Clara
SSTop 20 · RefinedShield specialist who tanks physical and magic, throws AoE strikebacks, and pairs perfectly with Camelot Union boards.
Last updated: 2026-08-02
Player notes
Clara is a Legendary Defender tagged with Union. In practical terms they cover frontline soak, cover, and zone control. Shield specialist who tanks physical and magic, throws AoE strikebacks, and pairs perfectly with Camelot Union boards.
Pre-cast shields before the enemy turn, sit on the carry, and let strikebacks punish clumped melee. She is a 'plan the enemy turn' tank more than a pure taunt bot.
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 (“High for shield / Union comps”) 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
Clara deep guide
Overview
Clara often plays as a utility/tempo piece who accelerates allies—think CD and turn density rather than leaderboard DPS.
Openers
- Cast utility on the unit about to spend a big CD skill (Camelot loves this).
- Stay safe; utility dead = board dead.
- Combine with Act Again enables for disgusting sequences.
Mid-fight
She is a specialist: best with CD-gated hyper carries. If your team is all low-CD skills, her value drops.
Investment
Medium—raise when Camelot/similar cores are online.
Sample teams
Pitfalls
- Building her as a main healer.
- No CD-gated ally to buff.
When to skip
Skip if your carries do not care about CD compression.
Is Clara worth building?
Medium—raise when Camelot/similar cores are online.
Role and matchups
Clara 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 | Shield Bash |
| Reaction | Aegis Cover |
| Skills | Barrier Field · Strikeback Wave · Guard Link |
| Weapon | Tower Shield Spear |
| Trinket | Cage Mask |
| Tarot | The Emperor |
Pros
- True hybrid P+M tanking via shields
- AoE strikeback threat
- Assisting Cover + shield layering
- Union synergy with Camelot
How to use
Pre-cast shields before the enemy turn, sit on the carry, and let strikebacks punish clumped melee. She is a 'plan the enemy turn' tank more than a pure taunt bot.
Star priority: High for shield / Union comps
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 — Cage Mask: Frontline trinket for Defenders holding space. Best when defenders (and bruiser Breakers) who must hold threat.
- Tarot — The Emperor: Command tarot for leaders and aura units. Take it for faction leaders and aura-centric cores.
Open each gear page for alternatives and Best on lists.
Team plan
Park Clara 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 Barrier Field when the board allows a clean cast.
- Keep reaction (Aegis Cover) online—do not strip it for vanity actives mid-fight.
- Basic attack (Shield 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrier Field | Active | 2 | 2 | ★★★★★ | Team shields — identity Primary shield applicator. Cast before known enemy AoE turns. |
| Aegis Cover | Reaction | — | — | ★★★★★ | Cover reaction for glass allies Default reaction when protecting a hypercarry. |
| Strikeback Wave | Active | 2 | 2 | ★★★★★ | AoE strikeback setup / payoff Turns defense into offense when enemies insist on hitting the frontline. |
| Guard Link | Active | 1–2 | 1–2 | ★★★★★ | Link protection to priority ally Use when one ally is the only legal kill target for the enemy. |
| Shield Bash | Basic | 0 | — | ★★★★★ | Basic Low priority—shield and cover first. |
Synergies
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FAQ
- What is the best build for Clara in Sword of Convallaria?
- Run basic Shield Bash, reaction Aegis Cover, and skills Barrier Field, Strikeback Wave, Guard Link. Gear: Tower Shield Spear, Cage Mask, and The Emperor. Adjust only when a stage bans a slot or you lack the piece—see alternatives on each gear page.
- Is Clara worth building?
- Clara is a strong SS Defender for mid-game content. They may not be a first-reroll target (A), but once owned they repay stars and gear quickly.
- What role is Clara and who do they counter?
- Clara 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 Clara?
- Follow star priority: High for shield / Union comps. 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 Clara?
- Park Clara 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 Clara in a Sword of Convallaria team?
- Open the SoC Wiki Team Builder at socwiki.app/tools/team-builder and load Clara with synergy units to check Watcher/Defender/DPS coverage before you spend shards.