Nergal Best Build and Skill Tree Guide

Build and skill tree guide for Nergal in Sword of Convallaria (SoC). See the best gear (weapon/trinket/tarot), skin, tier, and review here!

Nergal's Tier & Basic Info

	Rarity	Legendary
	Role	Defender
	Faction	Iria Alacrity

Movement Stats

Nergal's Tier

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Nergal Pros and Strength

Nergal's Character Overview

Best Hanged Men's Mark Debuffer

At RK 3, Nergal can unlock the skill [Mark Illumination]. This is an instant skill that applies The Hanged Men's Mark and Vulnerable II on up to 5 characters in a straight line. Compared to other characters who can apply The Hanged Men's Mark, Nergal shines as the best applicator of this debuff because of the range, the amount of targets hit, and the additional effect of Vulnerable II.

Powerful Block Tank

Most Defenders need to equip a passive skill or activate a buff before they can perform Blocks for nearby allies. Nergal's Block is ingrained as part of his Trait, meaning Nergal can perform Blocks without having to commit a skill slot. Additionally, every time Nergal performs a Block for an ally, he gains Life Steal buffs for his next attacks. This interaction makes Nergal skill slot efficient and also durable.

Shields and Swaps Allies

Nergal's [Fast Cover] at RK 1 allows Nergal to swap his position with an ally while granting both of characters a physical shield. This can be used to help allies retreat from danger or incoming AoE attacks. Note that the size of the shield depends on how high Nergal's P.ATK is, so if you want bigger shields, increase Nergal's P.ATK stat.

Pro Tip!	Consider Turn Order when deciding the best time to use [Fast Cover]. For example, an enemy is charging an AoE attack that will hit your allies. You can commit an attack with your DPS character before using [Fast Cover] to move Nergal and your attacker to safety.

Star Level Up Priority & Recommended Stars for Nergal

Aim to Reach 3★ → 4★ → 5★

Star Level Up Priority	Recommended Star Level
	3★ → 4★ → 5★

At 3-stars, Nergal gets a stronger [Shield Charge], and at 4-stars, [Bayonet Charge] can stack up to two times. His 5-star upgrade adds a powerful effect that reduces skill cooldowns by 1 after blocking. 3 and 4-stars are viable stopping points, and you should only go for 5-stars if you intend to include Nergal in your main lineup.

Best Builds for Nergal

Defensive Build

Basic Attack								Reaction								Ascension
Fatal Attack								Counterattack								Form of Steadfast Stone
Skill
Mark Illumination								Fast Cover								Alacrity
Weapon								Trinket								Tarot
Guardian's Will								Mystery Guardian								Silence of The Hermit

Nergal's specialty is his ability to re-position allies by swapping places with them using [Fast Cover]. Move allies to safer areas while supporting them by weakening enemies with debuffs and auras.

Recommended Gear, Tarots, & Engravings

Recommended Weapons for Nergal

Guardian's Will

Dueling Dagger

Newborn Blade

Equip Weapons that increases durability to protect allies better. Since Nergal can generate Physical Shields, [Guardian's Will] is highly effective. Otherwise, [Newborn Blade] or other weapons with defensive stats are good options.

Recommended Trinkets for Nergal

Mystery Guardian

Luxite Greatshield

Old Scrolls of Auguste

Trinkets that increase Nergal's durability or support his allies come highly recommended.

Recommended Tarots for Nergal

Silence of The Hermit

Redemption of The Judgement

Temptation of The Devil

Tarots that boost survivability like [The Hermit], and those that can weaken enemies like [Judgment], are recommended.

Recommended Engravings for Nergal

Resonance	Effect
Wand Pentacle	Decreases physical DMG taken by 15%.
Wand Cup	At the end of the turn, there is a 50% chance to gain [Engraving Resonance]. Effect: When using an [active skill] next time, refunds the NRG consumed and resets the CD. The skill effect has a CD of 4 turns. (Does not trigger in real-time combat. The effect changes to increasing HP, ATK and DEF by 5%)
Pentacle Pentacle	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%.

Nergal's ability to apply debuffs makes him a good candidate for [Wand + Cup], which may allow him to always have his debuffs available. Other viable options would be the usual [Pentacle + Pentacle] or [Wand + Pentacle], which are both staples for Defenders.

