Knighted Pikeman
BEpic frontline pikeman with Preempt counter and Crescendo Combo.
Last updated: 2026-08-02
Player notes
Knighted Pikeman is a Epic Defender tagged with The Union. In practical terms they cover frontline soak, cover, and zone control. Epic frontline pikeman with Preempt counter and Crescendo Combo.
Epic frontline pikeman with Preempt counter and Crescendo Combo.
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 (“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 Knighted Pikeman worth building?
Knighted Pikeman is a situational B Defender. Keep them as a flex or faction piece unless a stage specifically needs their kit—do not overspend limited shards early.
Role and matchups
Knighted Pikeman 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 | Slash |
| Reaction | Preempt |
| Skills | Crescendo Combo · Parry · Knightly Spirit |
| Weapon | Newborn Blade |
| Trinket | Focus Lens |
| Tarot | Temperance |
Pros
- Client-verified skill names
- See skill table
How to use
Epic frontline pikeman with Preempt counter and Crescendo Combo.
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
Park Knighted Pikeman 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 Crescendo Combo when the board allows a clean cast.
- Keep reaction (Preempt) online—do not strip it for vanity actives mid-fight.
- Basic attack (Slash) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slash | Basic | — | — | ★★★★★ | device (Basic Attack) Deals Physical DMG. Melee 1-1. |
| Preempt | Reaction | — | — | ★★★★★ | device (Reaction) Before active attack from front/side, Strike Back up to 1/round. |
| Parry | Passive | — | — | ★★★★★ | device (Passive) Before physical melee attack, faces attacker and adds P.ATK to P.DEF. |
| Crescendo Combo | Active | — | — | ★★★★★ | device (Physical DMG) Single-target, dispels 2 buffs, then Pursuit dealing DMG. Range 1-1. |
| Knightly Spirit | Passive | — | — | ★★★★★ | device (Passive) Increases ATK when attacking from front; increases DEF when attacked from front. |
Other Defenders to compare
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FAQ
- What is the best build for Knighted Pikeman in Sword of Convallaria?
- Run basic Slash, reaction Preempt, and skills Crescendo Combo, Parry, Knightly Spirit. 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 Knighted Pikeman worth building?
- Knighted Pikeman is a situational B Defender. Keep them as a flex or faction piece unless a stage specifically needs their kit—do not overspend limited shards early.
- What role is Knighted Pikeman and who do they counter?
- Knighted Pikeman 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 Knighted Pikeman?
- 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 Knighted Pikeman?
- Park Knighted Pikeman 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 Knighted Pikeman in a Sword of Convallaria team?
- Open the SoC Wiki Team Builder at socwiki.app/tools/team-builder and load Knighted Pikeman with synergy units to check Watcher/Defender/DPS coverage before you spend shards.