Ayishah Best Build and Skill Tree Guide

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

Ayishah's Tier & Basic Info

	Rarity	Legendary
	Role	Defender
	Faction	Iria Fortitude

Movement Stats

Ayishah's Tier

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Ayishah Pros and Strength

Ayishah's Character Overview

Thoroughly Supports 1 Ally

Ayishah's Trait allows her to grant [Moon's Caress] once per battle, which grants [Pledge] to a single ally for the entire battle. Allies with [Pledge] gain numerous buffs such as increasing and decreasing DMG dealt and taken, HP and NRG recovery every turn, and Assisting Cover from Ayishah. This makes Ayishah flexible since she enables glass cannons to stay alive, or protects backline supporters.

Offeensive and Defensive Powerhouse

Since increasing Ayishah's DEF also increases her ATK, the effects of skills like [On Duty], [Pledge], [Dawnmoon], etc. amplify both her offensive and defensive capabilities, making her an excellent tank. By including additional [Instant] skills and Counterattacks, Ayishah can gain many actions, which also makes her a very effective attacker. By nature of her design, Ayishah balances excellent offensive and defensive performances.

Highly Mobile

Ayishah has a particularly high movement range compared to other Defenders, and even though Ayishah has no skills that increase her movement range, she posses two potent Charge Skills, [Dawnmoon - Moonrise] and [Dawnmoon - Waxing]. Furthermore, since [Dawnmoon - Moonrise] resets CD and returns NRG cost once per turn when an enemy is defeated, by combining it with movement and [Dawnmoon - Waxing], it is possible to move Ayishah a total of 12 tiles in a single turn.

Excels in Disruption

By slotting [Moonlit Shadow] and [Counterattack], Ayishah becomes an effective disruptor. This combination grants Ayishah the ability to return to the side of the Pledged character, reliably protecting them while intercepting enemies with Counterattacks that can be performed up to 6 times. [Moonlit Shadow] can also be used to protect Seekers with higher movement that often overextend themselves, making it very powerful depending on the stage.

Decide Her Role in Advance

Ayishah excels in both offense and defence, which grants her a stable, high performance. However, be aware that she cannot obtain the [On Duty] effect if not within 3 tiles of the ally granted [Pledge], and since her Move itself is low, support from allies or tactical skills is needed until engaging enemies. Consider which ally to grant [Pledge], where to move within 3 tiles, build choices, etc., based on the stage and party composition to make Ayishah shine.

Star Level Up Priority & Recommended Stars for Ayishah

Aim to Reach 3★ → 4★ → 5★

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

Star level ups improve Ayishah’s stats and enhance the effects of her [Pledge] buff. Aim for 3-star first to strengthen [Pledge], then 4-stars to boost her [On Duty] effect. Ultimately, 5-stars is the goal—it grants a major stat increase along with powerful effects like significant HP regeneration and +1 NRG each turn.

Best Builds for Ayishah

Recommended Build

Basic Attack												Reaction
Dispelling Strike												Shape of Full Moon
Skill
Dawnmoon - Waxing								Dawnmoon - Moonrise								Dawnmoon
Weapon								Trinket								Tarot
Dawnmoon								Shield of Justice								Temptation of The Devil

This is a build that can be used against both multiple or single targets. When fighting multiple targets, be conscious of how and when to use [Dawnmoon - Moonrise] to remove the CD/NRG costs. When fighting Bosses or single targets, feel free to replace the Tarot with something like [Dream of the Magician] or [Hierophant's Laws].

Counterattack Build

Basic Attack												Reaction
Dispelling Strike												Counterattack
Skill
Moonlit Shadow								Lunar Shadow								Dawnmoon
Weapon								Trinket								Tarot
Dawnmoon								Crystal Burst Armor								Destruction of The Tower

This build is meant for disrupting and counterattacking, allowing Ayishah to warp beside her Pledged ally, and use counterattacks up to 6 times. If you want more durability, consider replacing the Tarots or the Trinket, and if you want to lean towards offense, consider slotting in a skill with Charge, such as [Dawnmoon - Moonrise] or [Dawnmoon - Waxing]. Remember to make your own adjustments according to your needs.

