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Introduction to Elhain in Raid: Shadow Legends
Alright, let’s dive into a comprehensive guide for Raid Shadow Legends Elhain, one of the foundational champions in the game, and explore how to maximise her potential throughout your journey.
Elhain’s Abilities Explained
Health Aura
She is also described as a decent aura lead, increasing ally HP in all battles by 15%
Keen Shot
This is her single-target attack. What makes it potent is that it places an extra hit if the attack is critical. This inherent mechanic is why achieving a high Critical Rate is paramount for Elhain builds.
Lightning Arrow
Elhain’s “Lightning Arrow” is a hybrid attack. It targets one enemy first, then follows up with an attack on all enemies. It boasts an extra 15% chance of inflicting a critical hit, and critically, if the initial target is killed, she gains a 30% Increase Critical Rate buff for three turns. Despite this buff, it’s still recommended to aim for 100% Critical Rate regardless, as the buff is a “nice to have” rather than a foundational stat.
Valley of Death
Valley of Death” is a straightforward yet highly effective ability. It attacks all enemies twice. This ability is notably efficient as it doesn’t require booking to reach its optimal three-turn cooldown, making her a viable campaign farmer early on. However, as you progress, she might be replaced by other champions in this role
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Masteries Guide
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Masteries significantly enhance Elhain’s capabilities. For a PvE build focused on Clan Boss or Dungeons, a common path will take her down the Offense and Defense trees. Key masteries include Warmaster, which provides bonus damage against bosses based on their MAX HP, making her viable in content like Clan Boss and dungeons. Other masteries on the offensive side often include those that boost Critical Rate, Critical Damage, and damage against specific target types. On the defensive side, masteries that improve survivability like increased resistance or healing upon killing an enemy are beneficial
Blessing Guide
Recommended Blessing
Phantom Touch
Phantom Touch has a chance to deal bonus damage to one enemy each time this champion hits a target. At max level, it has a 100% chance to trigger, with a 35% chance to deal a second bonus hit. The damage scales with 3.5×ATK and ignores 30% of the target’s defense. This effect has a 1-turn cooldown and only applies to one enemy per attack.
Recommended Gear Sets and Stat Priorities
Artifact Recommendations
Lifesteal
This set can be farmed from Dragon’s Lair or Campaign Stage 8 (Valdemar Strait) and is essential for early-game sustainability. While it doesn’t work with poison or MAX HP attacks, it’s ideal for keeping champions alive in long battles. Lifesteal is a go-to set for most Clan Boss teams and Faction Wars progression.
Speed
Speed is one of the most important stats in Raid Shadow Legends, whether you’re playing PvE or PvP, making the Speed Set one of the most valuable in the game. Early on, you can farm this set from Stage 6 of the Campaign, and as you progress, you’ll shift to farming it in the Dragon’s Lair. Acquiring good Speed gear is often one of your first major farming priorities.
Savage
Savage is a must-have set for any Arena Nuker or PvE damage dealer, offering a massive boost by ignoring a significant portion of the target’s Defense. In the late to end game, enemy Defense can greatly reduce the damage you deal, making this set incredibly valuable. It helps bypass those high Defense numbers, ensuring your damage dealers hit much harder. This powerful set can only be acquired from Fire-Knight’s Castle.
Base Stats Breakdown
Champion Stats Breakdown
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| HP | 14,370 |
| Attack | 1,233 |
| Defense | 837 |
| Speed | 107 |
| Critical Rate | 15% |
| Critical Damage | 57% |
| Debuff Resistance | 30 |
| Debuff Accuracy | 20 |
Elhain’s base stats showcase her potential as a damage dealer and her survivability compared to other starters. With 14,370 HP, 1,233 Attack, 837 Defense, and a base Speed of 107, she notably has more HP and Speed than the other starter champions. Her base Critical Rate is 15% and Critical Damage is 57%.
Where Elhain Excels in the Game
Elhain excels in multiple areas of the game thanks to her strong AOE damage and solid stats. She is an excellent campaign farmer early on, clearing waves quickly with her A2 and A3. In the Arena, her high damage output makes her a reliable nuker, especially in early stages. She shines in Doom Tower secret rooms that require rare, attack-type, or Magic affinity champions, particularly when equipped with a stun set for crowd control.
In dungeon content like Ice Golem, Dragon, Minotaur, Spider, and various Keeps, her Magic affinity and AOE skills make her a strong choice. While not as effective as poisoners like Kael for boss fights, Elhain remains a valuable nuker and control option with better survivability than other starters.
Final Thoughts on Elhain
In summary, Elhain is a fantastic choice for beginners who want a strong damage dealer that can also transition into a control champion for end-game content. By focusing on critical rate, critical damage, speed, and survivability, and leveraging the appropriate artifact sets and masteries, Elhain can be an outstanding champion for your account.
Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q.)
❓ Is Elhain a good starter champion in Raid: Shadow Legends?
Yes, Elhain is a solid starter choice, especially for players who want strong AOE damage early in the game. While she lacks debuffs like Kael or Athel, her damage potential and versatility make her useful throughout early and mid-game content.
❓ What is Elhain best used for?
Elhain excels as a campaign farmer, Arena nuker, and wave clearer in dungeons. She’s also valuable in Doom Tower Secret Rooms that restrict champion types (e.g., rares, attack-based, or Magic affinity).
❓ What gear should I use on Elhain?
For early game, use Lifesteal + Attack/Speed sets. In mid-to-late game, transition to Stun, Savage, Cruel, or Divine Offense sets depending on her role. Prioritize stats like Critical Rate, Critical Damage, Speed, and Attack %.
❓ What masteries are best for Elhain?
Use the Offense tree for damage (Warmaster for PvE, Helmsmasher for Arena) and either Defense or Support for survivability or utility. Masteries that boost Critical Rate, damage, and survivability work best.
❓ What blessing is best for Elhain?
Phantom Touch is the best blessing for Elhain. It deals bonus damage that scales with ATK and ignores defense, enhancing her burst potential, especially in multi-hit scenarios.
