What is a good early game team in Sword of Convallaria?

A reliable early team has one damage carry, one real support or enabler, and a Defender or cover unit. Classic Iria cores (Inanna + Col + Cocoa) work for many new accounts.

Should I wait for SP Inanna or Camelot before clearing story?

No. Clear story with owned units for free pulls. Treat meta limiteds as upgrades, not gatekeepers.

Teams · Updated 2026-08-03

Best Early Game Teams

Sample Sword of Convallaria teams for new and returning accounts. These are templates, not the only way to clear—swap units you own and always check role matchups on the board. For theory, read party building; for who to pull first, see reroll.

Swap rules (read first)

Never bench your only healer
If a sample lists Inanna and you own Taair instead, keep the support slot filled—name is flexible, job is not.
Match the stage enemy roles
Bring the right answer to frontline Defenders or backline Watchers. See role matchups.
Stars beat unbuilt legendaries
A starred Epic/alt carry often outperforms a 1★ limited you just pulled. Follow shard priority.

Classic Iria start

Story clear · low pull pressure

Safe default: Act Again support + assassin + cover tank. Works even if limiteds miss.

Use when your box is mostly launch / free-friendly Iria units.

Sustained pressure (DoT / chip)

Long fights · bosses

Leans on infection, pierces, and battery support. Slower first clears, stronger if stages are tanky.

Use when you pulled Taair / Kvare / destroyer tools early.

Meta aspirational core

Mid-game spike · limited investment

Target roster as limiteds land. Do not shard these before you own them—plan, don’t force.

Use as a pull / farm roadmap after reroll or lucky banners.

Frontline-heavy clear

Survival · new players struggling

Slower kills, fewer resets. Trade damage for cover and heals until you learn positioning.

Use when you keep dying on story gates with glass comps.

Build it in Team Builder

Drop these slugs into the Team Builder to inspect role counts and faction overlap, then open each unit’s build page for weapons and skill rows.

Party building theory →Overall tier list →Beginner path →

FAQ

Missing a listed unit?: Keep the job (carry / support / tank) and pick the next best from the same role hub.
How many units should I level?: Early: 4–6 for stage requirements. Depth comes after your first carry and support hit star breakpoints.

Fan templates for education. Not affiliated with XD Entertainment. Comps shift with banners—verify kits on character pages.