Estra Best Build and Skill Tree Guide

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

Estra's Tier & Basic Info

	Rarity	Legendary
	Role	Seeker
	Faction	Drifter Alacrity

Movement Stats

Estra's Tier

Overall Rating			Reroll Rating
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Single-Target Rating			Multi-Target Rating

User Score

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Estra Pros and Strength

Overwhelming Single-Target Damage

Estra's DMG can be amplified if she attacks a target with low NRG, if the target has more M.ATK than P.ATK, or whenever Estra has a magical shield. These conditions can all stack with one another, granting Estra a significant amount damage. Under the right conditions, Estra becomes the character with the highest, and most consistent single-target damage ceiling in the game.

High Maneuverability and Re-Attacks

Estra's movement potential is innately high due to her impressive Move and Jump stats. Estra's excellent maneuverability is further compounded with skills like [Shadow Blitz] and [No Restraints], which both have a respectable range of up to 3 tiles away.

Furthermore, defeating an enemy with [Shadow Blitz] grants Estra a [Re-attack], allowing her to use multiple actions in a single turn, and be active in all directions of the map.

Attack Increases with Stats

Estra can increase the potency of her Trait and Skills by increasing her HP, P.ATK, and M.DEF, so aim for increasing these stats with Gear and Engravings. Specifically, pay attention to Estra's HP stat, which increases her Magic Shield, therefore making it possible to balance both offense and defense.

Self Buffs with [Potion]

Estra is able to apply self-buff by using her [Potion] skill. The effects of both potions are extremely powerful when used together, but remember that each can only be used once per battle and lasts only 4 turns.

Conditional Damage

In order to reach Estra's full potential, it is necessary to maintain her Magical Shield, reduce enemy NRG, and increase Estra's relevant stats. Since attribute debuffs cannot be applied, be conscious of creating the perfect conditions for Estra by adjusting her gear, engravings, and party composition for each stage and enemy.

Star Level Up Priority & Recommended Stars for Estra

Aim to Reach 2★ → 5★

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

Each star upgrade increases Estra’s damage against enemies with low NRG. At 2 and 4-stars, she gains bonus physical attack against enemies with no NRG, while 3-star boosts her extra damage against targets whose magic attack is higher than her physical attack. These upgrades steadily improve her offensive power, so ultimately, you will want to reach 5-stars, where her skill cooldowns are further reduced by 1 turn.

Best Builds for Estra

Single Target Build

Basic Attack												Reaction
Spine Pierce												Defense (Magical)
Skill
No Restraints								Potion								Thunder Arrow
Weapon								Trinket								Tarot
Void Stab								Cage Mask								Verdict of Justice

This is a single-target build meant to compliment Estra once she reaches ★5. By providing Estra with CD reduction from her Allies/Tactical skill, Estra can use [No Restraints] every turn, allowing her to consistently inflict top-class damage.

Multi Target Build

Basic Attack												Reaction
Spine Pierce												Shadow Evasion
Skill
Shadow Blitz								Potion								Thunder Arrow
Weapon								Trinket								Tarot
Newborn Blade								Maverick's Cloak								The Fool's Naivety

This is a multi-target build for Estra that revolves around using [Shadow Blitz]. Gear included in this build not only emphasizes attack power, but also survivability. Just remember to be mindful of defeating enemies with [Shadow Blitz] and then re-attacking.

