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Nydia Best Build and Skill Tree Guide

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

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Nydia's Tier & Basic Info

Nydia
Rarity Legendary iconLegendary
Role Seeker iconSeeker
Faction The Union iconThe Union
Alacrity iconAlacrity

Movement Stats

MoveStandHigh JumpLow Jump
3Normal22

Nydia's Tier

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Review & How to Get

Review - Powerful AoE Attacks Due to Trait
- Applies Black Feather with Basic Attacks for AoE Damage
- Excels at Applying DoTs
- Crucial to Consume NRG via Channeling
How to Get - Obtain from Gacha (Summon)

Nydia Pros and Strength

Nydia's Character Overview

  1. Unique Seeker with a Bow
  2. Powerful AoE attacks with Thousand Black Feathers
  3. Alternative DoT Build
  4. NRG Recovery is Crucial

Unique Seeker with a Bow

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Nydia's equippable Weapon type are "Bows", making her a unique Seeker who primarily fights using Channel Skills and Basic Attacks. Her movement range is 3, which is lower compared to other Seekers' 5, but by increasing her Star Level, the Range of her main Basic Attack can reach a maximum of 5, affording her the same reach as typical Seekers without the need to position dangerously.

New Channel/Channeling Keyword

Sword of Convallaria (SoC) - Channel Keyword

A "Channel" Skill is a Skill that, when used, consumes a specified amount of NRG at the start of each turn in exchange for activating a powerful passive effect. The effect ends if you don't have enough NRG or if you use the Skill again. Channel skills remain active indefinitely as long as you can upkeep your NRG, making NRG recovery crucial.

Powerful AoE Attacks

Nydia applies [Black Feather] to surrounding enemies with her Trait and Skills, and by performing a Basic Attack on an enemy with the debuff, the AoE attack [Thousand Black Feathers] is triggered. The damage dealt decreases with consecutive uses, but it can hit the same enemy up to 4 times, so by applying Black Feather to multiple enemies and triggering them all simultaneously, you can deal massive damage to clustered groups of enemies.

Combine Skills for Maximum Damage

Nydia is at her deadliest when you combine her skills to enhance their effects. For example, you can enhance [Thousand Black Feathers] by Channeling [Cloud of Black Feathers]. You can also increase the number of Basic Attacks with the [Channel] Skill [Rain of Arrows] or the [Instant] Skill [Death Sentence]. This allows you to hit scores of enemies with [Thousand Black Feathers] to trigger multiple instances, making it possible to efficiently deal damage to groups of enemies.

A Damage Over Time Build is Also Viable

Sword of Convallaria (SoC) - Frostbite Keyword

Building Nydia for applying "Frostbite" is also viable. She can apply a maximum of 3–4 stacks of [Frostbite] in one turn, allowing her to consistently deal high damage even to enemies with high defense. Remember to adjust your build depending on the stage and the characters you pair her with.

Focus on Increasing her ATK

Since Frostbite deals damage equal to 50% of the combined P.ATK and M.ATK stats, increase them both while prioritizing P.ATK for Gear and Engravings.

NRG Recovery is Crucial

Nydia can deal extremely high AoE damage under the right conditions, making it crucial to secure a means of NRG Recovery for her [Channel] Skills. Also remember to adjust according to enemy positions, and utilize [Black Feather]. Furthermore, since she lacks means to weaken enemies with Attribute Debuffs, focus on having other allied characters set the stage for Nydia to shine.

Star Level Up Priority & Recommended Stars for Nydia

Aim to Reach 3★ → 5★

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

First, it’s recommended to raise her to 3★ to boost the damage of [Thousand Black Feathers] and expand the range of her Basic Attacks. If you frequently deploy Nydia, aim for 5★ to further extend her Basic Attack range and gain powerful effects such as NRG Recovery on Basic Attacks and reduced cooldowns for her Class Skill.

Best Builds for Nydia

AoE Build

Basic AttackReaction
TrillTrillDeathbird's WingsDeathbird's Wings
Skill
Rain of ArrowsRain of ArrowsCloud of Black FeathersCloud of Black FeathersDeath SentenceDeath Sentence
WeaponTrinketTarot
Longbow of MartyrsLongbow of MartyrsBreath-Concealing RingBreath-Concealing RingTemptation of The DevilTemptation of The Devil

This is a build specialized in dealing AoE attacks using [Thousand Black Feathers]. If you don't have a support character that can recover NRG (such as Taair), or if your Nydia's star level is low, replace the Channeling Skills with a Passive Skills as needed.

