Galek

Galek is a Rare Magic affinity Attack champion from the Orcs faction in Raid: Shadow Legends. As one of the four starter champions, Galek offers a strong early-game presence with his offensive abilities and self-buff mechanics. His fast-paced playstyle makes him effective in dealing consistent damage, especially in the campaign and certain dungeon stages.

In PvE, Galek shines in early-game content like the campaign and dungeons, where his AoE attack and self-Speed buff provide solid damage and faster turns. His ability to place a Decrease Defense debuff adds value in team compositions that rely on debuffs for extra damage. However, Galek’s performance in PvP is more situational. While his AoE skill can contribute to clearing low-level Arena teams, stronger champions like Kael or Elhain may outperform him in later stages. Galek’s limited utility in high-end content makes him a better choice for beginners rather than advanced players.

Table of Contents

• Galek Skills
• Galek Best Gear
• Galek Masteries
• Galek Blessings
• How to Get Galek

Galek’s key ability is Hellraiser (A2), an AoE attack that comes with an increased chance of landing critical hits and a 30% Increase Speed buff for two turns. This skill allows him to strike enemies while boosting his own turn meter, ensuring he gets frequent turns in battle. His Cursed Blade (A3) skill targets random enemies four times and has a chance to place a Decrease Defense debuff. This ability can weaken tough opponents, making it useful for boss fights and dungeon runs. While not the most reliable debuff applicator, Galek’s multi-hit capability can still contribute well in certain encounters.

Compared to other starter champions like Athel, Elhain, and Kael, Galek offers a faster-paced playstyle due to his Speed buff. While Kael’s Poison debuffs provide better long-term damage, Galek’s quick turns and AoE potential excel in clearing waves quickly. He fits well into aggressive teams that focus on high-speed rotations and consistent damage output.

Galek Ratings
DUNGEONS		DOOM TOWER
Arcane Keep	⭐ 3	Floors	⭐ 3
Spirit Keep	⭐ 3	Dark Fae	⭐ 3
Magic Keep	⭐ 3	Scarab King	⭐ 2.5
Force Keep	⭐ 1	Celestial Griffin	⭐ 2
Void Keep	⭐ 3	Dreadhorn	⭐ 1.5
Iron Twins Fortress	⭐ 1	Eternal Dragon	⭐ 1.5
Minotaur’s Labyrinth	⭐ 5	Nether Spider	⭐ 1
Ice Golem’s Peak	⭐ 3.5	Magma Dragon	⭐ 2
Spider’s Den	⭐ 3	Frost Spider	⭐ 1.5
Dragon’s Lair	⭐ 3.5	ALL CONTENT
Fire Knight’s Castle	⭐ 3.5	Campaign	⭐ 4
Sand Devil’s Necropolis	⭐ 1	Faction Wars	⭐ 3
Phantom Shogun’s Grove	⭐ 1	Arena Defense	⭐ 3
CLAN BOSS		Arena Offense	⭐ 3.5
Demon Lord	⭐ 3	Amius (Cursed City)	⭐ 1
Hydra	⭐ 2
Chimera	⭐ 2

Galek Skills

Galek requires 13 tomes to max out his skills, with A3 as the highest priority for upgrades.

Attacks 1 enemy 2 times.

Damage based on: [ATK]

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Lvl. 2 Damage +5%
Lvl. 3 Damage +5%
Lvl. 4 Damage +5%
Lvl. 5 Damage +10%
Damage Multiplier: 1.5 ATK + 50

Attacks all enemies. Places a 30% [Increase SPD] buff on this champion for 2 turns.

Damage based on: [ATK]

⭐⭐⭐ Ascended Skill
Attacks all enemies. Has an extra 15% chance of inflicting a critical hit. Places a 30% [Increase SPD] buff on this champion for 2 turns.

