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SP Maitha is a Legendary Defender tagged with SoC, Iria. In practical terms they cover frontline soak, cover, and zone control. Piercing AoE Defender who soaks for allies, fires Rally Command/Response loops, and hard-carries SoC-faction boards.
Stand where AoE piercing lines clip the most enemies while still covering your carry. Pop Rally Command when your team can convert Responses into free damage. She is not a pure wall—build enough offense that her 'tank turns' still advance the stage.
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 (“High — core SoC tank/DPS hybrid”) 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
SP Maitha deep guide
Overview
SP Maitha is the Defender who refuses to be a pure wall. Piercing AoE plus Rally Command means her tank turns still delete tiles, which is why she holds SSS in multi-target environments.
SoC faction boards become dramatically freer with her on the field. Even off-faction, she is a top cover tank who contributes real damage.
Openers
- Place on the choke where piercing lines clip 2–3 enemies and still cover the carry.
- Open Piercing Wave into dense packs before they spread.
- Rally Command when allies can convert Responses into free hits.
- Hold SoC Aegis packages when running multi-SoC lineups.
Mid-fight
She is not Maitha classic pure soak—if you only block without casting, you are wasting the kit. Rotate Piercing Wave on CD while using Rally Guard to stay alive. Pair with SP Inanna so her offensive windows get double value.
Investment
High for SoC mains and anyone short on modern Defenders. Storm Halberd-style weapons and durability trinkets (Cage Mask line) fit. Stars raise both soak and AoE—worth funding early.
Sample teams
Pitfalls
- Parking her alone on a tile with no piercing angles.
- Never pressing Rally Command in Response comps.
- Building full heal-bot tank stats and ignoring ATK breakpoints.
When to skip
Skip if your account already has SP Maitha-level cover and you desperately need a limited Watcher instead. Otherwise she is a safe long-term tank slot.
From the editor's clears
She is the first Defender I trust to contribute damage without inting the run. Piercing lines into packed hallways still feel unfair in a good way.
Is SP Maitha worth building?
High for SoC mains and anyone short on modern Defenders. Storm Halberd-style weapons and durability trinkets (Cage Mask line) fit. Stars raise both soak and AoE—worth funding early.
Role and matchups
SP Maitha 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 | SP Shield Bash |
| Reaction | Rally Guard |
| Skills | Piercing Wave · Rally Command · SoC Aegis |
| Weapon | Storm Halberd |
| Trinket | Cage Mask |
| Tarot | The Chariot |
Pros
- Piercing AoE from a Defender slot
- Rally Command enables Response comps
- Damage share / soak tools for glass carries
- Best SoC faction enabler among tanks
How to use
Stand where AoE piercing lines clip the most enemies while still covering your carry. Pop Rally Command when your team can convert Responses into free damage. She is not a pure wall—build enough offense that her 'tank turns' still advance the stage.
Star priority: High — core SoC tank/DPS hybrid
Gear deep dive
- Weapon — Storm Halberd: Reach weapon for knockback and line attacks. Prefer it when displacement and line control over pure bulk.
- Trinket — Cage Mask: Frontline trinket for Defenders holding space. Best when defenders (and bruiser Breakers) who must hold threat.
- Tarot — The Chariot: Momentum tarot for knockback and charges. Take it for engage tanks and charge/knockback plans.
Open each gear page for alternatives and Best on lists.
Team plan
Park SP Maitha 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 Piercing Wave when the board allows a clean cast.
- Keep reaction (Rally Guard) online—do not strip it for vanity actives mid-fight.
- Basic attack (SP Shield Bash) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piercing Wave | Active | 2–3 | 1–2 | ★★★★★ | Primary piercing AoE — identity skill The reason SP Maitha contests DPS tier lists from a Defender slot. Aim lines/cones to clip clustered packs. |
| Rally Command | Active | 2 | 2–3 | ★★★★★ | Enables Rally Responses across the squad Coordinate with units that have strong Response/Strike Back tools. This is a team DPS multiplier, not just a self-buff. |
| Rally Guard | Reaction | — | — | ★★★★★ | Default reaction for soak + Rally synergy Keeps her alive while participating in Rally windows. Prefer over generic covers when running Response comps. |
| SoC Aegis | Aura | — | — | ★★★★★ | SoC faction wall / aura package Slot when you have multiple SoC units. Drop for pure personal damage setups on non-faction maps if needed. |
| SP Shield Bash | Basic | 0 | — | ★★★★★ | Basic that still pressures while holding space Use on turns you need to reposition or hold NRG for Piercing Wave / Rally. |
Synergies
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FAQ
- What is the best build for SP Maitha in Sword of Convallaria?
- Run basic SP Shield Bash, reaction Rally Guard, and skills Piercing Wave, Rally Command, SoC Aegis. Gear: Storm Halberd, Cage Mask, and The Chariot. Adjust only when a stage bans a slot or you lack the piece—see alternatives on each gear page.
- Is SP Maitha worth building?
- SP Maitha sits at SSS overall and SS on the reroll board—worth a dedicated star path early if you pull them. Funnel shards into the breakpoints in Star priority before spreading resources across the whole roster.
- What role is SP Maitha and who do they counter?
- SP Maitha 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 Maitha?
- Follow star priority: High — core SoC tank/DPS hybrid. 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 Maitha?
- Park SP Maitha 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 Maitha in a Sword of Convallaria team?
- Open the SoC Wiki Team Builder at socwiki.app/tools/team-builder and load SP Maitha with synergy units to check Watcher/Defender/DPS coverage before you spend shards.