Nergal Skill Unlock Priorities

Recommended Skill Set

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Normal Form of Steadfast Stone	RK13	Unique
Absolute Domain	RK11	Close Quarter Release
Silencing Attack	RK9	Fatal Attack
Alacrity	RK7	Burning Bridges
Critical Moment	RK5	Counterattack
Mark Illumination	RK3	Charged Bayonet
Fast Cover	RK1	Crippling Blow

Skill Details

Fast Cover	Cost: 2 CD: 2
(Support) Instant Nergal swaps positions with a targeted ally, granting both of them Physical Shield with value equals to 50% of his P.ATK. Nergal take physical attacks for all allies within 1 tile. All effects last for 2 turns.

Crippling Blow	Cost: 0 CD: 3
(Physical DMG) Single-target attack. Deals 130% DMG and inflicts ▽ SPD II for 2 turns.

Mark Illumination	Cost: 0 CD: 4
(Debuff) Instant Nergal inflicts The Hanged Men's Mark, and Vulnerable II on all enemies in a straight line of 5 tiles in the target direction. The effects last for 2 turns.

Charged Bayonet	Cost: - CD: -
(Passive) At the start of the turn, if the character is not within the enemy's threat range, gains Bayonet Charge. When Bayonet Charge is active and the character lands a single-target attack on enemies with The Hanged Men's Mark, increases DMG by 30% and gains 30% Life Steal.

Critical Moment	Cost: 0 CD: 7
(Reaction) When the character is Dying, Dodges all single-target attacks for 1 turn. At the start of the turn, recovers 50% HP. CD: 7 runs.

Counterattack	Cost: - CD: -
(Reaction) When hit by an active attack from the front or side, performs a basic attack to Strike Back if the attacker is within range, dealing 70% of basic attack's DMG. The effect can be activated up to 1 time per round.

Alacrity	Cost: - CD: -
(Leader's Aura) For all Alacrity allies in battle, increases ATK by 10%, DEF by 20%, and Crit by 15%.

Burning Bridges	Cost: 3 CD: 2
(Physical DMG) Single-target attack. Deals 150% DMG. Before attacking, gains Offensive Stance for 2 turns.

Silencing Attack	Cost: - CD: -
(Basic Attack) Deals 100% physical DMG and inflicts ✗ Active Skills on Injured targets before attacking, lasting for 2 turns.

Fatal Attack	Cost: - CD: -
(Basic Attack) Fires a Curved Shot which deals 85% physical DMG and increases Crit DMG by 15%.

Absolute Domain	Cost: 2 CD: 5
(Support) Performs Alert on a 1-tile radius around the character, dealing 70% DMG and interrupting actions once an enemy enters this area. Can be activated up to 2 times per round.

Close Quarter Release	Cost: 3 CD: 5
(Physical DMG) Single-target attack. Nergal deals 110% DMG and knocks the target back by 4 tiles. Then, he deals 50% AoE DMG to all enemies within a 3x3 area in the target direction and inflicts ▽ SPD I for 1 turn.

Form of Steadfast Stone	Cost: - CD: -
(Passive) Level 3 Effect HP is increased by 15% and Piercing DMG taken is reduced by 20%.

Nergal's Trait & Skills

Nergal's Trait

Trait	Max Effect
	[Luxite Gauntlet] Nergal possesses Block. At the end of the turn, he gains Powerful Shield Charge, up to 2 stacks. After performing a block, he gains Bayonet Charge, up to 2 stacks. The first block of each turn decreases the CD of all skills by 1 turn.

Stars Unlocked	Effect
	Nergal possesses Block. At the end of the turn, he gains Powerful Shield Charge, up to 2 stacks. After performing a block, he gains Bayonet Charge, up to 2 stacks.
	Nergal possesses Block. At the end of the turn, he gains Powerful Shield Charge, up to 2 stacks. After performing a block, he gains Bayonet Charge.
	Nergal possesses Block. At the end of the turn, he gains Shield Charge, up to 2 stacks. After performing a block, he gains Bayonet Charge.
	Nergal possesses Block. At the end of the turn, he gains Shield Charge. After performing a block, he gains Bayonet Charge.

