Auguste
APapal Defender focused on holding lanes and simple cover tools.
Last updated: 2026-08-02
Player notes
Auguste is a Legendary Defender tagged with Papal States. In practical terms they cover frontline soak, cover, and zone control. Papal Defender focused on holding lanes and simple cover tools.
Park on objectives; replace when SP tanks or Cocoa/SP Maitha available.
In the role triangle, lean on free damage into Seekers and respect Breakers. Stars and gear still matter more than matchup alone on hard maps.
Star plan on this page (“Low long-term”) is a budgeting hint: finish the first power spike that stabilizes clears, then reassess against your enabler and main carry before dumping every shard here.
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By Jason, Founder & Lead Editor · Updated 2026-08-02 · contact@socwiki.app
Is Auguste worth building?
Auguste is a situational A Defender. Keep them as a flex or faction piece unless a stage specifically needs their kit—do not overspend limited shards early.
Role and matchups
Auguste fills frontline soak, cover, and zone control. Defenders cover the board against Seekers but melt if Breakers get free swings. Attack into Seekers for free damage. Avoid feeding Breakers free swings. Full role chart →
Quick Build
| Slot | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Basic Attack | Mace Bash |
| Reaction | Hold Ground |
| Skills | Papal Wall · Cover Call · Brace |
| Weapon | Tower Shield Spear |
| Trinket | Vitality Brooch |
| Tarot | The Hermit |
Pros
- Frontline bulk
- Simple cover
- Papal options
How to use
Park on objectives; replace when SP tanks or Cocoa/SP Maitha available.
Star priority: Low long-term
Gear deep dive
- Weapon — Tower Shield Spear: Hybrid tank weapon for shield-centric Defenders. Prefer it when dEF-scaling shield tanks over damage-leaning frontliners.
- Trinket — Vitality Brooch: Budget HP trinket for early Defenders. Best when budget bulk when legendaries are scarce.
- Tarot — The Hermit: Utility tarot for niche control kits. Take it for niche control and solo-lane utility when legendaries are missing.
Open each gear page for alternatives and Best on lists.
Team plan
Park Auguste on the contested tile or choke, pair with a Watcher battery and at least one damage role that covers their weak matchup. Do not stack pure tanks without a kill threat.
- Open with Papal Wall when the board allows a clean cast.
- Keep reaction (Hold Ground) online—do not strip it for vanity actives mid-fight.
- Basic attack (Mace Bash) is for reposition turns or when NRG is dry.
Skill table
Priority stars are SoC Wiki recommendations for general PvE. NRG/CD values are approximate guide bands—confirm in-game for patches.
| Skill | Type | NRG | CD | Priority | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mace Bash | Basic | 0 | — | ★★★★★ | Default basic attack in Quick Build Primary basic attack recommended for Auguste. |
| Hold Ground | Reaction | — | — | ★★★★★ | Tank Tank. Recommended priority ★5/5 for general PvE loadouts. |
| Papal Wall | Active | 2–3 | 0–2 | ★★★★★ | Bulk Bulk. Recommended priority ★4/5 for general PvE loadouts. |
| Cover Call | Reaction | — | — | ★★★★★ | Peel Peel. Recommended priority ★4/5 for general PvE loadouts. |
Synergies
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FAQ
- What is the best build for Auguste in Sword of Convallaria?
- Run basic Mace Bash, reaction Hold Ground, and skills Papal Wall, Cover Call, Brace. Gear: Tower Shield Spear, Vitality Brooch, and The Hermit. Adjust only when a stage bans a slot or you lack the piece—see alternatives on each gear page.
- Is Auguste worth building?
- Auguste is a situational A Defender. Keep them as a flex or faction piece unless a stage specifically needs their kit—do not overspend limited shards early.
- What role is Auguste and who do they counter?
- Auguste fills frontline soak, cover, and zone control. Defenders cover the board against Seekers but melt if Breakers get free swings. Attack into Seekers for free damage. Avoid feeding Breakers free swings.
- How should I star Auguste?
- Follow star priority: Low long-term. Stop at the first power spike that stabilizes your clear, then return after your enabler and main carry hit their breakpoints.
- What teams pair well with Auguste?
- Park Auguste on the contested tile or choke, pair with a Watcher battery and at least one damage role that covers their weak matchup. Do not stack pure tanks without a kill threat.
- How do I test Auguste in a Sword of Convallaria team?
- Open the SoC Wiki Team Builder at socwiki.app/tools/team-builder and load Auguste with synergy units to check Watcher/Defender/DPS coverage before you spend shards.