To get chickens in Raid: Shadow Legends, complete specific events or quests that reward you with chicken items for leveling up champions.
Chickens are essential for ranking up champions in Raid: Shadow Legends, but many players struggle to acquire them. This guide reveals all legitimate methods to obtain chickens, from free farming techniques to premium strategies.
What Are Chickens in Raid: Shadow Legends?
Chickens serve two purposes in Raid:
- Rank-Up Material: Used to upgrade your champions’ star levels
- Time-Savers: Eliminate the need to level up “food” champions
Unlike rank chickens which have specific star levels, regular chickens require leveling before use.
Primary Ways to Get Chickens
1. Campaign Farming (Free Method)
The most reliable free method is farming Brutal 12-3 with a campaign farmer. This yields:
| Energy Cost | XP Gained | Silver Earned |
|---|---|---|
| 8 Energy | 9,600 XP | ~8,000 Silver |
2. Event and Tournament Rewards
Plarium frequently offers chickens as rewards for:
- Champion Training Events
- Dungeon Divers
- 3v3 Arena Tournaments
3. Clan Shop and Bazaar
Earn Gold Bars and Medals to purchase:
- 4-Star Chickens (Clan Shop)
- 5-Star Chickens (3v3 Bazaar)
Advanced Chicken Farming Techniques
Dungeon Food Leveling
End-game players can level food champions in Dragon 20/25 with a solo champion. This method provides:
- Small XP gains per run
- Valuable gear drops
- Bonus silver income
Strategic Brew Usage
Use XP brews from the Tavern efficiently:
- Save brews for 4-star and 5-star food
- Combine with campaign farming for maximum efficiency
- Focus on champions close to ranking thresholds
Chicken Alternatives
When chickens aren’t available, use these substitutes:
Common and Uncommon Champions
Follow this ranking pattern:
- Rank 2 → 3: Level two 2-star champions to 20
- Rank 3 → 4: Level three 3-star champions to 30
- Rank 4 → 5: Level four 4-star champions to 40
Trash Rare Champions
As suggested by Fragstrat’s Raid guide, use unwanted rares as food after evaluating their usefulness.
Premium Chicken Sources
Battle Pass Rewards
The paid battle pass offers guaranteed chickens at specific tiers, including:
- 3-Star Chickens (Early tiers)
- 4-Star Chickens (Mid tiers)
- 5-Star Chickens (Final tiers)
Special Offers
Watch for limited-time bundles containing:
- Chicken packs
- XP boost combos
- Energy refills with chicken bonuses
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Wasting High-Value Chickens
Never use 4-star or 5-star chickens on champions below level 40. Save them for your final rank-ups.
Ignoring Free Sources
Many players overlook the Clan Shop chickens that require consistent clan participation.
Inefficient Leveling
Always pair three food champions with your campaign farmer for maximum XP efficiency.
Optimizing Your Chicken Usage
Follow this priority system for best results:
- Use chickens on your main campaign farmer first
- Focus on clan boss team members next
- Save remaining chickens for arena specialists
Remember that while chickens are valuable, proper gear and masteries often matter more than star levels alone.