Player notes
Ciri is a Legendary Seeker tagged with Alacrity, Drifter, SoC. In practical terms they cover flank assassination and Act Again kill loops. High-mobility collab Seeker with space-slash patterns and assassin-style pressure.
Abuse mobility to delete priority targets; keep a support battery nearby.
In the role triangle, lean on free damage into Breakers and respect Defenders. Stars and gear still matter more than matchup alone on hard maps.
Star plan on this page (“See guide”) 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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Is Ciri worth building?
Ciri is a strong S Seeker for mid-game content. They may not be a first-reroll target (B), but once owned they repay stars and gear quickly.
Role and matchups
Ciri fills flank assassination and Act Again kill loops. Seekers delete Breakers from flanks; avoid head-on trades into Defenders. Attack into Breakers for free damage. Avoid feeding Defenders free swings. Full role chart →
Quick Build
| Slot | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Basic Attack | Fatal Attack The Lion Cub |
| Reaction | Cintra The Lady |
| Skills | Nova Light That Breaks · Night Ciri's Candor |
| Weapon | Maverick's Cloak |
| Trinket | Verdict of Justice |
| Tarot | Temperance |
Pros
- See skill table
How to use
Abuse mobility to delete priority targets; keep a support battery nearby.
Star priority: See guide
Gear deep dive
- Weapon — Maverick's Cloak: Assassin trinket for dodge/crit roamers. Prefer it when carries who fight away from the main blob.
- Trinket — Verdict of Justice: Aggressive tarot for assassins and finishers. Best when finishers and crit-stacking carries.
- Tarot — Temperance: Balanced mid-game tarot for flexible builds. Take it for flexible mid-game tarot when bis is missing — very high build count.
Open each gear page for alternatives and Best on lists.
Team plan
Ciri wants an Act Again enabler and a Defender who holds aggro while they flank. Prioritize backline kills so kill-passives and multi-action loops fire.
- Open with Nova Light That Breaks when the board allows a clean cast.
- Keep reaction (Cintra The Lady) online—do not strip it for vanity actives mid-fight.
- Basic attack (Fatal Attack The Lion Cub) is for reposition turns or when NRG is dry.
- Count kill thresholds before committing—wasted openers cost the Act Again or NRG window.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cintra The Lady | Reaction | — | — | ★★★★★ | Best Build Reaction Recommended Reaction from Best Build table. |
| Fatal Attack The Lion Cub | Basic | 0 | — | ★★★★★ | Best Build Basic Recommended Basic from Best Build table. |
| Night Ciri's Candor | Active | — | — | ★★★★★ | Best Build skill slot Listed in GameWith Best Build table. |
| Nova Light That Breaks | Active | — | — | ★★★★★ | Best Build skill slot Listed in GameWith Best Build table. |
| Charge | Active | 3 | 0 | ★★★★★ | Selects 1 location within a cross-shaped range of the character, charges to that location and deals 170% DMG to the enemy closest to the end (Physical DMG) Selects 1 location within a cross-shaped range of the character, charges to that location and deals 170% DMG to the enemy closest to the endpoint on the path, inflicting Stagger for 1 turn. ✦ Auxiliary Passive . Effect: after casting basic attack , additionally inflicts Stagger on the target for 1 turn. |
| Ciri's Base Skills Skill Range Slash | Basic | — | — | ★★★★★ | Deals 100% Physical DMG. (Basic Attack) Deals 100% Physical DMG. |
| Ciri's Candor - | Passive | 0 | 0 | ★★★★★ | Increases Crit by 40%. Always lands critical hits against enemies with Bound and increases DMG dealt by 20%. Skills That (Passive) Increases Crit by 40%. Always lands critical hits against enemies with Bound and increases DMG dealt by 20%. Skills That |
| Dimension Traveler - | Active | 0 | 0 | ★★★★★ | For all Dimension Traveler allies in battle, increases ATK by 10%, and DEF by 20%. (Leader's Aura) For all Dimension Traveler allies in battle, increases ATK by 10%, and DEF by 20%. |
| Feverish Attack | Basic | — | — | ★★★★★ | Deals 100% physical DMG and gains 20% Life Steal . Skills That Can (Basic Attack) Deals 100% physical DMG and gains 20% Life Steal . Skills That Can |
| Flash That Cuts through Darkness | Active | 4 | 3 | ★★★★★ | Deals AoE DMG to the closest 3 enemies within 4 tiles of the character; when hitting 1 enemy, DMG multiplier is 120%; for each additional en (Physical DMG) Deals AoE DMG to the closest 3 enemies within 4 tiles of the character; when hitting 1 enemy, DMG multiplier is 120%; for each additional enemy hit, Skill Multiplier decreases by 20%, minimum 40%. ✦ When attacking targets with Bound , ATK increases by 80%. |
| Fleeing Hare - | Reaction | — | — | ★★★★★ | When hit by an active attack, the DMG taken is decreased by 8%. After being attacked, the character gains ▲ Move II for 2 turns. The Lion Cu (Reaction) When hit by an active attack, the DMG taken is decreased by 8%. After being attacked, the character gains ▲ Move II for 2 turns. The Lion Cub of Cintra - |
| Homecoming Swallow | Active | 0 | 1 | ★★★★★ | Instant The character gains Nest's Call and the skill switches to Departing Swallow . Skills That Can Be (Support) Instant The character gains Nest's Call and the skill switches to Departing Swallow . Skills That Can Be |
Synergies
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FAQ
- What is the best build for Ciri in Sword of Convallaria?
- Run basic Fatal Attack The Lion Cub, reaction Cintra The Lady, and skills Nova Light That Breaks, Night Ciri's Candor. Gear: Maverick's Cloak, Verdict of Justice, and Temperance. Adjust only when a stage bans a slot or you lack the piece—see alternatives on each gear page.
- Is Ciri worth building?
- Ciri is a strong S Seeker for mid-game content. They may not be a first-reroll target (B), but once owned they repay stars and gear quickly.
- What role is Ciri and who do they counter?
- Ciri fills flank assassination and Act Again kill loops. Seekers delete Breakers from flanks; avoid head-on trades into Defenders. Attack into Breakers for free damage. Avoid feeding Defenders free swings.
- How should I star Ciri?
- Follow star priority: See guide. 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 Ciri?
- Ciri wants an Act Again enabler and a Defender who holds aggro while they flank. Prioritize backline kills so kill-passives and multi-action loops fire.
- How do I test Ciri in a Sword of Convallaria team?
- Open the SoC Wiki Team Builder at socwiki.app/tools/team-builder and load Ciri with synergy units to check Watcher/Defender/DPS coverage before you spend shards.