Yennefer
SSTop 20 · RefinedWitcher collab mage: Magic Boost skill evolution, Vulnerable application, and rare illusion/teleport tools for angle plays.
Last updated: 2026-08-02
Player notes
Yennefer is a Legendary Watcher tagged with Collab. In practical terms they cover healing, Act Again, and battery / buff enable. Witcher collab mage: Magic Boost skill evolution, Vulnerable application, and rare illusion/teleport tools for angle plays.
Stack Magic Boost before spending evolved forms. Use Vulnerable windows for Estra/Camelot style carries. Teleports are for solving bad maps, not for random flair—save them for objective turns.
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 (“Medium-high if owned — collab scarcity matters”) 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
Yennefer deep guide
Overview
Yennefer (Witcher collab) is a premium magic threat. Build her if you own the collab package; she rewards magical boards and careful NRG.
Openers
- Open with control/setup if available, then nuke.
- Pair with magic-friendly supports.
- Respect physical matchup maps—bring a Seeker flex.
Mid-fight
Collab units often have unique tools—use them for tough elites. Battery Watchers keep her casting.
Investment
High if collab is complete; otherwise medium. Signature-leaning magic gear.
Sample teams
Pitfalls
- Building collab DPS with zero supports.
- Forcing her into physical-only matchup maps.
When to skip
Skip if you lack the collab shell and already have Taair/Kvare magic coverage.
From the editor's clears
I stop forcing mono-Witcher when I lack a tank. Mixed shell with SP Inanna has closed more hard stages for me than four collab names and a prayer.
Is Yennefer worth building?
High if collab is complete; otherwise medium. Signature-leaning magic gear.
Role and matchups
Yennefer 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 | Chaos Bolt |
| Reaction | Portal Step |
| Skills | Magic Boost · Vulnerable Hex · Illusion Veil |
| Weapon | Arcane Scepter |
| Trinket | Great Company on the Journey |
| Tarot | The Star |
Pros
- AoE + support hybrid
- Magic Boost evolves skills mid-fight
- Applies Vulnerable for the whole team
- Teleport/illusion utility is unique
How to use
Stack Magic Boost before spending evolved forms. Use Vulnerable windows for Estra/Camelot style carries. Teleports are for solving bad maps, not for random flair—save them for objective turns.
Star priority: Medium-high if owned — collab scarcity matters
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 — The Star: Premium hybrid tarot for meta enablers. Take it for enablers who both enable and deal damage.
Open each gear page for alternatives and Best on lists.
Team plan
Build the party around Yennefer as the enabler: one primary DPS (Seeker/Breaker/Destroyer), one frontline Defender, then flex for matchups or faction auras (Collab). Feed Act Again and NRG into the carry first.
- Open with Magic Boost when the board allows a clean cast.
- Keep reaction (Portal Step) online—do not strip it for vanity actives mid-fight.
- Basic attack (Chaos 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magic Boost | Active | 1–2 | 1 | ★★★★★ | Evolution engine — cast before big spends The kit's backbone. Skills evolve under Magic Boost; plan a two-step turn. |
| Vulnerable Hex | Active | 2 | 1–2 | ★★★★★ | Team amp via Vulnerable Paint targets your physical carries will hit this cycle. |
| Illusion Veil | Active | 2 | 2–3 | ★★★★★ | Illusion / safety utility Survive focus fire or fake a threat tile. |
| Portal Step | Reaction | — | — | ★★★★★ | Teleport-flavored reaction mobility Helps her re-angle after casting. |
| Chaos Bolt | Basic | 0 | — | ★★★★★ | Basic Filler only. |
Synergies
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FAQ
- What is the best build for Yennefer in Sword of Convallaria?
- Run basic Chaos Bolt, reaction Portal Step, and skills Magic Boost, Vulnerable Hex, Illusion Veil. Gear: Arcane Scepter, Great Company on the Journey, and The Star. Adjust only when a stage bans a slot or you lack the piece—see alternatives on each gear page.
- Is Yennefer worth building?
- Yennefer is a strong SS Watcher for mid-game content. They may not be a first-reroll target (B), but once owned they repay stars and gear quickly.
- What role is Yennefer and who do they counter?
- Yennefer 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 Yennefer?
- Follow star priority: Medium-high if owned — collab scarcity matters. 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 Yennefer?
- Build the party around Yennefer as the enabler: one primary DPS (Seeker/Breaker/Destroyer), one frontline Defender, then flex for matchups or faction auras (Collab). Feed Act Again and NRG into the carry first.
- How do I test Yennefer in a Sword of Convallaria team?
- Open the SoC Wiki Team Builder at socwiki.app/tools/team-builder and load Yennefer with synergy units to check Watcher/Defender/DPS coverage before you spend shards.