Build and skill tree guide for Magnus in Sword of Convallaria (SoC). See the best gear (weapon/trinket/tarot), skin, tier, and review here!
Table of Contents
Magnus's Tier & Basic Info
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Movement Stats
Move | Stand | High Jump | Low Jump |
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3 | Normal | 2 | 2 |
Magnus's Tier
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Review & How to Get
Review | - Powerful Trait that reduces attack and defense - Great damage and NRG Recovery with initial skill - Passive which increases Attack Attribute Debuff & firepower - Has Fortitude's Faction aura |
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How to Get | - Obtain from Gacha (Summon) |
Magnus Pros and Strength
Significantly Weakens Nearby Enemies

Magnus comes equipped with a powerful Trait that weakens all nearby enemies. When you activate his Skill [Cry of Victory], it not only debuffs enemies but also boosts your allies—just by getting close to enemies, Magnus can shift the tide of battle through counters.
Also Has a Leader's Aura

Magnus has a Leader's Aura that greatly empowers units from the Fortitude Faction. He provides consistent buffs to allies, and when teamed up with other strong Fortitude characters like Gloria and Cocoa, the synergy can be extremely powerful. Try building a squad around them if available.
Sturdy Frontliner with High Damage
Magnus’s damage output scales with his P.DEF, allowing him to combine tankiness with solid offensive power. Though his official Role is Defender, his true strength lies in being a high-damage dealer who also applies debuffs.
Low Mobility
Magnus shines in close-quarters combat, but he lacks movement skills and struggles with height differences. To maximize his impact, you’ll need to support him with Tactical Skills, mobility gear, or other characters who can help him close the gap.
Star Level Up Priority & Recommended Stars for Magnus
Aim to Reach 3★ → 5★
Star Level Up Priority | Recommended Star Level |
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Magnus has a powerful and unique trait, making him a high priority for star level upgrades. At 3-stars, his attack and defense debuffs increase from -8% to -12%, boosting his support value. If you want to enhance him further, aim for 5-stars to extend the range of his debuffs, as well as increase their potency.
Best Builds for Magnus
Single-Target Boss Build
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Priority Skills
Skill | build Priority and Details |
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![]() | ★★★★★ A single-target attack Skill that also triggers [Cry of Victory]. Since this Skill supports Magnus's strength, prioritize it for builds when utilizing [Cry of Victory]. |
![]() | ★★★★★ A powerful conditional Skill that increases damage dealt by allies in a wide area and applies powerful debuffs that lower enemy attack all at once. Prioritize it for slots unless other allies can apply similar buffs/debuffs. |
![]() | ★★★★★ A Reaction that allows Strike Back with Basic Attack. Therefore, with [Mighty Swing], it becomes an AoE attack, and with [Feverish Attack], Life Steal occurs. Since Magnus often positions himself in the front, use this Reaction in your build. |
![]() | ★★★★★ A Basic Attack that can deal damage over a wide area. Slot when focusing on multi-target battles. |
![]() | ★★★★ A unique Skill that allows throwing enemies or some objects to distant places. It can neutralize troublesome enemies by throwing them off cliffs or into low ground, or deal massive AoE damage by throwing gunpowder barrels. Often useful, especially in multi-target battles. |
![]() | ★★★★ A Leader's Aura that greatly strengthens |
![]() | ★★★★ A Basic Attack with a Life Steal effect. Since it also enables Life Steal when Striking Back with [Bloodthirsty Axe], slot it when prioritizing durability. |
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![]() | ★★★ If you want to reduce damage taken, use this Reaction in your build. |
![]() | ★★★ An excellent Skill that inflicts a 20% increased damage taken debuff + deals 120% damage at no cost. Use when in single-target or boss battles when other characters cannot apply a similar debuff. |
![]() | ★★ NRG consumption is high at 4, but it's a single-target attack Skill with very high damage dealt. Use in build when NRG Recovery is possible from other characters, or when lacking damage in single-target battles. |
![]() | ★ Increases damage taken, but it's an Instant Skill that can add 40% of P.DEF to P.ATK. Use in build when you want to boost damage dealt. |
Recommended Gear, Tarots, & Engravings
Recommended Weapons for Magnus
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Since Magnus' Trait adds a portion of his P.DEF to his P.ATK when attacking, the [Hollow Axe] is an obvious choice for him. Otherwise, you could also use [Feast Axe] or [Brutal Axe] as both options work well with frontliners.
Recommended Trinkets for Magnus
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[Space-time Ring] simultaneously supplements Magnus' low movement and allows him to reliably protect allies. Alternatively, [Crystal Burst Armor] enhances Magnus' [Strike Back]s, and [Disaster Bottle] is a good choice for single-target battles.
Recommended Tarots for Magnus
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For [Strike Back] builds, [The Tower] synergizes well with Magnus against multiple enemies. [The Chariot] for enhanced Move and [The Devil] for offense/defense boosts are ideal.
