Garcia Best Build and Skill Tree Guide

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

Garcia's Tier & Basic Info

	Rarity	Legendary
	Role	Seeker
	Faction	Papal States Fortitude

Movement Stats

Garcia's Tier

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Garcia Pros and Strength

Garcia's Character Overview

Unique Ascension Skill

With Garcia's Unique Ascension Skill, when [Rotational Acceleration] stacks are accumulated, her stats increase and the buff becomes irremovable. Furthermore, attacking an enemy affected by [Isolate] increases the Skill multiplier, making her a good match with characters who can apply [Isolate] or the Skill [Hidden Executioner].

Gets Stronger as Battle Progresses

The Trait [Executioner] accumulates a stack of "Rotational Acceleration" at the start of an action, gradually increasing attack performance. It is extremely powerful, providing up to a 36% increase in ATK and DEF, a 30% boost to Crit Rate and Crit Damage, ignore 40% DEF and ignore Block. These attributes make it especially effective in prolonged battles.

Executes Targets with Assisting Attacks

Triggering the RK 5 Skill [Fatal Reaping] is highly effective. If an enemy within range drops below 30% HP due to an ally's attack, Garcia will deliver a finishing blow with Piercing DMG. However, be cautious if the enemy has a skill that reduces damage based on their remaining HP, as this may prevent you from finishing them off.

Powerful Physical Defense Reduction

[Lock-On] is highly effective as it reduces the physical defense of the nearby enemy with the highest physical attack. Garcia excels particularly against single bosses, so be sure to prioritize bringing Garcia to battles that are likely to be prolonged.

Should Stick to Allied Units

Since Garcia lacks Jump and Climb abilities, her maneuverability and survivability is lower compared to other Seekers. Additionally, because of how effective Garcia is at executing follow-up attacks, it's crucial for Garcia to stay near allies rather than going solo. Focus on accumulating Rotational Acceleration stacks to compensate for her mobility limitations.

Take Advantage of Hookshot

Unconventionally, instead of Garcia drawing attention by separating from her allies, Garcia should ideally use [Hookshot] and [Spinning Blade] to draw single targets into your party. This allows you to focus your team on the unfortunate enemy.

Star Level Up Priority & Recommended Stars for Garcia

Aim to Reach 3★ → 5★

Star Level Up Priority	Recommended Star Level
	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.

Best Builds for Garcia

Best Build

Basic Attack								Reaction								Ascension
Painful Cutting								Fatal Reaping								Spiral of Blood
Skill
Execution Time								Spinning Blade								Hidden Executioner
Weapon								Trinket								Tarot
Void Stab								Disaster Bottle								Verdict of Justice

After using [Spinning Blade], you can deal high damage every turn by using [Execution Time] or Basic Attacks. Replenish NRG with other characters or Tactical Skills, and use [Spinning Blade] every turn if possible.

Recommended Gear, Tarots, & Engravings

Recommended Weapons for Garcia

Void Stab

Blade of Stratagem

Cornucopia Dagger

[Void Stab], which increases Critical & Critical Damage, is the best fit for Seekers like Garcia. Other recommendations include [Newborn Blade], which increases HP and Attack, and [Cornucopia Dagger], which is excellent for NRG Recovery.

Recommended Trinkets for Garcia

Flying Blade Armguard

Roaring Flint

Shield of Justice

For multi-target battles, equip Garcia with Trinkets that have attack Skills, and for single-target battles, equip Trinkets that can support your allies.

Recommended Tarots for Garcia

Verdict of Justice

Hierophant's Laws

Temptation of The Devil

Tarots like [Justice] and [The Sun] that boost damage dealt are recommended. In multi-target battles, [The Devil] also performs well and is a good fit.

Recommended Engravings for Garcia

Resonance	Effect
Wand Wand	After using a [basic attack], [skill], [strike back], or [assisting attack], gains 1 random [Level 2 Attribute Buff].
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 Cup	When actively attacking, increases the DMG by 5% and grants 15% of [Life Steal].

As a mobile Seeker, Garcia can maximize the benefits of [Sword + Wand]. Alternatively, [Sword + Cup] is also a viable choice.

Garcia Skill Unlock Priorities

Recommended Skill Set

* Tap a skill to view its details below.

