Xavier Best Build and Skill Tree Guide

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

Xavier's Tier & Basic Info

	Rarity	Legendary
	Role	Breaker
	Faction	Iria Fortitude

Movement Stats

Xavier's Tier

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Xavier Pros and Strength

Xavier's Character Overview

Uniqe Ascension Skill

The exclusive Ascension Skill greatly enhances [Spear of Iria] by significantly reducing it's cooldown, allowing it to fully recover NRG every 2 turns and constantly have an SPD UP effect. This enables more frequent use of [Falling Comet Dash], making the character effective in battles against multiple enemies.

Clash Defender

A RK 11 Xavier can one shot the entire enemy team when he is set as a Defender in your PvP/Clash Lineup. By combining [Spear of Iria] and [Falling Commet Dash], Xavier will always take his turn before the enemy, and if the attacking player places his units too close to one another, Xavier can sweep their entire team with a well-placed [Falling Commet Dash].

Equip Double-Sided Halberd

To maximize Xavier's one shot teamwipe potential, equip Xavier with the Double-Sided Halberd as well as The Magician Tarot. Both of these equips synergize well with AoE attacks and will help Xavier reach the enemy HP threshold for that satisfying one shot.

Physical Glass Cannon

Xavier has very high offensive potential, but his defensive stats and HP are sorely lacking for him to be viable in high-level content. This is because due to the fact that maximizing Xavier's offensive potential means sacrificing a portion of his defensive stats with [Risky Move]. This implies that Xavier is best played as a sweeper. This way, you can eliminate multiple enemies while giving Xavier the best chance to survive for his next turns.

Star Level Up Priority & Recommended Stars for Xavier

Aim to Reach 2★ → 5★

Star Level Up Priority	Recommended Star Level
	2★ → 5★

Star upgrades don’t increase the AoE damage from Xavier’s trait—they only boost his attack power when enemies are nearby. While this bonus is fairly strong, it doesn’t drastically change how he plays, so his upgrade priority is on the lower side. You should consider upgrading him based on how often you use him in your team.

Best Builds for Xavier

Recommended Build

Basic Attack								Reaction								Ascension
Charged Attack								Indomitable Spirit								Daring Vanguard
Skill
Falling Comet Dash								Combat Frenzy								Spear of Iria
Weapon								Trinket								Tarot
Double-Sided Halberd								Maverick's Cloak								Dream of The Magician

The addition of Xavier's [Daring Vanguard] Ascension Skill allows him to use [Falling Comet Dash] once every 2 turns. Use Xavier's naturally high SPD lower the enemy's and contribute to your allies.

Recommended Gear, Tarots, & Engravings

Recommended Weapons for Xavier

Double-Sided Halberd

Army-breaking Spear

The Silent Guard

For offense, [Double-Sided Halberd] is recommended. Defensive alternatives include [The Silent Guard] and [Pendant Halberd] are recommended.

Recommended Trinkets for Xavier

Maverick's Cloak

Evergreen Pendent

Shield of Justice

When focusing on AoE attacks, [Berserk Incense] is recommended. If focusing on durability, [Mystery Guardian] is recommended as it has good synergy with the Parry effect from [Musou]. Also, [Spring Pill] is viable since it supplements Xavier's survivability.

Recommended Tarots for Xavier

Dream of The Magician

Silence of The Hermit

Temptation of The Devil

If you're prioritizing AoE damage, go with [The Magician]; if you're aiming for durability, choose [The Hermit] or [The Tower].

Recommended Engravings for Xavier

Resonance	Effect
Wand Wand	After using a [basic attack], [skill], [strike back], or [assisting attack], gains 1 random [Level 2 Attribute Buff].
Sword Wand	Before actively attacking, for each 1 tile traversed, increases ATK and DEF by 4%, up to 12%. The effect lasts until the start of the next turn,
Sword Cup	When actively attacking, increases the DMG by 5% and grants 15% of [Life Steal].