Frostbite Build

Basic AttackReaction
Ice ArrowIce ArrowWinter ProtectionWinter Protection
Skill
Breath of WinterBreath of WinterDeath SentenceDeath SentenceDeathbird's EyeDeathbird's Eye
WeaponTrinketTarot
Longbow of MartyrsLongbow of MartyrsBreath-Concealing RingBreath-Concealing RingTemptation of The DevilTemptation of The Devil

This is a build that specializes in continuous damage from [Frostbite]. Since you can apply 3 to 4 stacks in a single turn, you can expect to deal consistent damage even to enemies with high defense. With Engravings, it's important to increase both P.ATK and M.ATK.

Priority Skills

SkillPriority and Details
Deathbird's WingsDeathbird's Wings★★★★★
A Reaction Skill that significantly reduces AoE damage and boosts Move while Channel Skills are active. It’s easy to use and generally recommended. However, if you're running a damage over time build without a form of defense, consider equipping [Winter Protection] instead.
Death SentenceDeath Sentence★★★★★
A powerful [Instant] Skill that applies [Black Feather], steals NRG and buffs, increases damage dealt, grants [Ice Armor], and enables an additional Basic Attack. Its only downside is the long cooldown, so it's best to pair it with skills or setups that reduce cooldowns.
TrillTrill★★★★★
A Basic Attack that pulls enemies into a cross-shaped area centered on the target. This makes it easier to land hits with [Thousand Black Feathers], making it a core choice for AoE-focused builds.
Rain of ArrowsRain of Arrows★★★★★
A Channel Skill that boosts Trait scaling by 1.5x and allows you to perform an additional Basic Attack after each Basic Attack. It significantly enhances the power and consistency of [Thousand Black Feathers], making it essential for AoE builds.
Cloud of Black FeathersCloud of Black Feathers★★★★
A Channel Skill that expands the range of [Thousand Black Feathers] and lets it trigger one extra time per Basic Attack. It's highly effective in AoE-focused setups, especially when you have sufficient NRG Recovery to use it alongside [Rain of Arrows].
Winter ProtectionWinter Protection★★★★
Grants [Ice Armor] when attacking, which enables effects tied to [Breath of Winter]. This is especially useful in [Frostbite]-focused builds when you lack other ways to generate Physical Shields. It also offers strong damage reduction.
Deathbird's EyeDeathbird's Eye★★★★
Triggers extra [Frostbite] stacks when [Thousand Black Feathers] activates. Equip this for [Frostbite]-focused, damage-over-time builds.
Ice ArrowIce Arrow★★★★
A Basic Attack that applies Move and SPD debuffs. Some enemies are immune to the Move debuff, but applying it can help activate effects from [Breath of Winter]. Recommended for [Frostbite] builds.
Breath of WinterBreath of Winter★★★★
A Channel Skill that applies [Frostbite] on activation and again if the target has a Move debuff and you have a Physical Shield. To fully benefit, you'll need a Shield source like [Death Sentence], [Winter Protection], or the trinket [Shield of Justice]. Prioritize for damage-over-time builds.
Secondary Priorities
SkillPriority and Details
All Preparations CompleteAll Preparations Complete★★★
A Passive that boosts Critical. Use this in place of a Channel Skill when NRG Recovery isn't available—such as when you're below 5★ or don't have NRG support allies. It scales well with Crit-boosting Gear and allies.
Insightful BashInsightful Bash★★
A Passive that increases P.ATK and removes one defensive stat before attacking. Use this instead of a Channel Skill if NRG Recovery is unavailable.
Knight's Glory - IceKnight's Glory - Ice
Use this only in stages where you need extra durability by granting a Physical Shield to Union allies.
Frosty TrapFrosty Trap
Stops enemies via action interruption and Frozen status. Use when you need crowd control, but be aware some enemies are immune.

Recommended Gear, Tarots, & Engravings

Recommended Weapons for Nydia

Longbow of MartyrsLongbow of MartyrsWhale HunterWhale HunterCornucopia LongbowCornucopia Longbow

We recommend the Longbow of Martyrs for its high boost to P.ATK, the Whale Hunter for its ability to apply [Infection], and the Cornucopia Longbow for its NRG Recovery effect, which synergizes well with Channel Skills. There’s no single best-in-slot Weapon, so make sure to switch them out based on the stage and your build.

