Welcome to the most comprehensive Sword of Convallaria tier list available! As an experienced player who has spent countless hours analyzing character performance, team compositions, and meta shifts, I’ve created this definitive guide to help you make informed decisions about your mercenary investments. Whether you’re a new player just starting your journey or a veteran looking to optimize your teams, this tier list will provide you with everything you need to know about the best characters in Sword of Convallaria.
Quick Overview
| Tier | DPS Characters | Support Characters | Overall Viability |
| S+ | SP Inanna | SP Inanna | Game-breaking |
| S | Ayishah, Estra, Kvare, Luvata, SP Rawiyah, SP Samantha, Tristan | Lutfi, SP Safiyyah, Taair, Cocoa, Homa | Meta-defining |
| A | Agata, Auguste, Layla, Marcille, Momo, Nydia, Pamina, Rico, Safiyyah | Falin, Flavia, Gloria, Inanna, NonoWill | Solid choices |
| B | Beryl, Caris, Col, Dantalion, Hasna, Kiya, LilyWill, Nungal, Rawiyah, Team Meteor | Acambe, Afra, Edda, Magnus, Samantha, SchackLulu, Senshi, Simona | Niche picks |
| C | Alexei, Faycal, Garcia, Guzman, Iggy, Leonide, Miguel, Xavier | Maitha, Nergal, Teadon | Situational only |
How the Sword of Convallaria Tier List Works?
Before diving into the character rankings, it’s essential to understand my methodology and criteria. This tier list is based on extensive testing, community feedback, and analysis of high-level gameplay across various content types including story mode, equipment trials, and endgame challenges.
Ranking Criteria
My evaluations consider several crucial factors:
- Versatility: How well the character performs across different game modes and team compositions
- Impact: The character’s ability to influence battle outcomes and carry teams
- Investment Efficiency: Return on investment for resources (levels, gear, upgrades)
- Synergy Potential: How well the character works with other meta units
- Skill Ceiling: The character’s potential at maximum investment and optimal play
- Meta Relevance: Current effectiveness in the evolving game meta
Tier Definitions
S+ Tier: These characters are game-breaking and redefine what’s possible in Sword of Convallaria. They offer unparalleled value and can single-handedly carry teams through the most challenging content.
S Tier: Meta-defining characters that form the core of optimal team compositions. They excel in their roles and provide exceptional value for your investment.
A Tier: Solid performers that can hold their own in most content. While not quite meta-defining, they’re reliable choices that won’t disappoint.
B Tier: Niche specialists who excel in specific situations but may struggle outside their comfort zone. Good for filling specific team needs.
C Tier: Characters with significant limitations that make them difficult to recommend for serious investment, though they may have situational uses.
S+ Tier Characters
SP Inanna
Role: Hybrid DPS/Support
Faction: Iria
Best For: Literally everything
SP Inanna exists in a league of her own, warranting her own S+ tier. What makes her so special is her unprecedented ability to excel as both a top-tier support AND a devastating damage dealer simultaneously. Her signature ability, “Act Again,” allows her to grant extra actions to allies and herself, creating incredible action economy that no other character can match.
At 5-star investment, SP Inanna becomes even more ridiculous, gaining the ability to grant herself Act Again while still providing it to an ally. This means she can potentially take three actions in a single turn under optimal conditions. Her damage output is exceptional for both single-target and AoE scenarios, scaling incredibly well with investment.
What truly sets her apart is how she compresses multiple roles into one package. She provides team-wide buffs, healing, action economy, and massive damage all in one character slot. This frees up space in your team composition for other specialists, making her the most valuable character in the entire game.
Investment Priority: Maximum priority. If you pull SP Inanna, invest in her immediately without hesitation.
Team Synergies: Works well with literally everyone, but especially powerful with other Iria faction characters and high-impact DPS units like Estra and Kvare.
S Tier Characters
S Tier – DPS
Ayishah
Role: Tank/DPS Hybrid
Faction: Alacrity
Best For: Frontline protection and sustained damage
Ayishah is the definition of a flexible powerhouse. While her raw damage numbers might not reach the heights of pure DPS specialists like Estra, her ability to function as both a damage dealer and a tank makes her invaluable. Her unique mechanic allows her to form a protective bond with another ally (usually your main DPS), keeping both herself and her protected ally healthy through damage sharing and healing.
What makes Ayishah S-tier is her tactical flexibility. She can anchor your frontline while still contributing meaningful damage, and her mobility allows her to reposition as needed. At higher investments, she becomes even more formidable, with her defensive capabilities scaling alongside her offensive output.
Investment Priority: High. A solid investment that will serve you well throughout the game.
Team Synergies: Excellent with glass cannon DPS units that need protection, works well in Alacrity faction teams.
Estra
Role: Single-Target DPS
Faction: Alacrity
Best For: Boss killing and high-priority target elimination
If you need something dead quickly, Estra is your answer. She specializes in single-target damage and does it better than almost anyone else in the game. Her kit is built around eliminating high-value targets with overwhelming force, making her the premier boss killer in Sword of Convallaria.
Estra’s versatility comes from her multiple build paths. She can be built for pure burst damage or for sustained DPS with her Shadow Blitz ability that grants additional attacks when defeating enemies. Her mobility is excellent, allowing her to reach priority targets quickly, and her reaction abilities can nullify incoming attacks while dealing damage.
Investment Priority: Very high. One of the best DPS investments you can make.
Team Synergies: Pairs perfectly with supports like Taair and Lutfi, excels in Alacrity faction teams.
Kvare
Role: Piercing DPS
Faction: Union
Best For: Sustained damage and shield breaking
Kvare stands out as the premier piercing damage specialist in Sword of Convallaria. Almost all of his attacks deal piercing damage rather than physical or magical, allowing him to bypass many defensive mechanics that trouble other DPS characters. This makes him incredibly consistent across all content types.
His ultimate ability, “This is the Moment for Rain,” can wipe out massive groups of enemies while also applying devastating debuffs. What makes Kvare particularly valuable is that his piercing damage scales off M.ATK but isn’t reduced by boss defenses like most magical damage, making him effective in literally every scenario.
Investment Priority: High. A consistent performer who rarely disappoints.
