Lutfi Best Build and Skill Tree Guide

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

Lutfi's Tier & Basic Info

	Rarity	Legendary
	Role	Seeker
	Faction	Iria Alacrity The Union

Movement Stats

Lutfi's Tier

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Lutfi Pros and Strength

Lutfi's Character Overview

Excels at Applying Debuffs & DoT

Lutfi is a Seeker who excels at applying powerful debuffs and DoTs. By applying DoTs with his Trait and Basic Attacks, and using [Decoy], he becomes an extremely powerful character who can unilaterally defeat enemies without the risk of taking damage.

Apply DoT with Debuff Skills

Through his Trait, when using "Support" and "Debuff" skills on an enemy, he applies [Life Loss], a DoT effect that scales with his P.ATK. This can also be applied using Disaster Bottle.

Untargetable with Decoy

[Decoy] pulls in enemies within 3 tiles, applies debuffs, and grants the [Decoy] effect, making Lutfi untargetable by enemies. Since he won't take damage from anything other than AoE Attacks or forced-target attacks, Lutfi can remain unharmed even in the center of an enemy group. Lutfi can freely continue to apply debuffs and DoT while remaining safe. Take advantage of the opening that Decoy provides.

Cannot Use Skills While "Planning" is Active

Once the [Decoy] effect ends, Lutfi gains the "Planning" debuff, and you cannot use [Decoy] again. Be careful, since Lutfi becomes defenseless while it is active. Note that by increasing his Star Level, the duration of "Planning" shortens; it starts at 3 turns but can be reduced to as short as 1 turn.

Passively Applies Vulnerable III

With the passive Skill [Alienation], you can apply a powerful debuff to 3 surrounding enemies every turn. Among them, "Vulnerable III" has the effect of increasing enemy damage taken by 30% and is an extremely powerful debuff that only NonoWill possessed until Lutfi's implementation. Although it doesn't affect DoTs, it can significantly increase the damage dealt by allies' physical and magical attacks.

Viable as a Critical Attacker

With attack Skills like [Checkmate] and [Extreme Edge] that significantly increase Critical Rate & Damage, Lutfi can also be used as a critical attacker. His Trait greatly increases his P.ATK, and with a high skill multiplier, he can deal some of the highest burst damage among all characters, making him effective even against enemies when DoT is not useful.

Consider Castalia Costs and NRG Consumption

The critical attacker build generally requires the opposite side skills from the debuff & DoT build, so switching between builds requires a large amount of Castalia. Also, be aware that as a critical attacker, his NRG consumption is very high, requiring upgrades to 5-stars and support from other characters.

Possesses Many Other Useful Skills

He possesses many other useful Skills, such as a Leader's Aura that greatly strengthens characters from the Alacrity Faction, and a Skill that creates [Burning] tiles & applies DoT.

Builds and Details

Debuff/DoT Build

While DoT can consistently deal effective damage to enemies with shields or high defense, it is not effective against enemies that remove debuffs or reduce DoT. He has the unique ability to deal damage unilaterally against multiple targets by using [Decoy], making this a highly recommended build.

Attacker Build

While extremely powerful in situations where you need high burst/sustained damage, it becomes less effective against groups of enemies or against enemies with Physical Shields, high defense, or damage reduction. He is excellent because he can also support allies with [Alienation] and his Leader's Aura, but in terms of being a dedicated critical attacker, there are other powerful characters who can perform the same role, such as Estra and SP Rawiyah.

Star Level Up Priority & Recommended Stars for Lutfi

Aim to Reach 3★ → 5★

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

Increasing Lutfi's stars primarily increases his attack power and enhances the potency of his DoTs. Additionally, star levels add an effect that applies a debuff at the end of each turn. First, raise the character to 3★ to shorten the duration of [Planning] by 1 turn in addition to gaining the base bonuses. Ultimately, aim for 5★ to reduce the [Planning] duration by another turn and unlock an NRG Recovery effect as well.

