<a href="https://raidhq.gg/raid/champions/brakus-the-shifter" target="_blank">Brakus the Shifter</a>, a legendary Force Affinity Skinwalker from the 2019 Halloween Fusion, remains a formidable champion even after all these years. If you’ve ever wondered whether this werewolf powerhouse is still worth your resources, you’re in the right place. Let’s dive into his skills, stats, and build options to maximize his potential. Champion Overview Brakus is an Attack-based legendary champion who excels in raw damage output. While he may not be the tankiest fighter due to his lower base defense and HP, he compensates with self-sustain and high damage multipliers. His kit is designed for relentless damage, and with the right gear, he becomes a force to be reckoned with. <a href="https://youtu.be/stqARu1Yg9s" target="_blank"><img src="https://api.flotiq.com/image/0x0/_media-4e5a25d1-cd33-468f-b3be-1453d1610b16.PNG" title="Brakus the Shifter" alt="Brakus the Shifter" style="width: 800px; height: 469px; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"></a> Skills Breakdown Innocent Blood (A1) Attacks one enemy and heals Brakus by 15% of the damage dealt. This ability scales with ATK and has a solid 3.75 multiplier, allowing for significant healing when built with high damage stats. Full Moon Rampage (A2) A six-hit attack that targets a single enemy. The first hit has a 75% chance (booked to 100%) of placing a 25% [Weaken] debuff for 3 turns. If the target is under [Fear] or [True Fear], Brakus heals by 50% of the damage inflicted. This move has one of the highest hit counts in the game, making it perfect for Fire Knight and single-target burst damage scenarios. Hunter’s Howl (A3) Places a 50% [Increase ATK] buff on all allies for 3 turns, then attacks one enemy 3 times. Each hit has a 50% chance of applying [True Fear] on one enemy or [Fear] on two random enemies if [True Fear] is already placed. This skill not only boosts your team’s damage potential but also provides crowd control, adding versatility to Brakus’s kit. Beast Mode (Passive) Passive Effect: Increases damage by 40% when Brakus’s HP drops below 40%. Active Effect: Revives Brakus with 20% HP and grants an extra turn when killed. This revival ability ensures Brakus stays in the fight, making him a resilient damage dealer. Recommended Build Brakus thrives in both PvE and PvP settings, but he truly shines when equipped with sets that enhance his damage potential. Here’s the optimal gear strategy we recommend: Swift Parry An ideal set for Brakus, offering: - 18% Speed. - 30% Crit Damage. - 50% chance to gain Unkillable for one turn when hit with a fatal blow. This set synergizes perfectly with Brakus’s Beast Mode passive, providing multiple chances to stay alive and amplify his damage output. Savage, Lethal, or Cruel Gear Traditional damage sets that enhance Brakus’s nuking potential through crit damage and defense penetration bonuses. Main Stats Weapon: Attack Helmet: HP Shield: Defense Gloves: Crit Damage Chest: Attack Percentage Boots: Speed Substats Priorities Speed, Crit Rate, Crit Damage, and Attack Percentage should be your focus to maximize Brakus's damage potential and ensure he acts quickly in battle. Accessories Banner: Accuracy, to ensure Brakus consistently lands his debuffs ([True Fear], [Fear], and [Weaken]). Amulet: Crit Damage. Ring: Attack. Masteries To maximize Brakus’s potential, it’s crucial to select the right masteries based on his intended use. Below are the suggested mastery paths for both PvE and PvP scenarios: PvE Mastery Build Offense Tree Deadly Precision – Increases his Crit Rate, boosting damage potential. Keen Strike – Enhances Crit Damage, increasing the effectiveness of his attacks. Life Drinker – Provides healing when attacking below 50% HP, essential for survivability. Cycle of Magic – Offers a chance to reduce skill cooldowns, improving ability uptime. Bring It Down – Increases damage against targets with higher max HP, effective for boss fights. Warmaster – Adds bonus damage based on enemy max HP, crucial for maximizing PvE damage output. Support Tree Pinpoint Accuracy – Boosts his accuracy, essential for landing debuffs. Spirit Haste – Increases speed when allies die, keeping his turn cycle efficient. PvP Mastery Build Offense Tree Deadly Precision – Increases his Crit Rate, enhancing his damage output. Keen Strike – Enhances Crit Damage, providing greater burst potential. Ruthless Ambush – Increases damage against enemies with full HP, maximizing his initial hit. Cycle of Violence – Grants a chance to reduce skill cooldowns upon critical hits, improving skill availability. Kill Streak – Increases damage after each kill, boosting his damage momentum in fights. Helm Smasher – Gives a chance to ignore a percentage of enemy defense, vital for PvP burst damage. Support Tree: Pinpoint Accuracy – Provides an accuracy boost, ensuring debuffs land consistently. Charged Focus – Increases accuracy when skills are not on cooldown, maximizing debuff application reliability. <a href="https://raidhq.gg/raid/blessing" target="_blank">Blessings</a> We recommended specific blessings for Brakus depending on his usage in PvE content: Brimstone Best For: Clan Boss Reason: Brimstone is excellent for Clan Boss due to its consistent damage output over time. It synergizes well with Brakus's ability to stay alive and continuously deal damage, making it an ideal