Samantha
SClassic Iria Watcher mage with solid AoE and support options for mid-game accounts.
Last updated: 2026-08-02
Player notes
Samantha is a Legendary Watcher tagged with Iria, Papal States, SoC. In practical terms they cover healing, Act Again, and battery / buff enable. Classic Iria Watcher mage with solid AoE and support options for mid-game accounts.
Use as flexible mage until SP upgrades or stronger limiteds arrive.
In the role triangle, lean on free damage into Destroyers. Stars and gear still matter more than matchup alone on hard maps.
Star plan on this page (“See guide”) 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.
Edited for SoC Wiki · contact contact@socwiki.app with corrections.
By Jason, Founder & Lead Editor · Updated 2026-08-02 · contact@socwiki.app
Is Samantha worth building?
Samantha is a strong S Watcher for mid-game content. They may not be a first-reroll target (A), but once owned they repay stars and gear quickly.
Role and matchups
Samantha fills healing, Act Again, and battery / buff enable. Watchers edge the magic lane into Destroyers while enabling the physical triangle. Attack into Destroyers for free damage. Full role chart →
Quick Build
| Slot | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Basic Attack | Merciful Strike |
| Reaction | RK5 Skill Range Devout Faith - |
| Skills | Sacred Sanctuary Radiant Stamp NRG Restoration |
| Weapon | Newborn Blade |
| Trinket | Focus Lens |
| Tarot | Temperance |
Pros
- See skill table
How to use
Use as flexible mage until SP upgrades or stronger limiteds arrive.
Star priority: See guide
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
Build the party around Samantha as the enabler: one primary DPS (Seeker/Breaker/Destroyer), one frontline Defender, then flex for matchups or faction auras (Iria / Papal States). Feed Act Again and NRG into the carry first.
- Open with Sacred Sanctuary Radiant Stamp NRG Restoration when the board allows a clean cast.
- Keep reaction (RK5 Skill Range Devout Faith -) online—do not strip it for vanity actives mid-fight.
- Basic attack (Merciful Strike) is for reposition turns or when NRG is dry.
- Spend the first enable on your invested carry, not a half-built flex unit.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merciful Strike | Basic | — | — | ★★★★★ | Deals 80% magical DMG and increases the effect of the next healing skill by 15%, lasting for 2 turns. (Basic Attack) Deals 80% magical DMG and increases the effect of the next healing skill by 15%, lasting for 2 turns. |
| Sacred Sanctuary Radiant Stamp NRG Restoration | Active | — | — | ★★★★★ | Best Build skill slot Listed in GameWith Best Build table. |
| Base Skills Skill Range Energy Wave | Basic | — | — | ★★★★★ | Deal 80% Magical DMG. (Basic Attack) Deal 80% Magical DMG. |
| Divine Wrath | Active | 0 | 4 | ★★★★★ | Deals 70% DMG to all enemies in a straight line within 5 tiles in the target direction and inflicts × Active Skills for 2 turns. Recovers 2 (Magical DMG) Deals 70% DMG to all enemies in a straight line within 5 tiles in the target direction and inflicts × Active Skills for 2 turns. Recovers 2 NRG for every 1 enemy hit by skill. |
| Light of Celestial Purge | Active | 1 | 3 | ★★★★★ | Samantha deals 30% DMG to all enemies within 5 tiles around herself. Additionally dispels 3 buffs from enemies and 3 Debuffs from allies. (Magic DMG) Samantha deals 30% DMG to all enemies within 5 tiles around herself. Additionally dispels 3 buffs from enemies and 3 Debuffs from allies. |
| Light of Judgement | Active | 3 | 0 | ★★★★★ | Single-target attack. Deals 140% DMG. After attacking, heals the ally with the lowest HP percentage in battle for 50% of the character's M.A (Magical DMG) Single-target attack. Deals 140% DMG. After attacking, heals the ally with the lowest HP percentage in battle for 50% of the character's M.ATK. Skills That Can Be |
| P Skill Skill Range Domain of Devotion | Active | 1 | 3 | ★★★★★ | Instant Heals all allies within 3 tiles of the character for 30% of M.ATK, and grants them 1 stack of Radiant Shine , Anti Heal Immunity , a (Healing) Instant Heals all allies within 3 tiles of the character for 30% of M.ATK, and grants them 1 stack of Radiant Shine , Anti Heal Immunity , and Bound Resistance for 2 turns. The SP Skill is unlocked when SP Samantha learns RK3 Prayer of Devotion and Samantha (Original) is enhanced to 3-stars. Skill |
| Range Battle Flag of Papal State - | Active | — | — | ★★★★★ | For all Papal States allies in battle, increases ATK by 10% and DEF by 20%. Light of Celestial Purge (Leader's Aura) For all Papal States allies in battle, increases ATK by 10% and DEF by 20%. Light of Celestial Purge |
| RK1 Skill Range NRG Restoration - | Passive | — | — | ★★★★★ | At the end of the turn, recovers an additional 1 NRG. If NRG is less than 1, recovers another 1 NRG. (Passive) At the end of the turn, recovers an additional 1 NRG. If NRG is less than 1, recovers another 1 NRG. |
| RK11 Skill Range Sacred Sanctuary | Active | 3 | 5 | ★★★★★ | Samantha grants all allies within 5 tiles around herself DMG Reduction III and ▲Healing Received III for 2 turns. She gains Regenerate - Ext (Support) Samantha grants all allies within 5 tiles around herself DMG Reduction III and ▲Healing Received III for 2 turns. She gains Regenerate - Extra , expanding the effect range of her trait to 5 tiles and canceling the NRG consumption when triggering, lasting for 1 turn. |
| RK3 Skill Range Radiant Stamp | Active | 1 | 2 | ★★★★★ | Samantha heals all allies within 2 tiles around the target for 40% of her M.ATK. The central target receives an additional 40% of healing. A (Healing) Samantha heals all allies within 2 tiles around the target for 40% of her M.ATK. The central target receives an additional 40% of healing. After being healed all targets gain ▲DMG I and ▲P.DEF I for 2 turns. Divine Wrath |
| RK5 Skill Range Devout Faith - | Reaction | — | — | ★★★★★ | Gains Resolve if the character has 3 NRG. When Resolve is triggered, consumes 3 NRG to heal character's HP to 70%. Can be activated up to 2 (Reaction) Gains Resolve if the character has 3 NRG. When Resolve is triggered, consumes 3 NRG to heal character's HP to 70%. Can be activated up to 2 times per battle. Defense (AoE) - [Reaction] Cost: - / CD: - (Reaction) When hit by an active AoE Attack, the DMG taken is decreased by 30%. |
Synergies
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FAQ
- What is the best build for Samantha in Sword of Convallaria?
- Run basic Merciful Strike, reaction RK5 Skill Range Devout Faith -, and skills Sacred Sanctuary Radiant Stamp NRG Restoration. 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 Samantha worth building?
- Samantha is a strong S Watcher 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 Samantha and who do they counter?
- Samantha fills healing, Act Again, and battery / buff enable. Watchers edge the magic lane into Destroyers while enabling the physical triangle. Attack into Destroyers for free damage.
- How should I star Samantha?
- Follow star priority: See guide. 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 Samantha?
- Build the party around Samantha as the enabler: one primary DPS (Seeker/Breaker/Destroyer), one frontline Defender, then flex for matchups or faction auras (Iria / Papal States). Feed Act Again and NRG into the carry first.
- How do I test Samantha in a Sword of Convallaria team?
- Open the SoC Wiki Team Builder at socwiki.app/tools/team-builder and load Samantha with synergy units to check Watcher/Defender/DPS coverage before you spend shards.