Best Builds for Lutfi

DoT Build

Basic Attack								Reaction								Ascension
Hidden Piece								Disturbance								Form of Steadfast Stone
Skill
Decoy								Alienation								Game-Breaking Flame
Weapon								Trinket								Tarot
Blade of Stratagem								Disaster Bottle								Temptation of The Devil

This is a build that specializes in debuffs & Damage Over Time, making the most of Lutfi's characteristics. Due to the effects of [Decoy], he will not be targeted by enemies, so it is basically possible to defeat them with Damage Over Time without taking damage, even while standing within a group of enemies.

Critical Build

Basic Attack								Reaction								Ascension
Discovered Check								Disturbance								Form of Steadfast Stone
Skill
Checkmate								Extreme Edge								Alienation
Weapon								Trinket								Tarot
Blade of Stratagem								Disaster Bottle								Verdict of Justice

This is a build for a Critical Attacker. Lutfi's skill greatly boosts both Critical Rate and Damage, allowing you to consistently land Guaranteed Critical Hits with proper team support, and unleash extremely high Total Damage.

Priority Skills

Skill	Priority and Details
Alienation	★★★★★ A passive that applies a very powerful debuff to surrounding enemies at the end of your turn. In particular, [Vulnerable III] is a debuff previously exclusive to NonoWill, increasing damage taken by enemies by 30%. Prioritize this skill in your build.
Disturbance	★★★★★ A powerful Reaction skill that applies a debuff and DoTs to surrounding enemies at the end of your turn. When using our debuff & DoT build, this effect will always trigger since it does not deal direct damage.
Decoy	★★★★★ A powerful skill that gathers enemies within 3 tiles around you, applies a debuff, and makes you untargetable by enemies. In battles against multiple enemies, combine this with DoT skills to defeat foes without letting them act. Be cautious, since Lutfi is still susceptible to AoE Attacks or forced-targeting attacks.
Hidden Piece	★★★★★ An unusual Basic Attack that applies a debuff without dealing direct damage. It synergizes well with the Reaction [Alienation], allowing multiple debuffs and DoT effects to be applied simultaneously.
Game-Breaking Flame	★★★★★ A skill that applies DoT and creates [Burning] tiles in an area. It can halt enemy movement while applying DoT, making it a top priority for your build.

Skill	Priority and Details
Checkmate	★★★ The main skill for an attacker build. Although it cannot be used consistently, it boosts Critical and Critical Damage, delivering very high total damage against all targets.
All's Fair in War	★★ Useful for repositioning Lutfi closer to groups of enemies or enemies on high ground in specific stages by allowing you to teleport behind an enemy.
Extreme Edge	★★ For attacker builds, use this skill when the main skill [Checkmate] is on cooldown, since it cannot be used consecutively.
Moment of Crisis	★★ A Leader’s Aura that boosts units from the Alacrity Faction. It greatly increases ATK against enemies with 3 or more debuffs, and also boosts ATK when attacking outside your turn. Priority is low due to many other preferred skills.
Discovered Check	★★ A Basic Attack that applies an Attribute Debuff and performs [Dodge] and Pursuit when hit by a [Strike Back]. Include this in your attacker build.
Summon Bodyguard	★ A skill that summons a character with knockbacks and [Assisting Cover] Skills. Use this whenever you're lacking a dedicated tank.
Full Victory	★ An aura that provides critical enhancements to nearby allies. Especially useful when your party includes multiple critical attackers.
NRG Recovery	★ For the critical attacker builds. Since Lutfi can’t benefit from the other Reaction [Disturbance], equip this skill instead.

Recommended Gear, Tarots, & Engravings

Recommended Weapons for Lutfi

Blade of Stratagem

Newborn Blade

Void Stab

For a DoT build, Blade of Stratagem and Newborn Blade, which greatly boost P.ATK, are recommended. For a critical build, in addition to Blade of Stratagem, Void Stab is also recommended for its Critical Enhancement effect.

