Col
S+Top 20 · RefinedAssassin queen of side/back kills: Killer Instinct Act Again, Omen of Death stacking, and Void Stab crit loops. Still a premier ST option years after launch.
Last updated: 2026-08-02
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Col is a Legendary Seeker tagged with Alacrity, Papal States, Drifter. In practical terms they cover flank assassination and Act Again kill loops. Assassin queen of side/back kills: Killer Instinct Act Again, Omen of Death stacking, and Void Stab crit loops. Still a premier ST option years after launch.
Only take fights you can finish. Preview damage without crit—then still account for crit overkill. Path to the rear arc, spend Wipe Out, chain Act Again into the next kill. Rank 7 Omen of Death (NRG on any kill + Feverish Beast stacks) is when she stops being 'good' and becomes oppressive. Mask for invis approaches when the backline is gated.
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 (“3★ → 5★ (Act Again frequency). Rank 7 passive is non-negotiable 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.
Edited for SoC Wiki · contact contact@socwiki.app with corrections.
By Jason, Founder & Lead Editor · Updated 2026-08-02 · contact@socwiki.app
Col deep guide
Overview
Col is the textbook Seeker: side/back kills, Act Again, invis tools, and Assisting Cover ignore. New accounts that land him should build him hard—he teaches SoC combat fundamentals.
Every wasted swing that fails to kill costs an entire extra turn. Play greedy only when the math is locked.
Openers
- Identify the killable target (prefer Breakers for matchup free damage).
- Approach from side/back so Omen of Death / Act Again conditions fire.
- Wipe Out as the finisher when the target is in kill range.
- Use invis / Eerie Footwork to exit or re-engage safely.
Mid-fight
He is a boss assassin and elite deleter, not a pure wave clearer. Feed him SP Inanna Call of Freedom when two skills will secure a kill. Void Stab and Maverick's Cloak style gear reinforce crit loops.
Investment
High for early accounts. Stars raise kill reliability more than raw fluff stats. Keep him funded until a true SSS assassin power-creeps him on your roster.
Sample teams
Pitfalls
- Swinging into full HP tanks and missing Act Again.
- Front-attacking Defenders for free damage loss.
- No support—single actions feel underwhelming.
When to skip
Almost never skip if he is your first good Seeker. Bench only when a strictly better limited assassin is fully built.
From the editor's clears
Col taught me SoC: if the target is not dead, the turn was probably wrong. Side/back kills are not optional flavor text.
Is Col worth building?
High for early accounts. Stars raise kill reliability more than raw fluff stats. Keep him funded until a true SSS assassin power-creeps him on your roster.
Role and matchups
Col 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 | Hidden Thorn |
| Reaction | Eerie Footwork |
| Skills | Omen of Death · Wipe Out · Perfect Assassin |
| Weapon | Void Stab |
| Trinket | Maverick's Cloak |
| Tarot | Verdict of Justice |
Pros
- Act Again on side/back kills (Trait)
- Omen of Death is a massive power spike at Rank 7+
- Hidden Thorn ignores Assisting Cover
- Alacrity aura via Perfect Assassin
How to use
Only take fights you can finish. Preview damage without crit—then still account for crit overkill. Path to the rear arc, spend Wipe Out, chain Act Again into the next kill. Rank 7 Omen of Death (NRG on any kill + Feverish Beast stacks) is when she stops being 'good' and becomes oppressive. Mask for invis approaches when the backline is gated.
Star priority: 3★ → 5★ (Act Again frequency). Rank 7 passive is non-negotiable long-term
Gear deep dive
- Weapon — Void Stab: Assassin-leaning dagger that rewards multi-kill and Act Again loops. Prefer it when multi-kill Seekers and Act Again loops (e.g. Col-style kits).
- Trinket — Maverick's Cloak: Assassin trinket for dodge/crit roamers. Best when carries who fight away from the main blob.
- Tarot — Verdict of Justice: Aggressive tarot for assassins and finishers. Take it for finishers and crit-stacking carries.
Open each gear page for alternatives and Best on lists.
Team plan
Col 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 Omen of Death when the board allows a clean cast.
- Keep reaction (Eerie Footwork) online—do not strip it for vanity actives mid-fight.
- Basic attack (Hidden Thorn) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omen of Death | Passive | — | — | ★★★★★ | Rank 7 spike — NRG on kills + Feverish Beast stacks Restores NRG when any unit dies and stacks crit/lifesteal style buffs (Feverish Beast). Mandatory passive once unlocked—this is her real kit. |
| Wipe Out | Active | 3 | 0–1 | ★★★★★ | High damage + Ignore Assist; Dodge on kill Primary finisher. Ignore Assist solves her classic weakness into covered carries. Kill → Act Again → next target. |
| Eerie Footwork | Reaction | — | — | ★★★★★ | Best general reaction — Dodge oriented Default reaction for most content. Keeps her alive when a plan slightly fails mid-dive. |
| Hidden Thorn | Basic | 0 | — | ★★★★★ | Basic that ignores Assisting Cover Essential into cover-heavy maps. Prefer over Critical Strike basics whenever Assist Cover is present. |
| Perfect Assassin | Aura | — | — | ★★★★★ | Alacrity leader aura — crit package Slot in Alacrity comps. Crit rate/crit damage alignment is perfect for her trait loop. |
| Mask | Active | 2 | 2–3 | ★★★★★ | Invisibility + crit up for approach turns Situational but game-winning when the path to the backline is blocked by threat. |
| Ambush | Active | 2 | 1 | ★★★★★ | Bonus damage vs unharmed targets Optional opener for full-HP priority targets. Often replaced by Wipe Out in mature builds. |
Synergies
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FAQ
- What is the best build for Col in Sword of Convallaria?
- Run basic Hidden Thorn, reaction Eerie Footwork, and skills Omen of Death, Wipe Out, Perfect Assassin. Gear: Void Stab, Maverick's Cloak, and Verdict of Justice. Adjust only when a stage bans a slot or you lack the piece—see alternatives on each gear page.
- Is Col worth building?
- Col sits at S+ overall and S+ on the reroll board—worth a dedicated star path early if you pull them. Funnel shards into the breakpoints in Star priority before spreading resources across the whole roster.
- What role is Col and who do they counter?
- Col 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 Col?
- Follow star priority: 3★ → 5★ (Act Again frequency). Rank 7 passive is non-negotiable 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 Col?
- Col 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 Col in a Sword of Convallaria team?
- Open the SoC Wiki Team Builder at socwiki.app/tools/team-builder and load Col with synergy units to check Watcher/Defender/DPS coverage before you spend shards.