Recommended Trinkets for Nydia

Breath-Concealing RingBreath-Concealing RingShield of JusticeShield of JusticeOrigin HourglassOrigin Hourglass

Trinkets that increases P.ATK or M.ATK is recommended, with the Breath-Concealing Ring being especially compatible due to its significant boost to P.ATK. The Shield of Justice is a Trinket that works well in a damage-over-time build, as it can help fulfill part of the activation condition for [Breath of Winter].

Recommended Tarots for Nydia

Temptation of The DevilTemptation of The DevilDream of The MagicianDream of The MagicianCourse of FortuneCourse of Fortune

The Devil, which provides a significant boost to both P.ATK and M.ATK—key stats for Nydia—is the top recommendation. Other solid choices include The Magician for consistently increasing overall damage, Fortune for improving NRG Recovery, and Judgment for boosting ally support. For attribute rolls, prioritize those that increase P.ATK and M.ATK.

Recommended Engravings for Nydia

ResonanceEffect
Sword icon Sword
Wand icon 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 icon Sword
Pentacle icon Pentacle
When [unharmed], increases ATK and DEF by 12%.
Wand icon Wand
Wand icon Wand
After using a [basic attack], [skill], [strike back], or [assisting attack], gains 1 random [Level 2 Attribute Buff].

Since P.ATK and M.ATK are important, the stat-boosting [Sword + Pentacle] and [Sword + Wand] are the most recommended combinations.

Nydia Skill Unlock Priorities

Recommended Skill Set

* Tap a skill to view its details below.

Breath of WinterBreath of WinterRK11Rain of ArrowsRain of Arrows
Ice ArrowIce ArrowRK9TrillTrill
DeathbirdDeathbird's EyeRK7Death SentenceDeath Sentence
Winter ProtectionWinter ProtectionRK5DeathbirdDeathbird's Wings
Frosty TrapFrosty TrapRK3All Preparations CompleteAll Preparations Complete
KnightKnight's Glory - IceRK1InsightInsight

Skill Details

KnightKnight's Glory - IceCost: 0
CD: 4
(Support) Instant The target gains △ATK II, lasting for 3 turns. When the target is from "the Union", additionally gains Armor of Ice for 3 turns.
Range
InsightInsightCost: -
CD: -
(Passive) P.ATK increases by 8%. Before attacking, dispels 1 Defense Attribute Buff from the target.
Frosty TrapFrosty TrapCost: 0
CD: 4
(Support) Instant Places 1 Frosty Trap.
Range
All Preparations CompleteAll Preparations CompleteCost: -
CD: -
(Passive) When in Unharmed state, increases Crit by 20% and Crit DMG by 10%.
Range
Winter ProtectionWinter ProtectionCost: -
CD: -
(Reaction) When attacking enemies with ▽Move or ▽SPD, gains Armor of Ice for 2 turns. Can be triggered up to 1 time per round. When actively attacked by enemies with ▽Move or ▽SPD, reduces DMG taken by 30%.
Range
DeathbirdDeathbird's WingsCost: -
CD: -
(Reaction) Reduces AoE DMG taken by 40%. While under any Channeling effect, Movement is increased by 1 tile.
Range
DeathbirdDeathbird's EyeCost: -
CD: -
(Passive) When Thousand Black Feathers triggers, additionally inflicts Frostbite and Sprite 3Move I 1 time for 1 turn. Can be activated up to 1 time per target per round.
Range
Death SentenceDeath SentenceCost: 0
CD: 5
(Support) Instant Inflicts Black Feather on all enemies within 3 tiles of the target for 2 turns, and steals 1 NRG and 2 buffs from the target. After casting the skill, the character gains △DMG II, Armor of Ice, and Death Sentence. All effects last for 2 turns.
Range
Ice ArrowIce ArrowCost: -
CD: -
(Basic Attack) Single-target attack. Deals 85% physical DMG by Curved Shot and inflicts ▽Move I and ▽SPD I for 2 turns.
Range
TrillTrillCost: -
CD: -
(Basic Attack) Single-target attack. Deals 85% physical DMG by Curved Shot. After active attack, knocks back the first other enemy in a cross-shaped range of 3 tiles around the target by 1 tile away from the target.
Range
Breath of WinterBreath of WinterCost: 2
CD: 1
(Support) Instant Gains Breath of Winter. Effect: Consumes 2 NRG when Channeling. When casting or triggering skills, inflicts 1 Frostbite on the enemy for 1 turn; if the character has physical shield and the target is affected by Sprite 3Move, then inflicts 1 additional Frostbite. Each Frostbite infliction can affect each target up to 1 time per round.
Range
Rain of ArrowsRain of ArrowsCost: 2
CD: 1
(Support) Instant Gains Rain of Arrows. Effect: Consumes 2 NRG when Channeling. Increases M.ATK to P.ATK contribution ratio by half in Trait. After an active Basic Attack, performs an additional basic attack on the closest target within the basic attack range with its skill multiplier reduced to 10%.
Range

