Sylvan Watchers 
Magic Attack Nais the Shadowthief — guide
Speed105
HP19980
Defense859
Attack1663 Guide: Nais the Shadowthief
In short
Nais the Shadowthief is a mythical attack champion from the Sylvan Watchers faction, a true nightmare for enemies in the Arena. He specializes in ignoring defensive mechanics, stealing Turn Meter, and boosting his own stats by weakening opponents. His alternate form makes him incredibly durable and dangerous, even after taking lethal damage. He is a top priority build for PvP.
Strengths
- Defense Ignoring: His default skill and AoE attack ignore Shield, Block Damage, and Unkillable buffs, allowing him to cut through the most protected enemies.
- Turn Meter Theft: The 'Feather Volley' skill steals 20% of the Turn Meter from the entire enemy team, providing a massive speed advantage.
- Stat Reduction: 'Thief's Mark' irreversibly steals 10% of the target's key stats, simultaneously empowering Nais himself.
- Survivability and Form Change: The 'Radiant Savior' passive allows him to survive a fatal blow and switch to an alternate form with a new set of powerful abilities.
- Control and Support in Alt Form: In his second form, he can apply irresistible Stun or Provoke debuffs, cleanse himself of all debuffs, and resurrect allies.
Weaknesses
- Low Base Speed: 105 base Speed is very low for an attack champion, making him heavily reliant on high-quality gear and a speed booster.
- Vulnerable to Control: Despite cleansing in his alt form, in his base form he can be easily locked down before he gets a turn.
- Stat-Hungry Build: To be fully effective, he requires high Speed, Accuracy, and damage stats, demanding top-tier artifacts.
Where to use
Nais the Shadowthief is an absolute top-tier champion for all PvP content: Classic Arena (5.0), Tag Team Arena (5.0), Live Arena (5.0), and Siege. He also excels in the Sylvan Watchers Faction Wars (5.0). His performance in dungeons and against bosses is average (3.0), as his stat-stealing mechanic does not work on bosses, and his boss damage is not his primary strength.
Stats and gear
The main goal is to ensure Nais takes the first turn and deals massive damage. Stat priority: Speed (target 250+), Accuracy (target 350+), C. Rate (100%), C. DMG, and ATK/HP (for damage). Recommended sets: Savage, Cruel, Untouchable, Lethal, Stoneskin, or Merciless. Stoneskin provides extra protection at the start of the battle, while defense-ignoring sets amplify his already dangerous attacks.
Masteries and blessings
Masteries that boost damage and speed, such as Speedy Willpower and Skillmaster, are excellent for Nais. Bloodthirsty Prowess helps finish off weakened enemies. For blessings, the best choice is Crushing Rend for maximum defense ignore. Chainbreaker or Heavencast are also useful for increasing damage and control.
Tomes
Priority should be given to booking his 'Feather Volley' (A2) skill to reduce its cooldown. This allows him to steal Turn Meter and control the fight more often. Next is 'Thief's Mark' (A3) for increased damage. Skills in his alternate form can be booked last.
Verdict
Nais the Shadowthief is one of the strongest mythical champions for the Arena, capable of single-handedly turning the tide of battle. His form-switching and stat-stealing mechanics make him a unique and extremely dangerous opponent, though he requires significant investment in gear.
Build
Savage
Cruel
Untouchable
Lethal
StoneskinMerciless
Starting Strength
Speedy Willpower
Skillmaster
Necrodefense
Buff Depletion
Bloodthirsty Prowess
Bolstered Defense
Crushing rend
Chainbreaker
Heavencast
Life Harvest
Lightning cage
Wand of Submission
Chrysalid of Rebirth
Stars of the JiinangThe build is a guideline: the first sets in the list fit most often. Adapt it to your artifacts and goals.
Skills
Nais the Shadowthief is a Mythical champion in RAID: Shadow Legends from the Sylvan Watchers faction (Nyresan Union), role — Attack, affinity — Magic.
Skills
| Skill | Description | Level Upgrades |
Deadly Impale | Attacks an enemy. Ignores Shield, Unkillable, and Block Damage. Damage based on [HP] and [ATK] = 0.26 × [HP] + 1.2 × [ATK] (1 target) Effects: Ignores Block Damage, Ignores Unkillable, Ignores Shield | Lvl 2 Damage +20% |
Feather Volley Cooldown: 3 turns | Attacks all enemies. Counterattacks do not trigger against this skill, and it ignores Shield. Also steals 20% of each enemy's Turn Meter. This effect cannot be resisted if the enemy's Turn Meter is more than 50% full. Damage based on [HP] and [ATK] = 0.30 × [HP] + 1.85 × [ATK] AoE Effects: Ignores Shield, Steals Turn Meter | Lvl 2 Damage +15% Lvl 3 Cooldown -1 |
Thief's Mark Cooldown: 3 turns | Attacks an enemy. Deals double damage to bosses. Decreases the target's MAX HP and its ATK, DEF, SPD, RES and ACC by 10% the first time this skill is used against the target. This effect does not work against bosses. Also increases this Champion's own MAX HP, ATK, DEF, SPD, RES and ACC by 10% each time it decreases an enemy's stats with this skill. Places a [Block Revive] debuff if the target dies. Damage based on [HP] and [ATK] = 0.47 × [HP] + 2.5 × [ATK] (1 target) Effects: Block Revive, Decrease DEF, Decrease Max HP | Lvl 2 Damage +20% |
Shining Savior [P] Cooldown: 4 turns | Deals 5% more damage for every 10% of the target's HP that has been lost. Also, when receiving fatal damage, survives with 1 HP. Then takes an alternate form. Effects: Increases damage | |
Fairy Claws (alt. form) | Attacks an enemy 2 times. Heals by 7.5% of this Champion's MAX HP with each hit. If this Champion's HP is full, instead fills this Champion's Turn Meter by 15% with each hit. Damage based on [HP] = 0.13 × [HP] (2 hits) Effects: Fills own Turn Meter, Heals self | Lvl 2 Damage +20% |
Murder of Crows (alt. form) Cooldown: 3 turns | Attacks all enemies. If this hero has more than 50% HP, places a Taunt for 1 turn. * This debuff cannot be resisted if this hero has more than 75% HP. If this hero has 50% HP or less, places a Stun for 1 turn instead. * This debuff cannot be resisted. Damage based on [HP] = 0.45 × [HP] AoE Effects: Stun, Provoke | Lvl 2 Cooldown -1 |
Feather Shield (alt. form) Cooldown: 4 turns | Removes all debuffs from herself. Places a number of 15% Continuous Heals on herself equal to the number of debuffs removed. Also places a Counterattack buff and a Block Damage buff on herself for 2 turns. *These buffs cannot be removed, stolen, or transferred. Effects: Block Damage, Counterattack, 15% Continuous Heal, Removes debuffs | Lvl 2 Cooldown -1 Lvl 3 Cooldown -1 |
Fae Business [P] (alt. form) | Increases this champion's own MAX HP, DEF, SPD, RES, and ACC by 15% for each dead ally and enemy, including bosses and their minions (max: 100%). Also revives a random ally with 50% HP and 50% Turn Meter each time this champion kills an enemy. Effects: Revives allies | |
| Aura | Increases the HP of the entire team by 35% |
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