As Raid Shadow Legends expands its roster, seven formidable champions are stepping onto the battlefield, bringing unique skills and synergies that will shape the way players approach combat. Introduced during the highly anticipated Halloween Fusion event in Patch 9.30 (October 2024), these champions ranging from the deadly Gretal Hagbane to the mythic Nell Blackteeth, each offer powerful abilities and distinct playstyles. Let’s dive into who they are and what they bring to the table.
Halloween Champions 2024
Gretal Hagbane
Gretal Hagbane, the face of this Halloween Fusion event, is a powerful new addition to the Sacred Order faction. Her backstory ties into an eerie encounter with a witch in Mistwood, but now freed, Gretal is determined to cleanse Teleria of evil magic alongside her brother, Hansel. As a standalone champion, she excels in wave control and heavy damage. However, when paired with Hansel, her powers are significantly boosted, transforming her into a true force of nature. Her Sacred Ritual [A3] is a highlight, reducing enemy Turn Meters by 20% or by 50% if Hansel is present. This control-focused ability makes her invaluable for crowd management, especially in difficult areas like the Fire Knight dungeon. Her Shadowseeker Bolts [A2], a four-hit single-target nuke that increases in strength as it ignores more of the target’s defense, resets upon killing an enemy, filling her Turn Meter by 50%. Add in her A1, which applies a Decrease Defense debuff and becomes AoE with Hansel’s presence, and you have a champion built for both single-target and AoE dominance.
Hansel Witchhunter
As Gretal’s Synergistic Ally, Hansel Witchhunter is another Sacred Order champion focused on aggressive damage and skill disruption. His backstory of escaping a witch’s curse fuels his unrelenting drive to purge magic from Teleria. When paired with Gretal, Hansel’s abilities skyrocket in potency, making them a deadly duo on the battlefield. His Baneful Burst [A3] is an AoE attack that increases enemy skill cooldowns, ignoring 15% of enemy defense. When paired with Gretal, this ability ignores 30% defense and becomes irresistible, effectively shutting down high-resistance opponents. His A2 targets a single enemy, ignoring Shields and Unkillable buffs, and grants an Extra Turn if the enemy is slain, which is ideal for Arena. Hansel’s passive also reflects Fear and True Fear debuffs back onto enemies, protecting himself and Gretal in fights, making him an excellent counter to champions like Ultimate Deathknight or Hydra’s Head of Torment.
Signy of Highshield
Hailing from the Banner Lords faction, Signy of Highshield arrives as an Epic HP champion, specializing in buff manipulation and Reflect Damage strategies. She defends her allies with Just Cause [A3], applying Increase Resistance and Reflect Damage buffs to her team, making her an asset in high-stakes fights, particularly in Doom Tower where resisting enemy debuffs is critical. Signy’s A2 removes buffs from enemies and debuffs from allies, adding versatility to her kit. Her A1 places Decrease Resistance on a target, healing her for a portion of the damage dealt. With strong utility and a knack for supporting her team while dismantling enemy defenses, Signy proves herself invaluable in PvE and PvP content alike.
Denid the Tusk Knight
Denid the Tusk Knight may be a Rare champion, but his kit offers impressive team utility on par with higher-rarity champions. After losing his village to Skinwalker raiders, Denid dons the helmet of his fallen enemy, vowing to protect his homeland. Denid’s standout ability is his 25% Strengthen buff, which he applies on a 3-turn cooldown, providing significant team-wide protection. His A1 brings additional utility with a 40% chance to Provoke, making him a reliable crowd controller in PvE scenarios like Faction Wars or against the Magma Dragon boss. When hit by enemies under Provoke, Denid gains a shield, enhancing his survivability and further supporting his defensive role.
Arnorn the Shining
Arnorn the Golden King of the Dwarves, enters Raid as a Void Legendary, offering devastating power. Known for slaying a mythical dragon, Arnorn’s kit revolves around cutting through defenses and amplifying his damage as enemies stack buffs. His A3 is an AoE attack that bypasses protection buffs and reduces enemy Turn Meters by 50% if he lands a kill, perfect for controlling high-speed teams. His A2 delivers a double-hit nuke, scaling off lost HP and ignoring 35% defense if enemies have buffs. Arnorn’s passive is where he shines, increasing his attack by 5% per enemy buff, making him exceptionally potent in Arena battles where buff-heavy teams are common. When near death, his passive places a Stone Skin buff on himself, preventing his demise and setting up lethal counters.
Vulkanos Fumor
Emerging from the inferno, Vulkanos Fumor brings Demonspawn Faction Unity to the battlefield, amplifying his power based on the number of Demonspawn allies in his team. His Flaming Terror (A2) spreads Fear to all enemies, while his Demolition Burn (A3) scales its damage with burn effects, ideal for long-burn enemies like Hydra heads. Vulkanos’ passive Surging Demonfyre applies burns passively as enemies receive buffs or Turn Meter boosts, making him a top choice for controlling burn-heavy teams. He also has a unique ability to block revives on enemies killed under burn effects, making him lethal in high-stakes Arena or PvE encounters. With scaling damage and HP Burn activation abilities, Vulkanos excels in Hydra battles, Siege stages, and Arena, where burn control is key.
Nell Blackteeth
Finally, we have Nell Blackteeth the Mythical Shapeshifter champion hailing from the dark depths of Mistwood. Once a healer, Nell’s descent into forbidden magic has turned her into a fearsome creature capable of shifting between two forms. In her base form, Nell focuses on debuffing and Turn Meter control. Her Blackteeth’s Buffet passive applies Poison whenever enemies gain buffs or heals, making her a nightmare in Arena and PvE. Her Soporific Musk (A2) steals buffs and puts enemies to sleep, while her Sickle of Corruption (A3) provides Decrease Defense and Weaken are excellent for both crowd control and damage. As Nell transforms into her alternate form, her damage scales up dramatically. Her Cut ‘Em Up (A2) becomes a lethal single-target nuke, dealing double damage to crowd-controlled enemies. With her Ravenous Hunger passive granting an Extra Turn when she lands a kill, Nell can rapidly chain attacks, making her an overwhelming threat in both forms.
Conclusion
These seven champions offer exciting new ways to approach combat in Raid Shadow Legends. From Gretal and Hansel’s powerful champion synergy to Vulkanos Fumor’s HP-burn-centric control, each champion brings something unique to the table. Whether you need wave control, heavy damage, or defensive support, these Halloween champions are sure to become key components in any player’s roster. Get ready to dive into their kits and find out which strategies work best for your team!