Caris Best Build and Skill Tree Guide

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

Caris Tier & Basic Info

	Rarity	Legendary
	Role	Destroyer
	Faction	Papal States Aggression

Movement Stats

Caris Tier

Overall Tier			Reroll Tier
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Caris Pros and Strength

Unique "Revelation" Stacking Mechanic

Caris' Trait allows her to enter the Light Oracle state when she collects enough Revelation stacks. While in this state, Caris' abilities are supercharged and deal more damage or grant additional effects. Therefore, it is important to keep her Revelation stacks in mind whenever using her.

Light Oracle Effects

Access to AoE and Piercing DMG Effects

Caris has access to multiple skills with both AoE and Piercing DMG effects. These skill bonuses are some of the most effective in the game, as Piercing DMG allows Caris to deal consistent damage, even against enemies with high DEF. Just remember to be wary against enemies that reduce or nullify Piercing DMG.

Support Viable Unit

Caris is a flexible unit that can be built for either nuking enemies or supporting allies. At RK 11, she can learn [Crystal Implosion], which afflicts the enemy with ▼M.Def III, which is comparable to Edda. Additionally, [Broad Radiance] and [Arcane Toxins] serve to bolster allies and hamper enemies, making Caris a versatile unit that is useful in various situations.

Skill Combinations

Remember that the self-stun effect after casting [Purge of Sin] is nullified by the [Bound Immunity] buff of [Broad Radiance]. Additionally, always try to cast [Crystal Implosion] before using your other nuking abilities to skyrocket Caris' and her team's damage.

Stack Awareness

Always keep an eye on Caris' "Revelation" stacks, as it automatically grants Light Oracle to the next skill that she uses. Sometimes the bonus effects granted by Light Oracle can make the difference between winning and losing a skirmish, so try to always consider Caris' stack count as the battle progresses.

Best Build - Skill, Gear, and Tarot

AoE Nuker Build

Basic Attack												Reaction
Punish the Evil												Protection of Darkness
Skill
Purge of Sin								Crystal Implosion								Broad Radiance
Weapon								Trinket								Tarot
Diffusing Prism								Origin Hourglass								Dream of The Magician

This build focuses on amplifying Caris' AoE potential with offensive equips like Diffusing Prism and the Magician Tarot. Origin Hourglass is included to increase Caris' offensive stats, while also granting her immunity to movement debuffs, which makes positioning her for better AoE attacks easier. If you are without supports like Act Again from Inanna, it is viable to replace [Purge of Sin] with [Cumulative Punishment].

Boss/Trial Support Build

Basic Attack												Reaction
Punish the Evil												Protection of Darkness
Skill
Arcane Toxins								Crystal Implosion								Broad Radiance
Weapon								Trinket								Tarot
Starry Sky Heritage								Disaster Bottle								Redemption of The Judgment

This set puts an emphasis on Caris' supporting abilities. This build allows Caris to apply debuffs on the boss with [Crystal Implosion], [Arcane Toxins], and Disaster Bottle. The Judgement Tarot also denies the boss any buffs that it might apply to itself.

Caris Skill Unlock Priorities

Recommended Skill Set

The Protected	RK11	Crystal Implosion
Charged Attack	RK9	Punish the Evil
Radiant Guidance	RK7	Purge of Sin
Protection of Darkness	RK5	NRG Recovery
Broad Radiance	RK3	Total Punishment
Light of Sanctuary	RK1	Life Devourer

At RK 3, take Broad Radiance on the left, and then take Purge of Sin on the right at RK 7. Once you have Castalia that you can spare, go back and take Total Punishment at RK 3 before unlocking Caris' Leader's Aura at RK 7.

Caris Trait & Skills

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Caris Trait

Max Effect

[Light Oracle] Caris's M.ATK increases by 15%. The trait affects a range of 5 tiles. At the start of the battle, she gains 8 stacks of Revelation. At the end of the turn, she additionally gains 3 stacks of Revelation. When an ally within a certain range of Caris casts a non-instant skill, she gains 1 stack of Revelation. Can be triggered up to 5 times per round. At the start of the turn, if having 9 or more stacks of Revelation, she consumes 9 stacks and gains Light Oracle and 1 NRG.

Stars Unlocked	Effect
	Caris's M.ATK increases by 15%. The trait affects a range of 5 tiles. At the start of the battle, she gains 6 stacks of Revelation. When an ally within a certain range of Caris casts a non-instant skill, she gains 1 stack of Revelation. Can be triggered up to 5 times per round. At the start of the turn, if she has 9 or more stacks of Revelation, she consumes 9 stacks and gains Light Oracle.
	Caris's M.ATK increases by 10%. The trait affects a range of 5 tiles. At the start of the battle, she gains 6 stacks of Revelation. When an ally within a certain range of Caris casts a non-instant skill, she gains 1 stack of Revelation. Can be triggered up to 5 times per round. At the start of the turn, if she has 9 or more stacks of Revelation, she consumes 9 stacks and gains Light Oracle.
	Caris's M.ATK increases by 5%. The trait affects a range of 4 tiles. When an ally within a certain range of Caris casts a non-instant skill, she gains 1 stack of Revelation. Can be triggered up to 5 times per round. At the start of the turn, if she has 9 or more stacks of Revelation, she consumes 9 stacks and gains Light Oracle.
	Caris's trait affects a range of 4 tiles. When an ally within a certain range of Caris casts a non-instant skill, she gains 1 stack of Revelation. Can be triggered up to 5 times per round. At the start of the turn, if she has 9 or more stacks of Revelation, she consumes 9 stacks and gains Light Oracle.

