K.A. Archer
CRare archer with covering fire and positioning passive.
Last updated: 2026-08-02
Player notes
K.A. Archer is a Rare Breaker tagged with The Union. In practical terms they cover anti-tank physical pressure and frontline shred. Rare archer with covering fire and positioning passive.
Rare archer with covering fire and positioning passive.
In the role triangle, lean on free damage into Defenders and respect Seekers. Stars and gear still matter more than matchup alone on hard maps.
Star plan on this page (“See client stars”) 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
Is K.A. Archer worth building?
K.A. Archer is a situational C Breaker. Keep them as a flex or faction piece unless a stage specifically needs their kit—do not overspend limited shards early.
Role and matchups
K.A. Archer fills anti-tank physical pressure and frontline shred. Breakers punish tanks—open on Defenders, respect Seekers who hunt you back. Attack into Defenders for free damage. Avoid feeding Seekers free swings. Full role chart →
Quick Build
| Slot | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Basic Attack | Curved Shot |
| Reaction | Defense (AoE) |
| Skills | Covering Shot · Full Draw · Dharana |
| Weapon | Newborn Blade |
| Trinket | Focus Lens |
| Tarot | Temperance |
Pros
- Client-verified skill names
- See skill table
How to use
Rare archer with covering fire and positioning passive.
Star priority: See client stars
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
Open K.A. Archer into Defender-heavy packs. Bring a Watcher for uptime and a Seeker or Destroyer flex if the map punishes pure physical lines.
- Open with Covering Shot when the board allows a clean cast.
- Keep reaction (Defense (AoE)) online—do not strip it for vanity actives mid-fight.
- Basic attack (Curved Shot) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curved Shot | Basic | — | — | ★★★★★ | device (Basic Attack) Fires a projectile dealing Physical DMG. Ranged 2-3. |
| Defense (AoE) | Reaction | — | — | ★★★★★ | device (Reaction) When hit by active AoE, reduces DMG taken. |
| Full Draw | Active | — | — | ★★★★★ | device (Support) After use, basic attack DMG increases; NRG not recovered at end of turn. |
| Dharana | Passive | — | — | ★★★★★ | device (Passive) At start of turn, if no enemies within 2 tiles, gains a buff for 1 turn. |
| Covering Shot | Active | — | — | ★★★★★ | device (Support) Performs covering fire against nearby enemies, up to 2 times per round. |
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FAQ
- What is the best build for K.A. Archer in Sword of Convallaria?
- Run basic Curved Shot, reaction Defense (AoE), and skills Covering Shot, Full Draw, Dharana. 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 K.A. Archer worth building?
- K.A. Archer is a situational C Breaker. Keep them as a flex or faction piece unless a stage specifically needs their kit—do not overspend limited shards early.
- What role is K.A. Archer and who do they counter?
- K.A. Archer fills anti-tank physical pressure and frontline shred. Breakers punish tanks—open on Defenders, respect Seekers who hunt you back. Attack into Defenders for free damage. Avoid feeding Seekers free swings.
- How should I star K.A. Archer?
- Follow star priority: See client stars. 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 K.A. Archer?
- Open K.A. Archer into Defender-heavy packs. Bring a Watcher for uptime and a Seeker or Destroyer flex if the map punishes pure physical lines.
- How do I test K.A. Archer in a Sword of Convallaria team?
- Open the SoC Wiki Team Builder at socwiki.app/tools/team-builder and load K.A. Archer with synergy units to check Watcher/Defender/DPS coverage before you spend shards.