Team Synergies: Excellent with Luvata for piercing damage synergy, works well in Union faction teams.
Luvata
Role: AoE Mage
Faction: Union
Best For: Crowd control and area damage
Luvata is the queen of battlefield control, specializing in devastating AoE attacks that can clear entire groups of enemies in a single turn. Her fire-based skills not only deal massive damage but also inflict burning effects and piercing damage, making her effective against all enemy types.
What sets Luvata apart is her critical hit focus and excellent NRG management. Her main skill has 0 cooldown, allowing her to use it every turn when properly supported, and her critical hit mechanics mean her already strong attacks can reach astronomical damage levels. She’s particularly potent when paired with other piercing damage specialists like Kvare.
Investment Priority: High. One of the best AoE specialists in the game.
Team Synergies: Amazing with Kvare for piercing damage synergy, excellent in Union faction teams.
SP Rawiyah
Role: AoE DPS/Mobility
Faction: Seeker
Best For: Hit-and-run tactics and battlefield control
SP Rawiyah brings incredible action economy and mobility to the table. Her ability to launch multiple AoE attacks per turn, combined with her Seeker class mobility, allows her to position perfectly and cause maximum chaos on the battlefield. She’s particularly effective against groups of enemies, where she can consistently trigger her multi-hit abilities.
Her defensive capabilities are surprisingly strong for a DPS character. Her reaction skill heals her to full health and grants Resolve whenever an ally dies, making her deceptively durable in prolonged battles. At 5-star investment, she gains the ability to Act Again every turn, pushing her damage output to incredible levels.
Investment Priority: High. A mobile powerhouse who excels in most content.
Team Synergies: Works well with positioning supports, excellent in Seeker faction teams.
SP Samantha
Role: AoE DPS
Faction: Aggression
Best For: Mass enemy elimination and faction teams
SP Samantha represents the current pinnacle of AoE damage dealers in Sword of Convallaria. She possesses some of the farthest-reaching AoE abilities in the game, capable of hitting enemies across massive portions of the battlefield. Her Aggression leader aura further boosts the effectiveness of other Aggression characters, making her the centerpiece of any Aggression faction team.
What makes SP Samantha particularly dangerous is her Alert mechanic, which triggers follow-up attacks at the end of her actions. This can lead to devastating chain reactions that wipe out entire enemy formations in a single turn. She’s been dominant since her release and shows no signs of being dethroned anytime soon.
Investment Priority: Maximum. If you’re building an Aggression team, she’s essential.
Team Synergies: The cornerstone of Aggression faction teams, pairs well with other AoE specialists.
Tristan
Role: Burst DPS
Faction: Drifter
Best For: Short-term burst damage and berserk strategies
Tristan is a high-risk, high-reward character who can achieve some of the highest damage outputs in the game when played correctly. Her entire kit revolves around her Berserk state, which she can enter once per battle. While in Berserk, she becomes unkillable for several turns while her offensive capabilities skyrocket.
The key to playing Tristan effectively is timing her Berserk state perfectly. Outside of Berserk, she’s merely an average DPS, but when activated correctly, she can delete bosses and clear entire rooms in record time. She works well as both an AoE specialist and a boss killer, though she struggles in prolonged battles where her Berserk state isn’t available.
Investment Priority: High. Requires skill to use effectively but rewards players handsomely.
Team Synergies: Excellent with supports who can help manage her Berserk timing, good in Drifter faction teams.
S Tier – Support
Lutfi
Role: Crit Support/Debuffer
Faction: Alacrity
Best For: Damage amplification and Alacrity teams
Lutfi is the backbone of modern Alacrity teams and one of the most impactful support characters in the game. While he can function as a DPS, his true value lies in his ability to passively buff allies while debuffing enemies. His presence alone can increase your team’s damage output by 30% or more through his critical hit support and damage-over-time effects.
What makes Lutfi irreplaceable is his unique positioning. He stands off to the side, seemingly doing little, but removing him from your team results in a noticeable drop in overall damage output. He’s the definition of a force multiplier, making all your other characters perform better simply by being on the field.
Investment Priority: Very high. Essential for Alacrity teams and valuable in almost any composition.
Team Synergies: The cornerstone of Alacrity teams, works well with any crit-based DPS.
SP Safiyyah
Role: Offensive Support
Faction: Seeker
Best For: Assisting attack teams and single-target focus
SP Safiyyah blurs the line between support and DPS with her kit focused entirely around generating Assisting Attacks from allies. Every skill she use causes allies to launch additional attacks, quickly overwhelming even the toughest enemies. She also provides excellent positioning control, with the ability to move allies up to 5 spaces and set up perfect attack angles.
Her passive healing keeps your team healthy during extended battles, while her various buffs significantly increase overall damage output. She’s particularly effective against bosses and high-priority targets where multiple coordinated attacks can quickly eliminate threats.
Investment Priority: High. A unique support who enables completely new team strategies.
Team Synergies: Excellent with single-target DPS units, perfect for Seeker faction teams.
Taair
Role: NRG Support/Healer
Faction: Watcher
Best For: Sustained battles and NRG management
Taair is the ultimate NRG efficiency specialist, ensuring your team never runs out of resources during extended battles. While he does have healing capabilities, his true value lies in his NRG manipulation skills. His “Seed of Wisdom” provides extra speed and NRG restoration to allies, while “Caged Reverie” allows damage sharing and increased damage output.
What makes Taair S-tier is his ability to completely solve NRG management issues that plague many teams. His “Inner Light” skill provides AoE NRG restoration every few turns, ensuring your key DPS units can always use their most powerful abilities. In prolonged battles where other teams start running out of steam, Taair-powered teams keep going strong.
Investment Priority: Very high. Essential for sustained content and valuable in almost any team.
Team Synergies: Works well with NRG-hungry DPS units, excellent in Watcher faction teams.
Cocoa
Role: Hybrid Support
Faction: Iria
Best For: Team sustainability and cooldown reduction
Cocoa is the ultimate jack-of-all-trades support, capable of healing, tanking, buffing, and even dealing damage. Her versatility makes her a staple in many team compositions, as she can fill whatever role your team needs most. She truly shines at 5-star investment, where she gains reliable access to her “Happiness” buff, providing reduced skill cooldowns and NRG rebates.
