How to Defend Zeffira From the Dangerous Threat in Demacia Rising (League of Legends)
Demacia Rising is a turn-based strategy minigame within the League of Legends (LoL) client. Players build settlements, manage resources, recruit heroes, and defend the kingdom from escalating invasions. This guide provides a complete, step-by-step walkthrough for completing the “Defend Zeffira From the Dangerous Threat” quest—a critical story mission that requires specific units, research upgrades, and precise timing.
Quest Overview: Defend Zeffira
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Quest Name | Defend Zeffira From the Dangerous Threat |
| Location | Zeffira (Capital Settlement) |
| Objective | Successfully defend Zeffira against a scripted, high-difficulty enemy raid |
| Required Champions | Poppy + Morgana |
| Required Units | 2x Soldiers, 1x Archers |
| Recommended Research | 2nd Column, 3rd Column, Soldiers unlock |
| Battle Type | Auto-resolved after 12-turn countdown |
| Reward | Chapter progression, Valor, Silver Shields, access to next campaign stage |
Step-by-Step Guide
Follow these steps in exact order to ensure victory.
Step 1: Unlock Required Research (Highly Recommended)
Before the threat reaches Zeffira, you must unlock critical upgrades from the Research Panel. Attempting this defense without them significantly increases failure risk.
| Research Target | Column | Cost | Why It’s Needed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Column Access | N/A | 10 Valor, 500 Silver Shields | Unlocks mid-tier military upgrades |
| 3rd Column Access | N/A | 15 Valor, 750 Silver Shields | Unlocks elite units and defensive bonuses |
| Soldiers | 3rd Column | 5 Valor, 400 Silver Shields, 200 Lumber, 150 Metal | Required to train the 2x Soldiers unit requirement |
💡 Tip: Prioritize Soldiers research. You cannot complete the quest without training them.
Step 2: Assemble the Required Army at Zeffira
You must position the following champions and units inside Zeffira before the battle begins:
| Unit / Champion | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Morgana | 1x | Unlocked by upgrading Zeffira to Level 2 |
| Poppy | 1x | Recruited early in the campaign |
| Soldiers | 2x | Trained at Barracks (requires Research unlock) |
| Archers | 1x | Trained at Barracks (available by default or early research) |
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If units are already trained elsewhere, select them and issue a move order to Zeffira.
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If you lack units, train them directly at Zeffira’s Barracks (requires sufficient Lumber, Metal, and population capacity from Farms).
⚠️ Important: The game checks for the exact composition. Missing even one Soldier or champion may cause the defense to fail.
Step 3: Wait 12 Turns
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Once the threat is announced and your army is in place, skip 12 turns by repeatedly clicking the Sun icon (ends turn, costs 10 Silver Shields per turn).
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Do not move units away from Zeffira during this period.
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You may continue managing other settlements and resources while waiting.
💡 Tip: Ensure you have at least 120 Silver Shields saved to cover the 12-turn skip cost.
Step 4: Win the Battle
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After 12 turns, the battle auto-resolves.
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With the correct research, champions, and unit composition, victory is guaranteed.
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Upon winning, the “Defend Zeffira From the Dangerous Threat” quest completes automatically.
❗ Why This Specific Army Composition?
The Dangerous Threat event is scripted—it is not a random raid. The enemy force is calibrated to be defeated only by this exact setup:
| Component | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Poppy | Frontline tank; absorbs damage and protects squishier units |
| Morgana | Ranged spellcaster; deals high damage to clustered enemies |
| Soldiers (2x) | Heavy melee infantry; counter enemy armored units |
| Archers (1x) | Ranged support; eliminates enemy backline |
Deviating from this composition often results in defeat, even with stronger units or additional champions like Kayle or Galio.
📋 Summary Checklist
| Step | Action | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unlock 2nd Column, 3rd Column, and Soldiers from Research Panel | ☐ |
| 2 | Train or move 1x Morgana, 1x Poppy, 2x Soldiers, 1x Archers to Zeffira | ☐ |
| 3 | Skip 12 turns (ensure 120+ Silver Shields) | ☐ |
| 4 | Win the auto-resolved battle | ☐ |
| 5 | Quest complete! | ☐ |
💡 Pro Tips for Success
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Unlock Morgana First: If you haven’t recruited Morgana yet, upgrade Zeffira to Level 2 before attempting this quest .
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Upgrade Your Barracks: A Level 2 Barracks allows training of all required unit types in one location .
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Save Silver Shields: Turn-skipping costs add up. Maintain a reserve of 200+ Silver Shields before the threat appears .
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Do Not Split Your Army: Moving Poppy or Morgana away from Zeffira during the 12-turn countdown will cause the defense to fail. Keep them stationed .
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This Is a One-Time Event: Unlike random threats, this quest only appears once per campaign. If you fail, you may need to reload or restart .