Recommended Trinkets for Lutfi

Disaster Bottle

Maverick's Cloak

Shield of Justice

The Disaster Bottle, which applies DoT via its Trait when using a Gear Skill, is highly recommended. Trinkets that boost P.ATK—a stat that influences DoT damage—are also effective choices.

Recommended Tarots for Lutfi

Temptation of The Devil

Redemption of The Judgment

Verdict of Justice

In multi-target battles, Devil is the top recommendation, since it significantly boosts stats including P.ATK. Other good options include Judgment, which increases the damage enemies take, and Justice, which synergizes well with an Attacker Build.

Recommended Engravings for Lutfi

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 Pentacle	When [unharmed], increases ATK and DEF by 12%.
Wand Cup	At the end of the turn, there is a 50% chance to gain [Engraving Resonance]. Effect: When using an [active skill] next time, refunds the NRG consumed and resets the CD. The skill effect has a CD of 4 turns. (Does not trigger in real-time combat. The effect changes to increasing HP, ATK and DEF by 5%)

Sword + Wand and Sword + Pentacle are especially recommended for increasing Lutfi's stats.

Lutfi Skill Unlock Priorities

Recommended Skill Set

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Normal Form of Steadfast Stone	RK13	Unique
Checkmate	RK11	Game-Breaking Flame
Discovered Check	RK9	Hidden Piece
Moment of Crisis	RK7	Decoy
NRG Recovery	RK5	Disturbance
Full Victory	RK3	Alienation
Extreme Edge	RK1	Summon Bodyguard

This is a sample skill build that specializes in inflicting Debuffs and applying DoTs. This build boasts unique capabilites and is especially effective against multiple targets. The RK3 Left skill is also useful in certain situations, so be sure to unlock it if you have an extra Castalia.

Skill Details

Extreme Edge	Cost: 3 CD: 0
(Physical DMG) A single-target attack. Deals 150% DMG; if the target is in Injured state, Crit and Crit DMG are additionally increased by 30% when attacking, ignoring Assisting Cover.

Summon Bodyguard	Cost: 3 CD: 2
(Support) Summons a Bodyguard. Only 1 can exist at a time. Can be used up to 2 times per battle.

Full Victory	Cost: 0 CD: 0
(Aura) Increases Crit by 20% and Crit DMG by 10% for all allies within 3 tiles of the character.

Alienation	Cost: 0 CD: 0
(Passive) At the end of the turn, locks onto 3 random enemies within 3 tiles of the character, inflicting ✗Assist, ▽ATK II, and Vulnerable III for 2 turns.

NRG Recovery	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.

Disturbance	Cost: - CD: -
(Reaction) At the end of the turn, if no DMG was dealt during this turn, inflicts 1 random Level 2 Attribute Debuff and Life Loss equal to 40% of P.ATK on 3 random enemies within 3 tiles of the character, lasting for 2 turns.

Moment of Crisis	Cost: 0 CD: 0
(Leader's Aura) For all Alacrity allies in battle, increases ATK by 10%, and DEF by 20%. When actively attacking or casting support or debuff skills, if the enemy has 3 or more debuffs, the character's ATK is increased by 18% and gains Master Strategist, lasting for 1 turn.

Decoy	Cost: 0 CD: 0
(Debuff) Gathers all enemies within 3 tiles of the character to the surrounding area, then inflicts ▽Move II, and ✗Active Skills for 1 turn. The character also gains Decoy, lasting for 3 turns; when the effect ends, receives Planning, lasting for 3 turns.

Discovered Check	Cost: - CD: -
(Basic Attack) Single-target attack. Deals 100% physical DMG, and inflicts 2 random Level 2 Attribute Debuffs, lasting for 2 turns; if the opponent triggers attack during the skill, performs Dodge, and then pursuit, dealing 40% physical DMG and the character moves back by 1 tile.

