To execute the Dorothy Gale "kamikaze" strategy in RAID: Shadow Legends, speed-tune Dorothy Gale to apply debuffs before the enemy turn, then allow her defeat to trigger her passive ally attack against the champion who eliminated her. This tactic turns an enemy single-target nuke into an immediate full-team retaliatory strike.
How the Dorothy Gale Passive Strategy Works
Dorothy Gale's passive ability triggers an automatic ally attack whenever she is defeated in battle. In Arena encounters, this mechanic forces your surviving team members to strike whichever enemy dealt the fatal hit.
By tuning her stats so that enemies can eliminate her after she acts, you force the opponent to expend a primary single-target attack while immediately retaliating with your entire team.
Building Dorothy Gale for the Strategy
Dorothy must survive incidental damage to apply her utility, but remain fragile enough to die when targeted by the enemy's main attacker.
| Stat | Tuning Goal | Strategic Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | Faster than your damage dealers | Applies debuffs or strips enemy buffs before being attacked |
| Accuracy | High priority | Ensures debuffs land reliably on enemy targets during her turn |
| HP & Defense | Moderate levels | Withstands basic collateral AoE, but succumbs to dedicated single-target nukes |
Team Setup and Retaliation Execution
To capitalize on the ally attack triggered by Dorothy's defeat, build your remaining squad around burst damage and battle control.
- Equip High-Damage Allies: Gear your primary attackers with sets such as Savage or Lethal to maximize the damage output of the triggered ally attack.
- Include On-Hit Effects: Pair Dorothy with champions possessing strong default attacks or on-hit debuffs to punish the attacker.
- Bring a Reviver: Include a dedicated reviver on your team. Once Dorothy falls and triggers the ally attack, revive her to reset the passive trap for later in the match.
Strategy Limitations and Matchup Checks
- Avoid Heavy AoE Teams: If an enemy team lands a wipe that eliminates your entire squad simultaneously, your allies cannot launch the retaliatory strike.
- Watch Manual Arena Play: Players in higher Arena tiers may recognize the setup and intentionally ignore Dorothy to target your primary damage dealers first.
- Track Enemy Speed: Ensure your turn-meter control or Dorothy's Speed allows her to act before she is eliminated.
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