choice for long fights. Phantom Touch Best For: Fire Knight and General PvE Reason: Phantom Touch is recommended for Fire Knight because it adds extra hits, enhancing Brakus’s multi-hit capabilities to break the Fire Knight’s shield quickly. It’s also suitable for general PvE content where additional hits and damage bonuses are advantageous. Brakus the Shifter Lore One of the most persistent misconceptions about Skinwalkers is that they transform back and forth, sometimes appearing in human form to live among human communities and only assuming the appearance of a hybrid beast under certain conditions. One archetypal myth says that a Skinwalker will be compelled to shift with the rise of a full moon. Other legends describe totems or rituals that can change them back and forth. Historically, many people of Frostheim revered beast-shifters as divinely blessed, and called them forth for war. These Berserkers were said to don enchanted cloaks to transform into bears, wolves, and other beasts. Brakus, a young lad in the Kingdom of Frostheim, grew up enamored with these tales. A few elements of the Lumayan Church that operate in Frostheim still take a more accepting stance on Skinwalkers, due to this history. Their remote lodges are where Brakus went first to slake his burning curiosity about the Berserkers of old. But he was told that the age of Berserkers was past, and the archaic rituals used to engender their unique powers were no longer practiced, most knowledge of their detail lost in the Red Crusade. The priests encouraged him to live by the example of his heroes of old, but not in such a literal way. And they firmly told him to trifle not with Skinwalkers. The faith may respect them, and hope to guide them on the right path, but each and every one of them was nonetheless a grave potential danger, and that is something Frostheimers and even the Norr of old would agree on. Brakus refused to accept this answer. He was absolutely convinced the Berserkers of old were true shifters who retained their noble souls, and equally convinced that their glory days could come again in the present age. Abandoning theology, he turned to other sources of knowledge. Folklore and rumors, ancient ballads and cycles of legends, crumbling texts and the mutterings of decrepit elders – no source was too obscure or incredible for Brakus to pursue. Abandoning all else, he traveled all over Anhelt chasing one lead after another until, at last, he located a Dark Elf hermit in the depths of Durham Forest who claimed to be the keeper of an ancient spirit-wolf. The hermit, Khadarak, told Brakus that the creature had been his familiar, but now had gone rampant and could not be tamed or calmed again. Khadarak claimed that the wolf was descended from the very wolves the Old Norr created Berserkers from, bearing a still-pure magical bloodline. He asked Brakus to kill the spirit-wolf, and this, he assured the headstrong Frostheimer, would make Brakus like unto a pure and noble shifter of auld. Brakus did not hesitate a moment, but girded himself and set forth to find his prey. Thinking himself guided by destiny to bring new honor and glory to his ancestors, he used the keen senses and instincts that a lifetime of searching had built up in him and soon found the creature’s den. He struck in the light of a full moon, and took the massive and strangely lambent creature by surprise, and though it fought back, it did not recover from Brakus’ first savage blow. Brakus stood over the bloodied form of the shining spirit-wolf, and with one killing stroke of his ax, his dream began to come true. But, in ways that he had never anticipated, it became a struggle and a nightmare. As the hermit had promised, the wolf triggered the Skinwalker curse in Brakus, as if it had been born and bred for it. But if that wolf’s revenant spirit was meant to be somehow pure, it was yet impure enough to overwhelm that of the naïve, young Brakus. He had expected a shower of glory, instead his soul was assaulted and he was challenged to an inner battle more intense by far than any his body had ever known. That wolf had centuries of hunger in its cursed being, and Brakus felt his every memory and aspect being torn apart as if by a thousand jaws. Brakus the Shifter was born, and a cruel affront to Teleria created, a tragic beast that was the exception to prove a Skinwalker rule. Brakus does shift, for the briefest of moments, on nights that are thick with cloud or storm-wracked. Naked, cold, afraid, he feels his humanity reform for just a moment, and curses his old self, his hubris, for just long enough to remember his endless misery. Then once more the wolves of madness are upon him, and this brief moment of weakness ends, and Brakus the Shifter becomes once again a beast of terror and legendary violence. Conclusion Brakus the Shifter remains a thrilling champion to play, especially for those who enjoy relentless single-target damage dealers. While his utility may have been overshadowed by newer champions, he’s still an excellent pick for Fire Knight, Clan Boss, and casual PvP matches. If you’re fortunate enough to have this Halloween classic, investing in his books, masteries, and blessings can turn him into a powerhouse in the right team compositions.

Brakus the Shifter: Discover the ultimate build, skills, gear, masteries, and lore for this legendary Skinwalker in RAID: Shadow Legends.