What makes Cocoa S-tier is her ability to solve multiple team problems simultaneously. She can keep your team alive while also ensuring they can use their abilities more frequently. Her piercing damage and debuff capabilities add extra utility, making her useful in literally every game mode.
Investment Priority: High. A versatile support who can adapt to any team’s needs.
Team Synergies: Excellent in Iria faction teams, works well with any composition that needs sustainability.
Homa
Role: Offensive Support
Faction: Discipline
Best For: Physical teams and single-target focus
Homa is the premier offensive support for physical damage teams, to the point where she can almost be considered a DPS herself. Her signature “Hovering Support” ability provides incredible offensive and movement buffs to a single ally, while her “Barul Attack” deals massive single-target damage and inflicts devastating P.DEF debuffs.
What makes Homa particularly valuable is her AoE component. When an ally with Hovering Support attacks, all enemies within 2 tiles take additional damage and receive Blind debuffs. This creates incredible AoE pressure while still focusing on single-target elimination. She also has access to healing skills in emergencies, making her surprisingly self-sufficient.
Investment Priority: High. Essential for physical teams and valuable in many compositions.
Team Synergies: The cornerstone of physical damage teams, excellent with single-target DPS units.
A Tier Characters
A Tier – DPS
Agata
Role: Versatile DPS
Faction: Drifter
Best For: All-purpose damage dealing
Agata brings incredible versatility to the battlefield with skills that deal both physical and piercing damage. She has an excellent mix of single-target and AoE capabilities, ensuring she always has the right tool for any situation. Her high mobility and multiple debuffs make her difficult for enemies to pin down, while her excellent NRG efficiency means she’s always ready to act.
Her standout feature is her big single-target nuke that also heals herself and nearby allies, providing both offense and sustain in one package. This self-sufficiency makes her particularly valuable in extended battles where other DPS units might start running low on resources.
Investment Priority: Medium-high. A solid all-around performer who rarely disappoints.
Team Synergies: Works well in most compositions, excellent in Drifter faction teams.
Auguste
Role: Multi-action DPS
Faction: Discipline
Best For: High burst damage and Discipline teams
Auguste is an absolute powerhouse who excels at taking multiple actions per turn. His “Rage” mechanic is the core of his kit, allowing him to unleash devastating combos when fully charged. He’s the definition of an “unga-bunga” character – simple to play but incredibly effective when built correctly.
What makes Auguste A-tier instead of S-tier is his reliance on proper Rage management. When his Rage is active, he can delete entire groups of enemies with his multi-hit attacks, but outside of Rage state, he’s merely average. He truly takes off at 4-star investment, where his Rage generation becomes much more consistent.
Investment Priority: Medium. Requires investment to reach full potential but rewards players well.
Team Synergies: Excellent in Discipline faction teams, works well with Rage support characters.
Layla
Role: Alert-based DPS
Faction: Seeker
Best For: Area control and mob clearing
Layla specializes in off-turn “Alert” attacks that trigger when enemies move through her designated areas. Her ultimate skill, “Cloud Slash,” creates a massive Alert field that shreds enemies who dare to enter it. This makes her incredibly effective at controlling battlefield positioning and punishing enemy movement.
Her limitations keep her in A-tier rather than S-tier. She’s much less effective against bosses who don’t move as much, and maintaining her Alert fields can be very NRG-intensive. Once her Alert attacks are used up for the turn, she becomes relatively vulnerable, requiring careful positioning to keep her safe.
Investment Priority: Medium. Excellent for mob clearing but situational against bosses.
Team Synergies: Works well with positioning supports, good in Seeker faction teams.
Marcille
Role: AoE Mage
Faction: Iria
Best For: Magical AoE damage and battlefield control
Marcille functions similarly to Luvata as an AoE mage specialist, but with some key differences. She relies heavily on her “Full Mana” buff stacks, which she gains by using Standby. This makes her more dependent on proper support and resource management than some other mages.
At full capacity, Marcille can blast the battlefield with huge AoE attacks while also inflicting magical defense debuffs, making her valuable for both damage and team utility. She can also provide healing and movement buffs to allies, adding extra versatility to her kit.
Investment Priority: Medium. Requires proper support but provides excellent AoE damage.
Team Synergies: Excellent in Iria faction teams, works well with NRG support characters.
Momo
Role: Alert-based DPS
Faction: Alacrity
Best For: Sustained area control
Momo shares similarities with Layla as an Alert-based DPS specialist, but with some key advantages. Her “Doom Waken” skill creates a persistent Alert field that stays active for multiple turns, making it much less NRG-intensive than Layla’s setup. This field can trigger up to 3 times per turn, providing consistent damage output.
Her limitations are similar to Layla’s – she’s excellent against mobs but less effective against stationary bosses. However, her more sustainable Alert field makes her more reliable in extended battles where NRG management becomes crucial.
Investment Priority: Medium. A solid choice for sustained area control.
Team Synergies: Excellent in Alacrity faction teams, works well with positioning supports.
Nydia
Role: AoE DPS/DoT Specialist
Faction: Aggression
Best For: Mob clearing and DoT stacking
Nydia excels at eliminating groups of enemies who bunch up on the battlefield. She possesses multiple methods for dealing with crowds, including direct damage and Frostbite DoT effects. Her unique “Black Feather” mechanic allows her basic attacks to trigger additional AoE damage, making her incredibly efficient at clearing large groups.
Her main limitation is her NRG hunger – many of her most powerful skills require significant NRG investment, meaning she needs reliable NRG support to function at full capacity. Without proper NRG management, she can struggle to maintain her damage output in extended battles.
Investment Priority: Medium. Excellent mob clearer but requires NRG support.
Team Synergies: Perfect for Aggression faction teams, works well with NRG support characters.
Pamina
Role: Tank/DPS Hybrid
Faction: Union
Best For: Frontline sustain and counter-attacks
Pamina excels in situations where she’s surrounded by enemies, healing herself as she counters their attacks. She’s the perfect choice for stages with waves of enemies, as she can withstand incredible punishment while dishing out significant damage. Her counter-attack mechanics make her incredibly durable when properly positioned.