Priority Skills

Skill	Priority and Details
Dawnmoon - Moonrise	★★★★★ Instant Charge Skill that inflicts a +20% Damage Taken debuff and disables Basic Attacks and Skills. Damage increases if you’re [On Duty] or facing a single enemy. Defeating an enemy recovers the NRG and removes the cooldown, so try to finish off foes with this.
Shape of Full Moon	★★★★★ An excellent Reaction the heals significantly up to 3 times per turn when damaged, and also reduces incoming damage via [Block] and -10% Damage Taken. Generally worth equipping.
Dawnmoon	★★★★★ A powerful passive that when [Healthy], increases Damage Dealt by 30% and reduces the cooldown of non-Equipment Class Skills by 1 upon Active Attack. Great for boosting the uptime of [Dawnmoon - Moonrise] and [Moonlit Shadow]
Dispelling Strike	★★★★★ Excellent for removing buffs. This Basic Attack is generally preferred over the alternative.
Dawnmoon - Waxing	★★★★★ Charge Skill with high damage. When combined with the [On Duty] buff or the [Dawnmoon] passive, total damage becomes exceptional. With 0 CD and a mobility increase, it’s highly valuable every turn.
Moonlit Shadow	★★★★ Warps to target, gains defensive and counter-enhancing buffs, and auto-warps to your allied [Pledge] target every turn for 3 turns. Equip to close distances, charging while protecting, or for counter builds.
Lunar Shadow	★★★★ Passive that boosts Counterattack range, power, and number of counters. Combine with [Moonlit Shadow] or [Counterattack] Reaction for interception builds. Useful when going for a counter-focused setup.

Skill	Priority and Details
Counterattack	★★★ [Shape of Full Moon] is generally better due to healing and mitigation, but if you want more counter hits with [Moonlit Shadow], this is the alternative. Swap based on your strategy.
Feverish Attack	★★★ Good synergy with [Healthy] effects due to [Life Steal], but Ayishah often heals via her Trait or Reaction, so additional healing might be redundant.
Moonlit Hills	★★ A strong Leader Aura that boosts stats and reduces damage taken. However, Ayishah has many priority Skills already. Consider only when running multiple Fortitude units like Kvare or Cocoa.
Leg Slam	★ Equip only if Ayishah absolutely needs knockback utility.
Pure Radiance	★ Use only if her Trait alone isn’t enough to heal your [Pledge] target and more healing support is required.

Recommended Gear, Tarots, & Engravings

Recommended Weapons for Ayishah

Dawnmoon

Guardian's Will

Nocturnal Glow

For Ayishah, the top recommendation is [Dawnmoon], which greatly boosts the defense of both herself and one ally, and also grants a buff when healing. Other strong options include [Guardian's Will], which becomes especially powerful when paired with the [Shield of Justice] trinket. [Nocturnal Glow] and [Newborn Blade] are also great picks, as they provide significant overall stat boosts to support both offense and durability.

Recommended Trinkets for Ayishah

Shield of Justice

Crystal Burst Armor

Mystery Guardian

The [Shield of Justice] is the top recommendation, since it provides a significant all-around stat boost and grants an effect that increases damage dealt by up to 20% when you have a Physical Shield active. Other great options include the [Crystal Burst Armor], which shines in [Strike Back]-focused playstyles, as well as the [Mystery Guardian], [Fancy Hat], and [Cooling Powder]—all of which enhance durability and help nullify debuffs.

Recommended Tarots for Ayishah

Temptation of The Devil

Hierophant's Laws

Destruction of The Tower

[Devil] is Ayishah's best-in-slot Tarot, since it boosts all stats and works especially well with her Trait that converts a portion of her defense into physical attack. Other strong options include [Heirophant] and [Magician] for increased damage output, [Tower] when focusing on [Strike Back]s, and [Hermit] for damage mitigation.

Recommended Engravings for Ayishah

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

Because Ayishah's Trait provides significant stat boosts, [Sword + Wand] is especially recommended. Additionally, since some Skills activate while Ayishah is Healthy, [Sword + Cup]—with its [Life Steal] effect—is also a strong choice.

Ayishah's Trait & Skills

Ayishah's Trait

Max Effect
	[Bright Moon] Increases ATK and DEF by 15%. Adds 40% of the character's P.DEF and M.DEF to P.ATK. At the end of the turn, when having On Duty, dispels 2 debuffs from the character and allies with Pledge, and heals them by 80% of Ayishah's P.ATK and restores 1 NRG. Increases the DMG of Pledge and On Duty effects to 20% and reduces DMG taken by 20%.