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<a href="https://raidhq.gg/raid/champions/mother-cybele" target="_blank">Mother Cybele</a> is an underrated and versatile Legendary Support champion from the Knights Revenant faction in <a href="https://www.raidshadowlegends.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">RAID: Shadow Legends</a>. Known for her high speed and supportive capabilities, she excels in various game modes, including Sand Devil, Hydra, Ice Golem, and Doom Tower. This guide will cover everything you need to know about gearing, mastering, and utilizing Mother Cybele to her full potential. <a href="https://youtu.be/vOXicast-Iw" target="_blank"><img src="https://api.flotiq.com/image/0x0/_media-6d013ce7-35c9-4952-94c4-f231fdd10df1.PNG" title="Mother Cybele" alt="Mother Cybele" style="width: 801px; height: 469px; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"></a> Champion Overview Faction: Knights Revenant Rarity: Legendary Role: Support Affinity: Force Base Speed: 115 (one of the fastest in the game) Aura: Increases Ally SPD in all battles by 24% Mother Cybele’s main strength is her high base speed and her ability to fill her own Turn Meter while applying debuffs and buffs across the team. She’s a reliable champion for speed-tuned teams and excels in both PvE and PvP environments. Skill Breakdown Mask of Dread Attacks all enemies with a 25% chance (booked up to 50%) of placing a 30% [Decrease SPD] debuff for 2 turns. Also fills her Turn Meter by 15%. Damage Scaling: HP Books Needed: 6 This is a fantastic ability for crowd control, especially when paired with speed teams. The AoE nature allows it to shine in content like Doom Tower and Hydra. A2: Soul Shepherd Places a [Revive On Death] buff and a 60% [Increase DEF] buff on all allies for 2 turns (6-turn cooldown, booked to 4). Ideal for Sand Devil and Hydra due to the revive mechanic that protects the team from unexpected wipes. A3: Uncanny Transfer Swaps HP with an ally. Depending on who has higher HP after the swap, either Mother Cybele or the ally receives buffs such as [Increase SPD], [Block Damage], or [Continuous Heal]. (6-turn cooldown, booked to 4). This skill has great synergy with her A1, as it boosts her Turn Meter while protecting allies. Passive: Gravewalker Fully heals the ally with the lowest HP when Mother Cybele is killed. Heals all allies by 20% of their MAX HP and fills their Turn Meters by 15% when revived. This passive synergizes well with her A2, ensuring your team stays protected and revived during tough battles. Aura Increases Ally SPD in all battles by 24%. This is particularly useful for speed-tuned teams in all game modes. Gearing Recommendations Mother Cybele is a versatile champion, and her gear should reflect the content you're using her in: Stun Set Best for: Wave content, Doom Tower, and PvP. Explanation: The AoE attack on her A1 makes her a perfect candidate for a stun set, which can help control enemy waves and provide extra crowd control. Regeneration Set + Resist Best for: Ice Golem, progression content. Explanation: Boosts her healing abilities and survivability, allowing her to be a more durable support in longer battles. Cursed Set Best for: Hydra, Clan Boss. Explanation: With her AoE A1, Mother Cybele can reliably place debuffs. Cursed works particularly well when paired with ally attackers to maximize debuff uptime. Provoke Set Alternative for: PvP or specific PvE content where control is crucial. Explanation: With her AoE, she can draw attention and keep enemies controlled. Stat Priorities Primary: HP%, Speed, Accuracy Secondary: DEF%, Crit Rate (optional for extra damage) Weapons: Speed and HP-focused pieces Chest: HP% Boots: Speed Gauntlets: HP% (swap to Crit Rate if aiming for some offensive value) Ring and Amulet: HP and Crit Damage Banner: Accuracy Mastery Guide: In-Depth Details for Mother Cybele To maximize Mother Cybele’s potential, the right mastery setup is crucial. Below are detailed mastery options based on specific content focus: Hydra, Clan Boss, PvE, and PvP. Each mastery tree and key masteries are explained in full. PvE Hydra and Clan Boss Focus For these content types, we focus on increasing her support and utility potential while ensuring she deals consistent damage. Offense Tree Deadly Precision – Increases her Crit Rate, boosting damage potential. Keen Strike – Enhances Crit Damage, offering more value to her A1. Life Drinker – Provides healing when attacking below 50% HP, crucial for survival. Whirlwind of Death – Gains speed for each enemy killed, perfect for Hydra with multiple heads. Wrath of the Slain – Increases damage when allies die, useful in Hydra. War Master – Adds bonus damage based on enemy max HP, essential for bosses. Support Tree Pinpoint Accuracy – Boosts her accuracy, necessary for landing debuffs. Charged Focus – Increases accuracy when no skills are on cooldown, maximizing debuff reliability. Swarm Smiter – Further accuracy boost for each enemy alive, great for Hydra. Arcane Celerity – Fills her Turn Meter when debuffs expire, keeping her turn cycle fast. Sniper – Improves chances of landing [Decrease SPD], making her debuffs reliable. Tier 6: Master Hexer – Extends the duration of her debuffs, ensuring they last longer. This build ensures Mother Cybele excels in prolonged battles, maximizing her utility and support. PvP and General PvE Focus When using Mother Cybele in PvP or general PvE wave content, the focus shifts to crowd control and boosting her Turn Meter: Defense Tree (If Using