Priority Skills

Skill	Priority and Details
Shadow Blitz	★★★★★ Move behind an enemy and perform a Basic Attack that has [Ignore Assist]. This powerful Skill allows you to attack again if you defeat the target. In stages with plenty of enemies, it enables free movement, so focus on boosting its damage and aim for consecutive takedowns.
Thunder Arrow	★★★★★ Deals light damage, reduces the enemy’s NRG, and applies ✗Active Skills & ✗NRG Restored. This lets you trigger your Trait’s damage boost, making it a strong passive for increasing overall damage.
Shadow Evasion	★★★★★ A powerful all-in-one Reaction with [Preempt] and action interruption. Note that it's ineffective against area attacks.
Potion	★★★★★ A Choice Skill with strong self-buffing effects. Both options offer overwhelming power, so it’s usually worth including in your build. Since each can only be used once, consider swapping this skill with something else for longer battles.
Spine Pierce	★★★★★ Deals high damage and bypasses Physical Shields when attacking from behind. This is usually the better option for a Basic Attack.
No Restraints	★★★★★ Deals massive damage when the enemy's NRG is low. With the 5-star effect or cooldown reduction from allies, it can be used every turn. Prioritize [Shadow Blitz] for multi-target battles; this is better suited for single-target encounters.
Shadow Step	★★★★ Though it has a long cooldown, it reduces enemy NRG and suppresses Skill use while boosting Trait damage. A good pick when Estra lacks NRG recovery support—include it when there is a clear need.
Defense (Magical)	★★★★ Useful in stages or boss fights with AoE attacks where [Shadow Evasion] isn’t effective.
Doom Decoy	★★★★ Useful when enemy buffs or self-debuffs are problematic. Also helpful when Estra can’t easily receive buffs from other characters, as it provides a self-buff option.

Skill	Build Priority and Details
Stance of Exorcism	★★★ Has a high NRG cost, but is a good way to get Magical Shields. The shield from [Anti-Demon Potion] is quite sturdy already, so only include this skill in long battles or against enemies with high magic damage.
Demon Hunting Trap	★★ Only include this when you absolutely need to interrupt a specific enemy's action.
Hookshot	★★ Useful only when you need to pull in a troublesome enemy that [Shadow Blitz] can’t finish off.
Feverish Attack	★ Low damage output, and since [Spine Pierce] already ignores Shields and is stronger overall, there’s little reason to use this.

Recommended Gear, Tarots, & Engravings

Recommended Weapons for Estra

Void Stab

Newborn Blade

Ceremonial Knife

For Estra, two standout weapon choices are the [Void Stab], which focuses on damage by greatly boosting both critical rate and critical damage, and the well-rounded [Newborn Blade]. The latter increases HP and physical attack, raises the max value of her Magical Shield, and improves the amount recovered when using [Magic Suppressant Potion]. Both are excellent picks depending on how you want to build her.

Recommended Trinkets for Estra

Cage Mask

Maverick's Cloak

Shield of Justice

For Estra, boosting her stats also increases both the strength of her Magical Shield and her damage output. That makes the [Maverick’s Cloak] a top pick for multi-target battles, while the [Cage Mask] is great for single-target encounters. Since she also has skills that deal direct damage, she pairs well with trinkets that help her finish off enemies using [Shadow Blitz].

Recommended Tarots for Estra

Verdict of Justice

The Fool's Naivety

Temptation of The Devil

Recommended choices for Estra include [Justice] to enhance her crits, [Fool], which increases both Max HP, which enhances her Magical Shield, and [Devil], which continuously boosts her potential.

Recommended Engravings for Estra

Resonance	Effect
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 Sword	When actively attacking [unharmed] enemies, increases Crit by 20%.
Wand Wand	After using a [basic attack], [skill], [strike back], or [assisting attack], gains 1 random [Level 2 Attribute Buff].

The [Sword + Wand] and [Sword + Pentacle] combinations are especially recommended for boosting stats, while [Wand + Wand] provides multiple buffs that can enhance Estra's overall performance. [Sword + Sword] is also a strong fit, making it a great choice for battles against multiple enemies.

Estra Skill Unlock Priorities

Recommended Skill Set

* Tap a skill to view its details below.

Doom Decoy	RK11	No Restraints
Feverish Attack	RK9	Spine Pierce
Stance of Exorcism	RK7	Potion
Defense (Magical)	RK5	Shadow Evasion
Shadow Step	RK3	Hookshot
Demon Hunting Trap	RK1	Thunder Arrow

Skill Details

Demon Hunting Trap	Cost: 0 CD: 4
(Support) Instant Places 1 Beast Trap.

Thunder Arrow	Cost: - CD: -
(Passive) When performing a non-instant single-target active attack, shoots a crossbow bolt at the target, dealing 30% physical DMG, depletes 1 NRG from the target, and inflicts ✗Active Skill and ✗NRG Recovery, lasting for 2 turns.