Nydia's Trait & Skills

Nydia's Trait

Max Effect
Seal of Dark Feather icon[Seal of Dark Feather]
Physical DMG dealt is considered magical DMG. At the start of the battle, gains Armor of Ice for 3 turns. During the character's current turn, when basic attack hits targets with Black Feather, triggers Thousand Black Feathers and consumes Black Feather from the Basic Attack target after attacking. Active Basic Attack inflicts 1 Frostbite on the target for 1 turn. Adds 30% of M.ATK to P.ATK, Thousand Black Feathers DMG is increased by 30%, and the max range of basic attack is increased by 2 tiles. At the start of the turn, inflicts Black Feather on the 4 closest enemies without Black Feather within 6 tiles of the character. When actively using basic attack, the character recovers 1 NRG and reduces all class skill CDs by 1 turn. Can be triggered up to 1 time per round.
See Effects for 4 Stars or Less
Stars UnlockedEffect
4 star iconPhysical DMG dealt is considered magical DMG. At the start of the battle, gains Armor of Ice for 3 turns. During the character's current turn, when basic attack hits targets with Black Feather, triggers Thousand Black Feathers and consumes Black Feather from the Basic Attack target after attacking. Active Basic Attack inflicts 1 Frostbite on the target for 1 turn. Adds 20% of M.ATK to P.ATK, Thousand Black Feathers DMG is increased by 20%, and the max range of basic attack is increased by 1 tile. At the start of the turn, inflicts Black Feather on the 3 closest enemies without Black Feather within 6 tiles of the character.
3 star iconPhysical DMG dealt is considered magical DMG. At the start of the battle, gains Armor of Ice for 3 turns. During the character's current turn, when basic attack hits targets with Black Feather, triggers Thousand Black Feathers and consumes Black Feather from the Basic Attack target after attacking. Active Basic Attack inflicts 1 Frostbite on the target for 1 turn. Adds 20% of M.ATK to P.ATK, Thousand Black Feathers DMG is increased by 10%, and the max range of basic attack is increased by 1 tile. At the start of the turn, inflicts Black Feather on the 3 closest enemies without Black Feather within 5 tiles of the character.
2 star iconPhysical DMG dealt is considered magical DMG. At the start of the battle, gains Armor of Ice for 3 turns. During the character's current turn, when basic attack hits targets with Black Feather, triggers Thousand Black Feathers and consumes Black Feather from the Basic Attack target after attacking. Active Basic Attack inflicts 1 Frostbite on the target for 1 turn. Adds 10% of M.ATK to P.ATK. At the start of the turn, inflicts Black Feather on the 2 closest enemies without Black Feather within 5 tiles of the character.
1 star iconPhysical DMG dealt is considered magical DMG. At the start of the battle, gains Armor of Ice for 3 turns. During the character's current turn, when basic attack hits targets with Black Feather, triggers Thousand Black Feathers and consumes Black Feather from the Basic Attack target after attacking. Active Basic Attack inflicts 1 Frostbite on the target for 1 turn. Adds 10% of M.ATK to P.ATK. At the start of the turn, inflicts Black Feather on the 2 closest enemies without Black Feather within 4 tiles of the character.