Damage based on: [ATK]

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Lvl. 2 Damage +5%
Lvl. 3 Damage +5%
Lvl. 4 Damage +5%
Lvl. 5 Damage +5%
Lvl. 6 Damage +5%
Damage Multiplier: 4.5 ATK

Attacks 4 times at random. Has a 30% chance of placing a 30% [Decrease DEF] debuff for 2 turns. Has a 30% chance of placing a 60% [Decrease DEF] debuff for 2 turns if the target has more than 2 debuffs.

Damage based on: [ATK]

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Lvl. 2 Damage +10%
Lvl. 3 Buff/Debuff Chance +5%
Lvl. 4 Damage +10%
Lvl. 5 Buff/Debuff Chance +5%
Damage Multiplier: 1.6 ATK

Increases Ally HP in all battles by 15%.

Galek Best Gear

For gear, Lifesteal is a top choice for Galek, allowing him to heal for 30% of the damage he deals. This keeps him alive longer, especially in campaign runs and dungeon stages where sustain is crucial. Speed gear is another valuable option, improving his turn rate to maximize his buffs and damage output. Cruel gear adds an ATK% bonus and ignores a portion of enemy DEF, further increasing Galek’s offensive power.

Combining Lifesteal with Speed gear works best for general PvE content, while pairing Cruel gear with Speed can enhance his damage output in fast-paced battles.

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

Galek Masteries

For masteries, focusing on Offense and Support trees is recommended for Galek’s general PvE performance. In the Offense tree, skills like Life Drinker, Bring It Down, Methodical, and Warmaster improve his damage potential and sustain. In the Support tree, Lore of Steel, Evil Eye, Sniper, and Master Hexer enhance his debuff reliability and stat boosts.

In the campaign, Galek benefits from Offense masteries like Wrath of the Slain, Cycle of Violence, Kill Streak, Blood Shield, and Flawless Execution to increase his damage and survivability. Support masteries like Swarm Smiter, Cycle of Magic, and Spirit Haste further improve his speed and ability rotation.

In Arena, combining Offense masteries like Bring It Down, Kill Streak, and Helmsmasher with Defense masteries such as Delay Death, Retribution, and Deterrence provides a solid mix of damage and durability.

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	Sniper
Methodical	Master Hexer
Warmaster

Campaign

OFFENSE	SUPPORT
Deadly Precision	Pinpoint Accuracy
Heart of Glory	Charged Focus
Keen Strike	Swarm Smiter
Single Out	Cycle of Magic
Whirlwind of Death	Spirit Haste
Wrath of the Slain
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
Opportunist
Kill Streak
Helmsmasher

Galek Blessings

For blessings, Phantom Touch is an excellent choice for Galek. This blessing offers a 15% chance to inflict bonus damage when attacking, scaling with his ATK and ignoring 30% of the target’s DEF. Since Galek’s skills strike multiple times, Phantom Touch can significantly boost his total damage output. This makes it especially useful in fast-paced encounters where maximizing his offensive potential is key.

Phantom Touch complements Galek’s aggressive playstyle by providing extra damage without relying on debuffs or complex setups. Its passive nature also means Galek can maintain consistent damage output even when focusing on his AoE skills or multi-hit attacks.

How to Get Galek

Galek can be obtained as a starter champion at the beginning of the game. While players must choose between Galek, Athel, Elhain, and Kael when starting their journey, Galek’s role as a fast-paced damage dealer makes him a solid choice for clearing early-game content quickly. If players missed the opportunity to select Galek as their starter, they can still obtain him through Mystery Shards, Ancient Shards, or event rewards.

Since Galek is a Rare champion, acquiring him from Shards may require some luck, but his availability in low-tier summons makes him easier to obtain than higher-rarity champions. Players seeking Galek for specific strategies or Faction Wars should focus on accumulating Mystery and Ancient Shards during events or promotional periods.

For those who missed Galek as their starter, acquiring him later may still provide value in Orcs Faction Wars or early-game content. While his performance may decline in advanced stages, Galek remains a strong option for players looking for a fast, aggressive champion to boost their early progress.