a Stun Set) Tough Skin – Increases defense, enhancing durability. Blastproof – Reduces AoE damage taken, ideal for Arena and waves. Resurgent – Chance to remove debuffs when hit, improving resilience. Delay Death – Reduces damage taken, increasing overall survivability. Harvest Despair – Applies [Leech] when Stun is inflicted (for stun set users). Fearsome Presence – Boosts Stun application, enhancing crowd control. Support Tree Pinpoint Accuracy – Essential for PvP accuracy. Charged Focus – Accuracy boost for cooldown-free turns. Healing Savior – Increases healing when allies are below 40% HP. Rapid Response – Fills Turn Meter when buffs expire, accelerating turn cycles. Cycle of Magic – Reduces cooldowns for more frequent skill use. Lasting Gifts – Extends the duration of buffs like [Revive On Death] and [Increase DEF]. For PvP, prioritize accuracy and speed to control battles effectively. <a href="https://raidhq.gg/raid/blessing" target="_blank">Blessings</a> Brimstone Great for PvE, boosting damage output. Intimidating Presence Enhances her aura, perfect for speed-tuned PvP teams. --- Mother Cybele Lore The contradictions of the Cult of K’Leth are strong, and rarely more so than in the being known as Mother Cybele. As one of the oldest and most powerful Soul Shepherds, she has played a key role in the soul transferal of thousands of her fellow Knights Revenant, which has earned her renown as a guiding light among even the Cult’s upper echelons. To the lower acolytes and novices, she is nothing less than the matriarch of the sect: wise, benevolent, and powerful. Almost all Knights Revenant set themselves up as heroes to the lesser mortals they lure into the Cult’s service, all the better to acquire fresh bodies for their own usage in the soul transference. Most are merely leeches and corrupters. Aware of their own nature, most Knights Revenant assume the same of Mother Cybele, believing her matriarchal aura is a mere guise for authority. This is likely true, but it may also be possible that Cybele truly believes that she knows what is best for the Cult. Authority is certainly something that has always come easily to Cybele. Once a high priestess of Lumaya, she grew disillusioned with the Goddess of Light while working alongside her self-appointed representatives in the Sacred Order. She witnessed their hypocrisy, and when one force of crusaders sought to “cleanse” – loot – one innocent village too many, Cybele took action. She preached resistance to the villagers, and aided them in rising against the arrogant knights. She herself killed the leader of the Sacred Order warriors with a blow from her staff-mace. From that day forth, she was known as the Red Priestess, a title she embraced by adopting a crimson mask that she now wears at all times. Conclusion Mother Cybele may not be the most obvious choice for high damage, but her versatility and utility make her invaluable in various scenarios. Build her right, and she’ll become the backbone of your team, providing support, debuffs, and control across the battlefield.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Mother Cybele Guide for RAID: Shadow Legends. Discover the best builds, masteries, blessings, and gear options to maximize her utility across all content.

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Mother Cybele Guide: Fast, Versatile, and Good!

<a href="https://raidhq.gg/raid/champions/haruspex" target="_blank">Haruspex</a> is an old-school Rare Void champion from the Lizardmen faction in <a href="https://www.raidshadowlegends.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">RAID: Shadow Legends</a>. Known for his unique role as a reviver, he brings speed boosts and moderate poison damage to the table. Although he may seem overshadowed by newer champions, Haruspex still offers utility in specific areas of the game, especially for early and mid-game players. Let's dive into his skills, build options, masteries, and where he fits best in your team. <a href="https://youtu.be/Qkf-ZbBBjyU" target="_blank"><img src="https://api.flotiq.com/image/0x0/_media-dad05b05-3c27-4a31-9412-f247dad94c7c.PNG" title="Haruspex" alt="Haruspex" style="width: 800px; height: 470px; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"></a> Skills Overview A1 - Infected Liver Haruspex attacks one enemy twice, with each hit having a 15% chance (increased to 40% with Sniper mastery) of placing a 2.5% Poison debuff for two turns. This ability is useful in extended fights where poison damage can stack up, albeit on a weaker scale. To maximize its effectiveness, consider booking him to reduce cooldowns. A2 - Sign of Swiftness Fills the Turn Meters of all allies by 15% and places a 15% [Increase SPD] buff for two turns. This ability, on a 5-turn cooldown (can be reduced), is essential for speed-tuning your teams, especially in early-game Arena and Faction Wars. It's an excellent opener to give your team the advantage. A3 - Fate Reweaved Revives a dead ally with 30% HP and fills their Turn Meter by 30%. While it’s not the strongest revive in the game, its value lies in Faction Wars and early Arena battles, where even a simple revive can turn the tide. However, note that Haruspex lacks support skills like healing or buffs, making his revive less impactful in difficult battles. Aura Increases Ally SPD in Arena battles by 15%. This aura can be beneficial for players in the early game who need a speed advantage in Arena matches. Gear Recommendations For Haruspex, the focus is on survivability and speed. Here's