Shahnaz Best Build and Skill Tree Guide

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

Shahnaz's Tier & Basic Info

	Rarity	Legendary
	Role	Destroyer
	Faction	Elaman Aggression

Movement Stats

Shahnaz's Tier

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Shahnaz Pros and Strength

Shahnaz' Character Overview

Excels at AoE and Knockback/Pull

Shahnaz excels at using AoE attacks, Knockbacks, and dispositioning enemies. She can affect both enemies and allies, and also deals AoE damage through utilizing Luxite Gravity, which deals Collision damage and triggers additional AoE attacks upon Collision. Furthermore, Shahnaz has flexible positioning Skills and powerful buffs, making her effective in various stages.

Damage Dealt to Allies is Reduced

Even though Shahnaz' abilities affect allies, skill damage is reduced by 98% (fixed at 1 damage when [Origin - Harmonic Cosmos] is equipped), and Collision damage is reduced by 75%.. While you won't suffer heavily from these effects, be especially careful when allies are in range of her Knockbacks or Pulls.

Unique NRG Mechanics

One of Shahnaz's major features is [Artificial Prime Sigil], which converts excess NRG and Liberation into points. All NRG and Liberation (requires 5 stacks) are converted into an equal amount of points at each turn, which is then used to Channel [Power of Origin] enhanced state or for some of her Skills.

Can Access the Power of Origin

By using Shahnaz' Trait Skill [Ascended - Power of Origin], she enters an enhanced state which grants ATK and a large M.ATK (max 54%) buff while and enhancing some Skills. However, it consumes 10 points each turn and if you run out, the state is removed and Shahnaz can't use Skills for 1 turn, so be mindful of managing your points.

Overwhelming AoE DMG

[Fate - Endless Singularity] is a core Skill that consumes 10 points. It deals AoE damage 3 times while pulling enemies in a wide area toward the center, causing multiple instances of Collision damage. These collisions trigger Luxite Gravity, which also deals damage, allowing for overwhelming damage and exterminating enemy groups.

Repositions Targets and Grants Buffs

Shahnaz can access flexible positioning Skills like [Fate - Gaze] and Skills that gather groups of enemies and allies like [Luxite Starburst], making her adept at battlefield control. Also, by slotting [Origin - Harmonic Cosmos], you can grant powerful buffs like DMG, Range, and Immunity to Knockback when an ally attacks.

NRG/Liberation is Crucial

Liberation Supports
Lukamar	Heshan	-
NRG Supports
Taair	Credenza	Candlelight

Even though Shahnaz deals bonus damage to enemies immune to Knockbacks, she struggles when there are multiple targets who are immune to knockbacks. Similarly, she also struggles against single targets or vs. immobile bosses. These troubles are further compounded if her Star Level is low, so make sure to assess every stage and include NRG and Liberation supports to truly make her shine.

Star Level Up Priority & Recommended Stars for Shahnaz

Aim to Reach 3★ → 4★ → 5★

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

Prioritize raising her to 3★, which will convert 5 points when [Artificial Prime Sigil] points are consumed while using [Power of Origin]. At 4★, you will get an NRG Recovery effect at the end of your action and a large boost to M.ATK. At 5★, each effect is enhanced, making using her main Skills more consistent and also allowing you to execute enemies with less than 10% HP.

Best Builds for Shahnaz

Recommended Build

Basic Attack								Reaction								Ascension
Luxite Pulse								Origin - Transcendent Form								In Full Bloom
Skill
Fate - Endless Singularity								Luxite Burst Resonance								Origin - Harmonic Cosmos
Weapon								Trinket								Tarot
Destiny's Grip								Blood Luxite Amulet								Dream of The Magician

This build specializes in damage via [Fate - Endless Singularity] and [Luxite Gravity]. When at low Star Levels or lacking NRG/Liberation support, try adding [Sigil Wielder] to your build to supplement Artificial Prime Sigil points.