Normal Path of Victory's Edge	RK13	Unique Spiral of Blood
Gale Dance	RK11	Hidden Executioner
Painful Cutting	RK9	Sealing Attack
Spinning Blade	RK7	Lone Ranger
Counterattack	RK5	Fatal Reaping
Hookshot	RK3	Taste of Blood
Lock-On	RK1	Battle Fever

The easy-to-use RK11 Skill is the buff & area attack [Gale Dance]. If you want to focus on attacks against a single target, unlock [Hidden Executioner] on the right.

Skill Details

Lock-On	Cost: - CD: -
(Passive) At the start of the turn, inflicts ▽ P.DEF II on the enemy with the highest P.ATK within a 6-tile radius around the character 1 turn.

Battle Fever	Cost: - CD: -
(Passive) After initiating an Active Attack, the character takes 15% less DMG. Dealing a Crit DMG additionally decreases DMG taken by 25% for 1 turn.

Hookshot	Cost: 0 CD: 4
(Debuff) Instant. Selects 1 enemy within a cross-shaped ranged around the character, drags them to the character, and inflicts ✗ Reaction Skills for 1 turn.

Taste of Blood	Cost: 1 CD: 4
(Support) Instant Garcia recovers 30% HP, dispels 3 Debuffs on herself and gains Potential Burst, lasting for 1 turn.

Counterattack	Cost: - CD: -
(Reaction) When hit by an active attack from the front or side, performs a basic attack to Strike Back if the attacker is within range, dealing 70% of basic attack's DMG. The effect can be activated up to 1 time per round.

Fatal Reaping	Cost: - CD: -
(Reaction) Performs Assisting Attack if any enemy within 3 tiles of a cross-shaped range around the character is Dying after being attacked by the character's allies. The Assisting Attack deals Piercing DMG equal to 50% of the targets' lost HP. The effect can be activated up to 1 time per round.

Spinning Blade	Cost: 3 CD: 0
(Physical DMG) Instant Garcia selects 1 enemy within a cross-shaped range around her and drags them to her side, dealing 70% DMG and recovering 2 NRG when defeating any target.

Lone Ranger	Cost: - CD: -
(Passive) When there are no allies within 2 tiles around the character, ATK and DEF increase by 8%, and Crit increases by 10%.

Painful Cutting	Cost: - CD: -
(Basic Attack) Single-target attack. Garcia deals 33% physical DMG 3 times. When used against an Injured target, Crit is increased by 25%.

Sealing Attack	Cost: - CD: -
(Basic Attack) Deals 100% physical DMG and inflicts ✗ Passive Skills on Injured targets before attacking, lasting for 2 turns.

Gale Dance	Cost: 2 CD: 5
(Physical DMG) Deals 75% AoE DMG to all enemies within a 2-tile radius around the character. Before attacking, gains △ Crit II for 2 turns.

Hidden Executioner	Cost: - CD: -
(Passive) If there is no ally within 1 tile of the target before attacking, inflicts Isolate and ✗ Dodge on the target. The effects last for 2 turns and can be activated up to 1 time per round.

Path of Victory's Edge	Cost: - CD: -
(Passive) Level 3 Effect ATK is increased by 5%; when attacking enemies countered by the character’s role, DMG is increased by 20%.

Spiral of Blood	Cost: - CD: -

Garcia's Trait & Skills

Garcia's Trait

Trait	Max Effect
	[Executioner] At the start of the turn, Garcia gains 1 stack of Rotational Acceleration, up to 9 stacks. When reaching 3 stacks, increases Crit by 30%. When reaching 6 stacks, increases Crit DMG by 30%. When having 9 stacks, ignores the target's Block and 40% of DEF. At the start of the battle, she gains 2 stacks of Rotational Acceleration.

Stars Unlocked	Effect
	At the start of the turn, Garcia gains 1 stack of Rotational Acceleration, up to 9 stacks. When reaching 3 stacks, increases Crit by 30%. When reaching 6 stacks, increases Crit DMG by 30%. At the start of the battle, she gains 2 stacks of Rotational Acceleration.
	At the start of the turn, Garcia gains 1 stack of Rotational Acceleration, up to 9 stacks. When reaching 3 stacks, increases Crit by 30%. When reaching 6 stacks, increases Crit DMG by 15%. At the start of the battle, she gains 1 stack of Rotational Acceleration.
	At the start of the turn, Garcia gains 1 stack of Rotational Acceleration, up to 6 stacks. When reaching 3 stacks, increases Crit by 30%. At the start of the battle, she gains 1 stack of Rotational Acceleration.
	At the start of the turn, Garcia gains 1 stack of Rotational Acceleration, up to 6 stacks. When reaching 3 stacks, increases Crit by 15%.