Shadow Step	Cost: 0 CD: 4
(Support) Instant Teleports behind the enemy, steals 2 NRG from the target, and then depletes 2 NRG from the target.

Hookshot	Cost: 0 CD: 4
(Debuff) Instant. Selects 1 enemy within a cross-shaped ranged around the character, drags them to the character, and inflicts ✗ Reaction Skills for 1 turn.

Defense (Magical)	Cost: - CD: -
(Reaction) When hit by an active Magical Attack, the DMG taken is decreased by 15%.

Shadow Evasion	Cost: - CD: 2
(Reaction) Before receiving an active single-target attack by an enemy from back or side within 3 tiles of the character, performs Preempt, teleports behind the target, performs a Basic Attack that deals 50% DMG, and interrupts the target's turn.

Stance of Exorcism	Cost: 2 CD: 0
(Support) Instant Gains a Magical Shield equal to 80% of P.ATK and gains △M.DEF II for 2 turns.

Potion	Cost: - CD: -
(Decision) Selects to cast Blood of Shadows or Water of Exorcism.

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

Spine Pierce	Cost: - CD: -
(Basic Attack) Single-target attack. Deals 110% physical DMG. When performing a Back Attack, ignores the target's Physical Shield.

Doom Decoy	Cost: - CD: -
(Passive) Before a non-instant single-target active attack, steals 3 buffs from the target, and after the attack transfers 3 debuffs from the character to the target. If the target has no buffs and the character has no debuffs, the character gains 4 random Level 2 Buffs for 2 turns.

No Restraints	Cost: 3 CD: 2
(Physical DMG) Single-target attack. Ignores Reaction Skill; First deals 40% DMG to the target. Then deals 100% DMG; before attacking, for each 1 NRG the target is missing, DMG dealt increases to 130%, up to 190%. When defeating an enemy, the character recovers 3 NRG.

Estra's Trait & Skills

Estra's Trait

Max Effect

[Sorceress Bane] Gains Jump; at the start of the turn, gains a Magical Shield equal to 150% of M.DEF. When attacking, 35% of the character's magical shield value is added to P.ATK. For each 1 NRG the target is missing before attacking, DMG dealt increases by 10%, up to 30%. When attacking a target with no NRG, P.ATK additionally increases by 20%. When performing a non-instant single-target active attack on a character with M.ATK greater than P.ATK, depletes 2 NRG from the target and deals an additional physical DMG equal to 60% of P.ATK. At the end of the turn, reduces the CD of Reaction Skill and Class Skill by an additional 1 turn.

Stars Unlocked	Effect
	Gains Jump; at the start of the turn, gains a Magical Shield equal to 150% of M.DEF. When attacking, 35% of the character's magical shield value is added to P.ATK. Before attacking, for each 1 NRG the target is missing, DMG dealt is increased by 8%, up to 24%. When attacking a target with no NRG, P.ATK additionally increases by 20%. When performing a non-instant single-target active attack on a character with M.ATK greater than P.ATK, depletes 2 NRG from the target and deals an additional physical DMG equal to 60% of P.ATK.
	Gains Jump; at the start of the turn, gains a Magical Shield equal to 150% of M.DEF. When attacking, 35% of the character's magical shield value is added to P.ATK. Before attacking, for each 1 NRG the target is missing, DMG dealt is increased by 6%, up to 18%. When attacking targets with no NRG, P.ATK is additionally increased by 10%. When performing a non-instant single-target active attack on a character with M.ATK greater than P.ATK, depletes 2 NRG from the target and deals an additional physical DMG equal to 60% of P.ATK.
	Gains Jump; at the start of the turn, gains a Magical Shield equal to 150% of M.DEF. When attacking, 35% of the character's magical shield value is added to P.ATK. Before attacking, for each 1 NRG the target is missing, DMG dealt is increased by 5%, up to 15%. When attacking targets with no NRG, P.ATK is additionally increased by 10%. When performing a non-instant single-target active attack on characters with M.ATK greater than P.ATK, depletes 1 NRG from the target and deals additional physical DMG equal to 30% of P.ATK.
	Gains Jump; at the start of the turn, gains a Magical Shield equal to 150% of M.DEF. When attacking, 35% of the character's magical shield value is added to P.ATK. Before attacking, for each 1 NRG the target is missing, DMG dealt is increased by 4%, up to 12%. When performing a non-instant single-target active attack on characters with M.ATK greater than P.ATK, depletes 1 NRG from the target and deals additional physical DMG equal to 30% of P.ATK.