Hidden Piece	Cost: - CD: -
(Basic Attack/Debuff) Steals 3 buffs from the enemy and inflicts 1 random Level 2 Attribute Debuff and Life Loss equal to 80% of P.ATK, lasting for 2 turns.

Checkmate	Cost: 4 CD: 0
(Physical DMG) Teleports behind the enemy and deals 100% AoE DMG 4 times to random enemies within 2 tiles of the target; if attacking the same target repeatedly, DMG to that target is reduced by 50%. Before attacking, Crit and Crit DMG are additionally increased by 50%; after attacking, the character receives Planning, lasting for 3 turns.

Game-Breaking Flame	Cost: 3 CD: 0
(Debuff) Inflicts 2 stacks of Ignition on all enemies within a 1-tile radius of the target location and turns the tile into Burning. All effects last for 2 turns.

Form of Steadfast Stone	Cost: - CD: -
(Passive) Level 3 Effect HP is increased by 15% and Piercing DMG taken is reduced by 20%.

Lutfi's Trait & Skills

Lutfi's Trait

Trait

Max Effect

[Smiling Mask] ATK is increased by 10%. At the start of the turn, locks onto 4 random enemies within 6 tiles of the character, removes their Alert status, and additionally inflicts 1 random Level 2 Debuff, lasting for 2 turns. When receiving Planning, its duration is reduced to 1 turn. At the end of the turn, additionally recovers 1 NRG. Each debuff inflicted on the target before attacking increases the character's ATK by 5%, up to 40%. After casting a support or debuff skill to the enemy, for each debuff the target has, inflicts Life Loss equal to 5% of P.ATK, up to 35% of P.ATK for 2 turns. Can be triggered up to 4 times per round.

Stars Unlocked	Effect
	ATK is increased by 5%. At the start of the turn, locks onto 4 random enemies within 6 tiles of the character, removes their Alert status, and additionally inflicts 1 random Level 2 Debuff, lasting for 2 turns. When receiving Planning, its duration is reduced to 2 turns. Each debuff inflicted on the target before attacking increases the character's ATK by 5%, up to 30%. After casting a support or debuff skill to the enemy, for each debuff the target has, inflicts Life Loss equal to 5% of P.ATK, up to 25% of P.ATK for 1 turn. Can be triggered up to 4 times per round.
	ATK is increased by 5%. At the start of the turn, locks onto 3 random enemies within 4 tiles of the character and removes their Alert status. When receiving Planning, its duration is reduced to 2 turns. Each debuff inflicted on the target before attacking increases the character's ATK by 5%, up to 30%. After casting a support or debuff skill to the enemy, for each debuff the target has, inflicts Life Loss equal to 5% of P.ATK, up to 25% of P.ATK for 1 turn. Can be triggered up to 4 times per round.
	At the start of the turn, locks onto 3 random enemies within 4 tiles of the character and removes their Alert status. Each debuff inflicted on the target before attacking increases the character's ATK by 5%, up to 20%. After casting a support or debuff skill to the enemy, for each debuff the target has, inflicts Life Loss equal to 5% of P.ATK, up to 15% of P.ATK for 1 turn. Can be triggered up to 4 times per round.
	At the start of the turn, locks onto 3 random enemies within 3 tiles of the character and removes their Alert status. Each debuff inflicted on the target before attacking increases the character's ATK by 5%, up to 20%. After casting a support or debuff skill to the enemy, for each debuff the target has, inflicts Life Loss equal to 5% of P.ATK, up to 15% of P.ATK for 1 turn. Can be triggered up to 4 times per round.

Lutfi's Base Skills

Skill	Range
Slash
[Basic Attack] Cost: - / CD: - (Basic Attack) Deals 100% Physical DMG.
All's Fair in War
[Skill] Cost: 3 / CD: 0 (Support) Gains All's Fair in War, lasting for 1 turn.

