SP Samantha
SSSTop 20 · RefinedAlert / end-of-action follow-up Watcher who deletes multi-target maps when you correctly manage her unique skill states.
Last updated: 2026-08-02
Player notes
SP Samantha is a Legendary Watcher tagged with Iria. In practical terms they cover healing, Act Again, and battery / buff enable. Alert / end-of-action follow-up Watcher who deletes multi-target maps when you correctly manage her unique skill states.
She punishes mis-sequencing more than most SSS units. Set Alert states before the enemy turn, then spend her active cascade when packs are clumped. Pair with Act Again supports so she can both set and cash out in the same cycle.
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 (“High if you can play her kit — skill expression unit”) 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
SP Samantha deep guide
Overview
SP Samantha is multi-target royalty with a high skill floor. Alert states and end-of-action follow-ups print damage when sequenced correctly—and look 'mid' when you mash randomly.
She rewards players who plan two turns ahead. With Act Again support she both sets Alert and cashes out in the same cycle.
Openers
- Set Alert / prep states before the enemy turn whenever the kit allows.
- Clump enemies with knockbacks/pulls from allies before her cascade.
- Spend the big multi-hit window only when 3+ targets will be tagged.
- Use SP Inanna to buy a second cast if the first only half-cleared.
Mid-fight
On single-target bosses she is less free than Camelot/Col—bring her for waves, Trials multi-packs, and maps that spawn adds. Keep NRG healthy; empty Alert turns are dead turns.
Investment
High if you love multi maps; medium if your content is pure bosses. AoE-leaning weapons and NRG comfort gear help. Stars improve state uptime more than raw multipliers alone.
Sample teams
Pitfalls
- Casting the nuke into 1–2 targets and calling the unit bad.
- Ignoring Alert uptime before enemy actions.
- Starving her NRG with triple expensive supports.
When to skip
Skip early if your account only needs a single-target assassin right now. Revisit when multi-wave content becomes the bottleneck.
From the editor's clears
She punished my auto-battle brain for a week. Once I started setting Alert before the enemy turn, multi-maps stopped timing me out.
Is SP Samantha worth building?
High if you love multi maps; medium if your content is pure bosses. AoE-leaning weapons and NRG comfort gear help. Stars improve state uptime more than raw multipliers alone.
Role and matchups
SP 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 | SP Arc Bolt |
| Reaction | Alert Matrix |
| Skills | End Follow-up Cascade · AoE Cascade · Focus Mark |
| Weapon | Arcane Scepter |
| Trinket | Great Company on the Journey |
| Tarot | Judgement |
Pros
- Elite multi-target clear
- Alert and off-turn pressure
- End-of-action follow-ups add free damage
- High ceiling with correct sequencing
How to use
She punishes mis-sequencing more than most SSS units. Set Alert states before the enemy turn, then spend her active cascade when packs are clumped. Pair with Act Again supports so she can both set and cash out in the same cycle.
Star priority: High if you can play her kit — skill expression unit
Gear deep dive
- Weapon — Arcane Scepter: General mage catalyst for Watcher/Destroyer casters. Prefer it when pure spell damage when no signature DoT or hybrid staff exists.
- Trinket — Great Company on the Journey: Premium support trinket for top meta enablers. Best when top meta enablers once the account can afford the investment.
- Tarot — Judgement: Alert / reaction-heavy tarot. Take it for reaction-heavy and off-turn damage plans.
Open each gear page for alternatives and Best on lists.
Team plan
Build the party around SP Samantha as the enabler: one primary DPS (Seeker/Breaker/Destroyer), one frontline Defender, then flex for matchups or faction auras (Iria). Feed Act Again and NRG into the carry first.
- Open with End Follow-up Cascade when the board allows a clean cast.
- Keep reaction (Alert Matrix) online—do not strip it for vanity actives mid-fight.
- Basic attack (SP Arc Bolt) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| End Follow-up Cascade | Passive | — | — | ★★★★★ | End-of-action follow-up — core loop Design turns so her action end triggers the follow-up into remaining targets. This is a large part of her multi-target DPS. |
| AoE Cascade | Active | 2–3 | 1–2 | ★★★★★ | Main clear active Spend on packed tiles. Combine with Alert Matrix so residual enemies still take chip on their turn. |
| Alert Matrix | Reaction | — | — | ★★★★★ | Off-turn Alert engine Default reaction for the kit's identity. Do not swap to generic magic wards unless the stage forces it. |
| Focus Mark | Active | 1–2 | 1 | ★★★★★ | Setup mark for prioritization Use to paint the kill target when packs are uneven or a boss add must die first. |
| SP Arc Bolt | Basic | 0 | — | ★★★★★ | Basic filler that still feeds end-follow patterns Acceptable on low-NRG turns; still try to end actions in positions that enable follow-ups. |
Synergies
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FAQ
- What is the best build for SP Samantha in Sword of Convallaria?
- Run basic SP Arc Bolt, reaction Alert Matrix, and skills End Follow-up Cascade, AoE Cascade, Focus Mark. Gear: Arcane Scepter, Great Company on the Journey, and Judgement. Adjust only when a stage bans a slot or you lack the piece—see alternatives on each gear page.
- Is SP Samantha worth building?
- SP Samantha sits at SSS overall and S 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 Samantha and who do they counter?
- SP 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 SP Samantha?
- Follow star priority: High if you can play her kit — skill expression unit. 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 Samantha?
- Build the party around SP Samantha as the enabler: one primary DPS (Seeker/Breaker/Destroyer), one frontline Defender, then flex for matchups or faction auras (Iria). Feed Act Again and NRG into the carry first.
- How do I test SP Samantha in a Sword of Convallaria team?
- Open the SoC Wiki Team Builder at socwiki.app/tools/team-builder and load SP Samantha with synergy units to check Watcher/Defender/DPS coverage before you spend shards.