Credenza
S+Top 20 · RefinedHP-tax support who refunds ally HP/NRG, cuts CDs, and enables Camelot-style CD-gated carries with a powerful single-use trait skill.
Last updated: 2026-08-02
Player notes
Credenza is a Legendary Watcher tagged with Iria. In practical terms they cover healing, Act Again, and battery / buff enable. HP-tax support who refunds ally HP/NRG, cuts CDs, and enables Camelot-style CD-gated carries with a powerful single-use trait skill.
Track her own HP like a resource bar. Pay HP to refund the team's real resources (NRG/CD). Outstanding next to Camelot because his best buttons are CD-locked; less mandatory on pure NRG teams that already run Taair.
In the role triangle, lean on free damage into Destroyers. Stars and gear still matter more than matchup alone on hard maps.
Star plan on this page (“Medium-high if Camelot/CD carries are your clear plan”) 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
Credenza deep guide
Overview
Credenza-style kits are the CD/NRG lubricants that make greedy SSS cores feel smooth. She is an enabler of enablers—often invisible in damage meters, obvious in clear times.
Openers
- Identify who has the longest CD / highest NRG skill.
- Spend utility before their big turn, not after.
- Keep her alive mid-backline.
Mid-fight
Pair with Camelot, SP Inanna, and other CD-heavy units. On simple story maps she is optional; on hard content she is free time.
Investment
Medium-high for late-game accounts. Support gear.
Sample teams
Pitfalls
- Expecting personal damage.
- Casting utility with no follow-up spender ready.
When to skip
Skip early game; prioritize raw Act Again and a tank first.
Is Credenza worth building?
Medium-high for late-game accounts. Support gear.
Role and matchups
Credenza fills healing, Act Again, and battery / buff enable. Watchers edge the magic lane into Destroyers while enabling the physical triangle. Attack into Destroyers for free damage. Full role chart →
Quick Build
| Slot | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Basic Attack | Siphon Light |
| Reaction | Life Trade |
| Skills | Blood Tithe · NRG Gift · CD Slash |
| Weapon | Staff of Iria |
| Trinket | Life Fondness |
| Tarot | Wheel of Fortune |
Pros
- Rare CD reduction support
- NRG + heal package while paying HP
- Broken with multi-action CD carries (Camelot)
- High skill expression
How to use
Track her own HP like a resource bar. Pay HP to refund the team's real resources (NRG/CD). Outstanding next to Camelot because his best buttons are CD-locked; less mandatory on pure NRG teams that already run Taair.
Star priority: Medium-high if Camelot/CD carries are your clear plan
Gear deep dive
- Weapon — Staff of Iria: Classic Iria support staff for heal/buff Watchers. Prefer it when pure heal/buff Watchers prioritizing uptime over personal damage.
- Trinket — Life Fondness: Support staple for healers and hybrid supports. Best when default healer/hybrid sustain trinket before Great Company.
- Tarot — Wheel of Fortune: Tempo tarot for multi-action engines. Take it for multi-action engines and skill rotation cadence.
Open each gear page for alternatives and Best on lists.
Team plan
Build the party around Credenza as the enabler: one primary DPS (Seeker/Breaker/Destroyer), one frontline Defender, then flex for matchups or faction auras (Iria). Feed Act Again and NRG into the carry first.
- Open with Blood Tithe when the board allows a clean cast.
- Keep reaction (Life Trade) online—do not strip it for vanity actives mid-fight.
- Basic attack (Siphon Light) is for reposition turns or when NRG is dry.
- Spend the first enable on your invested carry, not a half-built flex unit.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CD Slash | Active | 2 | 2 | ★★★★★ | Cooldown reduction enable — why she exists Use on carries with long CD nukes (Camelot Verdict cycles, etc.). |
| Blood Tithe | Active | 1–2 | 1 | ★★★★★ | HP consumption engine Pay HP to power the support loop. Do not cast if the next enemy AoE will kill her. |
| NRG Gift | Active | 2 | 1–2 | ★★★★★ | NRG refund tools Pairs with Taair or replaces him on smaller teams. |
| Life Trade | Reaction | — | — | ★★★★★ | Reaction tied to HP economy Supports the self-damage identity safely. |
| Siphon Light | Basic | 0 | — | ★★★★★ | Basic Rarely used if support skills are up. |
Synergies
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FAQ
- What is the best build for Credenza in Sword of Convallaria?
- Run basic Siphon Light, reaction Life Trade, and skills Blood Tithe, NRG Gift, CD Slash. Gear: Staff of Iria, Life Fondness, and Wheel of Fortune. Adjust only when a stage bans a slot or you lack the piece—see alternatives on each gear page.
- Is Credenza worth building?
- Credenza is a strong S+ Watcher 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 Credenza and who do they counter?
- Credenza fills healing, Act Again, and battery / buff enable. Watchers edge the magic lane into Destroyers while enabling the physical triangle. Attack into Destroyers for free damage.
- How should I star Credenza?
- Follow star priority: Medium-high if Camelot/CD carries are your clear plan. 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 Credenza?
- Build the party around Credenza as the enabler: one primary DPS (Seeker/Breaker/Destroyer), one frontline Defender, then flex for matchups or faction auras (Iria). Feed Act Again and NRG into the carry first.
- How do I test Credenza in a Sword of Convallaria team?
- Open the SoC Wiki Team Builder at socwiki.app/tools/team-builder and load Credenza with synergy units to check Watcher/Defender/DPS coverage before you spend shards.