Caris Base Skill

Skill	Range
Energy Wave
[Basic Attack] Cost: - CD: - (Basic Attack) Deal 80% Magical DMG.
Arcane Toxins
[Skill] Cost: 2 CD: 0 (Magical DMG) Single-target attack. Deals 100% DMG. Before attacking, inflicts 3 random [Level 2 Attribute Debuffs] on the target for 2 turns.

Skills That Can Be Learned at RK1

Skill	Range
Light of Sanctuary
[Skill] Cost: 0 CD: 3 (Support) [Instant] Single-target Healing. Restores 25% of the target's HP. If the target is [Unharmed], the effect changes, which grants [△ DMG II] and [△ M.DEF II] for 2 turns.
Life Devourer
[Skill] Cost: 3 CD: 0 (Magical DMG) Single-target attack. Deals 150% DMG. After attacking, gains 45% [Life Steal].

Skills That Can Be Learned at RK3

Skill	Range
Broad Radiance
[Skill] Cost: 0 CD: 4 (Support) Caris grants all allies within 2 tiles of the target [Radiant Shield] with value equal to 60% of Caris' M.ATK that cannot be dispelled, lasting for 2 turns. When possessing this Shield, gains [Bound Immunity]. When possessing [Light Oracle], the skill switches to [Light Oracle - Broad Radiance].
Total Punishment
[Skill] Cost: 2 CD: 2 (Piercing DMG) Caris deals DMG equal to 50% M.ATK plus target's 20% HP to all enemies within a 3x4 area in the target direction. When possessing [Light Oracle], the skill switches to [Light Oracle - Total Punishment].

Skills That Can Be Learned at RK5

Skill	Range
Protection of Darkness	-
[Reaction] Cost: - CD: - (Reaction) When hit by an active attack, the DMG taken is decreased by 8%. Before being hit by an active attack, for every [Debuff] on the attacker, decreases DMG taken by an additional 10%, up to 30%.
NRG Recovery	-
[Reaction] Cost: - CD: - (Reaction) When hit by an active attack, the DMG taken is decreased by 8%. Upon receiving an active attack, additionally recovers 1 NRG.

Skills That Can Be Learned at RK7

Skill	Range
Radiant Guidance	-
[Skill] Cost: 0 CD: 0 (Leader's Aura) For all "Papal States" allies in battle, ATK is increased by 10% and DEF is increased by 20%. When the target has 4 or more [buffs], [Piercing DMG] dealt is increased by 12%, DMG dealt is increased by 12%, and DMG taken is decreased by 12%.
Purge of Sin
[Skill] Cost: 4 CD: 2 (Magical DMG) Caris prepares for 1 turn. She deals 130% [Fire] [AoE DMG] and inflicts [Stunned] for 1 turn to all enemies within 2 tiles around the target. When attacking a [Large Target], DMG is increased by an additional 100%. [Skips the turn] after casting the skill. When possessing [Light Oracle], the skill switches to [Light Oracle - Elimination of All Sins].

Skills That Can Be Learned at RK9

Skill	Range
Charged Attack
[Basic Attack] Cost: - CD: - (Basic Attack) Deals 80% magical DMG and increases the DMG of the next skill by 15%.
Punish the Evil
[Basic Attack] Cost: - CD: - (Basic Attack) Selects 1 enemy within a cross-shaped range around Caris and deals 2 hits of [Piercing DMG] equal to 30% M.ATK. After attacking, gains 2 stacks of [Revelation]. When possessing [Light Oracle], the skill switches to [Light Oracle - Punish the Evil].

Skills That Can Be Learned at RK11

Skill	Range
The Protected	-
[Skill] Cost: - CD: - (Passive) The character gains 15% bonus ATK and 30% bonus DEF while not affected by any [debuff] and affected by at least 3 [buffs].
Crystal Implosion
[Skill] Cost: 1 CD: 4 (Magical DMG) Deals 60% [AoE DMG] to all enemies within 3 tiles of the target and inflicts [▽M.DEF III] for 2 turns.

Weapons That Caris Can Equip

List of Weapons

Starry Sky Heritage	Reorganized Cube	Skeleton Staff
Focus Wand	Resentment Broom	Diffusing Prism
Cornucopia Staff	Gazing Orb	Explosive Crystal
Ink Totem	Solid Wand	Astral Rod
Apprentice Wand

Caris Voice Actor & Profile

Caris Voice Actor (CV)

Caris Profile

initial	Ascended

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