a breakdown of gear sets and stats: Gear Sets Immortal Set: Provides HP regeneration, ensuring he stays alive long enough to revive allies and boost speed. Speed Set: Ideal for increasing his turn meter boost potential and overall speed utility. Accuracy Set: If you want to maximize his poison chances on the A1, an Accuracy set can help. Primary Stats Weapon: Attack Helmet: HP Shield: Defense Gloves: HP% or Defense% Chestplate: HP% or Defense% Boots: Speed Ring: HP or Defense Amulet: HP or Defense Banner: Accuracy (if you aim to increase his poison effectiveness) or Resistance (to prevent him from getting debuffed when he needs to revive). Masteries for Haruspex To optimize Haruspex's performance, focus on a mix of support and defense masteries: Offense Tree Deadly Precision - Increases his critical rate, giving more consistency to his hits. Heart of Glory - Increases damage when he is at full HP. Life Drinker - Allows him to heal a portion of the damage he deals when his HP drops below 50%. Whirlwind of Death - Increases speed for each enemy killed, helping him maintain speed boosts. Cycle of Violence - Provides a chance to reduce cooldowns when he inflicts critical damage. Warmaster - Best for dealing consistent damage on bosses, especially in Faction Wars. Support Tree Steadfast - Grants extra HP, helping with overall survivability. Lay on Hands - Increases the healing received, useful for keeping Haruspex alive. Healing Savior - Enhances healing effects when an ally’s HP is low, supporting his revives. Rapid Response - Increases turn meter whenever a buff he casts expires, making him faster. Lasting Gifts - Extends the duration of buffs, enhancing the effectiveness of his A2 skill. This mastery setup focuses on maximizing Haruspex's ability to boost his speed and support his team effectively while still dealing some damage when needed. <a href="https://raidhq.gg/raid/blessing" target="_blank">Blessings</a> For an awakened Haruspex, the recommended blessing is: Survival Instinct This blessing partially fills his turn meter whenever a debuff is placed, spread, or transferred onto him. It’s particularly effective as it provides additional turn meter boosts, making him more responsive and keeping his speed buffs and revives available as often as possible. Where to Use Haruspex Early Game Arena Haruspex’s speed aura and A2 ability make him an excellent choice for new players seeking a speed advantage in Arena. Pair him with champions that deal high damage or apply crowd control for an early-game Arena strategy. Faction Wars (Lizardmen) Given the scarcity of revivers in the Lizardmen faction, Haruspex is invaluable here. His utility shines in faction battles where his revive can be the difference between victory and defeat. Dungeon Progression While not the first choice for dungeons, Haruspex can be useful in Ice Golem or Spider’s Den early on, especially if you need a speed booster and reviver. His poison debuff adds a bit of extra damage, which helps in longer fights. Conclusion Haruspex may not be the flashiest or strongest rare champion in RAID: Shadow Legends, but he has a role, especially for new and mid-game players looking for a speed booster and reviver for Faction Wars or Arena. Investing in his speed and survivability will make him a valuable member of your team, offering support where it’s needed most. With the right masteries and blessings, Haruspex can fit into niche roles effectively. Remember, his kit may seem limited, but in the right situations, he provides crucial support and speed advantages, making him a worthwhile investment for certain players.

Haruspex guide in RAID: Shadow Legends – Build details, gear, masteries, blessings, and skills for this Rare Lizardman reviver and speed booster.

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Haruspex Guide | Rare Reviver & Speed Booster (Build & Guide)

<a href="https://raidhq.gg/raid/champions/snorting-thug" target="_blank">Snorting Thug</a> is an Epic Champion from the&nbsp;Skinwalkers faction in <a href="https://www.raidshadowlegends.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">RAID: Shadow Legends</a>, excelling in stealing buffs and providing niche utility, especially in PvP scenarios. Despite his limited damage potential, he offers unique strategic value with his ability to manipulate enemy buffs. Below, we'll dive into his abilities, stats, and how best to gear him for optimal performance, including detailed gear sets, masteries, and blessings. <a href="https://youtu.be/YXfgXaXR4tE" target="_blank"><img src="https://api.flotiq.com/image/0x0/_media-4abe80d7-5039-4c77-b292-771d0f812343.PNG" title="Snorting Thug" alt="Snorting Thug" style="width: 800px; height: 469px; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"></a> Champion Overview Faction: Skinwalkers Rarity: Epic Type: HP-based Affinity: Magic Role: Buff Stealer Snorting Thug Skills **Wanton Mugging (A1) Description: Attacks 1 enemy 2 times, each hit having a 30% chance of stealing one random buff (50% when fully booked). Damage Based On: HP Book Levels: - Lvl. 2: Damage +5% - Lvl. 3: Buff/Debuff Chance +5% - Lvl. 4: Damage +5% - Lvl. 5: Buff/Debuff Chance +5% - Lvl. 6: Damage +10% - Lvl. 7: Buff/Debuff Chance +10% This skill serves as Snorting Thug’s main buff-stealing tool. With two hits per attack, it provides multiple chances to steal buffs, making it valuable for disrupting enemies relying on buffs. Ruckus (A2) Description: Attacks 1 enemy and ignores the target’s DEF if they have no active buffs, while