Recommended Engravings for Magnus
Resonance | Effect |
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![]() ![]() | When actively attacking, increases the DMG by 5% and grants 15% of [Life Steal]. |
![]() ![]() | When [Injured], increases DMG by 5% and decreases the DMG taken by 5%. When [Dying], increases DMG by an additional 10% and decreases the DMG taken by an additional 10%. |
![]() ![]() | Decreases physical DMG taken by 15%. |
Magnus engravings can be minmaxed depending on how you intend to play him. If you want to lean towards offense, [Sword + Cup] is best for the [Life Steal]. If you're considering a [Strike Back] build, then [Wand + Pentacle] is recommended. If you just want Magnus to frontline, [Penatcle + Pentacle] is always a decent option.
Magnus Skill Unlock Priorities
Recommended Skill Set
* Tap a skill to view its details below.
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Skill Details
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(Passive) Immediately recovers 5% HP when the character is defeated. Can be activated up to 1 time per battle. |
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(Physical DMG) Magnus throws the enemy to an | |
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(Passive) When an enemy is slain within 2 tiles around you, inflicts |
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(Reaction) Performs a |
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(Reaction) When hit by an active attack, the DMG taken is decreased by 8%. After being attacked, the character gains |
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(Physical DMG) Single-target attack. Deals 120% DMG and inflicts | |
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(Leader's Aura) For all "Fortitude" allies in battle, increases ATK by 10% and DEF by by 20%. Decreases the DMG taken by 10% if (Healthy). Becomes immune to the negative effect of the |
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(Basic Attack) Deals 70% | |
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(Basic Attack) Deals 100% physical DMG and gains 20% | |
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(Passive) When performing an active attack, DMG increases by 10%. When the character strikes back, DMG increases by 30%. |
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(Physical DMG) Single-target attack. Deals DMG equal to 300% of the character's P.DEF, up to 200% of P.ATK. Before attacking, adds 20% of the character's P.ATK to P.DEF for 2 turns. | |
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Magnus's Trait & Skills
Magnus's Trait
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![]() | [Experienced General] Magnus decreases the ATK and DEF of all enemies within 4 tiles of himself by 15%. When attacking, he is granted bonus P.ATK equal to 40% of his P.DEF. |
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![]() | Magnus decreases the ATK and DEF of all enemies within 3 tiles of himself by 12%. When attacking, he is granted bonus P.ATK equal to 40% of his P.DEF. |
![]() | Magnus decreases the ATK and DEF of all enemies within 3 tiles of himself by 12%. When attacking, he is granted bonus P.ATK equal to 30% of his P.DEF. |
![]() | Magnus decreases the ATK and DEF of all enemies within 3 tiles of himself by 8%. When attacking, he is granted bonus P.ATK equal to 30% of his P.DEF. |
![]() | Magnus decreases the ATK and DEF of all enemies within 3 tiles of himself by 8%. When attacking, he is granted bonus P.ATK equal to 20% of his P.DEF. |
Magnus's Base Skills
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[Basic Attack] Cost: - / CD: - (Basic Attack) Deals 100% Physical DMG. | |
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[Skill] Cost: 3 / CD: 2 (Physical DMG) Single-target attack. Magnus deals 150% DMG. When the target is |
Skills That Can Be Learned at RK1
Skill | Range |
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[Skill] Cost: 1 / CD: 1 (Support) | |
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[Skill] Cost: - / CD: - (Passive) Immediately recovers 5% HP when the character is defeated. Can be activated up to 1 time per battle. |
Skills That Can Be Learned at RK3
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[Skill] Cost: 1 / CD: 3 (Physical DMG) Magnus throws the enemy to an | |
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[Skill] Cost: - / CD: - (Passive) When an enemy is slain within 2 tiles around you, inflicts |
Skills That Can Be Learned at RK5
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[Reaction] Cost: - / CD: - (Reaction) Performs a | |
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[Reaction] Cost: - / CD: - (Reaction) When hit by an active attack, the DMG taken is decreased by 8%. After being attacked, the character gains |
Skills That Can Be Learned at RK7
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[Skill] Cost: 0 / CD: 3 (Physical DMG) Single-target attack. Deals 120% DMG and inflicts | |
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[Skill] Cost: - / CD: - (Leader's Aura) For all "Fortitude" allies in battle, increases ATK by 10% and DEF by by 20%. Decreases the DMG taken by 10% if (Healthy). Becomes immune to the negative effect of the |
Skills That Can Be Learned at RK9
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[Basic Attack] Cost: - / CD: - (Basic Attack) Deals 70% | |
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[Basic Attack] Cost: - / CD: - (Basic Attack) Deals 100% physical DMG and gains 20% |
Skills That Can Be Learned at RK11
Skill | Range |
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[Skill] Cost: - / CD: - (Passive) When performing an active attack, DMG increases by 10%. When the character strikes back, DMG increases by 30%. | |
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[Skill] Cost: 4 / CD: 0 (Physical DMG) Single-target attack. Deals DMG equal to 300% of the character's P.DEF, up to 200% of P.ATK. Before attacking, adds 20% of the character's P.ATK to P.DEF for 2 turns. |
Weapons That Magnus Can Equip
List of Weapons
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Magnus's Voice Actor
Magnus Voice Actor
VA | Japanese VA: Yasumoto Hiroki Chinese VA: Yuzhu Cheng |
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Magnus's Skin
Initial | Ascended |
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▲ Unlock Ascended Skin when character reaches Star Level 5.