Once a hero reaches 11* in SOULS, you unlock the ability to upgrade and use their engraving. This engraving gives a special skill, offering some top perks to the hero.
With numerous strong heroes available in the game, players often wonder which ones to focus on when enhancing their engravings. In this article, we’ll explore the cost of engraving and identify priority heroes for engraving.
Engraving Cost
| Level | Apples | Spheres |
|---|---|---|
| +10 | 162 | – |
| +20 | 532 | 10 |
| +30 | 1102 | 40 |
| +40 | 1872 | 100 |
High Priority Heroes for +10 Engraving
Here are the high-priority heroes for +10 engraving:
- Carmen
- Lilith
- Sander
- Ken
- Benzel
- Solina
Carmen stands out as a top priority for engraving due to her special skill that applies poison to enemies when she’s attacked. This poison inflicts Damage over Time (DoT) equivalent to 35% of her Attack (ATK) for 2 turns. With her high DPS and the added poison ability, she becomes a top choice for engraving.
Lilith is another excellent option for engraving. Her +10 engraving gives her a 30% chance to perform a counterattack, dealing 100% of her ATK damage.
Sander and Ken are also strong heroes with high DPS, making them excellent candidates for +10 engraving. Sander’s +10 engraving boosts his effectiveness against strength-type enemies, while Ken’s +10 engraving increases his ATK against bleeding enemies by 14%.
Benzel and Solina are also high-priority heroes for +10 engraving. Benzel’s +10 engraving enhances the Physical Resistance of both himself and his allies. Solina’s engraving allows her to resurrect an ally, making it a high-priority engraving to obtain.
High Priority Heroes for +20 Engraving
Here are the high-priority heroes for +20 engraving:
- Carmen
- Lilith
- Sander
- Ken
- Benzel
- Dolucos
- Ulion
For the +20 engraving, the top five heroes remain the same as for the +10 engraving: Carmen, Lilith, Sander, Ken, and Benzel continue to be high priorities. Among them, Carmen stands out as the best choice and should be focused on first. Solina is excluded from the +20 engraving list because her effects don’t change significantly at this level.
Two new heroes join the list for +20 engraving: Dolucos and Ulion. Both of them are excellent options for this level of engraving. Dolucos’ +20 engraving allows him to reduce the energy of enemy heroes, along with a chance to silence them. While the +10 engraving didn’t include the silence effect, the +20 engraving does, making Dolucos a priority hero for +20 engraving.
Ulion’s +20 engraving is also highly prioritized because it grants him a chance to shock enemies. In the +10 engraving, he could only increase his attack and couldn’t shock enemies. With the +20 engraving, he can do both, which elevates him high on the priority list.
High Priority Heroes for +30 Engraving
Here are the high-priority heroes for +30 engraving:
- Carmen
- Lilith
- Sander
- Ken
- Dolucos
The top four heroes for +30 engraving remain consistent with the top four heroes for +20 engraving. However, Benzel and Ulion are no longer on the list due to the fewer changes in their engraving effects. Dolucos remains on the list for +30 engraving. Carmen continues to be the top priority for +30 engraving.
High Priority Heroes for +40 Engraving
Here are the high-priority heroes for +40 engraving:
- Carmen
- Lilith
- Sander
- Ken
- Dolucos
- Benzel
- Adora
For the final engraving, which is the +40 engraving, Carmen remains the top priority hero. Lilith, Sander, Ken, and Dolucos are still highly prioritized. Benzel returns to the list due to a good increase in attack (when below 50% HP) with the +40 engraving.
Adora is a new addition to the list of high-priority heroes for +40 engraving. At this level, she gains a new advantage: her puppet has an increased duration for 1 turn, making her a lot more useful compared to previous engraving levels.