When you first step into the world of RAID: Shadow Legends, one of the most crucial decisions you’ll face is choosing your starter champion. The options—Kael, Elhain, Galek, and Athel—form the backbone of your early-game progression. Your choice directly impacts how fast you clear campaign stages, farm gear, and unlock essential modes like Dungeons, Faction Wars, and Clan Boss battles. In this guide, we’ve carefully analyzed the strengths and weaknesses of each starter to help you decide. See the full breakdown below!
Kael (Epic Magic Affinity)
Kael is widely considered the top starter champion in RAID: Shadow Legends, and for solid reasons. As a Dark Elf Attack champion, his skill set scales exceptionally well into the late game. Kael is a reliable, future-proof pick that stays powerful even at high levels, making him the top recommendation for both newcomers and seasoned players.
Core Skills
Strike Down (A1): A triple-hit attack with excellent damage scaling. Divine Blades (A2): An AoE attack that deals bonus damage when enemies are debuffed. Higher Blessing (A3): Grants a powerful self-buff that boosts Attack and grants extra turns, ensuring strong uptime. Aura: Increases ally HP in all battles.
Strengths
His triple-hit first skill excels against Clan Boss by reliably triggering Giant Slayer mastery. Higher Blessing provides strong sustainability and burst potential. His AoE becomes devastating when combined with debuff-focused champions. Highly versatile and effective across multiple game modes.
Weaknesses
Lower burst damage compared to Elhain or Galek. Lacks the game-changing poison debuffs that other champions offer. Requires solid team synergy to fully maximize his AoE output.
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