This is a guide for star level up priorities in Sword of Convallaria (SoC). Learn about memory shard farming and see a list of recommended star levels per character here!
Table of Contents
Select Filter Conditions
Shard Farming Priority List
*This list assumes that the characters are part of your party. Characters you don't typically use will naturally have lower priority.
| Characters | Star Up Priority |
|---|---|
 SP Rawiyah: Summer Nostalgia |  / 3★ → 5★Star level ups reduce the duration of SP Rawiyah's [Fatigue] state. Aim to reach 3-stars first, where [Fatigue] is reduced to 2 turns, and make 5-star your top priority—at that point, she can act again every turn. |
 Cocoa | / 5★ At 5-stars, Cocoa guarantees granting the [Happiness] after triggering [Breakfast] or [Bento]. At 4-stars or below, the chance of triggering [Happiness] is a measly 30%. Since [Happiness] reduces the NRG costs and CD by 1 for any skills, it is a very powerful buff, making Cocoa a top priority for 5-stars. |
 Taair | / 3★ → 5★ Taair sees major upgrades at 3-stars, which increases his movement, and at 5-star, which extends the range of his healing and support skills and grants [Knowledge] at the start of his turn. Each star upgrade improves his usability, and at 5-star, he can make full use of his wide skillset—so he's a strong candidate for prioritized upgrades. |
 Kvare | / 3★ → 5★ At 3-stars, Kvare’s skill [Roster] refunds 1 EN, and at 5-stars, it refunds all EN and gains additional uses. These upgrades greatly increase Kvare's action economy in multi-enemy battles, so if you're planning to run Kvare, prioritizing his star upgrades is highly recommended. |
 Tristan | / 4★ → 5★ At 4-stars, [Unlimited Resolve] lasts for 2 turns, greatly improving Tristan’s overall usability—making it a key upgrade to aim for. The CD reduction and NRG cost decreases at 5-stars are nice bonuses, but can be somewhat covered by support from other characters or tactical skills, so only go for 5-star if you have the resources to spare. |
 Homa | / 3★ → 5★ At 3-stars, Homa gains +1 to her movement while [Healthy], and at 5-stars, her follow-up attacks steal 2 buffs and 1 NRG from enemies. Note that Homa can steal almost any buffs, even those included in events like Voyage of Discovery. Therefore, you should aim to reach 3-stars to increase her mobility, then prioritize getting her to 5-stars as soon as possible. |
 Agata | / 3★ → 5★ Star level ups don't necessarily change how Agata plays, however, increasing her to 3 and 5-stars massively increase her potency as a DPS. At 3-stars, she gains increased movement, and at 5-stars, she gains powerful effects like Climb & Jump, even more movement, and even [Armor Piercing]. Aim for 3-stars first, and then work towards 5-stars if you intend on using Agata as a main DPS. |
 Estra | / 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. |
 SP Safiyyah: Estivate Promise | / 3★ → 5★ At 3-stars, SP Safiyyah’s support attacks and overwatch damage are boosted, and she also unlocks a Silhouette skill—making it a solid milestone to aim for first. If you're focusing on single-target battles or aiming for high scores in Tower of Adversity, pushing to 5-star is highly recommended. |
 Ayishah | / 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. |
 Auguste | / 2★ → 4★ → 5★ At 2-stars, Auguste starts with 2 Rage stacks, and at 4-stars, he starts the battle with 4. This makes it much easier to trigger [Rage Outburst], so aiming for 2 or 4 stars is a good priority. At 5-stars, [Rage Outburst] gains a powerful defense penetration effect, making 5-stars an ideal long-term goal. |
 Pamina | / 2★ → 3★ → 5★ When upgrading Pamina’s star level, it’s best to either stop at 3-stars or go all the way to 5-stars. Start by aiming for 2-star and 3-star to increase her number of counterattacks. If you plan to run Pamina in various content, 5-stars is worth pursuing as it adds even more counterattacks along with NRG recovery and debuff cleansing effects. |
 Luvata | / 2★ → 4★ → 5★ As Luvata’s star levels increase, her Ignite application count, magic attack, critical rate, and critical damage all improve. Start by aiming for 2-stars to 4-stars to increase the maximum Ignite stacks. Ultimately, Luvata players should always aim for 5-stars where her critical damage jumps significantly from 15% to 45%. |