Her main limitation is her reliance on her Astral Imprint (signature weapon) to function at full capacity. Without it, her ultimate’s cooldown becomes prohibitively long, significantly reducing her effectiveness. She’s also less effective against single boss targets where her counter-attack mechanics have fewer triggers.
Investment Priority: Medium. Excellent for mob stages but requires specific investment.
Team Synergies: Good in Union faction teams, works well with positioning supports.
Rico
Role: AoE DPS/Knockback Specialist
Faction: Alacrity
Best For: Crowd control and battlefield manipulation
Rico specializes in knocking enemies back and dealing AoE damage in crowded situations. She excels at throwing herself into groups of enemies and unleashing devastating area attacks. What makes her particularly interesting is that she becomes more powerful when enemies are immune to knockback, making her useful in all types of content.
Her high mobility and AoE focus make her excellent for controlling battlefield positioning and keeping enemies away from your more vulnerable backline characters. She’s particularly effective in stages with lots of environmental hazards where knockback can be especially deadly.
Investment Priority: Medium. A solid crowd control specialist with good damage output.
Team Synergies: Excellent in Alacrity faction teams, works well with positioning supports.
Safiyyah
Role: Versatile DPS
Faction: Seeker
Best For: Tactical flexibility and unique mechanics
Safiyyah is one of the most versatile characters in the game, with a kit that allows her to adapt to almost any situation. She can summon H.M. Agents to the battlefield who can swap places with allies, dodge and counterattack single-target attacks, and even change her class to match nearby allies or enemies.
Her main limitation is that some bosses are immune to her percent-based damage, reducing her effectiveness in those specific scenarios. However, her versatility and unique mechanics make her valuable in almost every other situation, as she can always find a way to contribute meaningfully to the team.
Investment Priority: Medium. A versatile specialist who can fill multiple roles.
Team Synergies: Excellent in Seeker faction teams, works well with tactical compositions.
A Tier – Support
Falin
Role: Healer/Support
Faction: Watcher
Best For: Team sustainability and positioning
Falin specializes in keeping your team alive through shields, healing, and tactical repositioning. Her ability to teleport allies makes her excellent for getting teammates out of danger or into optimal attack positions. While she may not be as universally useful as Taair, she provides excellent utility in specific situations.
Her shields are particularly valuable in stages with burst damage, as they can prevent teammates from being eliminated before they can act. Her healing is reliable and targeted, allowing her to focus on keeping your most important characters alive during critical moments.
Investment Priority: Medium. A solid defensive support with good positioning utility.
Team Synergies: Excellent in Watcher faction teams, works well with glass cannon compositions.
Flavia
Role: Hybrid Support/DPS
Faction: Nature
Best For: Tactical flexibility and summoning
Flavia defies easy classification as she can fill either DPS or support roles depending on her build. Her plant-based mechanics allow her to generate special flower fields and summons that provide various benefits to her team. Depending on which plants you focus on, she can provide healing, damage, or utility.
What keeps Flavia in A-tier rather than S-tier is that while she has a tool for almost every situation, she doesn’t excel at any particular role better than dedicated specialists. She suffers from “Gloria syndrome” – providing good coverage but being outclassed by specialists in each area.
Investment Priority: Medium. A flexible choice who can adapt to team needs.
Team Synergies: Excellent in Nature faction teams, works well with summon-focused compositions.
Gloria
Role: Hybrid Support/DPS
Faction: Union
Best For: Faction teams and versatile utility
Gloria was once the premier support/DPS hybrid in the game, and while she’s been somewhat outclassed by newer releases, she remains a solid A-tier choice. She can function well in both damage and support roles, making her valuable for teams that need flexibility.
At 5-star investment, she still performs very well as both a single-target and AoE DPS, while also providing valuable support utility. Her main limitation is that newer S-tier supports simply do what she does but better, making it hard to justify bringing her over them in optimized compositions.
Investment Priority: Medium. A veteran character who still has plenty of value.
Team Synergies: Excellent in Union faction teams, works well in balanced compositions.
Inanna
Role: Action Economy Support
Faction: Iria
Best For: Bonus actions and faction teams
Regular Inanna (not SP version) earns her place in A-tier primarily through her unique ability to provide bonus actions to allies. Her “Act Again” skill is invaluable in certain situations, allowing key DPS units to take additional actions and potentially turn the tide of battle.
Her limitations are significant compared to her SP version. Her heals are centered on herself rather than being targetable, making positioning tricky, and much of her kit is outclassed by other support characters. However, her unique action economy ability makes her irreplaceable in specific scenarios.
Investment Priority: Medium. A niche specialist with unique utility.
Team Synergies: Excellent in Iria faction teams, works well with action-critical compositions.
NonoWill
Role: Debuff Support
Faction: Aggression
Best For: Boss killing and damage amplification
NonoWill has a unique and valuable niche as the only character who can inflict “Vulnerable III” on enemies. This makes her invaluable for boss killing scenarios where every bit of damage amplification matters. She also provides the Aggression leader aura, benefiting many of the game’s best DPS characters.
She can be built for either support or damage, with an “Infection” build that allows her to stack damaging effects on enemies. However, her best use is as a pure support, enabling your DPS units to deal maximum damage in the shortest time possible.
Investment Priority: Medium. A specialist with irreplaceable utility in specific scenarios.
Team Synergies: Essential for boss-killing teams, excellent in Aggression faction teams.
B Tier Characters
B Tier – DPS
Beryl
Role: Piercing DPS
Faction: Discipline
Best For: Early-game piercing damage
Beryl serves as an accessible piercing damage specialist who can be acquired early in the game. Her initial armor piercing skill is surprisingly strong, and she has good NRG acquisition from her traits and passives. Her AoE attacks are solid and can be used every turn thanks to her efficient resource management.
While she’s outclassed by later-game piercing specialists like Kvare, she remains a solid choice for players who need piercing damage but haven’t pulled higher-tier alternatives. She’s particularly effective in the early to mid-game where her accessibility is a significant advantage.
Investment Priority: Low-medium. A solid early-game choice but gets outclassed later.
Team Synergies: Good in Discipline faction teams, works well with piercing-focused compositions.
