To rank chickens in Raid: Shadow Legends, use them as food in the upgrade process at the Tavern to enhance your champions’ levels and star ratings.
Rank chickens are essential resources in Raid Shadow Legends used to upgrade your champions’ star levels. Unlike regular champions, these special items instantly boost your characters without requiring leveling. This guide reveals the most effective ways to obtain them.
What Are Rank Chickens in Raid Shadow Legends?
Rank chickens are special items that function as instant champion upgrades. They come in different star ratings (2-star to 5-star) and can be used to rank up your champions without needing to level fodder champions.
There are two types:
- Real Chickens: Rare items obtained from special sources
- Fodder Champions: Common/uncommon champions used as substitutes
Best Ways to Get Rank Chickens
1. Participate in Events and Tournaments
Many limited-time events offer rank chickens as rewards. Focus on:
- Champion training events
- Dungeon divers events
- 3v3 tournaments
2. Check the Clan Shop
Your clan’s shop occasionally stocks rank chickens. Earn clan gold by:
- Completing clan boss daily
- Participating in clan activities
- Winning clan vs clan battles
3. Purchase Special Offers
While not free, some paid packs contain rank chickens. Look for:
- Starter packs
- Event completion packs
- Progression packs
Alternative Methods Without Chickens
Since chickens are rare, you’ll need alternative methods. Learn how to train champions effectively for ranking up.
1. Campaign Farming
The most efficient XP farming method:
- Use a strong campaign farmer (like your starter champion)
- Run Brutal 12-3 with three food champions
- Repeat until food reaches required level
2. Dungeon Farming
For end-game players:
- Dragon 20/25 with one strong champion
- Ice Golem with one strong champion
- Brings four food champions for passive XP
3. Using Brews in Tavern
While expensive, XP brews can quickly level food champions:
Brew Type | XP Value |
---|---|
Minor XP Brew | 5,000 XP |
XP Brew | 20,000 XP |
Superior XP Brew | 100,000 XP |
Champion Ranking System Explained
Understanding the ranking system helps maximize resources. Similar to managing chicken lifespans, proper planning yields better results.
Rank Up Requirements
- Rank 2 → 3: 2x Rank 2 champions
- Rank 3 → 4: 3x Rank 3 champions
- Rank 4 → 5: 4x Rank 4 champions
- Rank 5 → 6: 5x Rank 5 champions
Pro Tips for Efficient Ranking
1. Focus on Uncommon Champions
Uncommons make excellent food champions because:
- Easier to obtain than rares
- Require less XP to level
- Plentiful from mystery shards
2. Save Your Chickens
Use chickens strategically:
- Save 4-star chickens for ranking legendaries
- Use 3-star chickens for epics
- Use fodder champions for rares/uncommons
3. Multi-Battle Feature
Maximize your farming efficiency:
- Set up a campaign farming team
- Use multi-battle for overnight farming
- Equip farmer with lifesteal gear for sustainability
For more advanced strategies, check out this comprehensive Raid Shadow Legends guide from Fragstrat.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Using chickens on easily farmable champions
- Wasting energy on inefficient stages
- Not checking event rewards before farming
- Overlooking clan shop rotations
Remember that while rank chickens are valuable, they’re not the only path to progression. With proper planning and efficient farming, you can rank up champions consistently without relying solely on chickens.