 Afra | / 2★ → 4★ → 5★ At 2-stars Afra gains +1 movement, and at 4-stars she gains +2 movement. If you want to include Afra in your main lineup, or see frequent uses for her, raise her to 5-stars, where [Labyrinth of Dreams] is enhanced and greatly boosts damage dealt. |
 Caris | / 3★ → 5★ At 3-stars, Caris gains a wider [Revelation] acquisition range and starts with 6 stacks of [Revelation]. At 5-stars, she starts with 8 Revelation and gains 3 more at the end of each turn, making it much easier to activate [Light Oracle]. Start by aiming for 3-stars, and if you use Caris often, work toward 5-stars for optimal performance. |
 Safiyyah | / 3★ → 4★ → 5★ At 3-stars, Safiyyah gets increased follow-up damage and more [The Hanged Men's Mark]s applied. At 4-stars, the mark duration increases, and at 5-stars, she gains even more follow-up damage and can apply marks within a 6-tile range. Since her marks and follow-ups are essential to her damage output, she’s a high priority for Memory Shard investment if you use her frequently. |
 Acambe | / 3★ → 5★ At 3-stars, Acambe gains increased NRG capacity and reduces the cooldown of [Secret Signal] to 3 turns. At 5-stars, he starts battles with 3 extra EN. Since NRG management is crucial for Acambe’s performance, he’s a high priority for star level upgrades—start with 3-stars and aim for 5-stars if possible. |
 Team Meteor | / 3★ → 5★ Raising Team Meteor’s star levels boosts their stats and increases the number of [Fat Storage] stacks gained through various actions. At 3-stars, they gain more stacks when actively consuming [Fat Storage] or after active attacks. If you use Team Meteor frequently, aim for 5-stars to further increase stack gain and unlock NRG recovery. |
 Gloria | / 3★ → 5★ After switching to Sword Mode, Gloria gains +2 movement for 2 turns at 3-stars, and at 5-star, her attacks ignore 50% of the target’s defence. Both upgrades are extremely powerful, so she’s a high priority for Memory Shard farming and investment. |
 Flavia | / 3★ → 5★ Increasing Flavia’s star levels boosts her summons’ stats and the effects of the Flower Field panels. First, aim for 3-stars to significantly strengthen her summons. Then work toward 5-stars to increase damage taken by enemies standing in the [Flower Field]s from Flavia and her summons by 20%. |
 Momo | / 3★ → 5★ At 3-stars, Momo gains the ability to generate [Repulsion Barrier] every turn, which greatly improves her survivability. At 5-stars, the area affected by her increased damage-over-time effect expands. If you’re not prioritizing Memory Shards for other characters, upgrading her to 5-stars is a solid option. |
 Layla | / 2★ → 3★ → 4★ Start by aiming for 2-stars to increase the number of her preemptive actions, then focus on 3-stars to widen her range, and 4-stars to further boost preemptive actions. At 5-stars, she gains +1 NRG recovery, but this can be covered by other characters or tactical skills. So, aim for 5-stars only if you have extra Memory Shards to spare. |
 Nydia | / 3★ → 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. |
 Beryl | / 5★ Increasing Beryl to 5-stars guarantees a buff and additional NRG recovery each turn. At 4-stars or less, this effect is only a probability instead of a guarantee, so if you are interested in using Beryl as a standalone DPS, make sure to get her to 5-stars. |
 Garcia | / 3★ → 5★ Garcia gets steadily stronger with each star level. At 3-stars, the max stacks of [Rotational Acceleration] increase to 9, and at 5-stars, he gains a defense-piercing effect when at full stacks. Since her power heavily depends on this unique mechanic, she’s a high priority for Memory Shard investment if you plan to use her often. |
 Col | / 3★ → 5★ Col gets a major boost in usability with higher star levels. At 3-stars, her extra action becomes available every two turns, and at 5-stars, she can use it every turn. If you plan to use Col often, aim for 3-stars first, then work toward 5-stars for maximum effectiveness. |
 Faycal | / 3★ → 5★ At 3-stars, Faycal's debuffs become guaranteed, and at 5-stars, his crit rate is boosted significantly. Since Faycal has a strong trait, you should aim for 3-star first. If you don’t have a higher-priority character to invest in, going for 5-stars is also worth considering. |
