Leonide
AIria Breaker with cleave-oriented physical tools.
Last updated: 2026-08-02
Player notes
Leonide is a Legendary Breaker tagged with Iria. In practical terms they cover anti-tank physical pressure and frontline shred. Iria Breaker with cleave-oriented physical tools.
Good for multi-enemy story maps; upgrade path limited later.
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 (“Medium early”) 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 Leonide worth building?
Leonide is a situational A 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
Leonide 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 | Lion Slash |
| Reaction | Mane Guard |
| Skills | Wide Roar · Iria Cleave · Focus Bite |
| Weapon | Heavy Cleaver |
| Trinket | Focus Lens |
| Tarot | Strength |
Pros
- Cleave physical
- Iria tag
- Pack clear
How to use
Good for multi-enemy story maps; upgrade path limited later.
Star priority: Medium early
Gear deep dive
- Weapon — Heavy Cleaver: AoE physical weapon for Breaker clearers. Prefer it when wave clear and multi-target Breaker strings.
- Trinket — Focus Lens: Crit lens for physical carries mid-game. Best when universal crit budget piece — highest build count in the DB.
- Tarot — Strength: Raw power tarot for bruisers and breakers. Take it for raw power bruisers when execute tarots are missing.
Open each gear page for alternatives and Best on lists.
Team plan
Open Leonide into Defender-heavy packs. Bring a Watcher for uptime and a Seeker or Destroyer flex if the map punishes pure physical lines.
- Open with Wide Roar when the board allows a clean cast.
- Keep reaction (Mane Guard) online—do not strip it for vanity actives mid-fight.
- Basic attack (Lion Slash) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lion Slash | Basic | 0 | — | ★★★★★ | Default basic attack in Quick Build Primary basic attack recommended for Leonide. |
| Wide Roar | Active | 2–3 | 0–2 | ★★★★★ | AoE AoE. Recommended priority ★5/5 for general PvE loadouts. |
| Iria Cleave | Active | 2–3 | 0–2 | ★★★★★ | Clear Clear. Recommended priority ★4/5 for general PvE loadouts. |
| Mane Guard | Reaction | — | — | ★★★★★ | Reaction Reaction. Recommended priority ★3/5 for general PvE loadouts. |
Synergies
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FAQ
- What is the best build for Leonide in Sword of Convallaria?
- Run basic Lion Slash, reaction Mane Guard, and skills Wide Roar, Iria Cleave, Focus Bite. Gear: Heavy Cleaver, Focus Lens, and Strength. Adjust only when a stage bans a slot or you lack the piece—see alternatives on each gear page.
- Is Leonide worth building?
- Leonide is a situational A 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 Leonide and who do they counter?
- Leonide 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 Leonide?
- Follow star priority: Medium early. 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 Leonide?
- Open Leonide 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 Leonide in a Sword of Convallaria team?
- Open the SoC Wiki Team Builder at socwiki.app/tools/team-builder and load Leonide with synergy units to check Watcher/Defender/DPS coverage before you spend shards.