

Raid Shadow Legends Undead Hordes tier list

Bad-El-Kazar in Raid Shadow Legends. (Image via Plarium)

Undead Hordes comprise ghouls and creatures of dead Telerians and other humans. After the call of Corruption revived them, they served the Dark One as its minions.

The Undead Hordes Champions tier list is given below:

SS tier

Bad-el-Kazar
Ma’Shalled
Nekhret the Great
Nethril
Rotos the Lost Groom
Saito
Seeker
Siphi the Lost Bride
Skartosis
Urost the Soulcage

S tier

Bloodgorged
Doomscreech
Drowned Bloatwraith
Frozen Banshee
Gorgorab
Harvest Jack
Mausoleum Mage
Seducer
Skartorsis
Suzerain Katonn
Vogoth
Zelotah

A tier

Anax
Balthus Drauglord
Banshee
Catacomb Councilor
Corpse Collector
Corpulent Cadaver
Crypt-King Graal
Dark Athel
Dark Elhain
Defiled Sinner
Elegaius
Grinner
Husk
Lich
Little Miss Annie
Temptress

B tier

Bone Knight
Gravechill Killer
Hexia
Karam
Rotting Mage
Sorceress
Wretch
Dead Crusader
Amarantine Skeleton
Arbalester
Ghoulish Ranger
Hollow
Stitched Beast

Raid Shadow Legends Orcs tier list

Dhukk The Pierced in Raid Shadow. (Image via Plarium)

Orcs do whatever they can to survive, including looting travelers of their blood and bones. They have solid control in the pockets from Durham Forest to Deadlands.

Below are all Orcs Champions ranked in a tier list:

SS tier

Dhukk the Pierced
Kreela Witch-Arm
Warlord

S tier

Angar
Galek
Gomlok Skyhide
Iron Brago
Old Hermit Jorrg
Robar
Sandlashed Survivor
Tuhak the Wanderer
Vrask
Zargala

A tier

Bonekeeper
Grohak the Bloodied
King Garog
Nogdar The Headhunter
Seer
Shaman
Teela Goremane
Ultimate Galek
Veteran

B tier

Bloodfeather
Chopper
Deathchanter
Ironclad
Pigsticker
Raider
Ripperfist
Terrorbeast
Torturehelm
Goremask
Huntress
Spikehead
Totem
Treefeller
Twinclaw Disciple
Wyvernbane
Warchanter

Raid Shadow Legends Knight Revenant tier list

Doompriest in Raid Shadow. (Image via Plarium)

Knight Revenant Champions are the disciples of the K’leth Death Cult and believe they are vessels for their deceased members. They enslave people for their support and ritual sacrifices.

The Knight Revenant Champions are ranked in a tier list below:

SS tier

Doompriest
Miscreated Monster
Rector Drath
Sinesha
Skullcrown
Soulless

S tier

Bystophus
Crypt Witch
Deathless
Executioner
Golden Reaper
Hegemon
Pestilus
Renegade
Sepulcher Sentinel
Tomb Lord
Wurlim Frostking
Ashwalker

A tier

Coffin Smasher
Crimson Slayer
Gladiator
Guardian
Kytis
Narma the Returned
Necrohunter
Pitiless One
Thea the Tomb Angel
Theurgist
Versulf the Grim
Whisper

B tier

Acolyte
Arcanist
Bergoth the Malformed
Centurion
Daywalker
Faceless
Magus
Pharsalas Gravedirt

Raid Shadow Legends Ogryn Tribe tier list

Bellower in Raid Shadow Legends. (Image via Plarium)

Ogryn Tribe characters depend on their brute force to win. Together with Skinwalkers, they guard the Felwin’s Gate, entry to the Aravia Kingdom.

Below are all champions ranked from the Ogryn Tribe faction:

SS tier

Bellower
Big ‘Un
Ghrush the Mangler
Maneater
Skullcrusher
Uugo

S tier

Cagebreaker
Grimskin
Gurgoh the Augur
Gurptuk Moss-Beard
Ignatius
Klodd Beastfeeder
Shamrock
Siegehulk
Towering Titan
War Mother

A tier

Drokgul the Gaunt
Galkut
Geargrinder
Grunch Killjoy
Ogryn Jailer
Prundar
Shatterbones

B tier

Furystoker
Mycolus
Occult Brawler
Pounder
Rocktooth
Siegebreaker
Stoneskin
Wagonbane
Flesheater
Fortress Goon
Magmablood
Ruffstone
Lumberer

Raid Shadow Legends Dwarves tier list

Grizzled Jarl in Raid Shadow Legends. (Image via Plarium)

The Dwarves are skilled craftsmen who have isolated themselves for years. After the attack of Siroth’s demonic legion, they are now seeking justice and revenge.

The tier list of Dwarves Champions is given below:

SS tier

Grizzled Jarl
Maulie Tankard
Melga Steelgirdle
Rearguard Sergeant
Rugnor Goldgleam
Runekeeper Dazdurk
Tormin the Cold
Trunda Giltmallet
Underpriest Brogni
Acrizia
Demytha

S tier

Baerdal Fellhammer
Dilgol
Gala Longbraids
Geomancer
Hurndig
Kurzad Deepheart
Mountain King
Rock Breaker

A tier

Avir the Alchemage
Cudgeler
Fodbor The Bard
Grumbler
Runic Warder
Stout Axeman

B tier

Boltsmith
Bulwark
Hatchet Slinger
Madman
Master Butcher
Samar Gemcursed
Icebound Prospector
Beast Wrestler
Dolor Lorekeeper
Flailer
Gloril Brutebane
Honor Guard
Painsmith
Perforator

Raid Shadow Legends Shadowkin tier list

Genbo The Dishonored in Raid Shadow. (Image via Plarium)

Shadowkin Champions reside beyond Brimstone Path, located far from the Eastern continent. Ruled over by Demonspawn for five centuries, they now fight to regain their lost honor.

The Shadowkin Champions are listed below, according to their combat power:

SS tier