Skills That Can Be Learned at RK1

Skill	Range
Extreme Edge
[Skill] Cost: 3 / CD: 0 (Physical DMG) A single-target attack. Deals 150% DMG; if the target is in Injured state, Crit and Crit DMG are additionally increased by 30% when attacking, ignoring Assisting Cover.
Summon Bodyguard
[Skill] Cost: 3 / CD: 2 (Support) Summons a Bodyguard. Only 1 can exist at a time. Can be used up to 2 times per battle.

Skills That Can Be Learned at RK3

Skill	Range
Full Victory	-
[Skill] Cost: 0 / CD: 0 (Aura) Increases Crit by 20% and Crit DMG by 10% for all allies within 3 tiles of the character.
Alienation	-
[Skill] Cost: 0 / CD: 0 (Passive) At the end of the turn, locks onto 3 random enemies within 3 tiles of the character, inflicting ✗Assist, ▽ATK II, and Vulnerable III for 2 turns.

Skills That Can Be Learned at RK5

Skill	Range
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.
Disturbance	-
[Reaction] Cost: - / CD: - (Reaction) At the end of the turn, if no DMG was dealt during this turn, inflicts 1 random Level 2 Attribute Debuff and Life Loss equal to 40% of P.ATK on 3 random enemies within 3 tiles of the character, lasting for 2 turns.

Skills That Can Be Learned at RK7

Skill	Range
Moment of Crisis	-
[Skill] Cost: 0 / CD: 0 (Leader's Aura) For all Alacrity allies in battle, increases ATK by 10%, and DEF by 20%. When actively attacking or casting support or debuff skills, if the enemy has 3 or more debuffs, the character's ATK is increased by 18% and gains Master Strategist, lasting for 1 turn.
Decoy
[Skill] Cost: 0 / CD: 0 (Debuff) Gathers all enemies within 3 tiles of the character to the surrounding area, then inflicts ▽Move II, and ✗Active Skills for 1 turn. The character also gains Decoy, lasting for 3 turns; when the effect ends, receives Planning, lasting for 3 turns.

Skills That Can Be Learned at RK9

Skill	Range
Discovered Check
[Basic Attack] Cost: - / CD: - (Basic Attack) Single-target attack. Deals 100% physical DMG, and inflicts 2 random Level 2 Attribute Debuffs, lasting for 2 turns; if the opponent triggers attack during the skill, performs Dodge, and then pursuit, dealing 40% physical DMG and the character moves back by 1 tile.
Hidden Piece
[Basic Attack] Cost: - / CD: - (Basic Attack/Debuff) Steals 3 buffs from the enemy and inflicts 1 random Level 2 Attribute Debuff and Life Loss equal to 80% of P.ATK, lasting for 2 turns.

Skills That Can Be Learned at RK11

Skill	Range
Checkmate
[Skill] Cost: 4 / CD: 0 (Physical DMG) Teleports behind the enemy and deals 100% AoE DMG 4 times to random enemies within 2 tiles of the target; if attacking the same target repeatedly, DMG to that target is reduced by 50%. Before attacking, Crit and Crit DMG are additionally increased by 50%; after attacking, the character receives Planning, lasting for 3 turns.
Game-Breaking Flame
[Skill] Cost: 3 / CD: 0 (Debuff) Inflicts 2 stacks of Ignition on all enemies within a 1-tile radius of the target location and turns the tile into Burning. All effects last for 2 turns.

Skills That Can Be Learned at RK13

Skill	Range
Form of Steadfast Stone	-
[Ascension Skill] Cost: - / CD: - (Passive) Level 3 Effect HP is increased by 15% and Piercing DMG taken is reduced by 20%.

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

Lutfi's Voice Actor & Release Date

Lutfi Voice Actor

Released on Friday, July 18

Lutfi was released on Friday, July 18. Since the character is added to the standard banner, they can still be obtained even after the limited-time banner ends.

Lutfi's Skin

Initial	Ascended

▲ Unlock Ascended Skin when character reaches Star Level 5.

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