Nydia's Base Skills

SkillRange
Curved ShotCurved ShotRange
[Basic Attack] Cost: - / CD: -
(Basic Attack) Fires a Curved Shot which deals 85% Physical DMG.
Cloud of Black FeathersCloud of Black FeathersRange
[Skill] Cost: 1 / CD: 1
(Support) Instant Gains Cloud of Black Feathers. Effect: Consumes 1 NRG when Channeling. Thousand Black Feathers effect range is increased by 1 tile; during basic attack, forcibly triggers Thousand Black Feathers 1 additional time.

Skills That Can Be Learned at RK1

SkillRange
Knight's Glory - IceKnight's Glory - IceRange
[Skill] Cost: 0 / CD: 4
(Support) Instant The target gains △ATK II, lasting for 3 turns. When the target is from "the Union", additionally gains Armor of Ice for 3 turns.
InsightInsight-
[Skill] Cost: - / CD: -
(Passive) P.ATK increases by 8%. Before attacking, dispels 1 Defense Attribute Buff from the target.

Skills That Can Be Learned at RK3

SkillRange
Frosty TrapFrosty TrapRange
[Skill] Cost: 0 / CD: 4
(Support) Instant Places 1 Frosty Trap.
All Preparations CompleteAll Preparations CompleteRange
[Skill] Cost: - / CD: -
(Passive) When in Unharmed state, increases Crit by 20% and Crit DMG by 10%.

Skills That Can Be Learned at RK5

SkillRange
Winter ProtectionWinter ProtectionRange
[Reaction] Cost: - / CD: -
(Reaction) When attacking enemies with ▽Move or ▽SPD, gains Armor of Ice for 2 turns. Can be triggered up to 1 time per round. When actively attacked by enemies with ▽Move or ▽SPD, reduces DMG taken by 30%.
Deathbird's WingsDeathbird's WingsRange
[Reaction] Cost: - / CD: -
(Reaction) Reduces AoE DMG taken by 40%. While under any Channeling effect, Movement is increased by 1 tile.

Skills That Can Be Learned at RK7

SkillRange
Deathbird's EyeDeathbird's EyeRange
[Skill] Cost: - / CD: -
(Passive) When Thousand Black Feathers triggers, additionally inflicts Frostbite and Sprite 3Move I 1 time for 1 turn. Can be activated up to 1 time per target per round.
Death SentenceDeath SentenceRange
[Skill] Cost: 0 / CD: 5
(Support) Instant Inflicts Black Feather on all enemies within 3 tiles of the target for 2 turns, and steals 1 NRG and 2 buffs from the target. After casting the skill, the character gains △DMG II, Armor of Ice, and Death Sentence. All effects last for 2 turns.

Skills That Can Be Learned at RK9

SkillRange
Ice ArrowIce ArrowRange
[Basic Attack] Cost: - / CD: -
(Basic Attack) Single-target attack. Deals 85% physical DMG by Curved Shot and inflicts ▽Move I and ▽SPD I for 2 turns.
TrillTrillRange
[Basic Attack] Cost: - / CD: -
(Basic Attack) Single-target attack. Deals 85% physical DMG by Curved Shot. After active attack, knocks back the first other enemy in a cross-shaped range of 3 tiles around the target by 1 tile away from the target.

Skills That Can Be Learned at RK11

SkillRange
Breath of WinterBreath of WinterRange
[Skill] Cost: 2 / CD: 1
(Support) Instant Gains Breath of Winter. Effect: Consumes 2 NRG when Channeling. When casting or triggering skills, inflicts 1 Frostbite on the enemy for 1 turn; if the character has physical shield and the target is affected by Sprite 3Move, then inflicts 1 additional Frostbite. Each Frostbite infliction can affect each target up to 1 time per round.
Rain of ArrowsRain of ArrowsRange
[Skill] Cost: 2 / CD: 1
(Support) Instant Gains Rain of Arrows. Effect: Consumes 2 NRG when Channeling. Increases M.ATK to P.ATK contribution ratio by half in Trait. After an active Basic Attack, performs an additional basic attack on the closest target within the basic attack range with its skill multiplier reduced to 10%.

Weapons That Nydia Can Equip

List of Weapons

Nydia's Voice Actor & Release Date

Nydia Voice Actor

VAJapanese VA: Tanaka Yuki

Released on Friday, July 4

Nydia was released on Friday, July 4. Since the character is added to the standard banner, they can still be obtained even after the limited-time banner ends.

Nydia's Skin

InitialAscended
Nydia
Nydia Ascended

▲ Unlock Ascended Skin when character reaches Star Level 5.

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