Where to Farm Gear in Raid: Shadow Legends
Raid: Shadow Legends (RSL) is a game that hinges heavily on the gear your champions wear. The right gear can transform a struggling hero into a powerhouse, capable of tackling the toughest content. But where do you actually get this crucial gear? This guide will break down the primary locations and strategies for farming the best equipment in RSL.
The Core of Gear Farming: Dungeons
The absolute bedrock of gear farming in Raid: Shadow Legends lies within the various Dungeons. Each Dungeon boss drops a specific set of gear, and the higher the Dungeon level you can clear, the better the quality of gear you'll receive.
Dragon's Lair
- What it Drops: The Dragon's Lair is your go-to for a wide variety of essential gear sets, including Speed, Lifesteal, Accuracy, Crit Damage, and more. It's a cornerstone for almost every champion in the game.
- Why it's Important: Speed is arguably the most critical stat in RSL, and the Dragon's Lair is the primary source for the Speed set. Lifesteal is crucial for sustaining your champions in many early and mid-game areas.
- Farming Strategy: Aim to progress through the Dragon's Lair levels as high as you can reliably farm. Dragon 20 is a significant milestone, and then you'll push into higher levels for better chances at 5-star and 6-star gear with great substats.
Spider's Lair
- What it Drops: The Spider's Lair is the exclusive source for the Perception set (which grants Accuracy and Speed) and the Savage set (which ignores 25% of enemy defense).
- Why it's Important: Accuracy is vital for landing debuffs, which are essential for many strategies. The Perception set provides both Accuracy and Speed, making it very desirable. The Savage set is excellent for damage dealers who need to punch through high defenses.
- Farming Strategy: Spider's Lair can be challenging, especially at lower levels due to the spiderlings healing. Champions with AoE attacks that can clear the adds quickly or strong single-target damage are key.
Ice Golem's Peak
- What it Drops: Ice Golem's Peak is the primary source for the Stalwart set (which reduces damage taken) and the Frost set (which has a chance to place a Freeze debuff).
- Why it's Important: The Stalwart set is excellent for champions who need to survive longer in dangerous content. The Frost set can be useful for crowd control, but it's generally less of a priority than Speed or Perception.
- Farming Strategy: Ice Golem's Peak often requires champions who can deal with his massive shield. Having a way to consistently break that shield is paramount.
Fire Knight's Castle
- What it Drops: Fire Knight's Castle is the exclusive source for the Cruel set (which increases attack) and the Shield set (which provides a shield at the start of each wave).
- Why it's Important: The Cruel set is great for champions who rely on raw damage output. The Shield set can provide a nice buffer for squishy champions or teams that struggle with initial burst damage.
- Farming Strategy: The Fire Knight has a strong shield that must be broken before you can damage him. This requires multiple hits on his shield from different champions. Champions with multi-hit skills are invaluable here.
Other Dungeons and Their Value
- Brimstone Path (Doom Tower): While not a traditional dungeon, the Doom Tower offers unique blessings for your champions, which are a form of gear enhancement. You'll also find gear drops as you progress.
- Arena Medals: The Arena shop offers some useful gear sets, especially early on. While not farmed through combat, it's a consistent source of decent equipment.
Beyond Dungeons: Other Gear Sources
While Dungeons are the main focus, other activities also provide valuable gear:
Campaign Stages
- What it Drops: You can farm various gear sets from Campaign stages, including Fury, Regen, HP Burn, and more. This is particularly useful in the early game when you're trying to equip your first few champions.
- Why it's Important: Campaign drops are essential for newer players to get a baseline of gear. Some specific sets, like the Regen set, can be very helpful for sustain.
- Farming Strategy: Focus on clearing Campaign stages as far as you can to unlock higher difficulty levels and better gear.
Clan Boss
- What it Drops: The Clan Boss rewards you with gear based on the tier of the boss you defeat. Higher tiers offer better chances at rarer gear.
