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Guzman Best Build and Skill Tree Guide

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

Table of Contents

Guzman's Tier & Basic Info

Guzman
Rarity Legendary iconLegendary
Role Destroyer iconDestroyer
Faction Aggression iconAggression
Drifter iconDrifter

Movement Stats

MoveStandHigh JumpLow Jump
3Normal22

Guzman's Tier

Overall Rating Reroll Rating
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Review & How to Get

Review - One-time Resurrection Skill
- Multiple Strike Back Skills
- High Durability from damage reduction & Healing
How to Get - Obtain from Gacha (Summon)

Guzman Pros and Strength

Off-Tank Bruiser

Guzman is an unusual Destroyer that has high HP and pretty good damage. A lot of the conditions to trigger bonus damage depend on the state of his HP bar, so be sure to increase his HP stat whenever possible to also increase his DMG.

Cooling Powder is Recommended

Guzman will often manipulate his HP values during fights. Skills like [Furious Pursuit] and [Evil Luxite Intensification] serve to boost Guzman's offensive values by sacrificing some of his HP. To offset the HP costs of his skills, Guzman also has access to self-healing via [Soul Reaping] and [Lives Devouring]. By equipping Cooling Powder, we can guarantee that Guzman will be able to self-heal, making it much less likely that Guzman will die from self-inflicted wounds.

Single Target Nuke Combo

RK 7 [Evil Luxite Intensification] is an [Instant] skill, so you can use it before casting [Furious Pursuit], allowing you to K.O. most units in one hit. Successfully defeating the target will heal Guzman again thanks to [Soul Reaping], so the HP costs for this combo are negligible.

Survival Instinct is Crucial

Guzman functions by lowering his HP to deal more damage. This implies that there are certain risk factors whenever you want to play Guzman effectively. To lessen this risk, always have [Survival Instict] equipped, as it makes Guzman harder to kill the closer he is to death.

Star Level Up Priority & Recommended Stars for Guzman

Aim to Reach 3★ → 5★

Star Level Up PriorityRecommended Star Level
C Tier3★ → 5★

By increasing Guzman's star level, his attack power when [Injured] or [Dying] improves, and the reduction in his defense after becoming a [Corpse] is lessened. However, since this doesn’t significantly change how he plays, his star upgrade priority is relatively low.

Best Builds for Guzman

Attacker Based Build

Basic AttackReaction
Armor-Piercing StrikeArmor-Piercing StrikeSurvival InstinctSurvival Instinct
Skill
Furious PursuitFurious PursuitSoul CatcherSoul CatcherEvil Luxite IntensificationEvil Luxite Intensification
WeaponTrinketTarot
Brutal AxeBrutal AxeEvergreen PendentEvergreen PendentTemptation of The DevilTemptation of The Devil

M.DEF Based Build

Basic AttackReaction
Armor-Piercing StrikeArmor-Piercing StrikeSurvival InstinctSurvival Instinct
Skill
Protective CounterattackProtective CounterattackCoercionCoercionEvil Luxite IntensificationEvil Luxite Intensification
WeaponTrinketTarot
Tuning HammerTuning HammerDisaster BottleDisaster BottleSilence of The HermitSilence of The Hermit

Recommended Gear, Tarots, & Engravings

Recommended Weapons for Guzman

Brutal AxeBrutal AxeHollow AxeHollow AxeTuning HammerTuning Hammer

The [Brutal Axe], which synergizes powerfully with [Evil Luxite Intensification] to maximize offensive output, and the [Hollow Axe], offering a balanced boost to both attack and defense, are highly recommended choices for adaptable and high-impact builds.

Recommended Trinkets for Guzman

Evergreen PendentEvergreen PendentFancy HatFancy HatSpring PillSpring Pill

The [Evergreen Pendant] is highly recommended — it can trigger its effect through [Evil Luxite Intensification], granting a range of powerful buffs. Other solid picks include [Fancy Hat], which offers protection against M.ATK, and [Cooling Powder], which prevents HP recovery from being nullified.

Recommended Tarots for Guzman

Temptation of The DevilTemptation of The DevilRays of the SunRays of the SunSilence of The HermitSilence of The Hermit

If you're using Guzman as an attacker, equip Tarots like [The Devil] or [The Sun] that boost damage. If your role is to protect allies from magic, go for durability-boosting Tarots like [The Hermit].

Recommended Engravings for Guzman

ResonanceEffect
Pentacle icon Pentacle
Pentacle icon 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%.
Sword icon Sword
Cup icon Cup
When actively attacking, increases the DMG by 5% and grants 15% of [Life Steal].
Sword icon Sword
Cup icon Cup
When actively attacking, increases the DMG by 5% and grants 15% of [Life Steal].

