Heshan Best Build and Skill Tree Guide

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

Heshan's Tier & Basic Info

	Rarity	Legendary
	Role	Defender
	Faction	Vltar Elaman Alacrity

Movement Stats

Heshan's Tier

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Heshan Pros and Strength

Heshan's Character Overview

Excels in support and durability

Heshan is a unique support Character who excels in support through healing allies and Crit buffs, while also possessing high survivability thanks to damage reduction skills. Furthermore, Heshan can conditionally deal Piercing DMG, making him a powerful unit capable of fulfilling many roles alone.

Deals Conditional Piercing DMG

Heshan inflicts the Healing Received Reversal debuff on enemies, which converts healing received into Piercing DMG, allowing for a unique method of dealing damage by healing enemies. While this is highly effective against enemies with strong healing capabilities, be cautious as Heshan will be unable to deal damage /ifwhen the debuff is nullified.

Freely Swaps Between ATK and DEF

The core of Heshan is his Channeling skill [Performance], which enhances skills and grants additional effects to other skills at the cost of consuming 1 NRG per turn. Adjust to any situation by freely swaping between [Verdant Melody] to heal allies and apply buffs, or [Withered Dirge], which inflicts debuffs on enemies and deals damage.

How to Use Finale - Cold Steel

1 stack of Great Danger is gained per turn while any [Channeling] skill is activated. At 2 stacks, the Trait Skill [Finale - Cold Steel] becomes available, and using it heals allies, grants buffs, and inflicts debuffs and deals damage to enemies.

Empowers Attackers with Crit Buffs

Access to [Horns of Home], which significantly boosts both Crit and Crit DMG, as well as multiple skills like [Verdant Melody], make Heshan a standout support character.

Attackers who already have high base Crit, such as most Seekers, will receive diminishing returns from these buffs, so adjust your squad, skill build, and gear accordingly.

Boosts Elaman Units with Liberation

Heshan's Trait can grant 5 stacks of [Liberation] every turn to surrounding Elaman allies while [Channeling]. While Heshan needs to remain within 3 tiles of the ally, Elaman Characters can make better use of their abilities, so if you have powerful Elaman Characters, we recommend including Heshan in the same party.

NRG Recovery and Move+ is Crucial

While capable of handling various roles alone, Heshan's NRG costs are high. It is also necessary to remain near allies and enemies to perform effectively. Equipping Deadwood of Thunder, or preparing a means of NRG Recovery and Move support from allies will make maneuvering much easier, so keep this in mind when building your party and Gear.

Star Level Up Priority & Recommended Stars for Heshan

Aim to Reach 3★ → 5★

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

For Heshan, Star Level 3 is essential since it unlocks multiple significant enhancements, such as increasing the range of Liberation-granting effects, and Great Danger + Liberation stacks at the start of battle. At Star Level 5, you gain NRG at the end of each turn, making it easier to manage your actions.

Best Builds for Heshan

Recommended Build

Basic Attack								Reaction								Ascension
Chaos March								Echo in the Mountains								Blessing of Divine Shield
Skill
Performance								Tribal Anthem								Horns of Home
Weapon								Trinket								Tarot
Nightmare Puppet								Deadwood of Thunder								Temptation of The Devil

This is our recommended build that strengthens allies while also dealing damage to enemies. You want to [Channel] [Withered Dirge] to deal damage to enemies, and switch to [Verdant Melody] for healing allies as needed.

NRG Recovery Build is Viable

If you don't have a Deadwood of Thunder or cannot provide NRG recovery, try replacing [Horns of Home] with [NRG Restoration] or swap out the Tarot with Fortune to compensate.