Priority Skills

Skill	Priority and Details
Fate - Endless Singularity	★★★★★ Consumes 10 pts of Artificial Prime Sigil. While Power of Origin is active, this extremely powerful skill applies Luxite Gravity and Shattered Shackles, and groups enemies together. If you can hit multiple enemies, the combination of AoE damage, Collision damage, and Luxite Gravity results in massive total damage, making it a key skill.
Origin - Transcendent Form	★★★★★ A Reaction that greatly reduces damage taken from non-Countered enemies by 30% and activates Unyielding by consuming Artificial Prime Sigils when defeated. Despite getting debuffed you don't have 10 pts or on the second activation, this is a high-priority Reaction.
Luxite Pulse	★★★★★ A Basic Attack that applies Luxite Gravity and has a pulling effect, allowing it to deal high AoE damage under the right conditions.
Origin - Harmonic Cosmos	★★★★ Especially powerful because it allows you to gain many permanent buffs. You can also grant buffs to allies by attacking them. If you have a high star level or can grant NRG/Liberation, you should prioritize equipping this to boost your damage.
Sigil Wielder	★★★★ A skill that grants 10 pts of Artificial Prime Sigil when Luxite Gravity is activated. Prioritize equipping this if Shahnaz isn't 5-stars, or if you're lacking characters that grant NRG/Liberation. Otherwise, you'll quickly run out of points.

Skill	Priority and Details
Luxite Starburst	★★★ Easy-to-use AoE attack that also have the effect of grouping characters with Luxite Gravity. Since it can be used to reposition enemies and allies, equip it when you have a clear use for it.
Fate - Gaze	★★★ A skill that gives various effects like Knockback, Pull, and position swaps by marking one character and then selecting another as the origin point. It's easy to use as you can Re-attack after use, so equip it when you need a flexible positioning skill.
Luxite Burst Resonance	★★★ Increases the damage of Luxite Gravity through its Auxiliary Passive and significantly boosts attack power when attacking enemies that are immune to Knockback. Equip this when you want to increase your damage.
NRG Recovery	★★ Worth equipping in easy stages where taking hits is not an issue.
Desert Steps - Extra	★★ Allows for Instant movement and provides Dodge and Crit Rate UP. A low-priority skill that can be equipped when you're sorely mobility.
Invigorating Strike	★ NRG can be converted into Artificial Prime Sigil points, so the synergy is good, but it lacks in utility compared to the other Basic Attack.
Desert Warrior	★ Low potency compared to other available skills, so its use priority is low.
Dark Ripple	★ Priority is low, but considerable for stages where troublesome Passives and Reactions can be disabled.

Recommended Gear, Tarots, & Engravings

Recommended Weapons for Shahnaz

Destiny's Grip

Diffusing Prism

Cornucopia Staff

The Signature Weapon Destiny's Grip is most recommended since it applies a special debuff to enemies. Other compatible options include weapons like the Diffusing Prism that increases area damage, and the Cornucopia Staff which recovers NRG.

Recommended Trinkets for Shahnaz

Blood Luxite Amulet

Fafnir the Scarlet Armor

Shield of Justice

The Blood Luxite Amulet is most recommended for increasing AoE DMG. Other compatible Trinkets include Fafnir for increased Movement, and the Shield of Justice for the stat boosts.

Recommended Tarots for Shahnaz

Dream of The Magician

Verdict of Justice

Temptation of The Devil

Magician is generally the best Tarot as it significantly boosts AoE damage. However, if you have Destiny's Grip and can provide sufficient CRIT support from other characters, Justice is also a viable option.

Recommended Engravings for Shahnaz

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

Recommended engravings are those that deal DMG or increase stats, but nothing in particular is the de-facto best.

Shahnaz Skill Unlock Priorities

Recommended Skill Set

* Tap a skill to view its details below.

Normal In Full Bloom	RK13	Unique
Desert Warrior	RK11	Dark Ripple
Invigorating Strike	RK9	Luxite Pulse
Desert Steps - Extra	RK7	Sigil Wielder
Origin - Transcendent Form	RK5	NRG Recovery
Luxite Burst Resonance	RK3	Fate - Endless Singularity
Origin - Harmonic Cosmos	RK1	Fate - Gaze

Skill Details

Origin - Harmonic Cosmos	Cost: - CD: -
(Passive) When attacking, is unaffected by role counters. Reduces DMG dealt to other allies to 1. Before a skill hits other ally, grants them △DMG III, △ATK II, △Max Range I, and Stability for 2 turns. ✦ At the start of the character's turn, the character gains the above Buffs, lasting until the end of the battle.