 LilyWill | / 3★ → 5★ At 3-stars, LilyWill gains a big boost with a 30% increased critical rate when attacking from high ground. At 5-stars, she gets a powerful upgrade with -1 turn to skill cooldowns. If you plan to use her often, aim for 3-stars first, then push towards 5-stars for turn consistency. |
 Alexei | / 3★ → 5★ At 3-stars, Alexei gains the [Fortitude] effect, which makes him immune to the effects of [Injured] and [Dying]. At 5-stars, his [Unlimited Resolve] lasts for 2 turns. These upgrades significantly enhance his strengths, so if you're planning to include Alexei in your main team, aiming for 5-stars should be your long-term goal. |
 Hasna | / 3★ → 5★ At 3-stars and 5-stars, Hasna’s [Fragrance] effect gains a wider effect range and stronger attack/defense debuffs. These upgrades enhance her ability to weaken enemies across a broader area. If you use Hasna regularly, aim for 3-stars first, then consider working toward 5-stars. |
 Magnus | / 3★ → 5★ Magnus has a powerful and unique trait, making him a high priority for star level upgrades. At 3-stars, his attack and defense debuffs increase from -8% to -12%, boosting his support value. If you want to enhance him further, aim for 5-stars to extend the range of his debuffs, as well as increase their potency. |
 Edda | / 3★ → 5★ Edda is a strong unit even without star level upgrades. However, if you're investing Memory Shards, aim for 3-stars to increase her support fire uses by one, and 5-stars to extend its activation range. These upgrades make her even more effective as a backline support. |
 Inanna | / 3★ → 4★ → 5★ Inanna is already strong even without star upgrades, but she gets even better at each key star level. At 3-stars, she can heal more allies; at 4-stars, her healing range increases; and at 5-stars, her summons become stronger. If you’re focusing on her healing role, aim for 3-stars or 4-stars—go for 5-stars if you want to boost her survivability since her summon becomes a more capable tank. |
 Simona | / 3★ → 5★ At 3-stars, Simona gains [Armor of Ice] every turn, greatly boosting her durability. At 5-stars, she receives powerful buffs to attack and defense, along with immunity to stat debuffs while shielded. If you use Simona often, aim for 3-stars or 5-stars to make the most of her tanking potential. |
 Dantalion | / 2★ → 4★ Dantalion doesn't gain too much from star level ups, so upgrading him isn’t a high priority. However, if you're collecting Memory Shards, aim for 2-stars and then 4-stars, as those are the most impactful points in his upgrade path. |
 Teadon | / 3★ → 5★ Teadon’s star levels increase his end-of-turn [Alert] effect and boost his attack when triggering [Alert] skills. His playstyle doesn't change much, so he's a lower upgrade priority. However, if you want to improve his damage output, aim for 3-stars or 5-stars. |
 Nergal | / 3★ → 4★ → 5★ At 3-stars, Nergal gets a stronger [Shield Charge], and at 4-stars, [Bayonet Charge] can stack up to two times. His 5-star upgrade adds a powerful effect that reduces skill cooldowns by 1 after blocking. 3 and 4-stars are viable stopping points, and you should only go for 5-stars if you intend to include Nergal in your main lineup. |
 Xavier | / 2★ → 5★ Star upgrades don’t increase the AoE damage from Xavier’s trait—they only boost his attack power when enemies are nearby. While this bonus is fairly strong, it doesn’t drastically change how he plays, so his upgrade priority is on the lower side. You should consider upgrading him based on how often you use him in your team. |
 Iggy | / 3★ → 5★ At 3-stars, Iggy gains the [Climb] ability, improving his mobility across the map. At 5-stars, he unlocks a powerful defense-piercing effect when attacking from high ground. If you use Iggy frequently, aim for 3-stars first, then work toward 5-stars to maximize his potential as a damage dealer. |
 NonoWill | / 3★ → 5★ NonoWill gains gradual attack boosts with each star level, and at 3-stars and 5-stars, her [Veil] skill gets a 1-turn cooldown reduction. However, since [Veil] isn’t needed every turn, these upgrades don’t drastically change her performance. As a result, she’s a lower priority for shard farming. |