Caris
Role: Ranged DPS
Faction: Nature
Best For: Ranged combat and magical shields
Caris excels at ranged combat and provides valuable utility through her ability to grant allies magic shields and control immunity. Her piercing damage is solid at range, and she can inflict significant M.DEF debuffs on enemies, making her valuable against magical threats.
Her main limitation is her reliance on “Revelation” stack management. Without proper management of these stacks, her effectiveness drops significantly. She requires significant investment to reach her potential, and even then, she’s often outclassed by more straightforward DPS options.
Investment Priority: Low. Requires significant investment for limited returns.
Team Synergies: Good in Nature faction teams, works well with ranged compositions.
Col
Role: Multi-action DPS
Faction: Alacrity
Best For: Action economy and Alacrity teams
Col has an interesting mechanic that allows him to Act Again when defeating enemies from behind or from the side. This encourages strategic positioning and can lead to impressive action economy when played correctly. He also recovers NRG by defeating enemies, helping to sustain his damage output.
His damage output increases significantly with proper buff support, and he provides the valuable Alacrity faction aura. However, he relies heavily on proper positioning and kill setup to reach his potential, making him less consistent than other DPS options.
Investment Priority: Low-medium. Situational but can be effective in the right compositions.
Team Synergies: Excellent in Alacrity faction teams, works well with positioning supports.
Dantalion
Role: Summoner DPS
Faction: Nature
Best For: Summon-based strategies and battlefield control
Dantalion focuses on summon-based combat, calling forth various creatures to aid him in battle. His summons provide additional damage, battlefield control, and utility, making him valuable for players who enjoy summoner playstyles.
His main limitation is his reliance on summons for effectiveness. Without proper summon management and investment, his damage output suffers significantly. He also requires specific team compositions to truly shine, limiting his versatility compared to more straightforward DPS options.
Investment Priority: Low. A specialist for summon-focused players.
Team Synergies: Excellent in Nature faction teams, works well with summon-support compositions.
Hasna
Role: Debuff DPS
Faction: Nature
Best For: Debuff stacking and sustained damage
Hasna specializes in inflicting the unique “Fragrance” debuff on enemies, which both weakens them and enhances her own abilities. She can use a powerful single-target attack every turn, making her consistent if not spectacular in her damage output.
Her effectiveness scales with the number of Fragrance stacks she can apply and maintain, requiring proper turn management and support. While she can be effective in prolonged battles where she has time to stack her debuffs, she struggles in quick burst scenarios.
Investment Priority: Low. A specialist with specific requirements.
Team Synergies: Good in Nature faction teams, works well with debuff-focused compositions.
Kiya
Role: Single-target DPS
Faction: Drifter
Best For: Low-health burst damage and sustained combat
Kiya excels at single-target damage, with mechanics that make her more powerful when at low health or after taking damage. Her single-target attacks can trigger follow-up piercing damage, and she has good durability thanks to Unyielding and Life Steal abilities.
Her “comeback” mechanics make her interesting for prolonged battles where she can take some damage to activate her bonuses, but this makes her risky to use in content where one-shot mechanics are common. She requires careful health management to reach her potential.
Investment Priority: Low. High-risk, high-reward playstyle.
Team Synergies: Good in Drifter faction teams, works well with sustain supports.
LilyWill
Role: Hybrid DPS/Support
Faction: Alacrity
Best For: Tactical flexibility and Alacrity teams
LilyWill can function as both a damage dealer and support, providing valuable flexibility for Alacrity faction teams. She has good damage potential while also offering support utility, making her a solid choice for players who need to fill multiple roles with limited character slots.
However, she suffers from being a jack-of-all-trades but master of none. While she can contribute in both damage and support, she’s outclassed by dedicated specialists in either role, making it hard to justify bringing her over more focused characters in optimized compositions.
Investment Priority: Low. A flexible choice but outclassed by specialists.
Team Synergies: Good in Alacrity faction teams, works well in balanced compositions.
Nungal
Role: Ranged DPS
Faction: Discipline
Best For: Long-range combat and physical damage
Nungal boasts impressive firepower among all characters, particularly at range. His damage increases depending on the distance to his target, making him excellent for backline positioning. He’s particularly effective against physical enemies who can’t easily reach his position.
His main limitation is his vulnerability when enemies do manage to close the distance. Without proper positioning support, he can quickly find himself in trouble. He also struggles against highly mobile enemies who can negate his range advantage.
Investment Priority: Low. Situational but effective in the right scenarios.
Team Synergies: Good in Discipline faction teams, works well with positioning supports.
Rawiyah
Role: AoE DPS
Faction: Seeker
Best For: Crowd control and battlefield manipulation
Rawiyah (not SP version) specializes in AoE damage and battlefield control, with abilities that can knock back enemies and create space for your team. She’s particularly effective in stages with environmental hazards where knockback can be especially deadly.
However, she’s significantly outclassed by her SP version, who offers similar functionality but with much better damage output and utility. Without significant investment and specific team support, she struggles to compete with higher-tier AoE specialists.
Investment Priority: Low. Outclassed by her SP version and other AoE specialists.
Team Synergies: Good in Seeker faction teams, works well with positioning supports.
Team Meteor
Role: AoE DPS/Knockback Specialist
Faction: Discipline
Best For: Crowd control and shield generation
Team Meteor excels at AoE attacks with impressive range and knockback capabilities. Their conditional 10-tile range attacks can control massive portions of the battlefield, and they can generate and stack shields for additional durability.
Their main limitation is their conditional nature – many of their best abilities require specific positioning or enemy arrangements to reach full effectiveness. They also require proper stack management to maintain their shield generation, making them more complex to use effectively than straightforward DPS options.
Investment Priority: Low. A complex specialist with specific requirements.
Team Synergies: Good in Discipline faction teams, works well with positioning supports.
B Tier – Support
Acambe
Role: Summoner Support
Faction: Discipline
Best For: Summon-based strategies and buffing
Acambe specializes in summoning units to the battlefield, increasing his team’s attack range and providing various buffs. He has increased maximum NRG and gains NRG through his trait, helping to sustain his summoning abilities. He also provides the valuable Discipline faction leader aura.
