Recruited Pikeman
CRare pikeman with line AoE shieldbreak.
Last updated: 2026-08-02
Player notes
Recruited Pikeman is a Rare Destroyer tagged with The Union. In practical terms they cover magical damage, DoT, and multi-target pressure. Rare pikeman with line AoE shieldbreak.
Rare pikeman with line AoE shieldbreak.
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 (“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 Recruited Pikeman worth building?
Recruited Pikeman is a situational C Destroyer. Keep them as a flex or faction piece unless a stage specifically needs their kit—do not overspend limited shards early.
Role and matchups
Recruited Pikeman 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 | Slash |
| Reaction | Counterattack |
| Skills | Shieldbreak Jab · Crumbling Smash · Rupture Armor |
| Weapon | Newborn Blade |
| Trinket | Focus Lens |
| Tarot | Temperance |
Pros
- Client-verified skill names
- See skill table
How to use
Rare pikeman with line AoE shieldbreak.
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
Recruited Pikeman shines in longer fights and magic lanes—pair with a Watcher who can battery NRG and cover the Watcher matchup soft spot.
- Open with Shieldbreak Jab when the board allows a clean cast.
- Keep reaction (Counterattack) 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. Range 1-1. |
| Counterattack | Reaction | — | — | ★★★★★ | device (Reaction) Front/side hit triggers basic attack counter, 1/round. |
| Shieldbreak Jab | Active | — | — | ★★★★★ | device (Physical DMG) AoE in target direction up to 4 tiles, inflicts debuff 2 turns. |
| Crumbling Smash | Active | — | — | ★★★★★ | device (Physical DMG) Single-target. Gains a buff before attacking. Range 1-1. |
| Rupture Armor | Passive | — | — | ★★★★★ | device (Passive) Chance to inflict armor-break debuff for 2 turns before single-target attack. |
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FAQ
- What is the best build for Recruited Pikeman in Sword of Convallaria?
- Run basic Slash, reaction Counterattack, and skills Shieldbreak Jab, Crumbling Smash, Rupture Armor. 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 Recruited Pikeman worth building?
- Recruited Pikeman is a situational C Destroyer. Keep them as a flex or faction piece unless a stage specifically needs their kit—do not overspend limited shards early.
- What role is Recruited Pikeman and who do they counter?
- Recruited Pikeman 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 Recruited 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 Recruited Pikeman?
- Recruited Pikeman 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 Recruited Pikeman in a Sword of Convallaria team?
- Open the SoC Wiki Team Builder at socwiki.app/tools/team-builder and load Recruited Pikeman with synergy units to check Watcher/Defender/DPS coverage before you spend shards.