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View All Guides →Beginner Guide
First-hours priority, combat basics, team building and common mistakes to avoid.
Read Guide →Character Tier List
All 19 Heroes ranked by endgame performance, with best roles and team positions.
View Tier List →Combat System
Status Ailments, Signal Skills, Switching Signals and how to chain combos effectively.
Learn Combat →Best Team Builds
Proven team compositions for early game, endgame raids and Tower of Trials.
See Builds →What is DragonSword: Awakening?
DragonSword: Awakening is an anime-style open world action RPG developed by Hound13, built with Unreal Engine 5. Players explore the continent of Orbis, recruit 19 unique Heroes, and master a deep tag-team combat system built around Status Ailments and Signal Skills.
Unlike many anime games, there is no gacha and no stamina system — all characters and content are unlockable through gameplay. From cooking and familiars to raids and the Tower of Trials, the game offers both relaxed exploration and challenging endgame content.
| Developer | Hound13 Inc. | Platform | Steam (PC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genre | Open-World Action RPG | Release | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Heroes | 19 Playable | Reviews | 92% Very Positive |
| Copies Sold | 300K+ | Achievements | 59 |
⭐ Popular Character Guides
All Characters →Lute
The protagonist. Greatsword all-rounder with Stun and Down ailments. Heals allies through the Goddess's power.
Lute Guide →Theresia
Heretic Inquisitor of the Organa Order. Twin sacred maces with Bleed and Stun. One of only ten Inquisitors with execution authority.
Theresia Guide →Charlotte
Lentus Rebellion informant. Venom trait specialist with Poison, Airborne and Knockdown ailments.
Charlotte Guide →Reina
Captain of the 8th Knight Order. Gale trait specialist focusing on reconnaissance and guerrilla warfare through superior mobility.
Reina Guide →⚙️ Game Systems
Karma System
Exclusive and universal Karma for each element. Learn which Karma to equip for maximum damage and utility.
Karma Guide →Gear & Equipment
Complete gear guide with set bonuses, stat priorities, and how to obtain the best equipment.
Gear Guide →Cooking & Recipes
All cooking recipes with effects, ingredients, and which dishes are worth crafting for combat and exploration.
Recipes Guide →Hero Traits & Classes
Understand the 9 Hero Traits and how each class contributes to team composition and combo chains.
Classes Guide →Ready to Master DragonSword?
From your first steps in Orbis to endgame raid clears, our community wiki has you covered with verified guides, tier lists and team builds.