RAID: Shadow Legends Starter Guide: How to Use Promo Links

To set up a fresh RAID: Shadow Legends account for maximum early growth, register through an active partner or content creator promotional link rather than the standard game client download. Registration links associated with specific promotions grant bundled starter bonuses—including high-tier Champions such as Mavara, bonus Silver, Energy, and XP boosts—advertised at up to $200 in total value.

Account Creation Steps

Follow this setup sequence when starting a new account:

Verify the Link: Confirm that the partner or creator promo link is active before creating your account. Expired links default to standard account registration without bonus assets.
Register the Account: Use the specific promotional link landing page to complete your initial account registration.
Claim Starter Bundles: Log into the game to collect your bonus Champion and starting resources from your inbox or account rewards tab.
Invest In Gear Immediately: Use the bundled Silver to upgrade your starter Champion’s gear to level 12 or 16, boosting stats enough to clear early Campaign stages cleanly.

Comparing Registration Methods

Promotional links bypass the standard reliance on random starter Shard pulls by supplying guaranteed resources upfront.

Feature / Resource	Standard Registration	Promotional Link Registration
Starter Roster	Base starter Champion only	Guaranteed promo Champion (e.g., Mavara)
Bonus Resources	Standard initial tutorial items	Energy, Silver, and XP Boosts (up to $200 stated value)
Early Progression	Dependent on early random Shard pulls	Immediate Campaign carry and faster gear upgrades

Early Growth Priorities and Limits

While promotional accounts offer a substantial early advantage, they do not bypass core game mechanics:

Resource Allocation: Spend your bonus Energy primarily on Campaign stages to level up "food" Champions. You still need food units to rank your primary Champion up to 6 stars.
Gear Upgrades: Target main-stat gear improvements first. High gear levels provide the damage output and survivability needed to push into Hard and Brutal Campaign difficulties.
Long-Term Currency Discipline: Promotional links provide an initial fuel injection, but ongoing progress still requires careful management of Gems, Shards, and Energy.