Mount Rushmore of RAID: Shadow Legends

In a game teeming with hundreds of champions, some rise above the rest – not necessarily because they’re the strongest today, but because they’ve left a lasting mark on the game. Whether through game-changing mechanics, unforgettable fusions, or long-standing dominance in key content, these champions have become legends in RAID: Shadow Legends.

So, what if we carved our own Mount Rushmore for RAID? One champion for each core role, or four who define what it means to be iconic in the world of Telaria? Let’s break it down by role: Attack, Defense, HP, and Support.

When it comes to damage dealers, few names stir up recognition and respect like these. Ninja is an easy choice – arguably the most successful collaboration champion in the game’s history. His blend of PvE boss destruction and utility made him a go-to for players of all levels.

Rotos the Lost Groom, another standout, redefined Arena meta with his powerful single-target control and anti-revive mechanics. For a time, he was the most feared champion in PvP.

Trunda Giltmallet continues to dominate Arena with one of the hardest-hitting AoE nukes in the game, while Sun Wukong, thanks to his wide release and unique design, quickly became a beloved symbol of RAID’s creative evolution.

Defense-based champions come in many forms: some soak damage, others deal it, and the very best do both. Harima leads the pack with her powerful defense-scaling nukes and passive mechanics that punish critical damage dealers.

Ultimate Deathknight has become a symbol of community engagement, released initially as a joke but quickly proving himself as a surprisingly reliable tank with selfless mechanics that redirect hits from allies.

Gnut’s introduction was one of Raid’s most potent signs of power creep. Gnut brought massive boss damage, wave clear potential and established himself as a PvE powerhouse, pushing the standard of what a pure PvE DPS champion could offer. The only thing better than having one Gnut was having two.

While Marius the Gallant and Michinaki offer different flavors of utility—crowd control, debuff synergy, and consistent AoE damage—they’ve both carved out their own legendary status in endgame compositions.

The HP role often gets overlooked in favor of flashier attack champions, but some of the most reliable and iconic champions in RAID fall into this category. Artak is among them, with burn-focused skills that melt Doom Tower waves and bosses alike.

Taras the Fierce, paired with Marichka the Unbreakable, has dominated both Arena and PvE thanks to his unique scaling and synergy with buffs and control mechanics.

Magnarr earns his place as one of the original HP-based nukers, still widely used in Arena. And although he’s a newer face, Narses is quickly establishing himself as a top-tier nuker with a modern toolkit built around HP.

No role in RAID is as crowded with greatness as Support. It’s the most versatile role – revivers, healers, buffers, debuffers, turn meter manipulators – they’re all here. To recognize this, let’s break it down into two categories: revivers/protectors and debuffers/controllers.

Arbiter is a universally recognized name. As the ultimate progression reward, she’s helped millions of players enter the endgame, thanks to her turn meter boosts, revive, and buffs.

Duchess Lilitu has remained one of the best PvP support champions in the game for years. Her damage mitigation, veil mechanics, and team revive have earned her legendary status.

Siphi the Lost Bride shines in top-tier Arena teams, especially when paired with Rotos, and brings an invaluable mix of resistance, healing, and turn meter support.

Marichka the Unbreakable, one of the newer entries to the game, has already made waves with her advanced support mechanics, including revive-on-death and strong AoE cleansing.

In terms of control-focused support champions, Prince Kymar still defines speed-farming and reset-based Arena teams. Yumeko offers a modernized version of this role, bringing versatility and survivability across all content.

Lydia the Deathsiren is one of the best free-to-play reward champions in the game. Her unique combination of Decrease Defense, Weaken, and Block Revive makes her virtually irreplaceable.

And finally, Armina stands out as one of the few epics to make the list. Her AoE stuns, turn meter control, and accessibility make her invaluable for early to mid-game players.

While Legendaries get most of the glory, a few epics deserve recognition for their game-defining impact.

Uugo is without a doubt one of the best support champions in the entire game, regardless of rarity. With Decrease Defense, healing, cleansing, and an emergency revive, she’s a Hydra MVP.

Geomancer is a beast in boss fights, turning HP burns into devastating reflect damage that bypasses traditional defenses.

Madame Serris once dominated Arena with her unmatched buff strip and defense-down combo, and she’s still a strong pick for many players.

Doompriest is another long-time favorite. Her passive cleansing and healing require no books, making her a reliable early-to-mid-game tool that scales surprisingly well.

With the release of mythical champions, RAID raised the ceiling once again. These dual-form champions bring flexibility and complexity, and one has clearly emerged as the most iconic: Lady Mikage.

Both of her forms are exceptional, one focusing on control and team support, the other on protection and sustain. Her visual design is as memorable as her impact, making her the modern-day equivalent of classics like Arbiter.

Choosing the most iconic champions in RAID: Shadow Legends isn’t easy, especially when the meta evolves with each new release. But the champions listed here have each, in their own way, changed how we play the game.

Whether you’re farming Clan Boss, pushing through Doom Tower, or climbing the Arena ladder, chances are these champions have either helped you get there, or stood in your way.