Fate - Gaze	Cost: - CD: -
(Support) Instant Inflicts Fate Gaze on any character, then the skill switches to Fate - Turning. ✦ After the character with Fate - Gaze is defeated, the skill reverts to this effect.

Luxite Burst Resonance	Cost: - CD: -
(Support) Triggers the effect of Luxite Gravity 1 time. This trigger does not count toward usage limits and does not remove Luxite Gravity. ✦ Auxiliary Passive. During Power of Origin, has the following effects: ✦ When triggereing Luxite Gravity to deal DMG, increases ATK by 50%. ✦ When attacking enemies immune to Knockback or Teleportation, increases ATK by 50%.

Fate - Endless Singularity	Cost: - CD: -
(Magical DMG) Unshackle. Consumes 10 Artificial Prime Sigil points and attacks all other characters within 3 tiles of the target location 3 times, each time dealing 50% AoE DMG. While in Power of Origin, this skill additionally has the following effects: ✦ Before the 1st attack, inflicts Luxite Gravity and 8 stacks of Shattered Shackles on enemies for 2 turns. ✦ The 3 attacks knock back targets on the 3rd, 2nd, and 1st tiles toward the center by 1 tile respectively (does not interrupt preparation skills).

Origin - Transcendent Form

Cost: - CD: -

(Reaction) When defeated during Power of Origin, consumes 10 Artificial Prime Sigil points and triggers Unyielding; if points are insufficient or this is triggered again in battle, exits Power of Origin and receives Amnesia for 1 turn. ✦ When exiting Power of Origin, resets the Unyielding trigger count for this skill. ✦ When attacked by enemies that do not counter the character, reduces DMG taken by 30%.

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.

Desert Steps - Extra	Cost: 0 CD: 3
(Support) Unshackle Instant Teleports to any Empty Tile within 3 tiles of the character; if the target is a Dust tile, clears the tile effect and gains 3 Artificial Prime Sigil points. If having the following points, triggers additional effects after casting the skill: ✦ If the character has 5 points, after casting the skill, gains Dodge for 2 turns. ✦ If the character has 10 points, grants the 5-point effect and, after casting the skill, gains △Crit II for 2 turns.

Sigil Wielder	Cost: - CD: -
(Passive) When triggering Luxite Gravity, gains 10 Artificial Prime Sigil points. At the end of the turn, if Shahnaz has not triggered Luxite Gravity and there are targets affected by Luxite Gravity in battle, triggers its effect.

Invigorating Strike	Cost: - CD: -
(Basic Attack) Deals 100% physical DMG and additionally recovers 1 NRG.

Luxite Pulse	Cost: - CD: -
(Basic Attack) Inflicts Luxite Gravity on any other character, then deals 80% magical DMG and draws all other characters within a 1-tile radius of them in by 1 tile toward them.

Desert Warrior	Cost: - CD: -
(Passive) Immune to Blind. After actively attacking, if t he target is on Soil, Sandbed, Wasteland, or Quicksand tiles, deals additional Sand Piercing DMG equal to 10% of ATK.

Dark Ripple	Cost: 3 CD: 0
(Magical DMG) Deals 70% AoE DMG to all enemies within a 2-tile radius of the target and inflicts ✗ Passive Skills and ✗ Reaction Skills, lasting for 2 turns.

In Full Bloom	Cost: - CD: -
(Passive) Level 3 Effect When Unharmed, DMG is increased by 12% and DMG taken is reduced by 12%.