Priority Skills

Skill	Priority and Details
Performance	★★★★★ This is the core [Channel] Skill for Heshan. Use [Verdant Melody] when there surrounded by DPS allies who need critical buffs or when healing is needed; otherwise, use Withered Dirge.
Echo in the Mountains	★★★★★ An excellent Reaction that greatly reduces damage taken, which also triggers heals when damaged + Channel effects. In general, you want to have this in your build.
Tribal Anthem	★★★★★ The effect changes depending on the Channeled melody, allowing either support or Piercing DMG & [Infection] application. It costs 3 NRG, but since there is no CD, it is a powerful skill that can be used every turn by recovering NRG through Gear and Star Levels.
Chaos March	★★★★★ A powerful Basic Attack that deals Piercing DMG using Healing Received Reversal and healing, while also applying [Infection] and recovering NRG.
Horns of Home	★★★★ Enhances the critical rate & Crit DMG of surrounding allies, with most Elaman characters receiving additional enhancements. Heshan also greatly reduces damage taken, making this a skill you'll want to prioritize.

Skill	Priority and Details
NRG Restoration	★★★ Consider including this in your build if you're short on NRG. For example, when Star Levels are low or when you do not have Deadwood of Thunder.
Healing Lullaby	★★★ Since it quickly stacks Liberation, include this in your build when you have a lot of Elaman characters in your party.
Woodland Suite	★★★ Depending on the Channeled melody, this skill either greatly supports a single ally or damages and debuffs a single enemy. Furthermore, this also recovers NRG, so use it as an alternative recovery method or when fighting a tough boss.
Field	★★ Viable to include when AoE damage is extremely high in high-difficulty content.
NRG Recovery	★★ Since it can recover NRG, including it in your build is viable for easy stages where you take little damage.
Light of Purification	★ Excellent at cleansing debuffs but has a long CD. Only include this in your build if you need additional cleansing and cannot keep up.
Merciful Strike(Magic)	★ Since the other Basic Attack [Chaos March] is extremely powerful, you should include that one over this.
Resolve	★ Viable in certain high-difficulty stages where Resolve can give you an advantage.

Recommended Gear, Tarots, & Engravings

Recommended Weapons for Heshan

Nightmare Puppet

Reorganized Cube

Cornucopia Staff

Nightmare Puppet is our choice since it inflicts additional debuffs. The Reorganized Cube is noteworthy as it increases healing, which translates to increased Piercing DMG for Heshan. Alternative weapons include the Cornucopia Staff for NRG and the Threads of Fragrance for increased movement.

Recommended Trinkets for Heshan

Deadwood of Thunder

Fafnir the Scarlet Armor

Resonant Crystal

The most recommended option is Heshan's signature Deadwood of Thunder, which restores NRG by granting healing effects to enemies. Other viable alternatives include Fafnir and Space-Time Ring to compensate for limited mobility, Resonant Crystal for its NRG recovery effect, and Memory of Teeth for its stat bonuses.

Recommended Tarots for Heshan

Mercy of The High Priestess

Course of Fortune

Redemption of The Judgement

The Devil, which increases stats, Fortune, which provides NRG recovery, and Judgement, which supports allies, are all recommended choices. In addition, Heshan is compatible with a variety of Tarots, including The Hermit, which reduces damage taken, The High Priestess, which increases healing done, and The Empress, which removes debuffs. Choose the one that best suits your immediate needs.

Recommended Engravings for Heshan

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,
Cup Cup	Increases Healing Effect by 10% and Healing Received by 10%.
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%)

We recommend Sword + Wand for increasing stats, Cup + Cup for increased healing, and Wand + Cup for reducing NRG consumption.

Heshan Skill Unlock Priorities

Recommended Skill Set

* Tap a skill to view its details below.

Normal Blessing of Divine Shield	RK13	Unique
Woodland Suite	RK11	Resolve
Chaos March	RK9	Merciful Strike
Horns of Home	RK7	Tribal Anthem
NRG Recovery	RK5	Echo in the Mountains
Healing Lullaby	RK3	Light of Purification
NRG Restoration	RK1	Field

Skill Details

NRG Restoration	Cost: - CD: -
(Passive) At the end of the turn, recovers an additional 1 NRG. If NRG is less than 1, recovers another 1 NRG.