 Samantha | / 2★ → 3★ At 2-stars, Samantha gains an extra heal, and at 3-stars, she gains unlimited heals. If you’re planning to include Samantha in your main lineup, definitely aim for 2-3 star level ups. |
 Guzman | / 3★ → 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. |
 Maitha | / 4★ Maitha isn’t a top priority for upgrades right away, but if youwant to invest in her, aiming for 4-stars is worth considering. At that star level, her ability to heal improves from healing just one ally at the end of her turn to healing two. This small change really adds up in longer battles. So, if you’re actively collecting Memory Shards and thinking long-term, pushing her to 4-stars can make a meaningful difference in your team’s survivability. |
 Miguel | / 3★ → 5★ Once Miguel reaches 3-stars, he gains NRG recovery whenever he leaps over a foe. At 5-stars, his leap, as well as his other skills guarantee a [Burn] proc on the target. As such, we recommend getting Miguel to at least 3-stars, and then working towards 5-stars eventually. |
 Rawiyah | / 5★ By completing the Voyage Memento, all players can receive a free 3-star Rawiyah. At this star level, you can already unlock the SP Skills for her and SP Rawiyah, so you can stop there. At 5-stars, Rawiyah's chance to heal and gain [Tipsy] goes to 80%, making her slightly more consistent as a frontliner, so this can be a long-term goal if you want to continue using Rawiyah. |
 Nungal | / 3★ → 5★ At 3-stars, Nungal gains a flat 15% increase to critical rate, making her much more consistent in dealing damage. At 5-stars, she gains a bonus effect when attacking enemies from 5 or more tiles away. If want to use Nungal, upgrading her to 3-stars is a solid early goal. |
 Leonide | / 3★ → 5★ Leonide’s playstyle doesn’t change much with higher star levels, but he gains stronger defense-piercing effects at 3-stars and 5-stars. These upgrades significantly boost his damage against tanky or elusive enemies. If you plan to use him frequently, aim for 3 or 5-stars. |
Priority Criteria
Priority Recommendations
- Legendary Characters Only
- Star Levels Greatly Affect Performance
- Versatile and Preferred Characters
Legendary Characters Only
Prioritize increasing the Star Levels of Legendary Characters only since characters of Epic rarity and below will naturally gain shards and Star Levels as you continue to pull for Legendary Characters. Unlike a majority of gacha games, Sword of Convallaria offers a free way to dupe
your characters, allowing players to farm their shards via Memory Retrieval
.
Star Levels Greatly Affect Performance
Star Level Up effects vary from character to character. Some get only minor stat increases, while others unlock new roles or gain powerful new abilities. Prioritize characters who receive major enhancements from their star levels.
Versatile and Preferred Characters
Even if the boosts from Star Levels are modest, versatile characters that you prefer using can help you clear more content efficiently. Focus on enhancing reliable, go-to units you consistently deploy in battle.
Best Character Tier ListUpgrade Your Favorites Too!
Reaching 5-stars unlocks the character’s “Ascended Skin.” So while following this priority guide is helpful, feel free to prioritize characters you personally enjoy using or have a strong attachment to.
What is Shard Farming?
Star Level Ups
Shard Farming is the act of collecting a specific character's Memory Shards on a daily basis, which allows the player to enhance a character via Star Level Ups
. Each Star Level boosts a character’s stats and also strengthens their unique Trait. A character’s Trait receives a significant enhancement upon reaching 5-stars, so characters with strong Traits should be top candidates for upgrades.
How to Get Star Level Up Materials
 |  |
Memory Shardsare character-specific items that can be gathered from the daily
Memory Retrievalevent, while
Immortal Recollectionsare role-specific items that can be used in place of Memory Shards for characters that belong to that role.
Unlocks Ascended Skins at 5-Stars
Only Legendary characters can unlock their unique “Ascended Skin” at 5-stars. Note that these skins are purely cosmetic and they don’t affect character performance, as well as the character sprite.