Guzman Trait revolves around the state of his HP. Since he gains the biggest benefits when he is [Dying], we want to increase his HP as much as we can so that even at 30%, he still has a relatively high amount of HP leftover. Hence, we recommend running [Pentacle + Pentacle], since Pentacles have the highest HP cap per attribute, and the bonuses help keep him alive longer.

Guzman Skill Unlock Priorities

Recommended Skill Set

* Tap a skill to view its details below.

Lives DevouringLives DevouringRK11Darkest BladeDarkest Blade
Shield-Break AttackShield-Break AttackRK9Armor-Piercing StrikeArmor-Piercing Strike
Evil Luxite IntensificationEvil Luxite IntensificationRK7Protective CounterattackProtective Counterattack
Survival InstinctSurvival InstinctRK5CounterattackCounterattack
Soul CatcherSoul CatcherRK3EarthshakerEarthshaker
Soul ReapingSoul ReapingRK1CoercionCoercion

* Tap a skill to view its details below.

Lives DevouringLives DevouringRK11Darkest BladeDarkest Blade
Shield-Break AttackShield-Break AttackRK9Armor-Piercing StrikeArmor-Piercing Strike
Evil Luxite IntensificationEvil Luxite IntensificationRK7Protective CounterattackProtective Counterattack
Survival InstinctSurvival InstinctRK5CounterattackCounterattack
Soul CatcherSoul CatcherRK3EarthshakerEarthshaker
Soul ReapingSoul ReapingRK1CoercionCoercion

Skill Details

Soul ReapingSoul ReapingCost: -
CD: -
(Passive) If the character defeats an enemy in this turn, recovers 20% HP and 1 NRG at the end of the turn.
CoercionCoercionCost: -
CD: -
(Passive) At the end of the turn, Inflicts ▽ DMG I and Vulnerable I on all enemies within the character's 2-tile radius, lasting for 2 turns.
Soul CatcherSoul CatcherCost: 2
CD: 0
(Physical DMG) Guzman selects 1 enemy within a cross-shaped range around himself and drags them to his side, dealing 100% AoE DMG and inflicting ▽ Move II for 2 turns.
Range
EarthshakerEarthshakerCost: 3
CD: 3
(Physical DMG) Deals 50% AoE DMG to all enemies within a 3-tile straight line in the target direction, inflicting Stunned for 1 turn.
Range
Survival InstinctSurvival InstinctCost: -
CD: -
(Reaction) Gains 8% DMG reduction before being attacked, 15% additional DMG reduction when Injured, and 50% additional DMG reduction when Dying.
CounterattackCounterattackCost: -
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.
Evil Luxite IntensificationEvil Luxite IntensificationCost: 0
CD: 4
(Support) Instant, Guzman sacrifices 45% of his current HP to gain △ ATK II, △ Move I, and Regeneration III for 3 turns.
Range
Protective CounterattackProtective CounterattackCost: 2
CD: 3
(Support) Takes 30% less Magical DMG. Takes magical attacks for all other allies within the character's 2-tile radius. When attacked by an enemy within a 3-tile radius of the character, strikes back and deals 70% Physical DMG. Can be activated up to 2 times per round. This effect lasts for 3 turns.
Range
Shield-Break AttackShield-Break AttackCost: -
CD: -
(Basic Attack) Deals 100% physical DMG and gains Shield Break I before attacking.
Range
Armor-Piercing StrikeArmor-Piercing StrikeCost: -
CD: -
(Basic Attack) Deals 100% physical DMG and inflicts ▽ P.DEF I and ▽ M.DEF I on the target, lasting for 2 turns.
Range
Lives DevouringLives DevouringCost: 2
CD: 5
(Physical DMG) Prepares for 1 turn and takes 60% less DMG during this period. After casting the skill, deals 105% AoE DMG to all enemies within 4 tiles. Before attacking, grants 20% Life Steal for 1 turn.
Range
Darkest BladeDarkest BladeCost: 3
CD: 3
(Physical DMG) Single-target attack. Deals 130% DMG. Before attacking, the character gains Mana Conversion and Will for 2 turns.
Range

Guzman's Trait & Skills

Guzman's Trait

Max Effect
Undead Corpse icon[Undead Corpse]
When defeated, Guzman transforms into a Corpse with 50% decreased DEF. This lasts until the end of the battle and can be activated up to 1 time per battle.
See Effects for 4 Stars or Less
Stars UnlockedEffect
4 star iconGuzman becomes immune to ✗Resolve. He possesses Toughness and when Injured, his ATK is increased by 10%. When Dying, his ATK is additionally increased by 20%.
3 star iconWhen defeated, Guzman transforms into a Corpse with 80% decreased DEF. This lasts until the end of the battle and can be activated up to 1 time per battle.
2 star iconGuzman becomes Immune to ✗Resolve. He possesses Toughness and when Injured, his ATK is increased by 7%. When Dying, his ATK is additionally increased by 15%.
1 star iconGuzman becomes immune to ✗Resolve. He possesses Toughness and when Injured, his ATK is increased by 5%. When Dying, his ATK is additionally increased by 10%. When defeated, Guzman transforms into a Corpse with 100% decreased DEF. This lasts until the end of the battle and can be activated up to 1 time per battle.

