The Nightmare Campaign in Raid: Shadow Legends can feel like hitting a brick wall. You’ve conquered Normal and Brutal, but Nightmare is a different beast entirely. Don't worry, with the right strategy and champions, you can definitely beat it.

The short answer is that you'll likely need a team of level 60 champions with excellent gear, focusing on champions that can sustain themselves or provide great crowd control. A common and effective strategy is to use a powerful solo farmer who can clear stages by themselves, with a support champion to help them through tougher spots.

Key Strategies for the Nightmare Campaign

1. Your First Level 60 is Key:

Your first priority should be getting a champion to level 60. This champion will be your farmer, the one who can clear campaign stages quickly to level up other champions. I remember when I first started, I spread my resources too thin trying to level up everyone at once. Once I focused on getting my Kael to level 60, everything changed. He could solo Brutal campaign stages, which made leveling up other champions so much faster. For Nightmare, you'll need a top-tier farmer.

2. Choosing the Right Champions:

Not all champions are created equal for the Nightmare Campaign. You'll want champions with:

• AOE (Area of Effect) Attacks: To clear waves of enemies quickly.
• Self-Sustain: Champions who can heal themselves or have a Lifesteal gear set are invaluable.
• Crowd Control: Skills like stun, freeze, and provoke can stop enemies from even getting a turn.

Some popular choices for Nightmare Campaign farmers are champions like Bellower, Fellhound, and of course, many of the legendary champions if you're lucky enough to have them. My personal journey through the early stages of Nightmare was carried by my Paragon. His unkillable buff was a cheesy but effective way to get through some of the tougher single-target boss stages.

3. The Importance of Gear:

Gear is arguably more important than the champions themselves. You'll want to have your champions in 5 or 6-star gear, leveled up to at least +12, with the right main stats and sub-stats. For most damage dealers, you'll want to focus on Critical Rate, Critical Damage, and Attack %. For support champions, focus on Speed, HP%, and Defense %. Lifesteal gear is a must-have for your solo farmer.

4. Don't Underestimate Affinity:

Affinity plays a huge role in the Nightmare Campaign. A champion with a weak affinity against an enemy will have a much harder time. This is why it's a good idea to have strong champions of different affinities to swap in and out depending on the stage.

Beating the Nightmare Campaign is a marathon, not a sprint. It takes time, patience, and a lot of grinding. But the rewards, including a Sacred Shard for completing it, are well worth the effort.

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