Estra's Base Skills

Skill	Range
Dual Blade Strike
[Basic Attack] Cost: - / CD: - (Basic Attack) Deals 50% physical DMG 2 times.
Shadow Blitz
[Skill] Cost: / CD: (Physical DMG) Teleports behind the target, and can Move Again for 4 tiles. Before moving again, performs 1 basic attack; before attacking, increases the DMG dealt by 40%, and Ignores Assist; if an enemy is defeated, can Re-attack. Can be triggered up to 1 time per round.

Skills That Can Be Learned at RK1

Skill	Range
Demon Hunting Trap
[Skill] Cost: 0 / CD: 4 (Support) Instant Places 1 Beast Trap.
Thunder Arrow	-
[Skill] Cost: - / CD: - (Passive) When performing a non-instant single-target active attack, shoots a crossbow bolt at the target, dealing 30% physical DMG, depletes 1 NRG from the target, and inflicts ✗Active Skill and ✗NRG Recovery, lasting for 2 turns.

Skills That Can Be Learned at RK3

Skill	Range
Shadow Step
[Skill] Cost: 0 / CD: 4 (Support) Instant Teleports behind the enemy, steals 2 NRG from the target, and then depletes 2 NRG from the target.
Hookshot
[Skill] Cost: 0 / CD: 4 (Debuff) Instant. Selects 1 enemy within a cross-shaped ranged around the character, drags them to the character, and inflicts ✗ Reaction Skills for 1 turn.

Skills That Can Be Learned at RK5

Skill	Range
Defense (Magical)	-
[Reaction] Cost: - / CD: - (Reaction) When hit by an active Magical Attack, the DMG taken is decreased by 15%.
Shadow Evasion	-
[Reaction] Cost: - / CD: 2 (Reaction) Before receiving an active single-target attack by an enemy from back or side within 3 tiles of the character, performs Preempt, teleports behind the target, performs a Basic Attack that deals 50% DMG, and interrupts the target's turn.

Skills That Can Be Learned at RK7

Skill	Range
Stance of Exorcism
[Skill] Cost: 2 / CD: 0 (Support) Instant Gains a Magical Shield equal to 80% of P.ATK and gains △M.DEF II for 2 turns.
Potion
[Skill] Cost: - / CD: - (Decision) Selects to cast Blood of Shadows or Water of Exorcism.

Skills That Can Be Learned at RK9

Skill	Range
Feverish Attack
[Basic Attack] Cost: - / CD: - (Basic Attack) Deals 100% physical DMG and gains 20% Life Steal.
Spine Pierce
[Basic Attack] Cost: - / CD: - (Basic Attack) Single-target attack. Deals 110% physical DMG. When performing a Back Attack, ignores the target's Physical Shield.

Skills That Can Be Learned at RK11

Skill	Range
Doom Decoy	-
[Skill] Cost: - / CD: - (Passive) Before a non-instant single-target active attack, steals 3 buffs from the target, and after the attack transfers 3 debuffs from the character to the target. If the target has no buffs and the character has no debuffs, the character gains 4 random Level 2 Buffs for 2 turns.
No Restraints
[Skill] Cost: 3 / CD: 2 (Physical DMG) Single-target attack. Ignores Reaction Skill; First deals 40% DMG to the target. Then deals 100% DMG; before attacking, for each 1 NRG the target is missing, DMG dealt increases to 130%, up to 190%. When defeating an enemy, the character recovers 3 NRG.

Weapons That Estra 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
Precision-forged Dagger	Dueling Dagger	Ceremonial Knife
Sharp Sword	Glittering Sword	Iron Sword

Estra's Voice Actor & Release Date

Estra Voice Actor

Released on Friday, April 25

Estra was released on Friday, April 25. Since the character is added to the standard banner, they can still be obtained even after the limited-time banner ends.

Estra's Skin

Initial	Ascended

▲ Unlock Ascended Skin when character reaches Star Level 5.

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