Guzman's Base Skills

SkillRange
SlashSlashRange
[Basic Attack] Cost: - / CD: -
(Basic Attack) Deals 100% Physical DMG.
Furious PursuitFurious PursuitRange
[Skill] Cost: 2 / CD: 0
(Physical DMG) Single-target attack. Deals 120% DMG. If the target isn't defeated, performs Pursuit at the cost of 20% of current HP and deals an additional 60% DMG.

Skills That Can Be Learned at RK1

SkillRange
Soul ReapingSoul Reaping-
[Skill] Cost: - / CD: -
(Passive) If the character defeats an enemy in this turn, recovers 20% HP and 1 NRG at the end of the turn.
CoercionCoercion-
[Skill] Cost: - / CD: -
(Passive) At the end of the turn, Inflicts ▽ DMG I and Vulnerable I on all enemies within the character's 2-tile radius, lasting for 2 turns.

Skills That Can Be Learned at RK3

SkillRange
Soul CatcherSoul CatcherRange
[Skill] Cost: 2 / CD: 0
(Physical DMG) Guzman selects 1 enemy within a cross-shaped range around himself and drags them to his side, dealing 100% AoE DMG and inflicting ▽ Move II for 2 turns.
EarthshakerEarthshakerRange
[Skill] Cost: 3 / CD: 3
(Physical DMG) Deals 50% AoE DMG to all enemies within a 3-tile straight line in the target direction, inflicting Stunned for 1 turn.

Skills That Can Be Learned at RK5

SkillRange
Survival InstinctSurvival Instinct-
[Reaction] Cost: - / CD: -
(Reaction) Gains 8% DMG reduction before being attacked, 15% additional DMG reduction when Injured, and 50% additional DMG reduction when Dying.
CounterattackCounterattack-
[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

SkillRange
Evil Luxite IntensificationEvil Luxite IntensificationRange
[Skill] Cost: 0 / CD: 4
(Support) Instant, Guzman sacrifices 45% of his current HP to gain △ ATK II, △ Move I, and Regeneration III for 3 turns.
Protective CounterattackProtective CounterattackRange
[Skill] Cost: 2 / CD: 3
(Support) Takes 30% less Magical DMG. Takes magical attacks for all other allies within the character's 2-tile radius. When attacked by an enemy within a 3-tile radius of the character, strikes back and deals 70% Physical DMG. Can be activated up to 2 times per round. This effect lasts for 3 turns.

Skills That Can Be Learned at RK9

SkillRange
Shield-Break AttackShield-Break AttackRange
[Basic Attack] Cost: - / CD: -
(Basic Attack) Deals 100% physical DMG and gains Shield Break I before attacking.
Armor-Piercing StrikeArmor-Piercing StrikeRange
[Basic Attack] Cost: - / CD: -
(Basic Attack) Deals 100% physical DMG and inflicts ▽ P.DEF I and ▽ M.DEF I on the target, lasting for 2 turns.

Skills That Can Be Learned at RK11

SkillRange
Lives DevouringLives DevouringRange
[Skill] Cost: 2 / CD: 5
(Physical DMG) Prepares for 1 turn and takes 60% less DMG during this period. After casting the skill, deals 105% AoE DMG to all enemies within 4 tiles. Before attacking, grants 20% Life Steal for 1 turn.
Darkest BladeDarkest BladeRange
[Skill] Cost: 3 / CD: 3
(Physical DMG) Single-target attack. Deals 130% DMG. Before attacking, the character gains Mana Conversion and Will for 2 turns.

Weapons That Guzman Can Equip

List of Weapons

Guzman's Voice Actor

Guzman Voice Actor

VAJapanese VA: Mamiya Yasuhiro
Chinese VA: Chen Haotian

Guzman's Skin

InitialAscended
Guzman
Guzman Ascended

▲ Unlock Ascended Skin when character reaches Star Level 5.

A slaughtering machine of the Darklight. A ferocious and powerful monster clad in black armor. As a test subject of Tranquilo’s crystal modification experiments, it obeys the Darklight’s orders without question. At times, it rampages like a mad beast; at others, it stands dazed and vacant. There is barely a trace of self left in his hollow eyes. Even when he momentarily regains his sanity, all he does is mutter his daughter’s name. Whether his daughter can ever return—Guzman does not know.The only thing he knows for certain is this: He is eternally bound to this armor, and endless despair and screaming await him, forevermore...

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