Player notes
SP Faycal is a Legendary Defender tagged with Iria, Elaman, SoC. In practical terms they cover frontline soak, cover, and zone control. Upgraded Faycal kit with higher ST ceiling for Alacrity assassin comps.
Build fully into crit and multi-action; use as primary assassin when invested.
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 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.
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SP Faycal deep guide
Overview
SP Faycal is a premium SP-style upgrade path unit—strong identity skills and high ceiling when you invest. Treat SP kits as ‘account projects’: they want stars and a coherent team, not benchwarming at 0★ forever.
If base Faycal synergy exists in client routing, owning both can unlock cleaner SP skill access—check your skill tree before locking builds.
Openers
- Open with the SP identity skill that defines the kit (see skill table).
- Hold the expensive finisher for the turn kill thresholds are real.
- Use role matchup to pick free damage.
- Enable him only when NRG supports two real skills.
Mid-fight
SP units often spike mid-game hard content. If he is your best role-mate for a hole (e.g. missing Breaker/Seeker), promote him. Otherwise keep him as a sidegrade to Col/Camelot.
Investment
High once you commit—SP kits punish half-investment. Gear with recommended weapon first; stars before random cosmetics.
Sample teams
Pitfalls
- Leaving him at very low stars and comparing to 5★ Col.
- No tank—SP carries still die.
When to skip
Skip if the SP banner was a spook and you lack resources for a third project carry.
Is SP Faycal worth building?
High once you commit—SP kits punish half-investment. Gear with recommended weapon first; stars before random cosmetics.
Role and matchups
SP Faycal 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 | Charged Attack |
| Reaction | Strength Activation |
| Skills | Arrowstorm · Slugger Stance · Steady Aim |
| Weapon | Newborn Blade |
| Trinket | Focus Lens |
| Tarot | Temperance |
Pros
- Higher ST ceiling
- Alacrity core
- Strong late investment
- Mobile threat
How to use
Build fully into crit and multi-action; use as primary assassin when invested.
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
Park SP Faycal 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 Arrowstorm when the board allows a clean cast.
- Keep reaction (Strength Activation) online—do not strip it for vanity actives mid-fight.
- Basic attack (Charged Attack) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charged Attack | Basic | — | — | ★★★★★ | This increases skill damage, so you should generally equip this as your Basic Attack. This increases skill damage, so you should generally equip this as your Basic Attack. |
| Priority and Details Arrowstorm | Active | — | — | ★★★★★ | SP Faycal's main skill and a top priority for battles with multiple enemies. Since it has the [Rally Command] effect, it becomes even more powerful when used wi SP Faycal's main skill and a top priority for battles with multiple enemies. Since it has the [Rally Command] effect, it becomes even more powerful when used with characters that have [Rally Response]. |
| Slugger Stance | Active | 0 | 3 | ★★★★★ | A skill that boosts DMG and prevents Alert from being interrupted when attacked, but at the cost of being unable to move. If movement is necessary for the stage A skill that boosts DMG and prevents Alert from being interrupted when attacked, but at the cost of being unable to move. If movement is necessary for the stage, equip [Swift Leap] as well. |
| Strength Activation | Reaction | — | — | ★★★★★ | Increases DMG dealt upon being healed. Try to maintain this buff by having a source of healing. Increases DMG dealt upon being healed. Try to maintain this buff by having a source of healing. |
| Arrowstorm | Active | 4 | 0 | ★★★★★ | Rally Command Performs Alert on an area of 4 tiles around the target (the alert center moves with the target); can deal 70% physical DMG. Ca (Support) Rally Command Performs Alert on an area of 4 tiles around the target (the alert center moves with the target); can deal 70% physical DMG. Can be activated up to 3 times per round. ✦ During Alert , the character's Rally Response will be triggered with the target as the center. |
| Steady Aim | Active | — | — | ★★★★★ | When attacking, it lowers the enemy's attack performance and recovers NRG up to 2 times per turn. NRG consumption is high for Alert builds, so prioritize this s When attacking, it lowers the enemy's attack performance and recovers NRG up to 2 times per turn. NRG consumption is high for Alert builds, so prioritize this skill if you can't supplement NRG Recovery with other characters or the Trait's Rally Response. |
| Swift Leap | Active | — | — | ★★★★★ | A skill that counters the immobility from [Slugger Stance] by allowing you to move instantly. It's also excellent as it provides NRG and a Crit buff. A skill that counters the immobility from [Slugger Stance] by allowing you to move instantly. It's also excellent as it provides NRG and a Crit buff. |
| Base Skills Skill Range Curved Shot | Basic | — | — | ★★★★★ | Fires a Curved Shot which deals 85% Physical DMG. (Basic Attack) Fires a Curved Shot which deals 85% Physical DMG. |
| Fatal Attack | Basic | — | — | ★★★★★ | Fires a Curved Shot which deals 85% physical DMG and increases Crit DMG by 15%. (Basic Attack) Fires a Curved Shot which deals 85% physical DMG and increases Crit DMG by 15%. |
| Penetrating Arrow - | Passive | — | — | ★★★★★ | After attacking, inflicts ▽ P.DEF II on the target for 3 turns. (Passive) After attacking, inflicts ▽ P.DEF II on the target for 3 turns. |
| Precise Shot | Active | 0 | 3 | ★★★★★ | Single-target attack. Deals 130% DMG. Before attacking, inflicts × Dodge on the target, lasting for 1 turn. SP Skill Skill (Physical DMG) Single-target attack. Deals 130% DMG. Before attacking, inflicts × Dodge on the target, lasting for 1 turn. SP Skill Skill |
| Range Arrow of Guardian Convallaria | Active | 1 | 4 | ★★★★★ | Performs Alert within a 3x4 area in the target direction. Deals 120% DMG and interrupts actions once an enemy enter this area. When Faycal ( (Physical DMG) Performs Alert within a 3x4 area in the target direction. Deals 120% DMG and interrupts actions once an enemy enter this area. When Faycal (Original) learns RK 3 Arrow Guardian of Convallaria, and SP Faycal is enhanced to 3★, the SP skill is unlocked. Skills That Can |
Synergies
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FAQ
- What is the best build for SP Faycal in Sword of Convallaria?
- Run basic Charged Attack, reaction Strength Activation, and skills Arrowstorm, Slugger Stance, Steady Aim. 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 SP Faycal worth building?
- SP Faycal is a strong S+ Defender 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 SP Faycal and who do they counter?
- SP Faycal 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 SP Faycal?
- 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 SP Faycal?
- Park SP Faycal 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 SP Faycal in a Sword of Convallaria team?
- Open the SoC Wiki Team Builder at socwiki.app/tools/team-builder and load SP Faycal with synergy units to check Watcher/Defender/DPS coverage before you spend shards.