His main limitation is his reliance on summons for effectiveness. Without proper summon management and investment, his support value drops significantly. He also requires specific team compositions to truly shine, limiting his versatility compared to more straightforward support options.
Investment Priority: Low. A specialist for summon-focused players.
Team Synergies: Excellent in Discipline faction teams, works well with summon-focused compositions.
Afra
Role: Debuff Support/Healer
Faction: Nature
Best For: Debuff application and hybrid support
Afra weakens enemies with various debuffs while also providing healing support through her transformation ability. She can transform into a fawn form that provides healing, and she deals additional damage based on the damage her team deals, creating interesting synergy potential.
Her effectiveness increases with her star level, which provides additional movement range. However, she’s often outclassed by more specialized supports who either provide better debuffs or better healing, making it hard to justify bringing her over dedicated specialists.
Investment Priority: Low. A hybrid support outclassed by specialists.
Team Synergies: Good in Nature faction teams, works well with debuff-focused compositions.
Edda
Role: Positioning Support
Faction: Resistance
Best For: Battlefield control and utility
Edda excels at positioning support, with abilities that can reposition allies and provide various buffs. Her “Covering Shot” provides excellent area control, and she offers valuable support through movement buffs and NRG recovery. She can also transform the terrain into powerful debuff panels and summon items for additional utility.
Her main limitation is her relatively recent release, meaning her full potential and optimal usage patterns are still being discovered by the community. She shows promise but hasn’t yet proven herself as essential compared to more established support options.
Investment Priority: Low-medium. A new support with potential but unproven longevity.
Team Synergies: Good in Resistance faction teams, works well with positioning-focused compositions.
Magnus
Role: Defensive Support
Faction: Watcher
Best For: Team defense and damage mitigation
Magnus focuses on keeping your team alive through various defensive abilities and damage mitigation techniques. He’s particularly valuable in stages with high burst damage where his defensive capabilities can prevent teammates from being eliminated before they can act.
However, he’s often outclassed by more versatile supports who can provide both defense and offense. While he’s excellent at keeping your team alive, he contributes little to damage output, making him less valuable in stages where offense is more important than defense.
Investment Priority: Low. A defensive specialist outclassed by versatile supports.
Team Synergies: Good in Watcher faction teams, works well with defensive compositions.
Samantha
Role: Hybrid Support/DPS
Faction: Aggression
Best For: Aggression teams and versatile utility
Samantha (not SP version) can function as both a support and DPS, providing valuable flexibility for Aggression faction teams. She has good damage potential while also offering support utility, making her a solid choice for players who need to fill multiple roles with limited character slots.
However, she’s significantly outclassed by her SP version, who offers similar functionality but with much better damage output and utility. Without significant investment and specific team support, she struggles to compete with higher-tier options.
Investment Priority: Low. Outclassed by her SP version and other specialists.
Team Synergies: Good in Aggression faction teams, works well in balanced compositions.
SchackLulu
Role: Piercing Support
Faction: Nature
Best For: Piercing damage teams and tactical utility
SchackLulu excels at supporting piercing damage compositions, with abilities that trigger piercing damage every third attack. She can also grant dodge to allies or inflict damage over time on enemies, providing valuable tactical utility.
Her main limitation is her specialization in piercing damage support. While she’s excellent in piercing-focused teams, she provides little value in compositions that don’t rely on piercing damage, limiting her versatility compared to more generalist support options.
Investment Priority: Low. A specialist for piercing-focused teams.
Team Synergies: Good in Nature faction teams, works well with piercing damage compositions.
Senshi
Role: Defensive Support
Faction: Drifter
Best For: Team defense and battlefield control
Senshi focuses on defensive support and battlefield control, with abilities that can prevent enemy movement and actions. He’s particularly valuable in stages where controlling enemy positioning is crucial for success.
However, like many defensive specialists, he’s often outclassed by more versatile supports who can provide both defense and offense. While he’s excellent at controlling the battlefield, he contributes little to damage output, making him less valuable in offense-focused stages.
Investment Priority: Low. A defensive specialist outclassed by versatile supports.
Team Synergies: Good in Drifter faction teams, works well with control-focused compositions.
Simona
Role: Defensive Support
Faction: Watcher
Best For: Physical shields and crowd control
Simona specializes in providing physical shields to allies and controlling enemy movement through ice wall summons. Her shield generation is among the best in the game, making her valuable in stages with heavy physical damage threats.
Her main limitation is her focus on physical defense. While she’s excellent against physical threats, she provides little value against magical damage, limiting her versatility in mixed damage stages. She’s also outclassed by more versatile supports who can handle both physical and magical threats.
Investment Priority: Low. A specialist for physical damage stages.
Team Synergies: Good in Watcher faction teams, works well with physical defense compositions.
C Tier Characters
C Tier – DPS
Alexei
Role: Basic DPS
Faction: Drifter
Best For: Early-game damage dealing
Alexei represents a basic, straightforward DPS option with no particularly outstanding mechanics or abilities. He can deal decent damage in the early game but quickly falls off as more specialized and powerful characters become available.
His main limitation is his lack of unique mechanics or scaling potential. While he can function adequately in the very early game, he’s quickly outclassed by almost every other DPS option, making him a poor investment for players looking to progress efficiently.
Investment Priority: Very low. Only for early-game use before better options are available.
Team Synergies: Limited synergy potential, works in basic Drifter compositions.
Faycal
Role: Alert-based DPS
Faction: Nature
Best For: Basic area control
Faycal focuses on Alert-based damage similar to Layla and Momo, but with significantly less effectiveness. His off-turn damage can be useful in specific situations, but he lacks the NRG efficiency and scaling potential of higher-tier Alert specialists.
His critical rate and damage bonuses are decent but not exceptional, and he relies on random debuffs when attacking rather than consistent, powerful effects. He’s essentially a worse version of other Alert-based DPS characters.
Investment Priority: Very low. Outclassed by other Alert specialists.
Team Synergies: Limited synergy potential, works in basic Nature compositions.
Garcia
Role: Sustained DPS
Faction: Drifter
Best For: Long-term battles
Garcia is specialized for long-term battles, with traits that increase his attack power as turns pass. He can pursue dying enemies with assisting attacks and provides healing and debuff removal through his skills.