Shahnaz's Trait & Skills

Shahnaz's Trait

Trait

Max Effect

[Above Fate] ✦ Gains Artificial Prime Sigil, additional skill Ascended - Power of Origin, and its Aura effect. ✦ All skills have an NRG cost of 0. ✦ When casting a skill, if the target is another ally, reduces final DMG dealt to them by 98%. Also has an Aura with the following effect: All allies in battle have collision DMG taken reduced by 75%. ✦ Increases M.ATK by 18%; during Power of Origin], this effect increases to 3 times. Increases max NRG to 9 and restores 4 NRG at the end of the turn. ✦ After using Ascended - Power of Origin, gains the effect does not consume Artificial Prime Sigil points until the end of the turn. ✦ During Power of Origin, after ending the turn and consuming Artificial Prime Sigil points, refunds 5 points. ✦ During Power of Origin, after attacking and hitting, if the enemy's HP is below 10%, triggers Oblivion.

Stars Unlocked	Effect
	✦ Gains Artificial Prime Sigil, additional skill Ascended - Power of Origin, and its Aura effect. ✦ All skills have an NRG cost of 0. ✦ When casting a skill, if the target is another ally, reduces final DMG dealt to them by 98%. Also has an Aura with the following effect: All allies in battle have collision DMG taken reduced by 75%. ✦ Increases M.ATK by 12%; during Power of Origin], this effect increases to 3 times. Increases max NRG to 7 and restores 2 NRG at the end of the turn. ✦ After using Ascended - Power of Origin, gains the effect does not consume Artificial Prime Sigil points until the end of the turn. ✦ During Power of Origin, after ending the turn and consuming Artificial Prime Sigil points, refunds 5 points.
	✦ Gains Artificial Prime Sigil, additional skill Ascended - Power of Origin, and its Aura effect. ✦ All skills have an NRG cost of 0. ✦ When casting a skill, if the target is another ally, reduces final DMG dealt to them by 98%. Also has an Aura with the following effect: All allies in battle have collision DMG taken reduced by 75%. ✦ Increases M.ATK by 12%; during Power of Origin], this effect is doubled. ✦ After using Ascended - Power of Origin, gains the effect does not consume Artificial Prime Sigil points until the end of the turn. ✦ During Power of Origin, after ending the turn and consuming Artificial Prime Sigil points, refunds 5 points.
	✦ Gains Artificial Prime Sigil, additional skill Ascended - Power of Origin, and its Aura effect. ✦ All skills have an NRG cost of 0. ✦ When casting a skill, if the target is another ally, reduces final DMG dealt to them by 98%. Also has an Aura with the following effect: All allies in battle have collision DMG taken reduced by 75%. ✦ Increases M.ATK by 6%; during Power of Origin], this effect is doubled. ✦ After using Ascended - Power of Origin, gains the effect does not consume Artificial Prime Sigil points until the end of the turn.
	✦ Gains Artificial Prime Sigil, additional skill Ascended - Power of Origin, and its Aura effect. ✦ All skills have an NRG cost of 0. ✦ When casting a skill, if the target is another ally, reduces final DMG dealt to them by 98%. Also has an Aura with the following effect: All allies in battle have collision DMG taken reduced by 75%. ✦ Increases M.ATK by 6%; during Power of Origin], this effect is doubled.

Shahnaz's Base Skills

Skill	Range
Energy Wave
[Basic Attack] Cost: - / CD: - (Basic Attack) Deal 80% Magical DMG.
Luxite Starburst
[Skill] Cost: 0 / CD: 0 (Magical DMG) Deals 80% AoE DMG to all other characters within 2 tiles of the target location and inflicts Luxite Gravity]. ✦ Before actively using this skill, pulls all other characters affected by Luxite Gravity in battle to the target location.

Skills That Can Be Learned at RK1

Skill	Range
Origin - Harmonic Cosmos	-
[Skill] Cost: - / CD: - (Passive) When attacking, is unaffected by role counters. Reduces DMG dealt to other allies to 1. Before a skill hits other ally, grants them △DMG III, △ATK II, △Max Range I, and Stability for 2 turns. ✦ At the start of the character's turn, the character gains the above Buffs, lasting until the end of the battle.
Fate - Gaze
[Skill] Cost: - / CD: - (Support) Instant Inflicts Fate Gaze on any character, then the skill switches to Fate - Turning. ✦ After the character with Fate - Gaze is defeated, the skill reverts to this effect.

