• Begin with Kael[ for a faster progression in campaigns and dungeons.
• Prioritize resource gathering, especially silver and shards.

Gems:
• Utilize the initial influx of gems to unlock masteries for your starter champion or a more preferred one.
• Focus on unlocking the gem mine, then the market for shard purchases, and the sparring pit for efficient leveling.

Events:
• Participate in in-game events, especially early on, as they offer valuable rewards like shards and tomes.
• Completing events helps gather resources necessary for champion upgrades.

Resource Management:
• Avoid unnecessary spending; keep silver and shards until you can maximize event rewards.
• Efficient resource use enhances your ability to progress and unlock stronger champions.

Gear Upgrading:
• Be selective when upgrading gear; prioritize pieces with percentage bonuses over flat stats.
• Avoid squandering silver on every piece of gear you come across; focus on maximizing stat gains.

This quick guide is designed for those aiming to make swift progress in "Raid: Shadow Legends" by optimizing resource management and focusing on key aspects of early-game development.

Start of the Game

At the beginning, choose one of four starter champions: Kael, Galek, Athel, and Elhain. For a strong start, it's recommended to pick Kael due to his AOE skill and poison abilities, making him effective in campaigns, dungeons, and the arena.

Mechanics You Need to Know:

Affinities:
• Magic (Blue): Strong against Spirit (Green), weak to Force (Red).
• Spirit (Green): Strong against Force (Red), weak to Magic (Blue).
• Force (Red): Strong against Magic (Blue), weak to Spirit (Green).
• Void (Purple): No counters or weaknesses.


Gems and Gem Mine:
• Use gems to unlock masteries, the Market, Sparring Pit, refresh and refills for arena, and buy shards, energy, silver, demon lord keys, and XP boosts.
• Prioritize unlocking masteries and the gem mine, followed by the Market and Sparring Pit.

Shards and Portal
• There are 5 types of shards used to summon champions in the Portal.
• Mystery Shards (Green), Ancient Shards (Blue), Void Shards (Purple), Primal Shards (Red), Sacred Shards (Gold).
• Percentages for each shard type, affected by the Mercy System.
• Note: Void Shards unlock Void Affinity Champions exclusively.

• Mystery Shards (Green):Champion percentages: Common (74.2%), Uncommon (24.4%), and Rare (1.4%)
  
• Ancient Shards (Blue):Champion percentages: Rare (91.5%), Epic (8.0%), and Legendary (0.5%)
  
• Void Shards (Purple):Champion percentages: Rare (91.5%), Epic (8.0%), and Legendary (0.5%)
  
• Primal Shards (Red): Champion percetanges: Rage (82.5%), Epic (16%), Legendary (1%), Mythical (0.05%)
  
• Sacred Shards (Gold):Champion percentages: Epic (94%) and Legendary (6%)
  

This percentages are affected by the Mercy System which will increase your odds of summoning Champions of a specific Rarity with each consecutive Shard you open.


Champions and Upgrading Them:
• Focus on rare, epic, legendary, and mythical champions.
• Level up champions to increase base stats; gain EXP through stages, dungeons, brews in
Tavern, or Sparring Pit.
• Prioritize leveling up a strong nuker early, like Kael.
• Ascend champions in the Tavern for increased base stats and skill upgrades.
• Use tomes for skill upgrades, obtained from missions or events; use them wisely on champions you plan to use extensively.

Gear:
• Artifacts and Accessories enhance champion stats and belong to specific sets.
• Upgrade artifacts based on your champions' needs, prioritize percentage stats over flat stats.

Great Hall and Arena:

• Gear up with speed and strength for successful Arena battles.
  
• Victories give Arena Points for rankings and Great Hall upgrades.
  
• Use Arena Points to boost stats; start with accuracy for better hits.

Daily Quests and Activities:
Explanation: Regularly complete daily quests and activities to earn valuable rewards, including energy refills, gems, and more.

Farm Campaign Stages Efficiently:
Explanation: Choose campaign stages where you can efficiently farm XP and gear based on your team's strength.

Use Auto-Battle Smartly:
Explanation: Utilize the auto-battle feature for repetitive tasks but manually control difficult or strategic battles for better results.

Champion Affinities Matter:
Explanation: Understand champion affinities and bring a balanced team to exploit the weaknesses of enemy factions.

Upgrade Great Hall Wisely:
Explanation: Prioritize upgrades in the Great Hall that align with your overall team strategy. Accuracy is often a good starting point.

Join a Clan:
Explanation: Participate in a clan to access Clan Boss battles, earn clan rewards, and benefit from the clan's shared perks.

Farm Minotaur's Labyrinth:
Explanation: Farm the Minotaur's Labyrinth to collect Mastery Scrolls for champion masteries, enhancing their performance.

Focus on Arena Offense:
Explanation: Prioritize building a strong Arena offense team to climb tiers and earn more Arena Points.

Save Energy for Events:
Explanation: Save energy for special events that offer bonus rewards for completing specific tasks.

Understand Artifact Sets:
Explanation: Learn about different artifact sets and choose those that synergize with your champions and team strategy.

Utilize Champion Masteries:
Explanation: Unlock and invest in masteries for your champions to enhance their overall performance in battles.

Participate in Fusion Events:
Explanation: Save and plan for champion fusion events to obtain powerful and exclusive champions.

Manage Resources Efficiently:
Explanation: Be mindful of resource management, including silver, gems, and shards. Prioritize spending based on your immediate needs.

Watch for Free Rewards:
Explanation: Keep an eye out for free rewards in the in-game inbox, events, and special promotions.

Farm High-Level Dungeons:
Explanation: Progress through higher-level dungeons to obtain better-quality artifacts for your champions.

Learn from Mistakes:
Explanation: Analyze battles, especially defeats, to understand where your team might need improvement and adjust accordingly.

Check In-Game News:
Explanation: Stay informed about game updates, events, and announcements by regularly checking the in-game news section.

Strategize in Faction Wars:
Explanation: Tailor your team for Faction Wars, considering faction bonuses and specific challenges for each faction.

Utilize the Champion Vault:
Explanation: The Champion Vault is a useful feature for storing extra champions. Use it to manage your roster efficiently.