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Introduction to Shaman
Shaman is an Epic support champion of Force Affinity from the Orcs Faction. In Raid Shadow Legends, Shaman is readily available to all players as a free 7-day daily login reward, typically if you start the game in late 2023 or early 2024, unless a free Legendary event replaces her. While many reviews might suggest she is quite decent, our analysis will delve into her true utility and whether she warrants significant investment. Raid Shadow Legends Shaman serves as a key champion for new players, introducing them to vital mechanics such as revive, shielding, and buff removal.
Shaman’s Skills Explained
Defense Aura
Shaman’s Aura boosts Ally Defence by 23% in Faction Crypts, making her valuable in Faction Wars, especially for securing 3-star completions with her revive support.
Dispelling Blow
Shaman’s A1, Dispelling Blow, hits one enemy with a 25–35% chance to remove a random buff. While useful in niche cases like Magic or Spirit Keep, its low chance and reliance on Accuracy limit its effectiveness. Investing books in this skill is not recommended.
Exploit Weakness
Shaman’s A2, Exploit Weakness, hits one enemy and gives all allies a 15% Crit Rate buff for 2 turns. It’s helpful for early-game players but less useful later when champions have maxed Crit Rate.
Recall
Shaman’s A3, Recall, revives one ally with 50% HP and a 1-turn Shield (20% HP). Its long cooldown (7 turns, reduced to 5 with books) and lack of Turn Meter make it a weak revive option, though still useful early on. Booking this skill is her only worthwhile upgrade.
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Mastery Recommendations for Shaman
| Offense | Support |
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For Masteries, you typically want to lean into her support role. The Defence and Support mastery trees are generally appropriate for Shaman. Some players might opt for War Master in the Offence tree to add a bit of damage in longer fights like Faction Wars, but the Defence tree typically offers more overall value for her. Ensure you acquire masteries that provide Accuracy if you intend to use her A1 for buff removal.
Shaman’s Blessings
Recommended Blessing
Cruelty
Cruelty reduces enemy DEF per hit until the end of the round, stacking with other champions using it. The effect scales with Awakening level, from 1% per hit (max 10%/5%) at level 1 to 4% per hit (max 40%/20%) at level 6.
Gear Recommendations for Shaman
Artifact Recommendations
Shield
The Shield set, farmed from Fire Knight’s Castle, grants allies a shield based on the wearer’s HP. Multiple Shield sets stack additively, creating a larger team-wide shield. It’s best equipped on high-HP champions, like healers or HP-based supports. Useful early-game, it sees less use later but still has niche value.
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.
Immortal
This set, rewarded for defeating the Clan Boss or Demon Lord, boosts survivability and damage for HP-based champions and provides alternative healing to sustain damage.
Shaman’s Base Stats
Champion Stats Breakdown
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| HP | 17,505 |
| Attack | 1,112 |
| Defense | 1,024 |
| Speed | 106 |
| Critical Rate | 15% |
| Critical Damage | 50% |
| Debuff Resistance | 30 |
| Debuff Accuracy | 0 |
Shaman’s base stats are generally considered solid for a support champion. She boasts 17,505 HP, 1,112 Attack, 1,024 Defence, and a very good base Speed of 106. Her critical rate is 15% and critical damage is 50%, with 30 Resistance and 0 Accuracy. Her speed of 106 is particularly strong for an Epic champion, allowing her to cycle through her turns more frequently. While her damage is based on Attack, it is not recommended to build her with high Attack, as her primary role is support, and other champions will be far more effective as damage dealers. Focusing on her HP, Defence, and Speed will maximise her survivability and support capabilities
Shaman’s Performance in Specific Content Areas
Shaman’s performance varies across game modes. She’s decent in early Arena and helpful for 3-starring Campaign stages, but not strong in higher tiers. Her best use is in Faction Wars, thanks to her Defence Aura and revive. In Dungeons, she’s useful in Magic Keep and Minotaur’s Labyrinth but weak in Spider’s Den, Fire Knight, and Spirit Keep. She’s average in Ice Golem and Dragon’s Lair. Shaman has little value in Clan Boss and limited utility in Doom Tower.
Final Verdict: Should You Use Shaman?
In conclusion, while Shaman is a free and early accessible champion who introduces new players to core mechanics like revive, she is ultimately a limited utility champion. Her true long-term value is primarily confined to Orc Faction Wars. For general progression, there are usually better support options that players will acquire. Therefore, a measured investment, taking her to level 40 or 50 and perhaps booking her revive cooldown, is the most practical approach.
Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q.)
❓ How do I get Shaman in Raid: Shadow Legends?
Shaman is a free Epic champion given as a reward on Day 7 of the daily login rewards for new accounts (unless replaced by a limited-time event).
❓ Is Shaman worth leveling up?
She is worth leveling to level 40 or 50 for early-game support and Faction Wars, but not worth taking to level 60 unless you lack better options.
❓ Should I book Shaman’s skills?
Only invest books to reduce the cooldown of her A3 (Recall) revive skill. Avoid using books on her A1 and A2, as they offer low value for the cost.
❓ What is Shaman’s best role?
Shaman is best used as a support and revive champion in the early game and Orc Faction Wars.
❓ What gear should I use on Shaman?
Prioritize Speed, HP, Defence, and optionally a Shield set. Avoid damage sets, as her primary role is not offense.