Field	Cost: - CD: -
(Aura) Decreases AoE DMG taken by all allies within 3 tiles around the character by 25%.

Healing Lullaby	Cost: 1 CD: 3
(Healing) Instant Recovers 10% HP for the target ally and grants 2 random Level 2 Buffs; if the target is from Elaman, additionally grants 5 stacks of Liberation; for each stack of Liberation the target has, additionally recovers 5% HP.

Light of Purification	Cost: 0 CD: 4
(Support) Dispels 3 debuffs on all allies within 3 tiles around the target and gains Regeneration II 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.

Echo in the Mountains	Cost: 0 CD: 2
(Reaction) Reduces DMG taken by 20%. ✦ When attacked by enemies: heals the character for 50% of M.ATK; if in Channeling state, immediately triggers 1 instance of the Channeling effect. CD: 2 turns.

Horns of Home	Cost: - CD: -
(Aura) All allies within 4 tiles of the character increase Crit by 20% and Crit DMG by 5%; if Liberation is active on target, additionally increases Crit by 10% and Crit DMG by 5%. ✦ The character gains an additional effect: when attacked by enemies with Healing Received Reversal effects, reduces DMG taken by 25%.

Tribal Anthem	Cost: 3 CD: 0
(Healing) Triggers corresponding effects based on the current Channeling state: ✦ If in Verdant Melody, heals all allies within 3 tiles of the character for 60% of M.ATK and recovers 1 NRG, grants 1 random Level 2 Buff and △Crit DMG II, lasting for 2 turns. ✦ If in Withered Dirge, inflicts Healing Received Reversal II on all enemies within 4 tiles of the character, lasting for 1 turn, and removes 1 NRG, then heals targets for 80% of M.ATK if they are affected by Healing Received Reversal effects and inflicts 1 stack of Infection.

Chaos March	Cost: - CD: -
(Basic Attack/Healing) Inflicts Healing Received Reversal II on the target enemy, lasting for 2 turns, then heals the target for 60% of M.ATK if they are affected by Healing Received Reversal effects and inflicts 2 stacks of Infection. After casting the skill, the character recovers 1 NRG.

Merciful Strike	Cost: - CD: -
(Basic Attack) Deals 80% magical DMG and increases the effect of the next healing skill by 15%, lasting for 2 turns.

Woodland Suite	Cost: 0 CD: 2
(Healing) Selects a target enemy or ally to cast; after casting, the character recovers 1 NRG. ✦ If the target is an ally, heals for 100% of M.ATK; before healing, dispels all Healing Disability effects and 2 Debuffs from the target, then grants Cooling Powder, DMG Reduction II, P.DEF II, and M.DEF II lasting for 2 turns. ✦ If the target is an enemy, inflicts Healing Received Reversal II and 2 random Level 2 Debuffs, lasting for2 turns, then heals the target for 120% of M.ATK if they are affected by Healing Received Reversal effects and inflicts 2 stacks of Infection.

Resolve	Cost: - CD: -
(Passive) Immediately recovers 5% HP when the character is defeated. Can be activated up to 1 time per battle.

Blessing of Divine Shield	Cost: - CD: -
(Passive) Level 3 Effect M.DEF is increased by 20% and magical DMG taken is reduced by 20%.

Heshan's Trait & Skills

Heshan's Trait

Trait

Max Effect

[Whispered Danger] ✦ Increases max HP and M.ATK by 15%. ✦ When using skills, Crit applies to healing effect, increasing healing effect by up to 50% through this effect. ✦ At the start of the battle, the character gains 1 stack of Great Danger, 10 stacks of Liberation, and recovers 1 NRG. ✦ At the end of the turn, if in any Channeling state, gains 1 stack of Great Danger, recovers 1 NRG, and grants 5 stacks of Liberation to all allies from Elaman within 3 tiles of the character. ✦ When in any Channeling state, reduces DMG taken by 30%. ✦ Gains the additional skill Finale - Cold Steel; when casting it, for every 5 stacks of Liberation consumed: increases healing multiplier to enemies by 15% and to allies by 5%.

