Athel is a Rare Magic affinity champion from the Sacred Order faction in Raid: Shadow Legends. As an Attack-type champion, she brings strong offensive capabilities with skills that can hit multiple targets. Athel is especially useful in the early and mid-game, thanks to her mix of damage output, buffs, and extra turns that keep her active longer in fights.
Athel performs well in various game modes, particularly in Dungeon runs and Faction Wars. Her ability to apply the Weaken debuff makes her effective against bosses, while her AoE skill helps clear waves efficiently. In PvP, she can be a solid choice in early-game Arena teams, but her survivability becomes an issue in higher tiers. Despite this, her reliable damage output and useful buffs make her a versatile choice for newer players.
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Athel’s standout ability is Divine Blades (A2), which attacks all enemies and has an increased critical hit chance. This skill allows her to deal consistent damage, especially with proper gear and masteries. Her Strike Down skill (A1) is useful for single-target fights, applying a Weaken debuff that enhances the team’s damage output. Higher Blessing (A3) gives Athel a mix of offensive and defensive boosts, with an extra turn mechanic that lets her maintain strong momentum in battles.
Compared to other starter champions like Kael, Elhain, and Galek, Athel excels at consistent damage and utility. While Kael is often favored for his Poison abilities in boss fights, Athel’s Weaken debuff offers a different strategic advantage. Elhain’s raw AoE damage is stronger, but Athel’s extra turn mechanic allows her to stay active longer in fights. Galek’s speed and debuff potential can outperform Athel in certain areas, but Athel’s self-buffing kit makes her more self-reliant in challenging content.
| Athel Ratings | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| DUNGEONS | DOOM TOWER | ||
| Arcane Keep | ⭐ 4 | Floors | ⭐ 3.5 |
| Spirit Keep | ⭐ 4.5 | Dark Fae | ⭐ 3 |
| Magic Keep | ⭐ 4 | Scarab King | ⭐ 2.5 |
| Force Keep | ⭐ 1.5 | Celestial Griffin | ⭐ 2.5 |
| Void Keep | ⭐ 4 | Dreadhorn | ⭐ 1.5 |
| Iron Twins Fortress | ⭐ 2 | Eternal Dragon | ⭐ 2 |
| Minotaur’s Labyrinth | ⭐ 4 | Nether Spider | ⭐ 1 |
| Ice Golem’s Peak | ⭐ 4 | Magma Dragon | ⭐ 3.5 |
| Spider’s Den | ⭐ 4 | Frost Spider | ⭐ 3.5 |
| Dragon’s Lair | ⭐ 4.5 | ALL CONTENT | |
| Fire Knight’s Castle | ⭐ 4.5 | Campaign | ⭐ 4 |
| Sand Devil’s Necropolis | ⭐ 2 | Faction Wars | ⭐ 4.5 |
| Phantom Shogun’s Grove | ⭐ 1 | Arena Defense | ⭐ 3 |
| CLAN BOSS | Arena Offense | ⭐ 3.5 | |
| Demon Lord | ⭐ 4 | Amius (Cursed City) | ⭐ 1 |
| Hydra | ⭐ 2 | ||
| Chimera | ⭐ 2 | ||
Athel Skills
Athel requires 12 tomes to max out his skills, with A3, A2, and A1 as the highest priorities for upgrades.
Strike Down (A1)
Attacks 1 enemy 3 times. Has a 75% chance of placing a 25% [Weaken] debuff for 2 turns.
Damage based on: [ATK]
Weaken
Lvl. 2 Damage +5%
Lvl. 3 Buff/Debuff Chance +5%
Lvl. 4 Damage +5%
Lvl. 5 Buff/Debuff Chance +10%
Lvl. 6 Damage +5%
Lvl. 7 Damage +5%
Lvl. 8 Buff/Debuff Chance +10%
Damage Multiplier: 1.3 ATK
Divine Blades (A2)
3 turns
Attacks all enemies.
Damage based on: [ATK]
⭐⭐⭐ Ascended Skill
Attacks all enemies. Has an extra 15% chance of inflicting a critical hit.