Garcia's Base Skills

Skill	Range
Slash
[Basic Attack] Cost: - / CD: - (Basic Attack) Deals 100% Physical DMG.
Execution Time
[Skill] Cost: 2 / CD: 0 (Physical DMG) Single-target attack. Garcia deals 120% DMG. She gains 1 stack of Rotational Acceleration when defeating the target. If she has 6 stacks of Rotational Acceleration before attacking, her DMG is increased by 45%.

Skills That Can Be Learned at RK1

Skill	Range
Lock-On	-
[Skill] Cost: - / CD: - (Passive) At the start of the turn, inflicts ▽ P.DEF II on the enemy with the highest P.ATK within a 6-tile radius around the character 1 turn.
Battle Fever	-
[Skill] Cost: - / CD: - (Passive) After initiating an Active Attack, the character takes 15% less DMG. Dealing a Crit DMG additionally decreases DMG taken by 25% for 1 turn.

Skills That Can Be Learned at RK3

Skill	Range
Hookshot
[Skill] Cost: 0 / CD: 4 (Debuff) Instant. Selects 1 enemy within a cross-shaped ranged around the character, drags them to the character, and inflicts ✗ Reaction Skills for 1 turn.
Taste of Blood
[Skill] Cost: 1 / CD: 4 (Support) Instant Garcia recovers 30% HP, dispels 3 Debuffs on herself and gains Potential Burst, lasting for 1 turn.

Skills That Can Be Learned at RK5

Skill	Range
Counterattack	-
[Reaction] Cost: - / CD: - (Reaction) When hit by an active attack from the front or side, performs a basic attack to Strike Back if the attacker is within range, dealing 70% of basic attack's DMG. The effect can be activated up to 1 time per round.
Fatal Reaping	-
[Reaction] Cost: - / CD: - (Reaction) Performs Assisting Attack if any enemy within 3 tiles of a cross-shaped range around the character is Dying after being attacked by the character's allies. The Assisting Attack deals Piercing DMG equal to 50% of the targets' lost HP. The effect can be activated up to 1 time per round.

Skills That Can Be Learned at RK7

Skill	Range
Spinning Blade
[Skill] Cost: 3 / CD: 0 (Physical DMG) Instant Garcia selects 1 enemy within a cross-shaped range around her and drags them to her side, dealing 70% DMG and recovering 2 NRG when defeating any target.
Lone Ranger	-
[Skill] Cost: - / CD: - (Passive) When there are no allies within 2 tiles around the character, ATK and DEF increase by 8%, and Crit increases by 10%.

Skills That Can Be Learned at RK9

Skill	Range
Painful Cutting
[Basic Attack] Cost: - / CD: - (Basic Attack) Single-target attack. Garcia deals 33% physical DMG 3 times. When used against an Injured target, Crit is increased by 25%.
Sealing Attack
[Basic Attack] Cost: - / CD: - (Basic Attack) Deals 100% physical DMG and inflicts ✗ Passive Skills on Injured targets before attacking, lasting for 2 turns.

Skills That Can Be Learned at RK11

Skill	Range
Gale Dance
[Skill] Cost: 2 / CD: 5 (Physical DMG) Deals 75% AoE DMG to all enemies within a 2-tile radius around the character. Before attacking, gains △ Crit II for 2 turns.
Hidden Executioner	-
[Skill] Cost: - / CD: - (Passive) If there is no ally within 1 tile of the target before attacking, inflicts Isolate and ✗ Dodge on the target. The effects last for 2 turns and can be activated up to 1 time per round.

Skills That Can Be Learned at RK13

Skill	Range
Path of Victory's Edge	-
[Ascension Skill] Cost: - / CD: - (Passive) Level 3 Effect ATK is increased by 5%; when attacking enemies countered by the character’s role, DMG is increased by 20%.
Spiral of Blood	-
[Ascension Skill] Cost: - / CD: -

Weapons That Garcia 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	Frostspine Grip
Precision-forged Dagger	Dueling Dagger	Ceremonial Knife
Sharp Sword	Glittering Sword	Iron Sword

Garcia's Voice Actor

Garcia Voice Actor

Garcia's Skin

Initial	Ascended

▲ Unlock Ascended Skin when character reaches Star Level 5.

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