Stars Unlocked	Effect
	✦ Increases max HP and M.ATK by 15%. ✦ When using skills, Crit applies to healing effect, increasing healing effect by up to 40% through this effect. ✦ At the start of the battle, the character gains 1 stack of Great Danger, 10 stacks of Liberation, and recovers 1 NRG. ✦ At the end of the turn, if in any Channeling state, gains 1 stack of Great Danger and grants 5 stacks of Liberation to all allies from Elaman within 3 tiles of the character. ✦ When in any Channeling state, reduces DMG taken by 20%. ✦ Gains the additional skill Finale - Cold Steel; when casting it, for every 5 stacks of Liberation consumed: increases healing multiplier to enemies by 7% and to allies by 3%.
	✦ Increases max HP and M.ATK by 10%. ✦ When using skills, Crit applies to healing effect, increasing healing effect by up to 30% through this effect. ✦ At the start of the battle, the character gains 1 stack of Great Danger, 10 stacks of Liberation, and recovers 1 NRG. ✦ At the end of the turn, if in any Channeling state, gains 1 stack of Great Danger and grants 5 stacks of Liberation to all allies from Elaman within 3 tiles of the character. ✦ When in any Channeling state, reduces DMG taken by 10%. ✦ Gains the additional skill Finale - Cold Steel; when casting it, for every 5 stacks of Liberation consumed: increases healing multiplier to enemies by 7% and to allies by 3%.
	✦ Increases max HP and M.ATK by 10%. ✦ When using skills, Crit applies to healing effect, increasing healing effect by up to 30% through this effect. ✦ At the end of the turn, if in any Channeling state, gains 1 stack of Great Danger and grants 5 stacks of Liberation to all allies from Elaman within 2 tiles of the character. ✦ When in any Channeling state, reduces DMG taken by 10%. ✦ Gains the additional skill Finale - Cold Steel.
	✦ Increases max HP and M.ATK by 5%. ✦ When using skills, Crit applies to healing effect, increasing healing effect by up to 30% through this effect. ✦ At the end of the turn, if in any Channeling state, gains 1 stack of Great Danger and grants 5 stacks of Liberation to all allies from Elaman within 2 tiles of the character. ✦ When in any Channeling state, reduces DMG taken by 10%. ✦ Gains the additional skill Finale - Cold Steel.

Heshan's Base Skills

Skill	Range
Energy Wave
[Basic Attack] Cost: - / CD: - (Basic Attack) Deal 80% Magical DMG.
Performance
[Skill] Cost: 1 / CD: 1 (Decision) Selects to use Verdant Melody or Withered Dirge; after casting any skill, this skill switches to the corresponding Channel cancel skill.

Skills That Can Be Learned at RK1

Skill	Range
NRG Restoration	-
[Skill] Cost: - / CD: - (Passive) At the end of the turn, recovers an additional 1 NRG. If NRG is less than 1, recovers another 1 NRG.
Field	-
[Skill] Cost: - / CD: - (Aura) Decreases AoE DMG taken by all allies within 3 tiles around the character by 25%.

Skills That Can Be Learned at RK3

Skill	Range
Healing Lullaby
[Skill] Cost: 1 / CD: 3 (Healing) Instant Recovers 10% HP for the target ally and grants 2 random Level 2 Buffs; if the target is from Elaman, additionally grants 5 stacks of Liberation; for each stack of Liberation the target has, additionally recovers 5% HP.
Light of Purification
[Skill] Cost: 0 / CD: 4 (Support) Dispels 3 debuffs on all allies within 3 tiles around the target and gains Regeneration II 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.
Echo in the Mountains	-
[Reaction] Cost: 0 / CD: 2 (Reaction) Reduces DMG taken by 20%. ✦ When attacked by enemies: heals the character for 50% of M.ATK; if in Channeling state, immediately triggers 1 instance of the Channeling effect. CD: 2 turns.