- Why it's Important: Clan Boss gear can be excellent, particularly the sets like Toxic (for poison-heavy teams) and the highly sought-after Offense set. The daily rewards also contribute significantly to your gear collection.
- Farming Strategy: Join an active clan and contribute to defeating the highest tier of Clan Boss that your clan can handle.
Faction Wars
- What it Drops: Faction Wars provides access to specific gear sets that are unique to the activity, such as the Defiant set and the Relentless set.
- Why it's Important: The Relentless set is incredibly powerful for champions who can benefit from extra turns, especially in PvP.
- Farming Strategy: Progress through Faction Wars by building teams for each faction. Focus on getting to the higher stages for better rewards.
Arena Shop and Other Vendors
- What it Drops: The Arena shop offers some useful gear pieces, and sometimes event shops or special vendors will have gear available for purchase with specific currencies.
- Why it's Important: These are often convenient ways to grab specific pieces you might need or to supplement your dungeon farming.
- Farming Strategy: Keep an eye on the Arena shop and participate in events that offer gear as rewards.
The Grind is Real: Gear Upgrading and Substats
Once you start farming gear, the real work begins. It's not just about the set; it's about the individual stats on the gear pieces. This is where the magic happens (or doesn't).
Understanding Gear Rarity and Stars
- Rarity: Common (Gray), Uncommon (Green), Rare (Blue), Epic (Purple), Legendary (Orange). Higher rarity means a higher potential for good stats.
- Stars: 1-star to 6-star. 6-star gear is the highest and most desirable.
The Importance of Substats
This is where RSL truly shines and frustrates. Gear has a primary stat and then several substats. When you upgrade a piece of gear to +3, +6, +9, and +12, one of its substats will randomly increase. The substats you're looking for will depend entirely on the champion. Common desired substats include:
- Speed
- Crit Rate
- Crit Damage
- Attack %
- Defense %
- HP %
- Accuracy
Flat stats (Flat Attack, Flat Defense, Flat HP) are generally less desirable than percentage-based stats, especially on higher-level gear.
Upgrading Gear
You'll need Silver to upgrade your gear. Start with pieces that have good starting substats and aim to get them to +12. If they roll well, consider taking them to +15. Be cautious about investing too much Silver into gear that doesn't have the right substats or rolls poorly.
FAQ Section
How do I get 6-star gear in RSL?
You primarily get 6-star gear from the highest levels of the Dungeons (Dragon's Lair, Spider's Lair, etc.), typically levels 20 and above. The higher the Dungeon level, the greater the chance of obtaining 6-star gear. Campaign stages also drop 6-star gear at their highest difficulties.
Why is Speed gear so important in RSL?
Speed is the most crucial stat in Raid: Shadow Legends because it determines how often your champions take turns. More turns mean more attacks, more ability usage, more debuffs landed, and more healing. Having champions with high speed allows you to outpace your opponents in almost all game modes.
What are the best gear sets for beginners in RSL?
For beginners, the Speed set and the Lifesteal set are paramount. The Speed set, farmed from the Dragon's Lair, helps your champions take more turns. The Lifesteal set, also from the Dragon's Lair, allows your champions to heal themselves as they deal damage, significantly increasing their survivability in campaign and early dungeons.
How do I improve my gear's substats?
You improve gear's substats by upgrading them. When you upgrade a gear piece from +0 to +3, +6, +9, and +12, one of its existing substats will randomly increase. The key is to have gear with desirable substats to begin with, and then hope for good rolls when you upgrade. There is no way to directly change or select which substat rolls.
Where should I focus my farming efforts early on?
Early in the game, your primary focus should be on progressing through the Campaign to unlock higher difficulties and then on farming the Dragon's Lair (levels 12-20) for Speed and Lifesteal gear. Simultaneously, join an active clan and contribute to the Clan Boss for daily gear rewards and Sacred Shards.