[Sword + Wand] or [Sword + Cup] are heavily recommended since they compliment Xavierls role as a damage dealer. You may also opt to engrave [Wand + Wand] during times when a dedicated support character is unavailable.

Xavier Skill Unlock Priorities

Recommended Skill Set

* Tap a skill to view its details below.

Normal Path of Strike Force	RK13	Unique Daring Vanguard
Falling Comet Dash	RK11	Musou
Charged Attack	RK9	Feverish Attack
Spear of Iria	RK7	Battle Flag of Iria
Indomitable Spirit	RK5	Strength Activation
Legacy of Comrades	RK3	Chaotic Battle
Combat Frenzy	RK1	Risky Move

Skill Details

Combat Frenzy	Cost: - CD: -
(Passive) After dealing DMG on the character's turn, grants 20% Life Steal.

Risky Move	Cost: - CD: -
(Passive) P.ATK increases by 20% but P.DEF and M.DEF are decreased by 15%.

Legacy of Comrades	Cost: - CD: -
(Passive) When an ally in battle is defeated, recovers 30% HP for the character, and the character gains △ ATK II, △ P.DEF II, and △ M.DEF II for 3 turns.

Chaotic Battle	Cost: 2 CD: 2
(Physical DMG) Xavier deals 70% DMG to all enemies within 2 tiles around him, generating 40% Life Steal and inflicting ▽ Healing Received for 2 turns.

Indomitable Spirit	Cost: - CD: -
(Reaction) For each enemy within 2 tile before being attacked, decreases the incoming DMG by 10%, up to 40%.

Strength Activation	Cost: - CD: -
(Reaction) Increases the healing received by 10%. When receiving healing, gains △ DMG II for 1 turn.

Spear of Iria	Cost: 0 CD: 5
(Passive) At the start of the round, fully recovers NRG and gains △ SPD III for 2 turns. All effects have a CD of 5 turns.

Battle Flag of Iria	Cost: - CD: -
(Leader's Aura) For all Iria allies in battle, increases ATK by 10% and DEF by 20%.

Charged Attack	Cost: - CD: -
(Basic Attack) Deals 100% physical DMG and increases the DMG of the next skill by 15%.

Feverish Attack	Cost: - CD: -
(Basic Attack) Deals 100% physical DMG and gains 20% Life Steal.

Falling Comet Dash	Cost: 5 CD: 0
(Physical DMG) Xavier selects 1 spot within a cross-shaped range around him, charges to the location, and deals 90% DMG to enemies within a 3x4 area in the target direction. Inflicts ▽ SPD II for 2 turns.

Musou	Cost: 1 CD: 4
(Physical DMG) Xavier deals 110% DMG to all enemies within a 3x1 area in the target direction, knocking them back by 2 tiles. After attacking, he gains Parry and Preempt for 2 turns.

Path of Strike Force	Cost: - CD: -
(Passive) Level 3 effect Increases ATK by 5%. For each target hit, DMG is increased by 8%, up to 24%.

Daring Vanguard	Cost: - CD: -

Xavier's Trait & Skills

Xavier's Trait

Trait	Max Effect
	[Solo Carry] For each enemy within a range of 2 tiles around Xavier, his ATK increases by 8%, up to 32%. At the start or end of the turn, if there are enemies within a 1-tile radius around him, he deals an additional 40% physical DMG.

Stars Unlocked	Effect
	For each enemy within a range of 2 tiles around Xavier, his ATK increases by 7%, up to 28%. At the start or end of the turn, if there are enemies within a 1-tile radius around him, he deals an additional 30% physical DMG.
	For each enemy within a range of 2 tiles around Xavier, his ATK increases by 6%, up to 24%. At the start or end of the turn, if there are enemies within a 1-tile radius around him, he deals an additional 30% physical DMG.
	For each enemy within a range of 2 tiles around Xavier, his ATK increases by 5%, up to 20%. At the start or end of the turn, if there are enemies within a 1-tile radius around him, he deals an additional 30% physical DMG.
	For each enemy within a range of 2 tiles around Xavier, his ATK increases by 4%, up to 16%. At the start or end of the turn, if there are enemies within a 1-tile radius around him, he deals an additional 30% physical DMG.

