Are you wondering how to build Thorn right in RAID Shadow Legends? Well, there’s so many builds out there and we didn’t just want to add another one jsut because, we wanted the core important artifacts and masteries here. The info that 95% of players need and not what Blessing potentially would work best when you have every hero maxed out in RAID Shadow Legends.
Important! Don’t miss our hero tier list that I just updated to see how Thorn performs among all heroes in the game and for the different game modes there are.
Best Thorn Masteries + Artifacts
To wanted to make this all here as easy and accessible as possible, so we have clear use-cases for your hero and what Masteries and Artifacts to go for.
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PvE
PvPTap a gear slot to see its recommended sub stats
Shieldand
GuardianSet
Regenerationand
PerceptionSet
-Set
Weapon · Best main statATKThis is the setup we recommend for this slot. The closer a piece you own gets to it, the better it works on this hero. Mind the strength shown on the right of each sub stat — the higher ones are what push this build over its critical thresholds.
Must have on this pieceVery important to haveFor min/maxing
Helmet · Best main statHPThis is the setup we recommend for this slot. The closer a piece you own gets to it, the better it works on this hero. Mind the strength shown on the right of each sub stat — the higher ones are what push this build over its critical thresholds.
Must have on this pieceVery important to haveFor min/maxing
Shield · Best main statDEFThis is the setup we recommend for this slot. The closer a piece you own gets to it, the better it works on this hero. Mind the strength shown on the right of each sub stat — the higher ones are what push this build over its critical thresholds.
Must have on this pieceVery important to haveFor min/maxing
Gauntlets · Best main statHP%Unlock all 14 sections Hide plans
Chestplate · Best main statACCUnlock all 14 sections Hide plans
Boots · Best main statSPDUnlock all 14 sections Hide plans
Ring · Best main statHP%Unlock all 14 sections Hide plans
Amulet · Best main statHP%Unlock all 14 sections Hide plans
Banner · Best main statACCUnlock all 14 sections Hide plans
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Tap a gear slot to see its recommended sub stats
BolsterandPerceptionSet
Stoneskinand-Set-SetWeapon · Best main statATKThis is the setup we recommend for this slot. The closer a piece you own gets to it, the better it works on this hero. Mind the strength shown on the right of each sub stat — the higher ones are what push this build over its critical thresholds.
Must have on this pieceVery important to haveFor min/maxingHelmet · Best main statHPThis is the setup we recommend for this slot. The closer a piece you own gets to it, the better it works on this hero. Mind the strength shown on the right of each sub stat — the higher ones are what push this build over its critical thresholds.
Must have on this pieceVery important to haveFor min/maxingShield · Best main statDEFThis is the setup we recommend for this slot. The closer a piece you own gets to it, the better it works on this hero. Mind the strength shown on the right of each sub stat — the higher ones are what push this build over its critical thresholds.
Must have on this pieceVery important to haveFor min/maxingGauntlets · Best main statHP%Unlock all 14 sections Hide plans
Chestplate · Best main statACCUnlock all 14 sections Hide plans
Boots · Best main statSPDUnlock all 14 sections Hide plans
Ring · Best main statHP%Unlock all 14 sections Hide plans
Amulet · Best main statHP%Unlock all 14 sections Hide plans
Banner · Best main statACCUnlock all 14 sections Hide plans
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Relics and Gemstones
Big Relic Update! We have re-tested the relics with the latest added relics (Coalescence Group) early August 2026.
We continously test relics and also add newer relics to our builds to make usre they reflect what is currently available in the game and this is from our tests the idea setup in terms of relics:
Growing Resolve
Uncontrollable
Sinners Cloak
Bolstered Defense
Damage MitigationBolstered Defense
Energy Expansion
Blessed Heal
Assured SecurityUncontrollable
Targetfinder
SteadfastnessUncontrollableBolstered Defense
Damage MitigationGrowing Resolve
Double Down
Pierce Defences
PuppetmasterUncontrollable
Damage MitigationSinners CloakUncontrollableBolstered Defense
Damage Mitigation
Unflinching
UnstoppableThis is everything you need to know to build Thorn to the best performance in RAID Shadow Legends. If you’re looking for complete builds for other heroes, please find them all linked the the frequently updated tier list here.
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