Skills That Can Be Learned at RK7

Skill	Range
Horns of Home	-
[Skill] Cost: - / CD: - (Aura) All allies within 4 tiles of the character increase Crit by 20% and Crit DMG by 5%; if Liberation is active on target, additionally increases Crit by 10% and Crit DMG by 5%. ✦ The character gains an additional effect: when attacked by enemies with Healing Received Reversal effects, reduces DMG taken by 25%.
Tribal Anthem
[Skill] Cost: 3 / CD: 0 (Healing) Triggers corresponding effects based on the current Channeling state: ✦ If in Verdant Melody, heals all allies within 3 tiles of the character for 60% of M.ATK and recovers 1 NRG, grants 1 random Level 2 Buff and △Crit DMG II, lasting for 2 turns. ✦ If in Withered Dirge, inflicts Healing Received Reversal II on all enemies within 4 tiles of the character, lasting for 1 turn, and removes 1 NRG, then heals targets for 80% of M.ATK if they are affected by Healing Received Reversal effects and inflicts 1 stack of Infection.

Skills That Can Be Learned at RK9

Skill	Range
Chaos March
[Basic Attack] Cost: - / CD: - (Basic Attack/Healing) Inflicts Healing Received Reversal II on the target enemy, lasting for 2 turns, then heals the target for 60% of M.ATK if they are affected by Healing Received Reversal effects and inflicts 2 stacks of Infection. After casting the skill, the character recovers 1 NRG.
Merciful Strike
[Basic Attack] Cost: - / CD: - (Basic Attack) Deals 80% magical DMG and increases the effect of the next healing skill by 15%, lasting for 2 turns.

Skills That Can Be Learned at RK11

Skill	Range
Woodland Suite
[Skill] Cost: 0 / CD: 2 (Healing) Selects a target enemy or ally to cast; after casting, the character recovers 1 NRG. ✦ If the target is an ally, heals for 100% of M.ATK; before healing, dispels all Healing Disability effects and 2 Debuffs from the target, then grants Cooling Powder, DMG Reduction II, P.DEF II, and M.DEF II lasting for 2 turns. ✦ If the target is an enemy, inflicts Healing Received Reversal II and 2 random Level 2 Debuffs, lasting for2 turns, then heals the target for 120% of M.ATK if they are affected by Healing Received Reversal effects and inflicts 2 stacks of Infection.
Resolve	-
[Skill] Cost: - / CD: - (Passive) Immediately recovers 5% HP when the character is defeated. Can be activated up to 1 time per battle.

Skills That Can Be Learned at RK13

Skill	Range
Blessing of Divine Shield	-
[Ascension Skill] Cost: - / CD: - (Passive) Level 3 Effect M.DEF is increased by 20% and magical DMG taken is reduced by 20%.

Weapons That Heshan Can Equip

List of Weapons

Starry Sky Heritage	Reorganized Cube	Skeleton Staff
Focus Wand	Resentment Broom	Diffusing Prism
Cornucopia Staff	Nightmare Puppet	Nirvana
Life Fondness	Dream Turbidity	Magic Ladle
Paradox Crystal Chain	Light to Purge All Evil	Obsidian Star
Flames of the Fearless	Light Oracle of Judgement	Threads of Fragrance
Notes of A Genius	Iceamber Talons	Gazing Orb
Explosive Crystal	Ink Totem	Solid Wand
Astral Rod	Apprentice Wand

Heshan's Voice Actor & Release Date

Heshan Voice Actor

Released on Friday, June 12

Heshan was released on Friday, June 12. Since the character is added to the standard banner, they can still be obtained even after the limited-time banner ends.

Heshan's Skin

Initial	Ascended

▲ Unlock Ascended Skin when character reaches Star Level 5.

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