Twitch Raid Etiquette: The Do's and Don'ts

Raids are one of Twitch's most powerful community features. Done right, they build relationships and grow audiences. Done wrong, they can damage your reputation. Here's what separates impactful raids from forgettable ones.

The Do's

✓ DO check the streamer's content before raiding. Make sure your audiences will mesh—alignment matters.

✓ DO tell your chat why you're raiding this person. "They play the same games as us and have great energy!"

✓ DO follow up after the raid. Drop by their stream again, say hi, build the relationship over time.

✓ DO raid streamers of similar or smaller size. They'll appreciate it more and are more likely to engage with you.

✓ DO use tools that show compatibility. With RaidRoulette, you can optionally send a synergy score message when you raid—showing the receiving streamer exactly why you chose them. This makes your raid stand out and opens the door for future collaboration.

The Don'ts

✗ DON'T raid randomly without checking compatibility first. Mismatched raids can confuse both audiences.

✗ DON'T raid streamers with vastly different content without warning your chat.

✗ DON'T expect anything in return. Raids should be genuine, but using smart matching increases the likelihood of reciprocity.

✗ DON'T ask people to raid you. Instead, make yourself discoverable on platforms where streamers look for raid targets.

The best raids aren't random—they're strategic. By raiding compatible streamers and making your intent clear, you turn a simple feature into a powerful networking tool.