Hey defense builders! If you’re looking to build up your team, here’s your go-to list of the Raid Shadow Legends best defense champions, complete with ways to amp up that stat even further.
Classic DEF Monsters
Rising Tank Stars
Several newer champs have come in strong when it comes to Raid Shadow Legends, increasing defense champions:
- Ultimate Deathknight (UDK): Not just defense, but raw survivability. Players boast DEF and HP reaching insane numbers well over 200k, making him a fortress on the team.
- Nekhret the Great: A perfect blend of offense and defense – great in HP-scaling comps but still brilliant as a giant wall.
How to Supercharge Any DEF Champion
Want to build a true tank? Follow these steps:
- Equip Defense sets (2× +15% DEF) or mix in Protection/Immortal for consistent health sustenance.
- Stack DEF substats on Weapon, Boots, Shield, and Banner – look at valuing 10–15% DEF across each if possible.
- Add Aura support: DEF-Boosting champs like Royal Guard and Chanek raise your team’s DEF via base stat, so no gear is needed.
- Masteries like Tough Skin (+DEF) and Perseverance (+Shield) can still add meaningful bulk.
- Relics with DEF bonuses (Merciless, Cat’s Gaze) can offer guaranteed shred when used on champs with DEF-driven damage kits.
Quick Comparison Table
| Champion | Why They Still Dominate |
| Valkyrie, Helior, Kantra | Insane baseline DEF stat |
| Ultimate Deathknight, Nekhret the Great | Modern tanks with hybrid power |
| DEF Buff Champions | They multiply team survivability |
| DEF Scaling Builds | Turning tankiness into offense |
Final Thoughts
When I stack my Valkyrie with full DEF gear and slap on a DEF Aura, she becomes an unkillable late-game MVP. But I’d trade my hat for Nekhret’s mix of shield and damage – think “tank that hits back.”
What about you? Who are your Raid best defense champions holding the line? Drop your anchor, champs below – I’m always keen to learn new build tricks!