Nergal's Base Skills

Skill	Range
Slash
[Basic Attack] Cost: - / CD: - (Basic Attack) Deals 100% Physical DMG.
Knockback Combo
[Skill] Cost: 3 / CD: 0 (Physical DMG) Single-target attack. Deals 30% DMG. Then, performs Pursuit and deals DMG equal to 200% of the character's P.DEF, up to 150% of P.ATK. Knocks the target back by 2 tiles.

Skills That Can Be Learned at RK1

Skill	Range
Fast Cover
[Skill] Cost: 2 / CD: 2 (Support) Instant Nergal swaps positions with a targeted ally, granting both of them Physical Shield with value equals to 50% of his P.ATK. Nergal take physical attacks for all allies within 1 tile. All effects last for 2 turns.
Crippling Blow
[Skill] Cost: 0 / CD: 3 (Physical DMG) Single-target attack. Deals 130% DMG and inflicts ▽ SPD II for 2 turns.

Skills That Can Be Learned at RK3

Skill	Range
Mark Illumination
[Skill] Cost: 0 / CD: 4 (Debuff) Instant Nergal inflicts The Hanged Men's Mark, and Vulnerable II on all enemies in a straight line of 5 tiles in the target direction. The effects last for 2 turns.
Charged Bayonet	-
[Skill] Cost: - / CD: - (Passive) At the start of the turn, if the character is not within the enemy's threat range, gains Bayonet Charge. When Bayonet Charge is active and the character lands a single-target attack on enemies with The Hanged Men's Mark, increases DMG by 30% and gains 30% Life Steal.

Skills That Can Be Learned at RK5

Skill	Range
Critical Moment	-
[Reaction] Cost: 0 / CD: 7 (Reaction) When the character is Dying, Dodges all single-target attacks for 1 turn. At the start of the turn, recovers 50% HP. CD: 7 runs.
Counterattack	-
[Reaction] Cost: - / CD: - (Reaction) When hit by an active attack from the front or side, performs a basic attack to Strike Back if the attacker is within range, dealing 70% of basic attack's DMG. The effect can be activated up to 1 time per round.

Skills That Can Be Learned at RK7

Skill	Range
Alacrity	-
[Skill] Cost: - / CD: - (Leader's Aura) For all Alacrity allies in battle, increases ATK by 10%, DEF by 20%, and Crit by 15%.
Burning Bridges
[Skill] Cost: 3 / CD: 2 (Physical DMG) Single-target attack. Deals 150% DMG. Before attacking, gains Offensive Stance for 2 turns.

Skills That Can Be Learned at RK9

Skill	Range
Silencing Attack
[Basic Attack] Cost: - / CD: - (Basic Attack) Deals 100% physical DMG and inflicts ✗ Active Skills on Injured targets before attacking, lasting for 2 turns.
Fatal Attack
[Basic Attack] Cost: - / CD: - (Basic Attack) Fires a Curved Shot which deals 85% physical DMG and increases Crit DMG by 15%.

Skills That Can Be Learned at RK11

Skill	Range
Absolute Domain
[Skill] Cost: 2 / CD: 5 (Support) Performs Alert on a 1-tile radius around the character, dealing 70% DMG and interrupting actions once an enemy enters this area. Can be activated up to 2 times per round.
Close Quarter Release
[Skill] Cost: 3 / CD: 5 (Physical DMG) Single-target attack. Nergal deals 110% DMG and knocks the target back by 4 tiles. Then, he deals 50% AoE DMG to all enemies within a 3x3 area in the target direction and inflicts ▽ SPD I for 1 turn.

Skills That Can Be Learned at RK13

Skill	Range
Form of Steadfast Stone	-
[Ascension Skill] Cost: - / CD: - (Passive) Level 3 Effect HP is increased by 15% and Piercing DMG taken is reduced by 20%.

Weapons That Nergal Can Equip

List of Weapons

Newborn Blade	Void Stab	Beheading Machete
Ever-Burning Blade	Senator Swift Sword	Guardian's Will
Cornucopia Dagger	Nocturnal Glow	Dawnmoon
Blade of Stratagem	Dawnlight	Frostspine Grip
Precision-forged Dagger	Dueling Dagger	Ceremonial Knife
Sharp Sword	Glittering Sword	Iron Sword

Nergal's Voice Actor

Nergal Voice Actor

Nergal's Skin

Initial	Ascended

▲ Unlock Ascended Skin when character reaches Star Level 5.

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