also stealing 2 random buffs. Cooldown: 3 turns. Damage Based On: HP Book Levels: - Lvl. 2: Damage +5% - Lvl. 3: Damage +5% - Lvl. 4: Damage +10% A powerful tool when used strategically, this skill’s 100% DEF ignore (if the enemy has no buffs) combined with stealing buffs makes Snorting Thug a potent counter to buffer-heavy teams. Dire Defense (Passive) Description: Has a 30% chance of stealing 1 random buff from the attacker when hit, increasing to 50% when booked. Counterattacks if the attacker has no active buffs. Book Levels: - Lvl. 2: Buff/Debuff Chance +10% - Lvl. 3: Buff/Debuff Chance +10% This passive gives Snorting Thug excellent defensive utility, allowing him to retaliate and steal buffs when attacked, making him a disruptive force in prolonged fights. Aura Description: Increases Ally ACC in all battles by 40. This all-battles ACC aura is beneficial for early-game players or teams needing extra accuracy to ensure their debuffs and buffs stick. Detailed Gear Recommendations for Snorting Thug To maximize Snorting Thug’s buff-stealing potential, it’s crucial to equip him with the right gear. Here’s how to optimize his setup: Recommended Gear Sets Perception Set (2 pieces) – ACC +40, SPD +5% This set is essential to boost Snorting Thug’s accuracy and speed. Since his utility revolves around stealing buffs, accuracy is critical. Relentless Set (4 pieces) – 18% chance to get an extra turn Provides an opportunity for extra turns, allowing Snorting Thug to cycle through his abilities faster and apply more buff steals. Lethal Set (4 pieces) – Ignores 25% DEF, +10% C.RATE Increases his damage output, ensuring he can capitalize on his DEF-ignore abilities. Shield Set (4 pieces) – Places a shield buff equal to 30% of the wearer’s max HP for 3 turns at the start of each round. Useful for giving Snorting Thug additional survivability, enhancing his role as a disruptive tank. Stat Priorities for Gear Accuracy (ACC): Prioritize high ACC to ensure he lands his buff steals. Aim for 250+ ACC for higher-level content. HP Percentage (HP%): As his skills scale with HP, maximizing his HP boosts both his survivability and damage output. Speed (SPD): Maintain high SPD (180+ recommended) to allow him to take turns more frequently, maximizing his utility. Crit Rate (C.RATE) &amp; Crit Damage (C.DMG): Boosting these stats enhances his offensive potential, especially when using gear like Lethal or Savage sets. Mastery Recommendations for Snorting Thug To make Snorting Thug even more effective, the right mastery setup is crucial. Focus on enhancing his utility, accuracy, and damage: Offense Tree Deadly Precision – Increases Crit Rate. Heart of Glory – Increases damage dealt when Snorting Thug is at full HP. Whirlwind of Death – Increases SPD for each enemy he kills, allowing for faster cycling of skills. Single Out – Increases damage against targets with less than 40% HP. Warmaster – This is a key mastery for increasing damage against bosses, especially useful in PvE content. Support Tree Pinpoint Accuracy – Boosts accuracy to ensure his abilities land. Charged Focus – Increases ACC when no skills are on cooldown. Swarm Smiter – Boosts ACC for each enemy alive, enhancing buff-stealing reliability in multi-enemy situations. Master Hexer – Extends the duration of debuffs applied by Snorting Thug. Although he doesn’t apply many debuffs, this can be useful if paired with other debuffers. This mastery setup provides both offensive power and support accuracy, allowing Snorting Thug to function as a disruptive buff-stealer in various scenarios. <a href="https://raidhq.gg/raid/blessing" target="_blank">Blessings </a>for Snorting Thug Choosing the right blessings further enhances Snorting Thug's capabilities: Cruelty Increases the damage dealt and adds a layer of utility by reducing enemy DEF with each hit. This is effective for both PvP and PvE. Crushing Rend This blessing enhances his HP-based attacks, ensuring they ignore a percentage of enemy DEF, boosting his overall damage output. Soul Reap This is ideal for players who want Snorting Thug to focus on dealing significant damage. Soul Reap allows Snorting Thug to finish off enemies with its execute feature, synergizing with his counterattacks and DEF-ignore mechanics. How to Use Snorting Thug Effectively in Battle Snorting Thug thrives in specific roles, primarily as a buff disruptor: Arena Deploy him against buff-reliant teams where his ability to steal and counterattack can dismantle key setups, particularly in mid-tier and niche teams. Equip him with a&nbsp;Shield or&nbsp;Bolster Set for added protection and support his team with his all-battles ACC aura. Faction Wars His kit is effective for controlling and disrupting waves of enemies, making him an asset for the Skinwalkers crypt. PvE Content While not his strongest area, Snorting Thug can still be useful in&nbsp;Dungeons and&nbsp;Doom Tower levels where enemies heavily rely on buffs. Conclusion Snorting Thug is a versatile champion for players seeking to counter buff-heavy teams in RAID: Shadow Legends. His niche skills and buff-stealing mechanics make him a valuable asset in certain setups. By equipping him with the right gear, masteries, and blessings, you can maximize his potential as a buff-stealing machine.

Snorting Thug RAID guide: Discover the best gear, masteries, and blessings for this buff-stealing Epic champion from the Skinwalkers faction.

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Snorting Thug Guide: The Ultimate Buff Stealer in RAID: Shad...

