Unlock Sandalphon by reaching the late-game Lucilius quests, farming 3 Canaan Whitebloom, then trading them at Siero’s Knickknack Shack for his Crewmate Card, or by claiming him through the Character Expansion Set: Sandalphon DLC.
The correct spelling is Sandalphon, not Sandelphon, and he is a late-game character built around Lucilius farming unless you use the paid shortcut. The free route asks you to push into Proud difficulty, clear the Lucilius access chain, collect 3 Canaan Whitebloom, and trade them at Siero’s Knickknack Shack.
Sandalphon unlock requirements
| Unlock route | What you need |
|---|---|
| In-game farming | Reach late-game Proud quests, access Lucilius encounters, get 3 Canaan Whitebloom, then trade them at Siero’s Knickknack Shack. |
| Character Expansion Set DLC | Claim the Character Expansion Set: Sandalphon add-on to receive Sandalphon and the included materials. |
There are two clean ways to get Sandalphon in Granblue Fantasy: Relink. You can earn him through late-game play by farming Canaan Whitebloom, or you can use the Character Expansion Set: Sandalphon to add him without grinding Lucilius first.
KEY!For the farming route, Canaan Whitebloom is the item that matters. The exact unlock-menu wording can vary between Crewmate Card, Special Crewmate Card, and Sandalphon Special Ticket, but the route is the same: get the blooms, open Treasure Trade, and recruit Sandalphon.
Full Sandalphon recruit route
How to get Sandalphon in Granblue Fantasy Relink
This route takes you from late-game quest progression to the Treasure Trade exchange that adds Sandalphon to your crew.
STEP 1/8
Finish the main campaign
Clear the story and keep pushing through quests until you can reach the late-game difficulty ladder.
STEP 2/8
Reach Proud difficulty
Continue through Proud quests, since the Sandalphon farming path depends on late-game Lucilius access.
STEP 3/8
Clear The Tale of Bahamut’s Rage
Defeat Bahamut in The Tale of Bahamut’s Rage to trigger the Sandalphon cutscene and open the next set of quests.
STEP 4/8
Open the Lucilius quests
After the cutscene, take on the Lucilius encounters, starting with The Final Vision if you want the more accessible option.
STEP 5/8
Farm Zero if you can handle it
Run Zero when your party is strong enough, because it is the tougher Lucilius fight but a faster route for more Canaan Whitebloom.
STEP 6/8
Visit Roland in Folca
Go to Folca and complete Roland’s related quests so you can pick up the reward route tied to getting a Canaan Whitebloom from Lucilius runs.
STEP 7/8
Defeat Lucilius
Clear the mechanics, beat Lucilius, and keep farming until you have 3 Canaan Whitebloom.
STEP 8/8
Trade at the Knickknack Shack
Go to Siero’s Knickknack Shack and exchange 3 Canaan Whitebloom in Treasure Trade for Sandalphon’s recruit item.
Video help
Best Canaan Whitebloom farms
| Best use |
|---|
| Use this as the more accessible Lucilius farm when you are still gearing up. It can give Canaan Whitebloom, but drops can feel hit-or-miss. |
| Use this when your party is ready for the harder Lucilius fight. It is faster and more rewarding for blooms, but much less forgiving. |
| Do Roland’s quests in Folca before farming Lucilius so you can add a reward route tied to getting a Canaan Whitebloom. |
Your main bloom sources are the two Lucilius quests and the Roland-related reward route. The Final Vision is the easier entry point into Lucilius farming, while Zero is the better target once your build can survive the tougher encounter.
Drop rates are not fixed here, so treat The Final Vision and Zero as repeat-farm routes rather than one-clear guarantees. Your goal is simple: stop once you have 3 Canaan Whitebloom, then spend them at Siero’s Knickknack Shack.
Do Roland’s Folca questline before heavy Lucilius farming so your bloom hunt can benefit from the extra reward route while you work toward the 3 Canaan Whitebloom trade.
Character Expansion Set shortcut
The paid shortcut is the Character Expansion Set: Sandalphon. It auto-unlocks Sandalphon and includes Supreme Primarch’s Awe, Canaan Whitebloom x3, Azurite’s Splendor x10, and Ambrosia x5.
Sandalphon damage identity
Sandalphon hits so hard because his kit is built around charging the Archangel Gauge, entering Archangel State, and turning that window into burst damage. His transformed state is also tied to Chromatic Wings and Supreme Primarch Mode, where his mobility, skills, and finishers become the focus instead of plain melee strings.
Build direction usually starts with his unique sigil, Supreme Primarch’s Awe, then leans into offensive sigils that support skill damage, combo damage, critical stats, link attacks, and burst windows. World Ender is a natural high-end weapon target, especially when paired with traits such as ATK, Supplementary DMG, Critical Hit Rate, Combo Booster, and Cascade.
For skills, use names like Talviyo, No Way Out, Ecliptica, and Revontulet as rotation direction rather than a locked final build. The broad idea is to build gauge quickly, transform, spend the enhanced window cleanly, and line up big actions with Link Time whenever possible.
Sandalphon mistakes to avoid
The first mistake is searching for Sandelphon. The character is Sandalphon, and using the wrong spelling can send you toward incomplete or mismatched results.
The second is mixing up Canaan Whitebloom with Canon White Blooms. Some captions and snippets use the wrong wording, but the item you want for the trade is Canaan Whitebloom.
Players also commonly farm the blooms and forget the last part: go to Siero’s Knickknack Shack, open Treasure Trade, and exchange the 3 Canaan Whitebloom. DLC owners can make a similar mistake by buying the Character Expansion Set: Sandalphon but not using Claim Add-Ons.
Once you have him, do not play Sandalphon like a generic melee attacker. His damage comes from managing the Archangel Gauge, entering his empowered form, and using his burst tools when the window is open.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the correct spelling Sandalphon or Sandelphon?
The correct spelling is Sandalphon. Sandelphon is a common misspelling.
How many Canaan Whitebloom do you need to unlock Sandalphon?
You need 3 Canaan Whitebloom for the in-game unlock route.
Where do you trade Canaan Whitebloom for Sandalphon?
Trade them at Siero’s Knickknack Shack through Treasure Trade. The unlock item may appear as a Crewmate Card, Special Crewmate Card, or Sandalphon Special Ticket depending on the menu wording.
Can you unlock Sandalphon without farming Lucilius?
Yes. The Character Expansion Set: Sandalphon unlocks him through DLC and includes his unique sigil and materials. After buying it, claim the add-on at Siero’s Knickknack Shack.
Which Lucilius quest is best for farming Canaan Whitebloom?
Zero is the better farm when your party can handle it because it is faster and more rewarding. The Final Vision is the more accessible Lucilius option while gearing up.
More questions⤵
Why is Sandalphon so strong for damage?
Sandalphon is strong because he builds the Archangel Gauge, enters Archangel State through Chromatic Wings and Supreme Primarch Mode, then converts that window into burst damage with enhanced skills, offensive sigils, and Link Time.
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