However, his specialization in long-term battles makes him ineffective in the current meta, which favors quick, efficient clears. In stages where speed is important, he struggles to contribute meaningfully before the battle is already decided.
Investment Priority: Very low. Too slow for current meta preferences.
Team Synergies: Limited synergy potential, works in basic Drifter compositions.
Guzman
Role: Basic DPS
Faction: Discipline
Best For: Early-game damage dealing
Guzman is another basic DPS option with no particularly outstanding mechanics or abilities. Like Alexei, he can deal decent damage in the early game but quickly becomes obsolete as more powerful characters become available.
His kit is straightforward but unimpressive, offering nothing that isn’t done better by numerous other characters. He’s essentially a placeholder until better DPS options can be obtained.
Investment Priority: Very low. Only for early-game use before better options are available.
Team Synergies: Limited synergy potential, works in basic Discipline compositions.
Iggy
Role: Basic DPS
Faction: Seeker
Best For: Early-game damage dealing
Iggy represents yet another basic DPS option with no unique mechanics or outstanding abilities. He follows the same pattern as Alexei and Guzman, providing adequate early-game damage but quickly becoming obsolete.
His lack of scaling potential or unique mechanics makes him a poor investment choice for players looking to build effective long-term teams. He’s outclassed by almost every other DPS option in the game.
Investment Priority: Very low. Only for early-game use before better options are available.
Team Synergies: Limited synergy potential, works in basic Seeker compositions.
Leonide
Role: Basic DPS
Faction: Nature
Best For: Early-game damage dealing
Leonide completes the set of basic, unremarkable DPS options in C-tier. Like the others, he can function adequately in the very early game but offers nothing that would make him worth investing in for the long term.
His kit is generic and uninspired, providing basic damage without any of the unique mechanics or scaling potential that make other characters valuable. He’s essentially a character slot filler until better options are obtained.
Investment Priority: Very low. Only for early-game use before better options are available.
Team Synergies: Limited synergy potential, works in basic Nature compositions.
Miguel
Role: Mobility DPS
Faction: Drifter
Best For: Hit-and-run tactics
Miguel focuses on mobility and hit-and-run tactics, with abilities that allow him to jump over other characters for self-buffs. He has powerful initial skills with knockback and several AoE attacks with debuffs.
However, his damage output is lackluster compared to other mobile DPS options, and his self-buff mechanics are unreliable and difficult to trigger consistently. He’s outclassed by numerous other characters who offer better mobility and damage.
Investment Priority: Very low. Outclassed by better mobile DPS options.
Team Synergies: Limited synergy potential, works in basic Drifter compositions.
Xavier
Role: Basic DPS
Faction: Seeker
Best For: Early-game damage dealing
Xavier is perhaps the most basic of all the C-tier DPS options, with maximum NRG and speed at the start of battle being his only notable trait. Beyond this, he offers nothing remarkable or unique in terms of damage output or utility.
His early-game advantage in NRG and speed is quickly negated as other characters gain levels and equipment, leaving him as one of the weakest DPS options in the game. He’s essentially never worth investing in for serious progression.
Investment Priority: Very low. The weakest of the basic DPS options.
Team Synergies: Limited synergy potential, works in basic Seeker compositions.
C Tier – Support
Maitha
Role: Basic Support
Faction: Nature
Best For: Early-game support
Maitha represents a basic support option with no particularly outstanding abilities or mechanics. She can provide some basic healing and buffs in the early game but quickly becomes obsolete as more specialized and powerful supports become available.
Her main limitation is her lack of unique mechanics or scaling potential. While she can function adequately in the very early game, she’s quickly outclassed by almost every other support option, making her a poor investment for players looking to build effective teams.
Investment Priority: Very low. Only for early-game use before better options are available.
Team Synergies: Limited synergy potential, works in basic Nature compositions.
Nergal
Role: Basic Support
Faction: Union
Best For: Early-game support
Nergal is another basic support option with no particularly outstanding mechanics or abilities. Like Maitha, he can provide some basic utility in the early game but offers nothing that would make him worth investing in for the long term.
His kit is generic and uninspired, providing basic support without any of the unique mechanics or scaling potential that make other characters valuable. He’s essentially a character slot filler until better support options are obtained.
Investment Priority: Very low. Only for early-game use before better options are available.
Team Synergies: Limited synergy potential, works in basic Union compositions.
Teadon
Role: Basic Support
Faction: Discipline
Best For: Early-game support
Teadon completes the set of basic, unremarkable support options in C-tier. Like the others, he can function adequately in the very early game but offers nothing that would make him worth investing in for the long term.
His support capabilities are minimal compared to even mid-tier options, and he lacks any unique mechanics that would make him situationally valuable. He’s essentially never worth investing in for serious progression.
Investment Priority: Very low. The weakest of the basic support options.
Team Synergies: Limited synergy potential, works in basic Discipline compositions.
How to Redeem Sword of Convallaria Codes in June 2026?
While this article focuses on character tier lists, many players also want to know about redeeming codes for free resources. Here’s a quick guide on how to redeem codes in Sword of Convallaria:
- Launch the game and tap on your profile icon in the top-left corner
- Select “Settings” from the menu options
- Tap on “Redeem Code” or “Gift Code” option
- Enter your code exactly as provided (case-sensitive)
- Confirm redemption and check your in-game mail for rewards
Most codes provide valuable resources like summoning tickets, gold, and enhancement materials that can help you build your ideal team faster. Always check official sources like the game’s Twitter and Discord for the latest active codes.
How to Get More Sword of Convallaria Characters in June 2026?
