RAID Faction Wars: The Best Champions and Strategies for Consistent Wins
If you’ve ever stared at the locked doors of your next Faction Crypt and wondered how on earth you’re supposed to consistently clear waves with only your faction’s champions, you’re not alone. Faction Wars in RAID: Shadow Legends is both one of the most rewarding and, at times, the most frustrating features of the game. The good news? With the right champion choices and smart strategy tweaks, you’ll be collecting those precious glyphs, forging six-star gear, and closing in on Lydia the Deathsiren sooner than you think.
Why Faction Wars Matters for Every Player
Faction Wars isn’t just about bragging rights or another mode to ignore. The glyphs you earn are essential for fine-tuning your top gear, and the six-star gear sets you forge give a real edge everywhere from the Arena to Doom Tower. Even as a mid-game player, I found that focusing on Faction Wars gave my account a noticeable boost—I’ll never forget finally getting that first five-star accuracy glyph and watching my debuffer land their crowd control in Arena a lot more often. Believe me, those seemingly minor rewards add up fast.
- Glyphs: Absolutely crucial for min-maxing your gear, especially accuracy and speed
- Forge Resources: Some of the best craftable gear in the game comes from Faction Wars
- Lydia the Deathsiren: One of RAID’s top end-game rewards, only for Faction Wars completionists
But to reap these benefits, you need both the right champions and a practical, consistent strategy. Let’s dive in.
Core Elements of a Top-Performing Faction Wars Team
A common mistake is just throwing your best-upgraded champions into a Faction Crypt and hitting ‘Auto’. While power helps, you’ll quickly hit a wall if your team lacks balance. I learned this the hard way with Skinwalkers—the waves felt impossible until I built a proper support champion.
- Revivers/Healers: Keep your team alive through the brutal waves and boss mechanics
- Crowd Control: Stun, freeze, or provoke key threats to slow incoming damage
- Defense Breakers: Reduce enemy defense for faster clears and easier boss kills
- Damage Dealers: Area-of-effect attackers to clear trash waves, single-target nukers for bosses
Try to have at least one champion fill each of these roles. Even a rare champion can sometimes outshine a legendary if they bring the right kit; for example, Reliquary Tender practically carried my High Elves Faction thanks to her revives and cleanses.
Best Champions for Each Faction—Hidden MVPs and All-Stars
You might assume that every Faction needs a roster full of legendaries, but many players, including myself, have completed late-game stages with a mix of rares, epics, and just one or two key legendaries. According to seasoned players on Reddit and comprehensive tier lists from sites like HellHades’ Faction Wars Tier List, there are certain champions in each faction that stand out for their utility and strength, even if they’re not flashy.
| Faction | MVP Champion | Why They’re a Must-Have |
|---|---|---|
| Banner Lords | Stag Knight (Epic) | Defense down, speed control, accessible as Epic |
| High Elves | Vergis (Epic) | Incredible sustainability, protection, and reflect damage |
| Sacred Order | Cardinal (Epic) | Revive with full turn meter—lifesaver on boss fights |
| Ogryn Tribes | Uugo (Epic) | Buff removal, AoE heal, versatile for both waves and bosses |
| Lizardmen | Jareg (Epic) | Defensive buffs, ally protection |
| Skinwalkers | Steelskull (Epic) | Heals and debuff cleanses essential for survival |
| Undead Hordes | Gorgorab (Epic) | Resurrects, speed boosts—the ultimate support |
| Dwarves | Melga Steelgirdle (Epic) | Shielding, healing, revive—great for late stages |
If you’re struggling and don’t own the champions above, look for others with similar abilities. Sometimes, even rares like Apothecary (High Elves), Warmaiden (Barbarians), or Bellower (Ogryn Tribes) can carry you through until you pull their higher-rarity counterparts.
Developing Your Faction Wars Roster: Smart Progression Tips
One thing I wish I’d known sooner: how important it is to rotate your resources between factions instead of maxing out just your favorite team. Prioritize champions who appear in both Faction Wars and other core content (Clan Boss, Arena, etc.), so you’re always making account-wide improvements.
- Level 50 is often enough for early Faction Wars, especially on auto
- Six-star and fully ascend your must-have reviver or healer for a big jump
- Don’t forget to glyph speed and accuracy to minimum breakpoints for your controllers and debuffers
- Book essential skills first—revives, heals, and defense down abilities
In my own experience building out the Dwarves, putting books and masteries into Melga before worrying about my main damage dealer made a huge difference. Once I upgraded her, even tricky boss stages became manageable.
Essential Strategies for Consistent Faction Wars Progression
No matter your champion pool, there are several techniques that will keep you making progress each week—and save yourself a lot of frustration along the way. Here’s what’s worked for me and countless others:
- Manual the Boss: The FINAL boss of each crypt often requires specific ability timing (don’t waste revives or block debuffs on empty turns!)
- Target Priority: Focus fire on revivers and healers first—don’t let the enemy drag the fight out
- Save Resources: Don’t overcommit your rare books or ascension potions during early progress—save them for true MVPs
- Revisit Later: There’s no shame in skipping a tough stage until you’ve developed better gear or added a missing team member
I once spent three days stuck on Barbarians 18 until I finally swapped my squishy nuker for Warmaiden, whose defense breaks turned the tide. That feeling of finally breaking through felt amazing—and taught me the value of a balanced, humble composition.
Common Faction Wars Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)
There’s no shortage of pain points in Faction Wars. Learn from these traps and your grind will go a lot smoother:
- Ignoring Speed: Too slow = too dead. Farm and glyph speed whenever possible.
- Auto-Mismanagement: Auto can burn critical skills before the boss. Always manual late waves for best results.
- Overleveling Useless Champions: Focus on utility, not just raw damage. Build a reviver before a second nuker.
- Underestimating Gear Quality: A level 50 with solid gear outperforms a level 60 in junk gear every time.
Want more tips on team synergy and maximizing your resources in all game modes? You’ll find even more insights in our guide to succeeding in Arena as a new RAID player.
Additional Tools and Resources for Faction Wars Success
Sometimes, the breakthrough comes from a little outside research or a community insight. I owe some of my progress to following highly-rated guides and regularly checking rankings for each patch, as some champions quietly get buffs or nerfs. If you want in-depth, up-to-date champion recommendations for every faction (including roles, strengths, and alternatives), I recommend checking out the Faction Wars champion rankings at AyumiLove.
- Follow tier lists that highlight faction-specific utility, not just global power
- Watch recent YouTube guides for manual boss strategies—timing matters
- Visit community hubs (Reddit, Discord) to see how others are beating tough stages
And don’t underestimate the value of patience. Some days you’ll progress, others you’ll farm glyphs or craft gear for later wins. That sense of gradual advance? It’s part of what keeps dedicated players coming back to Faction Wars again and again.
Conclusion: Building Towards Consistent Faction Wars Wins
Mastering Faction Wars in RAID: Shadow Legends is all about wise investments, balanced teams, and smart tactics. Whether you’re rocking legendary champions or still searching for your first good reviver, prioritize utility, focus your resources strategically, and keep a steady eye on your progress. It’s a marathon, not a sprint—but with the right approach, you’ll open those final crypt doors and celebrate your success sooner than you think.
Still hungry for champion ideas or need visual guides? For an in-depth breakdown of the best champions to use for each faction, as well as key strategies that work even for free-to-play players, be sure to check out the top five Faction Wars champions for every faction on BlueStacks.
Stick with it, experiment, and celebrate those milestone floors. The next time you land a six-star accuracy glyph or a legendary forge piece, remember—every win, no matter how small, puts you one step closer to mastering Faction Wars.