Stars Unlocked	Effect
	Increases ATK and DEF by 10%. Adds 25% of the character's P.DEF and M.DEF to P.ATK. At the end of the turn, when having On Duty, heals the character and allies with Pledge by 40% of Ayishah's P.ATK. Increases the DMG of Pledge and On Duty effects to 20% and reduces DMG taken by 20%.
	Increases ATK and DEF by 10%. Adds 25% of the character's P.DEF and M.DEF to P.ATK. At the end of the turn, when having On Duty, heals the character and allies with Pledge by 40% of Ayishah's P.ATK. Increases the DMG of Pledge effect to 20% and reduces DMG taken by 20%.
	Increases ATK and DEF by 5%. Adds 25% of the character's P.DEF and M.DEF to P.ATK. At the end of the turn, when having On Duty, heals the character and allies with Pledge by 40% of Ayisha's P.ATK.
	Physical DMG dealt is considered magical DMG. At t he start of the battle, gains skill Moon's Caress. Performs Assisting Cover to allies with Pledge within 3 tiles. At the end or start of the character's turn, if there are allies with Pledge within 3 tiles, gains On Duty for 1 turn. Adds 25% of the character's P.DEF and M.DEF to P.ATK. At the end of the turn, when having On Duty, heals the character and allies with Pledge by 40% of Ayisha's P.ATK.

Ayishah's Base Skills

Skill	Range
Slash
[Basic Attack] Cost: - / CD: - (Basic Attack) Deals 100% Physical DMG.
Leg Slam
[Skill] Cost: 2 / CD: 2 (Physical DMG) Deals 120% DMG, knocks the target back by 2 tiles, and inflicts ▽ Move I for 1 turn.

Skills That Can Be Learned at RK1

Skill	Range
Pure Radiance
[Skill] Cost: 2 / CD: 0 (Physical DMG) Single-target attack. Deals 130% DMG, heals the character and Pledge targets, and dispels 1 debuff; the healing equals to 60% P.ATK; gains △ATK II for 2 turns.
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.

Skills That Can Be Learned at RK3

Skill	Range
Dawnmoon - Moonrise
[Skill] Cost: 1 / CD: 4 (Physical DMG) Instant Selects 1 location in the cross-shaped range of the character, changes to that location and deals 60% AoE DMG to all targets within a 1-tile radius, inflicting Vulnerable II and Disarm for 1 turn; when having On Duty, increases DMG by 30%. If the skill hits only 1 enemy, it deals 120% DMG. When defeating a target, refunds NRG cost and CD. Can be triggered up to 1 time per round.
Moonlit Shadow
[Skill] Cost: 0 / CD: 5 (Support) Instant Teleports to the target. Both the target and the character gain DMG Reduction II and △Healing Received II, and the character gains △P.DEF II and △M.DEF II. All effects last for 3 turns. The character also gains Moonlit Shadow and Mighty Counterattack until the start of the neext 3 turns.

Skills That Can Be Learned at RK5

Skill	Range
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.
Shape of Full Moon	-
[Reaction] Cost: - / CD: - (Reaction) When attacked, restores HP equal to 50% of P.DEF plus M.DEF. Can be triggered up to 3 times per round. Gains Block, can also block magical attacks and AoE attacks. When attacked from any direction, has 100% chance to trigger block, and block reduces DMG taken by an additional 10%.

Skills That Can Be Learned at RK7

Skill	Range
Dawnmoon	-
[Skill] Cost: - / CD: - (Passive) When actively attacking in Healthy state, increases DMG dealt by 30%, and after an active attack, reduces CD of all class skills by 1 turn; the CD reduction effect can be triggered up to 1 time per round.
Moonlit Hills	-
[Skill] Cost: - / CD: - (Leader's Aura) For all allies in battle, increases ATK by 10% and DEF by 20%; when the target is Healthy, reduces DMG taken by 10%, and additionally increasese ATK and DEF by 8%.

Skills That Can Be Learned at RK9

Skill	Range
Dispelling Strike
[Basic Attack] Cost: - / CD: - (Basic Attack) Deals 50% physical DMG 2 times and dispels 2 buffs on the target.
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
Dawnmoon - Waxing
[Skill] Cost: 3 / CD: 0 (Physical DMG) Selects 1 enemy within a cross-shaped range of the character and performs Charge, dealing 3 hits of 55% DMG. Wheen having On Duty, increases DMG by 30%.
Lunar Shadow	-
[Skill] Cost: - / CD: - (Passive) Increases max strike back range by 2 tiles; when striking back, increases physical DMG by 50%, and strike back count by an additional 2.

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

Ayishah's Voice Actor & Release Date

Ayishah Voice Actor

Released on Friday, June 6

Ayishah was released on Friday, June 6. Since the character is added to the standard banner, they can still be obtained even after the limited-time banner ends.

Ayishah's Skin

Initial	Ascended

▲ Unlock Ascended Skin when character reaches Star Level 5.

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