Heshan
SSTop 20 · RefinedElaman support-tank: crit buffs, healing, healing-received reversal tools, and Liberation stacks for carry windows.
Last updated: 2026-08-02
Player notes
Heshan is a Legendary Defender tagged with Elaman. In practical terms they cover frontline soak, cover, and zone control. Elaman support-tank: crit buffs, healing, healing-received reversal tools, and Liberation stacks for carry windows.
Play as an enabler who happens to be bulky. Time Liberation stacks for the turn your ST carry (Shams/Lukamar) goes nuclear. He is not Cocoa—do not expect pure peel without investing in his support nodes.
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 inside Elaman cores”) 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
Heshan deep guide
Overview
Heshan is a strong mid-premium option—often a faction or role staple rather than a universal SSS. Build when he solves a hole in your Elaman/physical coverage.
Openers
- Open with role-correct matchup targets.
- Use setup skills, then spenders.
- Hold defensive tools if he is hybrid.
Mid-fight
Good as sideboard DPS. SP Inanna still multiplies his value.
Investment
Medium.
Sample teams
Pitfalls
- Overranking him above SP Inanna investment.
When to skip
Skip if the role is filled by a higher overall tier unit.
Is Heshan worth building?
Medium.
Role and matchups
Heshan 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 | Sand Guard |
| Reaction | Liberation Cover |
| Skills | Crit Chant · Heal Pulse · Reverse Grace |
| Weapon | Guardian Blade |
| Trinket | Life Fondness |
| Tarot | The Sun |
Pros
- Support-tank hybrid for Elaman
- Crit buff enable for Shams/Lukamar
- Healing + reverse-heal tech
- Liberation stack timing skill expression
How to use
Play as an enabler who happens to be bulky. Time Liberation stacks for the turn your ST carry (Shams/Lukamar) goes nuclear. He is not Cocoa—do not expect pure peel without investing in his support nodes.
Star priority: High inside Elaman cores
Gear deep dive
- Weapon — Guardian Blade: Defender weapon for cover, knockback, and aura tanks. Prefer it when cover tanks and knockback Defenders holding the front line.
- Trinket — Life Fondness: Support staple for healers and hybrid supports. Best when default healer/hybrid sustain trinket before Great Company.
- Tarot — The Sun: Sustain tarot for pure supports. Take it for pure supports focused on team longevity.
Open each gear page for alternatives and Best on lists.
Team plan
Park Heshan 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 Crit Chant when the board allows a clean cast.
- Keep reaction (Liberation Cover) online—do not strip it for vanity actives mid-fight.
- Basic attack (Sand Guard) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crit Chant | Active | 2 | 2 | ★★★★★ | Crit enable for Elaman carries Cast before Shams/Lukamar kill turns. |
| Heal Pulse | Active | 2 | 1 | ★★★★★ | Primary sustain Stable heal for mid-line Elaman blobs. |
| Reverse Grace | Active | 2 | 2–3 | ★★★★★ | Healing-received reversal tech Situational but decisive into enemy heal comps or specific bosses. |
| Liberation Cover | Reaction | — | — | ★★★★★ | Cover + Liberation synergy Default reaction in Liberation stack builds. |
| Sand Guard | Basic | 0 | — | ★★★★★ | Basic Low priority. |
Synergies
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FAQ
- What is the best build for Heshan in Sword of Convallaria?
- Run basic Sand Guard, reaction Liberation Cover, and skills Crit Chant, Heal Pulse, Reverse Grace. Gear: Guardian Blade, Life Fondness, and The Sun. Adjust only when a stage bans a slot or you lack the piece—see alternatives on each gear page.
- Is Heshan worth building?
- Heshan 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 Heshan and who do they counter?
- Heshan 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 Heshan?
- Follow star priority: High inside Elaman cores. 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 Heshan?
- Park Heshan 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 Heshan in a Sword of Convallaria team?
- Open the SoC Wiki Team Builder at socwiki.app/tools/team-builder and load Heshan with synergy units to check Watcher/Defender/DPS coverage before you spend shards.