Skills That Can Be Learned at RK3

Skill	Range
Luxite Burst Resonance
[Skill] Cost: - / CD: - (Support) Triggers the effect of Luxite Gravity 1 time. This trigger does not count toward usage limits and does not remove Luxite Gravity. ✦ Auxiliary Passive. During Power of Origin, has the following effects: ✦ When triggereing Luxite Gravity to deal DMG, increases ATK by 50%. ✦ When attacking enemies immune to Knockback or Teleportation, increases ATK by 50%.
Fate - Endless Singularity
[Skill] Cost: - / CD: - (Magical DMG) Unshackle. Consumes 10 Artificial Prime Sigil points and attacks all other characters within 3 tiles of the target location 3 times, each time dealing 50% AoE DMG. While in Power of Origin, this skill additionally has the following effects: ✦ Before the 1st attack, inflicts Luxite Gravity and 8 stacks of Shattered Shackles on enemies for 2 turns. ✦ The 3 attacks knock back targets on the 3rd, 2nd, and 1st tiles toward the center by 1 tile respectively (does not interrupt preparation skills).

Skills That Can Be Learned at RK5

Skill	Range
Origin - Transcendent Form	-
[Reaction] Cost: - / CD: - (Reaction) When defeated during Power of Origin, consumes 10 Artificial Prime Sigil points and triggers Unyielding; if points are insufficient or this is triggered again in battle, exits Power of Origin and receives Amnesia for 1 turn. ✦ When exiting Power of Origin, resets the Unyielding trigger count for this skill. ✦ When attacked by enemies that do not counter the character, reduces DMG taken by 30%.
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.

Skills That Can Be Learned at RK7

Skill	Range
Desert Steps - Extra
[Skill] Cost: 0 / CD: 3 (Support) Unshackle Instant Teleports to any Empty Tile within 3 tiles of the character; if the target is a Dust tile, clears the tile effect and gains 3 Artificial Prime Sigil points. If having the following points, triggers additional effects after casting the skill: ✦ If the character has 5 points, after casting the skill, gains Dodge for 2 turns. ✦ If the character has 10 points, grants the 5-point effect and, after casting the skill, gains △Crit II for 2 turns.
Sigil Wielder	-
[Skill] Cost: - / CD: - (Passive) When triggering Luxite Gravity, gains 10 Artificial Prime Sigil points. At the end of the turn, if Shahnaz has not triggered Luxite Gravity and there are targets affected by Luxite Gravity in battle, triggers its effect.

Skills That Can Be Learned at RK9

Skill	Range
Invigorating Strike
[Basic Attack] Cost: - / CD: - (Basic Attack) Deals 100% physical DMG and additionally recovers 1 NRG.
Luxite Pulse
[Basic Attack] Cost: - / CD: - (Basic Attack) Inflicts Luxite Gravity on any other character, then deals 80% magical DMG and draws all other characters within a 1-tile radius of them in by 1 tile toward them.

Skills That Can Be Learned at RK11

Skill	Range
Desert Warrior	-
[Skill] Cost: - / CD: - (Passive) Immune to Blind. After actively attacking, if t he target is on Soil, Sandbed, Wasteland, or Quicksand tiles, deals additional Sand Piercing DMG equal to 10% of ATK.
Dark Ripple
[Skill] Cost: 3 / CD: 0 (Magical DMG) Deals 70% AoE DMG to all enemies within a 2-tile radius of the target and inflicts ✗ Passive Skills and ✗ Reaction Skills, lasting for 2 turns.

Skills That Can Be Learned at RK13

Skill	Range
In Full Bloom	-
[Ascension Skill] Cost: - / CD: - (Passive) Level 3 Effect When Unharmed, DMG is increased by 12% and DMG taken is reduced by 12%.

Weapons That Shahnaz 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	Destiny's Grip
Gazing Orb	Explosive Crystal	Ink Totem
Solid Wand	Astral Rod	Apprentice Wand

Shahnaz's Voice Actor & Release Date

Shahnaz Voice Actor

Released on Friday, June 26

Shahnaz was released on Friday, June 26. Since the character is added to the standard banner, they can still be obtained even after the limited-time banner ends.

Shahnaz's Skin

Initial	Ascended

▲ Unlock Ascended Skin when character reaches Star Level 5.

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