Building a solid team for the Hydra in Raid: Shadow Legends can feel like a huge puzzle. With so many champions and strategies, where do you even start? Don't worry, I've got you covered. In this guide, we'll break down how to build a killer Hydra team that can take down this multi-headed beast.

So, how do you build a Hydra team? The key is to bring a mix of champions that can handle the Hydra's unique mechanics. You'll need champions who can deal massive damage, remove buffs, place debuffs, and keep your team alive. I remember struggling for ages until I finally pulled a champion who could block buffs; it was a total game-changer for me.

Key Roles for Your Hydra Team

To take down the Hydra, you need to cover a few key roles. Think of it like putting together a superhero team – everyone has a special job to do.

Here are the essential roles you need to fill:

• Damage Dealer: This is your heavy hitter, the champion who’s going to be chunking down the Hydra’s health. Champions with skills based on enemy max HP are amazing for this.
• Debuffer: The Hydra has some nasty buffs, so you need champions who can place debuffs like Decrease Attack, Decrease Defense, and Weaken. This will make the Hydra much easier to manage.
• Buffer: You'll also want to bring champions who can buff your own team. Increase Attack, Increase Defense, and Increase Speed are all great buffs to have.
• Healer/Reviver: The Hydra hits hard, so you need a good healer or reviver to keep your team in the fight. I once had a fight where my reviver was the last one standing and managed to bring back my whole team for the win. It was intense!
• Buff Stripper/Blocker: The Hydra loves to put up buffs that make it super tough. A champion who can either strip these buffs away or block them from being applied in the first place is a must-have.

We also have a great Raid: Shadow Legends Guide! that goes into more detail on some of these mechanics if you want to learn more.

Once you have your team set up, it's all about synergy. Make sure your champions' skills work well together. For example, you'll want your debuffer to go before your damage dealer so you can get the most out of your attacks.

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