Player notes
Dantalion is a Legendary Destroyer tagged with Iria, SoC. In practical terms they cover magical damage, DoT, and multi-target pressure. Dark magic Destroyer with solid ST options and thematic Papal kits.
Use when you need a magic ST option; pair with NRG battery supports.
Watch the magic lane carefully—Destroyers pressure with magic/DoT but are soft into Watcher matchups. Pair them with a physical flex when the enemy Watcher count spikes.
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 Dantalion worth building?
Dantalion is a situational A Destroyer. Keep them as a flex or faction piece unless a stage specifically needs their kit—do not overspend limited shards early.
Role and matchups
Dantalion fills magical damage, DoT, and multi-target pressure. Destroyers pressure with magic/DoT but are soft into Watcher matchups. You are not the physical triangle apex—lean on skills and positioning. Avoid feeding Watchers free swings. Full role chart →
Quick Build
| Slot | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Basic Attack | White Sword Air |
| Reaction | Royalty Untamed Spirit |
| Skills | Dawnlight |
| Weapon | Newborn Blade |
| Trinket | Focus Lens |
| Tarot | Temperance |
Pros
- See skill table
How to use
Use when you need a magic ST option; pair with NRG battery supports.
Star priority: See guide
Gear deep dive
- Weapon — Newborn Blade: Flexible physical blade for general Seekers and Breakers. Prefer it when default physical weapon when signatures are missing — highest build count in the DB.
- Trinket — Focus Lens: Crit lens for physical carries mid-game. Best when universal crit budget piece — highest build count in the DB.
- 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
Dantalion shines in longer fights and magic lanes—pair with a Watcher who can battery NRG and cover the Watcher matchup soft spot.
- Open with Dawnlight when the board allows a clean cast.
- Keep reaction (Royalty Untamed Spirit) online—do not strip it for vanity actives mid-fight.
- Basic attack (White Sword Air) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royalty Untamed Spirit | Reaction | — | — | ★★★★★ | Best Build Reaction Recommended Reaction from Best Build table. |
| White Sword Air | Basic | 0 | — | ★★★★★ | Best Build Basic Recommended Basic from Best Build table. |
| Dawnlight | Active | 3 | 0 | ★★★★★ | Single-target attack. Dantalion deals Magical DMG equal to 130% of his P.ATK. Before attacking, a random Buffs on the target become Level 1 (Magical DMG) Single-target attack. Dantalion deals Magical DMG equal to 130% of his P.ATK. Before attacking, a random Buffs on the target become Level 1 Attribute Debuffs for 1 turn. |
| Base Skills Skill Range Slash | Basic | — | — | ★★★★★ | Deals 100% Physical DMG. (Basic Attack) Deals 100% Physical DMG. |
| NRG-Depleting Blow | Active | 1 | 4 | ★★★★★ | Single-target attack. Deals 130% DMG and depletes all of the target's NRG. (Physical DMG) Single-target attack. Deals 130% DMG and depletes all of the target's NRG. |
| RK1 Skill Range Inspired Healing - | Passive | — | — | ★★★★★ | After initiating an Active Attack, heals the ally with the lowest HP in battle by 20% of the character's P.ATK. (Passive) After initiating an Active Attack, heals the ally with the lowest HP in battle by 20% of the character's P.ATK. |
| RK11 Skill Range Legacy of Comrades - | Passive | — | — | ★★★★★ | When an ally in battle is defeated, recovers 30% HP for the character, and the character gains ▲ ATK II , ▲ P.DEF II , and ▲ M.DEF II for 3 (Passive) When an ally in battle is defeated, recovers 30% HP for the character, and the character gains ▲ ATK II , ▲ P.DEF II , and ▲ M.DEF II for 3 turns. |
| RK5 Skill Range Air of Royalty - | Reaction | — | — | ★★★★★ | DMG taken from Melee attacks decreases by 30%. (Reaction) DMG taken from Melee attacks decreases by 30%. |
| RK7 Skill Range Destructive Storm | Active | 3 | 2 | ★★★★★ | Deals 50% AoE DMG to all enemies within a 4-tile radius around the character and inflicts 2 random Level 2 Attribute Debuffs for 2 turns. Fo (Physical DMG) Deals 50% AoE DMG to all enemies within a 4-tile radius around the character and inflicts 2 random Level 2 Attribute Debuffs for 2 turns. For Iria! [Skill] Cost: - / CD: - (Leader's Aura) For all Iria allies in battle increases ATK by 20% and DEF by 20%. Allies' attacks deal 20% more DMG to the enemies affected by 3 or more debuffs . Skills That Can Be |
| Shield-Break Attack | Basic | — | — | ★★★★★ | Deals 100% physical DMG and gains Shield Break I before attacking. (Basic Attack) Deals 100% physical DMG and gains Shield Break I before attacking. |
| Skill Range Daybreak | Active | 2 | 2 | ★★★★★ | Dantalion deals 40% physical DMG to all enemies in the target direction within a range of 3x2 tiles and inflicts × Healing Received for 2 tu (Mixed DMG) Dantalion deals 40% physical DMG to all enemies in the target direction within a range of 3x2 tiles and inflicts × Healing Received for 2 turns. Another attack is then initiated which deals Magical DMG. |
| Skill Range White Sword | Basic | — | — | ★★★★★ | Single-target attack. Dantalion deals Magical DMG equal to 90% of his P.ATK. (Basic Attack) Single-target attack. Dantalion deals Magical DMG equal to 90% of his P.ATK. |
Synergies
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FAQ
- What is the best build for Dantalion in Sword of Convallaria?
- Run basic White Sword Air, reaction Royalty Untamed Spirit, and skills Dawnlight. Gear: Newborn Blade, Focus Lens, and Temperance. Adjust only when a stage bans a slot or you lack the piece—see alternatives on each gear page.
- Is Dantalion worth building?
- Dantalion is a situational A Destroyer. Keep them as a flex or faction piece unless a stage specifically needs their kit—do not overspend limited shards early.
- What role is Dantalion and who do they counter?
- Dantalion fills magical damage, DoT, and multi-target pressure. Destroyers pressure with magic/DoT but are soft into Watcher matchups. You are not the physical triangle apex—lean on skills and positioning. Avoid feeding Watchers free swings.
- How should I star Dantalion?
- 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 Dantalion?
- Dantalion shines in longer fights and magic lanes—pair with a Watcher who can battery NRG and cover the Watcher matchup soft spot.
- How do I test Dantalion in a Sword of Convallaria team?
- Open the SoC Wiki Team Builder at socwiki.app/tools/team-builder and load Dantalion with synergy units to check Watcher/Defender/DPS coverage before you spend shards.