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Raid: Shadow Legends: Edward's Path of the Hero Event, Optimal Path and Cost AnalysisThis analysis details the various paths to acquire the new champion Edward in the current Raid Shadow Legends 'Path of the Pirate' event, along with the required Sacred Shard costs for each path. Discover efficient resource investment strategies based on Edward's performance, Titan Event Points, and whether you aim for his 5-star Soul. For most players, it might be wise to carefully consider participating in or skipping this event.
1. 🎮 Edward Champion Introduction & Event Overview
· The 'Path of the Pirate' event has begun, and you can acquire the champion Edward.
· Edward can attack through Stoneskin and has excellent wave and Turn Meter control abilities.
· His A1 skill, in particular, provides very powerful Turn Meter control.
· He is not the strongest assassin, but he is considered a decent champion, by no means weak.
· Edward can attack through Stoneskin and has excellent wave and Turn Meter control abilities.
· His A1 skill, in particular, provides very powerful Turn Meter control.
· He is not the strongest assassin, but he is considered a decent champion, by no means weak.
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1. 🎮 Edward Champion Introduction & Event Overview
· The 'Path of the Pirate' event has begun, and you can acquire the champion Edward.
· Edward can attack through Stoneskin and has excellent wave and Turn Meter control abilities.
· His A1 skill, in particular, provides very powerful Turn Meter control.
· He is not the strongest assassin, but he is considered a decent champion, by no means weak.
· Edward can attack through Stoneskin and has excellent wave and Turn Meter control abilities.
· His A1 skill, in particular, provides very powerful Turn Meter control.
· He is not the strongest assassin, but he is considered a decent champion, by no means weak.
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2. 💰 Lowest Cost Path for Titan Event Points
· This path focuses on acquiring all Titan Event Points.
· A total of 48,000 points are needed, which corresponds to approximately 10-12 Sacred Shards.
· If points are obtained through Champion Training, it can be done with 8-9 Sacred Shards.
· If you skip the intermediate Titan Event Points, you can save 1 Sacred Shard.
· A total of 48,000 points are needed, which corresponds to approximately 10-12 Sacred Shards.
· If points are obtained through Champion Training, it can be done with 8-9 Sacred Shards.
· If you skip the intermediate Titan Event Points, you can save 1 Sacred Shard.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Goal | Acquire all Titan Event Points |
| Total Points Required | 48,000 points |
| Estimated Sacred Shard Cost | 10-12 (8-9 with Champion Training) |
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3. ⚔️ Path to Acquire Edward and Most Titan Points
· This path aims to acquire Edward along with most of the Titan Event Points.
· It's a strategy to skip some Titan Event Points to secure the keys needed to obtain Edward.
· Through this path, you can get 320 Titan Event Points, which is sufficient to complete the event.
· A total of 24 Sacred Shards are required, and this is the path the video creator will choose.
· It's a strategy to skip some Titan Event Points to secure the keys needed to obtain Edward.
· Through this path, you can get 320 Titan Event Points, which is sufficient to complete the event.
· A total of 24 Sacred Shards are required, and this is the path the video creator will choose.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Goal | Edward + Most Titan Points (320) |
| Estimated Sacred Shard Cost | 24 |
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4. 🏃 Shortest Path to Acquire Edward Only
· This path is for those who want to quickly acquire Edward without much concern for Titan Event Points.
· It follows the shortest path directly to Edward.
· A total of 77,000 points are needed, which corresponds to 17 Sacred Shards.
· You can get Edward for less cost than expected.
· It follows the shortest path directly to Edward.
· A total of 77,000 points are needed, which corresponds to 17 Sacred Shards.
· You can get Edward for less cost than expected.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Goal | Acquire Edward Only |
| Total Points Required | 77,000 points |
| Estimated Sacred Shard Cost | 17 |
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5. 🌟 Path to Acquire Edward and his 5-star Soul
· This path is for those who want to acquire both Edward and his 5-star Soul.
· After obtaining Edward, you must acquire additional keys from the bottom to proceed to the Soul path.
· A total of 33 Sacred Shards are required.
· This is relatively cheaper compared to past Champion and 5-star Soul events.
· This might reflect that the Assassin event did not receive as much positive response as the Turtle event.
· After obtaining Edward, you must acquire additional keys from the bottom to proceed to the Soul path.
· A total of 33 Sacred Shards are required.
· This is relatively cheaper compared to past Champion and 5-star Soul events.
· This might reflect that the Assassin event did not receive as much positive response as the Turtle event.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Goal | Edward + 5-star Soul |
| Estimated Sacred Shard Cost | 33 |
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6. 👑 Path to Acquire All Rewards (Edward, 5-star Soul, All Titan Points)
· This path aims to acquire all Titan Event Points, Edward, and his 5-star Soul.
· You must acquire both keys at the bottom and proceed through all three branching paths.
· A total of 187,000 points are needed, which corresponds to approximately 41.5 Sacred Shards.
· This is a very high cost and is not recommended for most players.
· You must acquire both keys at the bottom and proceed through all three branching paths.
· A total of 187,000 points are needed, which corresponds to approximately 41.5 Sacred Shards.
· This is a very high cost and is not recommended for most players.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Goal | All Titan Points + Edward + 5-star Soul |
| Total Points Required | 187,000 points |
| Estimated Sacred Shard Cost | Approx. 41.5 |
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7. 🤔 Edward Champion's Actual Value & Recommended Audience
· Edward's Stoneskin penetration ability is no longer as unique as it once was due to the introduction of 'Material Sets'.
· His A1 skill boasts excellent Turn Meter control, providing a 25% Turn Meter decrease on a critical hit after 3 attacks.
· He can be particularly useful for early to mid-game accounts struggling with Turn Meter control in content like Dark Fae or Faction Bosses.
· While he can play a role in PvP, he has limitations as a long-term primary champion.
· In PvE, his Turn Meter control role can be sufficiently performed without his Soul, so acquiring the Soul is not recommended.
· His A1 skill boasts excellent Turn Meter control, providing a 25% Turn Meter decrease on a critical hit after 3 attacks.
· He can be particularly useful for early to mid-game accounts struggling with Turn Meter control in content like Dark Fae or Faction Bosses.
· While he can play a role in PvP, he has limitations as a long-term primary champion.
· In PvE, his Turn Meter control role can be sufficiently performed without his Soul, so acquiring the Soul is not recommended.
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8. 🚫 Final Recommendation on Participating in the Path of the Hero Event
· Most players should consider skipping this 'Path of the Hero' event entirely.
· Survey results showed less than 25% of players are aiming for Pelops' 5-star Soul.
· Edward is a high priority only for a very small number of players who struggle with specific content (Turn Meter control) and possess more than 30 Sacred Shards.
· Titan Event Points are only valuable if you own Pelops and have the resources to complete the Titan event.
· Survey results indicating that 6-star artifact upgrades are not worth the resource investment (only 3% own 6-star artifacts) suggest that resource efficiency should be prioritized.
· Survey results showed less than 25% of players are aiming for Pelops' 5-star Soul.
· Edward is a high priority only for a very small number of players who struggle with specific content (Turn Meter control) and possess more than 30 Sacred Shards.
· Titan Event Points are only valuable if you own Pelops and have the resources to complete the Titan event.
· Survey results indicating that 6-star artifact upgrades are not worth the resource investment (only 3% own 6-star artifacts) suggest that resource efficiency should be prioritized.