Xavier's Base Skills

Skill	Range
Slash
[Basic Attack] Cost: - / CD: - (Basic Attack) Deals 100% Physical DMG.
Sweeping Bash
[Skill] Cost: 2 / CD: 0 (Physical DMG) Deals s80% DMG to all enemies within a 3x2 area in the target direction and inflicts ▽ P.DEF I, lasting for 2 turns.

Skills That Can Be Learned at RK1

Skill	Range
Combat Frenzy	-
[Skill] Cost: - / CD: - (Passive) After dealing DMG on the character's turn, grants 20% Life Steal.
Risky Move	-
[Skill] Cost: - / CD: - (Passive) P.ATK increases by 20% but P.DEF and M.DEF are decreased by 15%.

Skills That Can Be Learned at RK3

Skill	Range
Legacy of Comrades	-
[Skill] Cost: - / CD: - (Passive) When an ally in battle is defeated, recovers 30% HP for the character, and the character gains △ ATK II, △ P.DEF II, and △ M.DEF II for 3 turns.
Chaotic Battle
[Skill] Cost: 2 / CD: 2 (Physical DMG) Xavier deals 70% DMG to all enemies within 2 tiles around him, generating 40% Life Steal and inflicting ▽ Healing Received for 2 turns.

Skills That Can Be Learned at RK5

Skill	Range
Indomitable Spirit	-
[Reaction] Cost: - / CD: - (Reaction) For each enemy within 2 tile before being attacked, decreases the incoming DMG by 10%, up to 40%.
Strength Activation	-
[Reaction] Cost: - / CD: - (Reaction) Increases the healing received by 10%. When receiving healing, gains △ DMG II for 1 turn.

Skills That Can Be Learned at RK7

Skill	Range
Spear of Iria	-
[Skill] Cost: 0 / CD: 5 (Passive) At the start of the round, fully recovers NRG and gains △ SPD III for 2 turns. All effects have a CD of 5 turns.
Battle Flag of Iria	-
[Skill] Cost: - / CD: - (Leader's Aura) For all Iria allies in battle, increases ATK by 10% and DEF by 20%.

Skills That Can Be Learned at RK9

Skill	Range
Charged Attack
[Basic Attack] Cost: - / CD: - (Basic Attack) Deals 100% physical DMG and increases the DMG of the next skill by 15%.
Feverish Attack
[Basic Attack] Cost: - / CD: - (Basic Attack) Deals 100% physical DMG and gains 20% Life Steal.

Skills That Can Be Learned at RK11

Skill	Range
Falling Comet Dash
[Skill] Cost: 5 / CD: 0 (Physical DMG) Xavier selects 1 spot within a cross-shaped range around him, charges to the location, and deals 90% DMG to enemies within a 3x4 area in the target direction. Inflicts ▽ SPD II for 2 turns.
Musou
[Skill] Cost: 1 / CD: 4 (Physical DMG) Xavier deals 110% DMG to all enemies within a 3x1 area in the target direction, knocking them back by 2 tiles. After attacking, he gains Parry and Preempt for 2 turns.

Skills That Can Be Learned at RK13

Skill	Range
Path of Strike Force	-
[Ascension Skill] Cost: - / CD: - (Passive) Level 3 effect Increases ATK by 5%. For each target hit, DMG is increased by 8%, up to 24%.
Daring Vanguard	-
[Ascension Skill] Cost: - / CD: -

Weapons That Xavier Can Equip

List of Weapons

Double-Sided Halberd	Pendant Halberd	Doomsday Scythe
Skeleton Spear	Nameless Staff	The Silent Guard
Cornucopia Spear	Army-breaking Spear	Sharp Spear
Guardian Spear	Armor-piercing Spear	Pointy Spear
Defensive Spear	Spear

Xavier's Voice Actor

Xavier Voice Actor

Xavier's Skin

Initial	Ascended

▲ Unlock Ascended Skin when character reaches Star Level 5.

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