Snorting Thug Guide: The Ultimate Buff Stealer in RAID: Shadow Legends

<a href="https://raidhq.gg/raid/champions/sulfuryion" target="_blank">Sulfuryion</a> is an elite void legendary champion in <a href="https://www.raidshadowlegends.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">RAID: Shadow Legends</a>, renowned for his incredible versatility as both a burner and a reviver. If you’ve been lucky enough to pull Sulfuryion, you’ve got one of the best champions in the game, capable of elevating any account, from early to late game. This guide dives into the full build details, including stats, gear, masteries, blessings, and lore, to maximize Sulfuryion’s potential. Champion Overview <a href="https://youtu.be/MrN2QZa9NlA" target="_blank"><img src="https://api.flotiq.com/image/0x0/_media-95cbd936-938f-4421-a0fd-d727604f7e58.PNG" title="Sulfuryion" alt="Sulfuryion" style="width: 800px; height: 471px; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"></a> Faction: Lizardmen Affinity: Void Role: Support/HP Burn Specialist Aura: Increases ally HP in all battles by 33%. Total Stats (Base) HP: 18,825 ATK: 1,112 DEF: 1,211 SPD: 109 C. Rate: 15% C. DMG: 50% RES: 30 ACC: 20 Sulfuryion’s versatile kit allows him to excel in many game modes, making him an invaluable asset for any player. Let’s break down his skills, gear, masteries, blessings, and his fascinating backstory to fully optimize his performance. Skills Breakdown A1 - Volcanic Rend Effect: Attacks 1 enemy and fills this champion’s turn meter by 15%. Additional Effect: Fills the turn meters of all allies, except this champion, by 10% when attacking a target under an [HP Burn] debuff. Damage Based On: [ATK] Skill Upgrades: Level 2: +5% Damage Level 3: +5% Damage Level 4: +5% Damage Level 5: +5% Damage This skill provides a fantastic team-wide turn meter boost, especially when paired with other burn champions or when Sulfuryion himself places burns. A2 - Blazing Barrier (Cooldown: 5 turns) Effect: Places an [HP Burn] debuff on all enemies for 3 turns and instantly activates any [HP Burn] debuffs on all enemies. It then places a [Shield] buff on all allies for 2 turns, equal to the damage inflicted by the [HP Burn] activation. The shield value cannot exceed 25,000 HP. Skill Upgrades: Level 2: +10% Shield Level 3: Cooldown -1 Level 4: +10% Shield Level 5: Cooldown -1 This ability is key for Sulfuryion’s kit, combining both offense (burn) and defense (shield). The shield typically provides around 25,000 HP, making it invaluable for team protection. A3 - Rise From Ash (Cooldown: 7 turns) Effect: Revives all dead allies with 50% HP and 40% turn meter, then grants Sulfuryion an extra turn. Skill Upgrades: Level 2: Cooldown -1 Level 3: Cooldown -1 This revive is efficient, and the extra turn ensures that Sulfuryion can quickly follow up with additional support or burn activation. Passive - Pyroplastic Boon Effects: - Fills the turn meters of all allies by 5% for each [HP Burn] debuff placed. - Heals all allies by 5% of their max HP whenever a [HP Burn] debuff is activated. - Additional healing effects when [HP Burn] debuffs are placed on specific enemies (e.g., Skavag, Tainted Skavag). - Places a 50% [Decrease RES] debuff on an enemy when an [HP Burn] debuff is removed. - Fills this champion’s turn meter by 20% when an ally is killed by an enemy under an [HP Burn] debuff. - Increases Sulfuryion's speed by 7 for each active [HP Burn] debuff. This passive is extremely versatile, enhancing Sulfuriyon’s role as a support champion by boosting speed, healing, and turn meter, especially effective in long battles like Hydra. Gear Recommendations To maximize Sulfuryion’s effectiveness, focus on sets that enhance his speed, accuracy, and survivability: Primary Sets Speed Set (2 or 4 pieces): Essential for ensuring Sulfuryion gets his turns quickly, crucial for cycling his abilities. Perception Set (2 pieces): Increases speed and accuracy, which is vital for landing his burns consistently. Relentless Set (4 pieces): Grants a chance for an extra turn, helping Sulfuryion quickly cycle back to his key skills. Ideal for content like Hydra where uptime is crucial. Reflex Set (4 pieces): Reduces skill cooldowns by 30%, enabling frequent use of his A2. This set shines in extended PvE battles like Doom Tower or Hydra. Stone Skin Set (4 pieces - PvP): Offers protection, useful for progression PvP, although Sulfuryion excels more in PvE scenarios. Stats Priorities Accuracy: Essential for landing burns. Aim for 250+ accuracy for high-level PvE. Speed: Crucial for keeping his turn meter full. Target 220+ speed for endgame content. HP: Boosts survivability, allowing Sulfuryion to withstand high-damage situations. Defense: While secondary to HP, it helps reduce incoming damage, increasing his longevity. Suggested Equipment Stats Weapon: Attack (primary) with Speed and Accuracy substats. Helmet: HP (primary) with Speed, Accuracy, and HP substats. Shield: Defense (primary) with Accuracy, Speed, and HP substats. Gloves: HP% (primary) with Accuracy and Speed substats. Chestplate: HP% (primary) with Accuracy and Speed substats. Boots: Speed (primary) with HP% and Accuracy