Building a strong team requires acquiring characters through various methods. Here are the primary ways to get more characters in Sword of Convallaria:
1. Summoning/Banner System
The primary method for acquiring characters is through the summoning system. Here’s how to make the most of it:
- Save your gems for limited-time banners featuring high-tier characters
- Check pity systems – most banners have guaranteed high-rarity characters after a certain number of pulls
- Focus on specific banners rather than spreading your resources thin
- Take advantage of discount summoning events when they appear
2. Event Rewards
Participating in events is crucial for free character acquisition:
- Login events often provide free summoning tickets and sometimes free characters
- Milestone events reward active players with character shards and full characters
- Limited-time events frequently feature exclusive characters not available elsewhere
3. Shard Collection
Many characters can be acquired through shard collection:
- Shop exchanges often allow you to trade currency for specific character shards
- Event shops provide opportunities to earn shards for featured characters
- Achievement systems reward shard collection milestones with additional resources
4. Story Progression
Don’t neglect the main story and side content:
- Main story chapters frequently reward characters upon completion
- Side quests and exploration can unlock additional character acquisition opportunities
- Challenge modes often provide character shards as completion rewards
Common Mistakes to Avoid When Building Your Team
1. Over-investing in Low-Tier Characters
One of the biggest mistakes new players make is investing heavily in characters from C or B tiers when they have access to A or S tier options. While it’s fine to use lower-tier characters temporarily, focus your limited resources on characters who will remain viable long-term.
2. Ignoring Faction Synergies
Faction bonuses can significantly boost your team’s effectiveness. Many players overlook these bonuses and build teams without considering faction alignment, missing out on valuable stat boosts and unique mechanics.
3. Spreading Resources Too Thin
It’s tempting to level up many different characters, but this often leads to having multiple underpowered characters rather than a few strong ones. Focus on building a core team of 5-6 well-invested characters before expanding your roster.
4. Neglecting Support Characters
Many new players focus exclusively on DPS characters and neglect supports. A well-built support character often provides more value to your team than an additional DPS, enabling your existing damage dealers to perform much better.
5. Not Planning for Different Content Types
Different game modes require different team compositions. Players who build only one type of team (e.g., all AoE) often struggle in content that requires different approaches (e.g., single-target boss fights).
FAQ
What makes SP Inanna so much better than regular Inanna?
SP Inanna is significantly better than regular Inanna because she can function as both a top-tier support AND a devastating damage dealer simultaneously. At 5-star investment, she gains the ability to grant herself Act Again while still providing it to an ally, potentially allowing for three actions in a single turn. Regular Inanna can only provide Act Again to allies and has much weaker damage output.
Should I pull for limited-time banners or save for standard banners?
Generally, you should prioritize limited-time banners featuring S-tier characters like SP Inanna, SP Samantha, and other top-tier units. These characters often define the meta for months and provide significantly more value than standard banner characters. However, always check the specific banner rates and pity systems before making your decision.
How important are faction bonuses in team building?
Faction bonuses are quite important, providing valuable stat boosts and sometimes unique mechanics. While you can build effective teams without matching factions, aligned faction teams typically perform 10-20% better due to these bonuses. For endgame content, faction synergy becomes increasingly important.
What’s the best team composition for beginners?
For beginners, I recommend a balanced composition of: 1 main tank (Ayishah works well), 1 main DPS (Estra or Kvare), 1 support (Taair or Cocoa), and 2 flexible slots that can be filled based on what you have. This provides a good mix of survivability, damage, and utility that can handle most early and mid-game content.
How often does the meta change in Sword of Convallaria?
The meta typically shifts significantly with major updates, which occur every 2-3 months. However, S-tier characters like SP Inanna and Estra have remained top-tier for many months, indicating that the game has good balance longevity. Minor meta shifts can occur more frequently with new character releases.
Is it worth investing in 5-star characters?
Yes, 5-star investment is absolutely worth it for S and A-tier characters. The power spike at 5-star is often dramatic, unlocking new abilities or significantly enhancing existing ones. For B and C-tier characters, 5-star investment is generally not recommended unless you have a specific strategy in mind.
What’s the best way to farm resources for character upgrades?
The most efficient resource farming typically involves: 1) Completing daily quests consistently, 2) Focusing on equipment trial stages that drop the materials you need, 3) Participating in limited-time events that offer bonus resources, and 4) Using your stamina strategically on stages that offer the best resource-to-stamina ratio.
How do I know when to replace a character in my team?
Consider replacing a character when: 1) You’ve acquired a significantly higher-tier character who fills the same role, 2) Your current character is consistently underperforming in current content, 3) You’ve hit a progression wall that seems related to team composition, or 4) New content requires specific mechanics your current team can’t handle.
What’s the difference between DPS and Support roles in this game?
DPS characters focus primarily on dealing damage to enemies, with specializations in single-target, AoE, or damage-over-time effects. Support characters focus on enabling their team through healing, buffing, debuffing enemies, providing action economy, or other utility functions. Many characters can hybridize these roles to some extent.
How important is character positioning in battles?
Character positioning is extremely important in Sword of Convallaria. Proper positioning can: 1) Keep vulnerable characters safe from enemy attacks, 2) Maximize the effectiveness of AoE abilities, 3) Enable specific character mechanics that depend on positioning, 4) Control enemy movement and battlefield flow, and 5) Take advantage of environmental hazards and terrain features.
Pro Strategies for Advanced Team Building
1. Action Economy Optimization
The most advanced teams focus on maximizing action economy – getting as many meaningful actions per turn as possible. Characters like SP Inanna who can provide extra actions are incredibly valuable for this reason.
2. Buff Stacking and Timing
Top players understand how to stack buffs and debuffs for maximum effect. Learning the order of operations for different buff types and timing your character’s abilities to coincide with peak buff windows can dramatically increase your damage output.
3. Positioning and Battlefield Control
Advanced play requires mastery of positioning mechanics. Understanding how to control enemy movement, create favorable attack angles, and use environmental hazards effectively separates good players from great ones.
4. Resource Management Mastery
Top teams have perfect NRG management, ensuring key abilities are always available when needed. This involves understanding each character’s NRG generation and consumption patterns and building compositions that support sustainable resource usage.
5. Counter-Team Building
In competitive content, the ability to build teams that counter specific enemy compositions is crucial. This requires deep knowledge of all characters’ abilities and how they interact with each other.
Platform-Specific Information
Mobile vs. PC Performance
Sword of Convallaria performs well on both mobile and PC platforms, but there are some differences to consider:
- PC version offers more precise controls for complex positioning
- Mobile version is more convenient for daily quests and resource management
- Cross-platform play is fully supported, allowing you to switch between devices seamlessly
Account Management Best Practices
- Link your account to both email and social media for security
- Enable cloud backup to prevent progress loss
- Consider creating separate accounts for different servers if you want to experience different metas
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