Damage based on: [ATK]
Lvl. 2 Damage +5%
Lvl. 3 Damage +5%
Lvl. 4 Damage +5%
Lvl. 5 Damage +10%
Damage Multiplier: 4.1 ATK
Higher Blessing (A3)
5 turns
Places a 25% [Increase ATK] buff on this champion for 2 turns. Places a 30% [Increase DEF] buff on this Champion for 2 turns if this Champion’s current HP is less than 50%. Gains an Extra Turn.
Increase ATK
Increase DEF
Lvl. 2 Cooldown -1
Aura
Increases Ally HP in all battles by 15%.
Athel Best Gear
For gear, Athel benefits most from Lifesteal, Speed, and Cruel artifact sets. Lifesteal helps her stay alive by healing 30% of the damage she deals, making it ideal for soloing campaign stages or improving survivability in tough battles.
Speed gear increases her turn rate, allowing her to cycle her skills faster, which is crucial for maximizing her buffs and extra turn ability. Cruel gear enhances her attack power by 15% and ignores a portion of enemy defense, boosting her overall damage potential.
Recommended Artifact Sets
| PvE | Bloodthirst, Lifesteal, Divine Speed, Speed, Cruel, Perception, Accuracy |
| PvP | Lethal, Savage, Cruel, Divine Speed, Speed, Perception, Accuracy |
| All Contents | Bloodthirst, Lifesteal, Divine Speed, Speed, Lethal, Savage, Cruel, Perception, Accuracy |
Stat Priorities
SPD, C.RATE, C.DMG, ATK%, ACC
| Artifacts & Accessories | Stat Priority |
|---|---|
| Weapon | ATK |
| Helmet | HP |
| Shield | DEF |
| Gauntlet | C.DMG, C.RATE |
| Chestplate | ATK%, ACC |
| Boots | SPD, ATK% |
| Ring | ATK |
| Amulet | C.DMG, ATK |
| Banner | ACC, ATK |
Athel Masteries
For masteries, Athel’s best options vary based on game mode. In general PvE content, focusing on Offense with Kill Streak and Giant Slayer improves her damage output, while Support masteries like Swarm Smiter, Evil Eye, and Master Hexer improve her debuff success rate.
For Campaign, Flawless Execution in Offense boosts her critical damage, while Delay Death and Retribution in Defense improve her durability and counterattack potential.
In Arena, Kill Streak and Helmsmasher in Offense increase her burst damage, while Retribution and Deterrence in Defense provide defensive value and counterattack chances, improving her overall performance in competitive matches.
General PvE
| OFFENSE | SUPPORT |
|---|---|
| Deadly Precision | Pinpoint Accuracy |
| Heart of Glory | Charged Focus |
| Keen Strike | Swarm Smiter |
| Single Out | Lore of Steel |
| Life Drinker | Evil Eye |
| Bring It Down | Master Hexer |
| Methodical | |
| Kill Streak | |
| Giant Slayer |
Campaign
| OFFENSE | DEFENSE |
|---|---|
| Deadly Precision | Tough Skin |
| Keen Strike | Blastproof |
| Grim Resolve | Resurgent |
| Single Out | Delay Death |
| Whirlwind of Death | Retribution |
| Bring It Down | |
| Cycle of Violence | |
| Kill Streak | |
| Blood Shield | |
| Flawless Execution |
Arena
| OFFENSE | DEFENSE |
|---|---|
| Deadly Precision | Tough Skin |
| Keen Strike | Blastproof |
| Shield Breaker | Resurgent |
| Single Out | Delay Death |
| Ruthless Ambush | Retribution |
| Bring It Down | Deterrence |
| Cycle of Violence | |
| Kill Streak | |
| Helmsmasher |
Athel Blessings
When it comes to blessings, Phantom Touch is a strong choice for Athel. This blessing gives her a chance of dealing bonus damage. This additional damage strengthens her offensive capabilities, especially in fights where consistent damage output is essential. Phantom Touch complements Athel’s skill set by enhancing her ability to deal strong single-target and AoE damage.
How to Get Athel
Athel is one of the four starter champions available when beginning Raid: Shadow Legends. If you didn’t choose Athel at the start of the game, obtaining her later can be challenging since she is not commonly featured in current events or special promotions.
Players who missed the chance to pick her early may need to rely on summoning her from Mystery, Ancient, or Sacred Shards. While her availability through these methods is unpredictable, early-game players who selected her will find her a reliable and powerful champion for progressing through PvE content and contributing to early Arena victories.