Kvare
S+Top 20 · RefinedInfection / Life Loss / piercing specialist who wins long fights and deletes shielded bosses. GameWith's co-best attacker alongside Estra.
Last updated: 2026-08-02
Player notes
Kvare is a Legendary Destroyer tagged with Drifter. In practical terms they cover magical damage, DoT, and multi-target pressure. Infection / Life Loss / piercing specialist who wins long fights and deletes shielded bosses. GameWith's co-best attacker alongside Estra.
Do not play him like a burst assassin. Apply infection and Life Loss early, protect him for 2–3 turns, and let the board rot. Bring Taair so his skill cycle never stalls.
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 (“Medium–high for DoT / shield-heavy content”) 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
Kvare deep guide
Overview
Kvare is a Destroyer chip specialist who loves long fights. Stack him with Taair-style pressure for infection boards that melt high-HP bosses.
Openers
- Apply DoTs early.
- Spread rather than overkill.
- Stay away from Watcher matchup free hits when possible.
Mid-fight
Boss and multi-phase maps are home. Wave maps: still fine, but pure AoE physical may win faster.
Investment
Medium. Magic weapons, NRG comfort, stars for uptime.
Sample teams
Pitfalls
- Playing him as a turn-1 assassin.
- No battery on long maps.
When to skip
Skip if burst cores already one-shot your content.
Is Kvare worth building?
Medium. Magic weapons, NRG comfort, stars for uptime.
Role and matchups
Kvare 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 | Infect Bolt |
| Reaction | Plague Guard |
| Skills | Infection Engine · Piercing Barrage · Roster Blight |
| Weapon | Plague Wand |
| Trinket | Dream Turbidity |
| Tarot | The Moon |
Pros
- Best sustained piercing / DoT profile
- Anti-shield specialist
- Reliable across many stage types
- Pairs with Lutfi / Pooch Runrun DoT boards
How to use
Do not play him like a burst assassin. Apply infection and Life Loss early, protect him for 2–3 turns, and let the board rot. Bring Taair so his skill cycle never stalls.
Star priority: Medium–high for DoT / shield-heavy content
Gear deep dive
- Weapon — Plague Wand: DoT-focused catalyst for infection / piercing casters. Prefer it when doT / piercing casters over pure burst mages.
- Trinket — Dream Turbidity: DoT / debuff trinket for destroyer lines. Best when infection and multi-turn chip plans.
- Tarot — The Moon: DoT / curse tarot for destroyers. Take it for doT and multi-turn debuff destroyer lines.
Open each gear page for alternatives and Best on lists.
Team plan
Kvare shines in longer fights and magic lanes—pair with a Watcher who can battery NRG and cover the Watcher matchup soft spot.
- Open with Infection Engine when the board allows a clean cast.
- Keep reaction (Plague Guard) online—do not strip it for vanity actives mid-fight.
- Basic attack (Infect Bolt) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infection Engine | Passive | — | — | ★★★★★ | DoT identity passive Keep this locked. Everything else in the kit feeds infection uptime. |
| Piercing Barrage | Active | 2–3 | 1 | ★★★★★ | Piercing damage into shields/tanks Primary spend vs shielded or high-DEF targets that laugh at normal hits. |
| Roster Blight | Active | 2 | 2 | ★★★★★ | Unique roster-wide debuff pressure Use to accelerate multi-target decay or boss add packs. |
| Plague Guard | Reaction | — | — | ★★★★★ | Survivability while channeling DoTs Default reaction for mid-line casting. |
| Infect Bolt | Basic | 0 | — | ★★★★★ | Basic that still applies kit identity Acceptable when NRG gated—prefer applying DoTs with actives. |
Synergies
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FAQ
- What is the best build for Kvare in Sword of Convallaria?
- Run basic Infect Bolt, reaction Plague Guard, and skills Infection Engine, Piercing Barrage, Roster Blight. Gear: Plague Wand, Dream Turbidity, and The Moon. Adjust only when a stage bans a slot or you lack the piece—see alternatives on each gear page.
- Is Kvare worth building?
- Kvare is a strong S+ Destroyer 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 Kvare and who do they counter?
- Kvare 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 Kvare?
- Follow star priority: Medium–high for DoT / shield-heavy content. 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 Kvare?
- Kvare 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 Kvare in a Sword of Convallaria team?
- Open the SoC Wiki Team Builder at socwiki.app/tools/team-builder and load Kvare with synergy units to check Watcher/Defender/DPS coverage before you spend shards.