Raid: Shadow Legends on PC: Requirements and Tips

// Raid at a glance

GenreTurn-based RPG · collection

DeveloperPlarium

ReleaseJuly 2018 (mobile) · PC January 2020 · Steam January 2024

PlatformsWindows · Mac · iOS · Android

PriceFree-to-play, in-game purchases (gacha)

RatingPEGI 16 (per the Steam page)

What is Raid: Shadow Legends?

Raid: Shadow Legends is a dark fantasy RPG where you collect champions, build teams and fight through the campaign, dungeons, the arena and clan boss battles.

Combat is turn-based, so the real game is in team building, gear and planning, not reflexes.

Like collecting heroes but want real-time fights? Look at Arknights: Endfield.

Why play it

Huge roster

Hundreds of champions across factions, each with a role in team building.

Light on hardware

Any 64-bit Windows 10 PC with 8 GB of RAM will do, and progress syncs across devices.

Plays well in short bursts

Auto-battle and daily goals fit busy schedules.

Pros and cons

Pros

Hundreds of champions across factions, each with a role in team building.
Any 64-bit Windows 10 PC with 8 GB of RAM will do, and progress syncs across devices.
Auto-battle and daily goals fit busy schedules.

Cons

Heavy monetization pressure; set yourself a budget (how gacha works).
Progress can feel grindy without spending.
Turn-based combat is not for action fans.
Steam user reviews are Mixed (about 59% positive when we checked).

Official art and screenshots

Raid: Shadow Legends official art: a horned warrior champion with an axe in a fiery forge — A champion in the forge. Raid has hundreds of them to collect.

Raid: Shadow Legends official art: a panther-headed champion breaking through glass — Raid: Shadow Legends official key art.

Official promotional images from the publisher. Some are marketing art, not in-game captures. Raid: Shadow Legends and its artwork are trademarks and copyrights of their respective owners. HudPicks is not affiliated with or endorsed by the publisher, which may pay us for installs through our orange buttons.

Can your PC run it?

Component	Minimum	Recommended
OS	Windows 10 21H1 or Windows 11 21H2 (64-bit)	Same
CPU	x86/x64 with SSE2, or Arm64	Same
RAM	8 GB	8 GB
GPU	DirectX 11 or Vulkan capable	Same
Storage	5 GB	8 GB

Official requirements from the Steam page. Older Windows 7 figures you may see elsewhere are out of date. Not sure what you have? Check your specs in 2 minutes. Need an upgrade? See our hardware guides.

Beginner tips

Focus your resources on a few strong champions instead of leveling everyone.
Speed is king: prioritize speed gear on your key champions.
Do the clan boss and daily quests every day for steady rewards.
Decide a monthly budget before your first purchase, or play fully free.

Verdict

Should you play it?

Raid is a solid pick for patient collectors who enjoy optimizing teams. If you want action or a game without monetization pressure, skip it.

Not scored yetWe have not played this game for review yet, so there is no score. This guide is built from official sources; hands-on notes and a score will come after real sessions.

Raid: Shadow Legends

Windows PCFree to playTurn-based RPG · collection

Free download. Optional in-game purchases, which may include random items. Rated PEGI 16 (per the Steam page).

Download link soonOfficial download link coming soon · Windows PC

FAQ

Is Raid: Shadow Legends free on PC?

Yes, via Plarium's launcher, Steam or the Epic Games Store.

Will Raid run on an old laptop?

Probably, if it runs 64-bit Windows 10 (21H1 or newer) and has 8 GB of RAM. The GPU only needs DirectX 11 or Vulkan support.

Is Raid pay-to-win?

Spending speeds up progress a lot, but free players can progress with patience.

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// Sources

Steam: RAID: Shadow Legends: source
Plarium support: system requirements: source
Wikipedia: Raid: Shadow Legends: source