substats. Ring: HP (primary) with HP% and Defense% substats. Amulet: Defense (primary) with Accuracy as a priority substat. Banner: Accuracy (primary) with Speed and HP% substats. Mastery Setup To enhance Sulfuryion’s capabilities, the following mastery setup is recommended: Offense Tree Tier 1: Deadly Precision (Crit Rate) – Provides a small damage boost. Tier 2: Heart of Glory (Damage when at full HP) – Further boosts burn damage. Tier 3: Life Drinker (Heal from damage when under 50% HP) – Aids in survivability. Tier 4: Cycle of Violence (Cooldown reduction after a crit) – Helps Sulfuryion recycle his skills faster. Tier 6: Warmaster (Damage based on enemy max HP) – Ideal for PvE, especially against bosses like Hydra. Defense Tree Tier 1: Tough Skin (Bonus defense) – Enhances Sulfuryion’s durability. Tier 2: Blastproof (Reduced AoE damage) – Reduces damage taken. Tier 3: Rejuvenation (Increases healing received) – Works well with his passive healing. Tier 4: Retribution (Counterattacks upon taking damage) – Activates his A1, boosting the team’s turn meter. <a href="https://raidhq.gg/raid/blessing" target="_blank">Blessings</a> For blessings, select based on the content focus: Brimstone Effect: Adds extra damage and burning effects, synergizing with Sulfuryion’s kit. Use Case: Optimal for endgame PvE content like Hydra or Doom Tower. Survival Instinct Effect: Increases survivability and speed, keeping Sulfuryion ahead of enemies. Use Case: Ideal for long PvE battles like Clan Boss or Hydra, where sustainability is crucial. Polymorph (PvP) Effect: Provides control and disruption in PvP. Use Case: Useful for early to mid-game PvP scenarios, though not his specialty. Lore: The Rise of Sulfuryion During the terrible events known to history as the Sin of Dragons, legions of Dragonkin marched into Anathraad to subjugate Siroth himself to their will. They were annihilated. Barely a fraction of the army survived, among their number a warrior called Ignator. Overawed by the power of the Shadow God and his Demon hosts, Ignator believed that the only way mortals could ever wield Siroth’s power was to join him. The Sin of Dragons marked the fall of the Dragonkin Empire, and Ignator aimed not just to restore the empire but to make it greater than ever before. He and his allies settled in the Deadlands, worshiping Siroth in isolation, hoping their god would come to them. He never did, and centuries passed. The descendants of Ignator’s followers lived on, maintaining the cult’s mysterious ways—until Sulfuryion emerged. Hatched from Ignator’s lineage, Sulfuryion was physically and mentally strong. He distanced himself from the backward ways of his clan, seeking enlightenment. Setting out on a quest with little knowledge of what ‘Demonspawn,’ ‘Anathraad,’ ‘Siroth,’ and ‘the portal’ were, Sulfuryion aimed to learn and use this knowledge to elevate his cult. After years of wandering and consulting with nomads, orc shamans, and hermit-wizards, Sulfuryion learned of Rorkar the Outcast—a real Demonspawn. Sulfuryion sought him out, and after some persuasion, Rorkar led him to the ruins of Castle Morlar, revealing an ancient portal. With excitement and trepidation, Sulfuryion entered Anathraad. There, Sulfuryion overcame deadly trials, including defeating the Demon-serpent Slythaar and solving the Riddles of the Nine Horns. His final test against the Demonspawn Klazix earned him an audience with Siroth himself. Amused that a descendant of the Dragonkin sought him out, Siroth accepted Sulfuryion’s devotion and transformed him into a Demonspawn. Returning triumphant, Sulfuryion preached his success, hailed as a demigod among his clan. Some sought to follow him, but Sulfuryion claimed that they had not yet proven themselves worthy. His true intent was to use Siroth’s power to establish a new Dragonkin dominance, ruling as the Dragon Emperor under Siroth. Sulfuryion commanded his clan to unite the Lizardmen, defeating or subjugating any who refused to join. His vision was to reclaim the Dragonkin legacy and take vengeance on the Demonspawn. The Lizardmen, under Sulfuryion’s direction, would conquer Teleria in Siroth’s name. Sulfuryion’s clan, imbued with dark power, is feared by many yet revered by some. Blessed by Siroth, Sulfuryion possesses deadly intelligence and charisma. In combat, he is a fiery force of nature, impervious to any weapon, wielding his bone sword and razor-edged talons. Whether he will restore the Dragonkin Empire or remain another pawn in Siroth’s schemes remains to be seen. Final Thoughts Sulfuryion is an exceptional champion whose strength lies in his ability to burn enemies and sustain his team with shields and revives. Whether you’re in early, mid, or late-game, Sulfuryion will enhance your account, fitting into a wide variety of PvE setups.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Sulfuryion, the SSS Tier Burner/Reviver in RAID: Shadow Legends, excels in PvE with his powerful burns, shields, and revival abilities. Learn how to build and maximize Sulfuryion’s potential with our comprehensive gear, mastery, and blessing guide!

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