RAID: Shadow Legends Starter Guide: Early Account Setup

To maximize early account progression in RAID: Shadow Legends, launch a new account through a partner referral link, concentrate your initial upgrades on a single primary carry champion, and spend your early Gems on full Masteries for that main champion rather than buying Shard packs.

Claiming Promotional Partner Rewards

Starting a new account through an official partner promotion link grants immediate bonus starter rewards, bypassing the standard early-game reliance on basic Shard pulls. To ensure the referral promotion registers properly to your new account:

Clear Browser Cache: Clear your mobile or desktop browser cache before clicking a referral URL to remove stored cookies that might block reward tracking.
Use an Authorized Link: Access the game download page directly from an active promotional partner link or promotional landing page.
Complete the Initial Setup: Allow the app store redirect to finish the installation. Open the game immediately and complete the opening tutorial sequence without closing the application.

Early Progression and Resource Allocation

Once you gain access to your initial roster, concentrate your initial Energy, Silver, and Experience Brews into one primary damage dealer. A single fully leveled carry unit lets you clear Campaign Stage 12-3 on Brutal difficulty, which serves as the main hub for quickly leveling secondary food champions. Splitting high-tier gear evenly across multiple units dilutes your power and slows down stage progression.

Resource	Recommended Use	Priority Target
Gems	Purchase full Masteries for your primary carry unit	Main Campaign Carry
Energy	Farm Campaign Stage 12-3 Brutal for XP and Speed artifacts	Primary Carry & Food Champions
Shards	Save Void and Sacred Shards for 2x drop rate events	Roster Expansion
Potions	Farm mid-level Potion Keeps for early ascension tiers	Main Carry & Key Debuffers

Gem and Shard Management

Avoid spending your initial Gems on Shard packs. Purchasing full Masteries for your main carry champion provides an immediate, guaranteed boost to damage output and survivability that outweighs random Shard summons. Save any Void and Sacred Shards you earn from quests until a 2x drop rate event occurs to maximize your returns.

Gear and Dungeon Priorities

Focus early Campaign farming on obtaining Speed-set artifacts. Speed dictates turn frequency across both PvE dungeons and Arena battles, making it the most critical base stat for early progression. When stepping into Potion Keeps or early Dungeon stages like Dragon's Lair and Spider's Den, target mid-tier potion levels first to complete initial ascension tiers.

As your core carry champion reaches maximum level, transition your focus toward building a team for the Clan Boss. Look for champions capable of consistently applying Decrease Attack or Poison debuffs, which are required for surviving extended turns and reaching higher chest reward thresholds.