RAID: Shadow Legends continually elevates its difficulty and design with every update, and the Chimera Clan Boss stands as its most dynamic PvE challenge yet. Departing from the static, brute-force encounters of traditional Clan Boss fights, Chimera demands adaptability, precise turn management, and quick responses to evolving mechanics. Featuring multiple combat forms, unique phase effects, and a fixed turn limit, Chimera cannot be overpowered through sheer force—it requires comprehension, respect, and true mastery. Have questions about guilds, gameplay, or our products? Join our Discord community for discussions and support!
Whether you're the top damage dealer in your clan or just beginning to tackle advanced PvE mechanics, this guide will help you assemble the optimal team for Chimera, fine-tune your gear and masteries, and develop a rotation strategy effective across every combat phase. Success isn't just about lasting 65 turns—it's about dominating each phase transition and securing all available rewards. New to the game? We recommend consulting our Beginner’s Guide for RAID: Shadow Legends for a thorough introduction.
What is the Chimera Clan Boss?
The Chimera is a time-limited Clan Boss encounter comprising 13 fixed phases over 65 total turns. Unlike traditional Clan Bosses that react to your damage output, Chimera cycles through a predetermined rotation of forms: Ultimate, Ram, Lion, and Viper. Each form introduces distinct mechanics, such as isolating a champion for a one-on-one duel (Ram), unleashing devastating area-of-effect attacks (Lion), or applying and detonating poison stacks (Viper). Periodically, Chimera reverts to its Ultimate form to clear buffs and prepare for its next transformation.
While conventional bosses reward burst damage and cooldown cycling, Chimera prioritizes timing, team synergy, and control. Anticipating the next form and preparing your team accordingly is crucial. Each form requires a specific response—cleansing, shielding, bursting, reviving—and ineffective skill rotation can lead to a team wipe even with elite champions.
This guide will detail each of Chimera’s forms before exploring champion recommendations, gear sets, masteries, turn management, and trial objectives to ensure you're fully prepared for this intricate and rewarding encounter.
Trial Objectives
These in-combat tasks unlock relics and bonuses. Examples include:
Apply 6 unique debuffs while under the effect of Increase AccuracyDeal X damage through Counterattacks or Ally AttacksComplete 3 turns without taking damage during Lion FormSurvive a duel without losing the targeted champion
Each trial grants a performance enhancement or relic reward. Structure your composition to address 2–3 of these objectives in every attempt.
The Chimera Clan Boss in RAID: Shadow Legends represents the most mechanically complex PvE challenge available. While traditional bosses test your damage potential, Chimera evaluates your strategic depth. It demands meticulous control over buffs and cooldowns, proactive planning around form rotations, and a versatile team capable of weathering every phase. Simply accumulating power isn't sufficient—you need a team that knows when to cleanse, when to absorb damage, and when to unleash bursts. Every form presents a fresh puzzle, and the most successful players approach this encounter not as a mere raid boss, but as a strategic chess match. With the right champions, properly optimized gear, and precisely executed timing, you can master Chimera’s patterns and claim rewards reserved for top-tier teams.
For superior control, performance enhancements, and improved macro management during extended battles, we recommend playing RAID: Shadow Legends on BlueStacks.
